D, as in Damnit

It was really hot today. Like too hot for Casey (which tops out at 80 degrees). Not only does my heart rate skyrocket, but, when I start to sweat that usually means my bag starts to itch and burn and I am minutes away from a leak.

Here is the irony... I need to be outside. I got some random blood work back that said I was extremely vitamin d deficient. Like real bad. What does a vitamin deficiency do to your body? Depression (check), fatigue (check), anxiety (check), muscle cramps (check), bone density loss (unsure). So, basically EVERY SYMPTOM I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT TO EVERY FUCKING DOCTOR. Why is it the pain management team        randomly decided to check my vitamin levels AND NO OTHER DOCTORS thought too? It's really starting to piss me off. I get a major organ removed and there was no one that thought to tell me the things to watch out for- kidney stones, dehydration, vitamin deficiencies, pills not digesting, fruits and vegetables not digesting, what to do when in swim, what to do during a stomach bug, what kind of clothes to wear, what to do when going through airport security..... The basic, everyday things. Why is there no team that sweeps in to tell you all that stuff- I learned everything on the Internet, which is great, don't get me wrong. Not only can I look up what movie is playing in my area, but I can also diagnose the growth on my right nostril (and, no, I do not have a growth on my right nostril- but I bet you get the point). I just don't understand why I pay doctors really good money, but the majority of the helpful information comes from Google. All I really need is a stethoscope to make sure I have bowel sounds and Wikipedia and I'm good to go.

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Things I Love Right Now:

*Nice People. Especially the Valet Gentlemen at the hospital and the Nurses that work at my Doctor's office.

*Cool mornings. Even though the afternoon temps are already getting to the mid-90''s the mornings make it all worth it.

*A working hot water heater. 5 days of ice cold showers and not being able to use the dishwasher make me very grateful it is fixed.

*Reality Television: Once a week Morgan and I curl up to watch "Toddlers and Tiaras" and "Dance Mom's Miami." It is those two shows that, in Morgan's eyes, make me look like the best mom ever and not a uber crazy one that makes their child wear flippers or practice dance 8 hours a day.

*hearing that Morgan was nice! and polite! when she goes over to her friends house. My work has paid off!

This last one requires a (lengthy) explanation: by the time I get home from work, usually between 5 and 6, I am physically and emotionally worn out. All I can think about is going to bed at 8; but, when I go to bed that early I tend to wake at 4 and can't go back to sleep. I have decided to problem solve my sleeping habits and make myself stay up until midnight and guess what? I slept, uninterrupted, from 12 until 7 am. So, the last thing on my list is sleep!  7 hours of glorious sleep!

Scorecard

So, like every week for one reason or another, I found myself sitting in my doctor's office waiting for the verdict on this round of symptoms. It's not like my PCP can do a whole lot- but sometimes I need the comfort of a regular family practitioner; as I suspected, his only idea was to order a round of labs and follow up with my GI and Colorectal Surgeon. I made it down to the lab and donated my standard 4 vials and got to do something new! gave a "on the spot" stool sample. The lab techs informed me that I could bring the sample back anytime this week because not all individuals were comfortable doing it right then! and right there! I told them that it was no big deal, to point me in the direction of the bathroom, and I would be out in a minute. I got a very confused look and decided to explain- that I have an ileostomy and giving a sample would only consist of opening my bag and sticking the Popsicle stick inside. Their response made my day, "we never would have known- you look like you are totally healthy. unbelievable that you have that!" 

Ostomy Prejudice: 0, Maternity Clothes: 1