As of this morning, I have seen a newly posted urine culture result. I have an UTI. More TMI follows. You have been warned. Proceed with caution.
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Rash Complication Update
8 NovThat rash I mentioned in passing in my last surgery update? Oh my did it get bad since then. It has spread to cover my entire torso, from neck to buttocks, including the inner thighs. Surgeon says it is a systemic reaction to some medication, and referred me to dermatology for follow-up. Probably not the antibiotic as I had assumed by the time I saw her. Most likely culprit is one of the anesthesia medications in her opinion.
Continue readingNavigating Post-Op Complications: My Journey
5 NovThe surgery itself was a piece of cake, as the idiom goes. But oh my, the post-op complications have been piling up. A few days ago, I wrote about my ER trip for urinary retention. I didn’t stress how dangerous that was. For those who aren’t aware, I was very close to possible death.
Continue readingMy ER Experience: Lessons from Post-Op Recovery
1 NovLong, long day yesterday. Surgery itself was complication free, but the recovery has been “interesting”. Beyond this lies TMI for some folks. Consider yourself warned. If you choose to read on, that’s on you.
Continue readingCardiac Clearance Success: My Surgery Journey Begins
16 OctI woke up feeling quite nervous today. My final check box for my upcoming surgery was cardiac clearance. That appointment was this afternoon. The last hurdle to be overcome.
Continue readingSurgery preparation
11 SepYesterday, I received a call from the cardiology clinic. Anesthesiology had contacted them to obtain a clearance for that upcoming, not yet scheduled, surgery.
Continue readingNew Smartwatch
8 SepThis past week, I decided to upgrade my smartwatch. The new model arrived Friday, 6-Sept.
Continue readingColonoscopy prep
4 SepI will be having a colonoscopy tomorrow. If you’ve ever had one, you know what “colon prep” means in that context. Here’s a hint: It is not fun. Yes, the rest might be TMI.
Continue readingNew eyeglasses
3 SepI picked up my new eyeglasses today. I love them. I love the style, the appearance, the overall functionality.
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An Aging Trans Woman 