Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Health update

I had my consultation today, and oh my Lordy, have things gotten crazy.  Dr. W told me that my mobility is too bad for surgery (she said I'll need to have the old-fashioned, cut-open, gut-me-like-a-fish hysterectomy if I do have surgery), and so now I need to see a neurologist AND do physical therapy.  I also am looking at a possible hormone suppressant med, and that's the last damn thing I want due to blood clots.  Indeed, Dr. W did say there was a risk of me dying if I don't improve my mobility.  Soooo...I may not bother with that medicine.  I don't fancy dying suddenly in front of my loved ones.  Next stop is a neurologist, so congrats to those who voted for that in my last health-related post.  Go get yourself a beer.  I'd pay for it, but...well, you're there and I'm here!  Dr. W also suggested that I go on disability, but I'd rather lie down in front of a street sweeper than do that.

In the meantime...well, I'm sad to admit that I've become a bit more shallow-minded as my medical problems mount.  Here I am, a year and a half shy of forty, and I'm suddenly obsessed with sparkly mascara and funky nail polish, just like I was when I was in high school.  Would that classify as a midlife crisis???  I mean, I'm not strutting down the isles of Wal-Mart (indeed, I can't strut at all) hoping to turn someone's head, but I wouldn't mind sparkling a little more.  Life is short, right?  I just wish Mooncat and Holo Taco nail polishes weren't so damn expensive.  Mooncat donates portions of their sales to shelter cats, so at least it's a good cause.

ANYWAY, that's the story for now.  I'm remaining on hiatus for the time being except for monthly posts (and that last one about my new antique bunch), but if anything new crops up I'll let y'all know.  I'll say too that my friends online and in real life have been wonderfully supportive.  Everyone who knows me through the library has wished me well, and my boss has the patience of a saint.  I still have a job and a home, so things could be worse.  I'm just very tired and frustrated right now.

Cheers,
RagingMoon1987

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4 comments:

  1. TamJune 25, 2026 at 1:16 PM

    Oh boy! That was a lot to take in! Even worse for you, I'm sure. More mobility will be a good thing, so look forward to your therapy. I know from Ken's that it will be hard work, but listening to Ken say mournfully how he wishes he could just jump up and walk wherever he wants, and how he wishes he could be more helpful, I know it will be worth it for you. But if it doesn't help enough, keep in mind that there is no shame in being on disability. If it's necessary, then it is. Sometimes that happens. But trying to keep moving as long as you can is to be admired. You go! I hope they get you sorted out soon. I'll be thinking of you.

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    1. RagingMoon1987June 25, 2026 at 8:19 PM

      I appreciate it, Tam. Malden does have a nice physical therapy place not far from where I live and work, so that's positive. I also have friends there who can help, so yeah, I'm looking forward to it. Poor Ken, I know a little how he feels, especially since Mama does the bulk of the work around the house. I can't do much to help, and Uncle Man-Child won't help half the time (he's not unwilling, he just has his head up his rear).

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  2. Barb the Evil GeniusJune 25, 2026 at 4:32 PM

    That is a lot to deal with. I'm glad at least you have some ways forward that might help improve your health and your mobility. Nothing wrong with wanting to "spruce yourself up" a little bit either, but maybe I'm just saying that because my sister-in-law is a hair and nail stylist, so my sister-in-laws and niece have done-up hair and nails most of the time. Mr. BTEG has toyed with the idea of going on disability, so like Tam says, it's okay if you really need to. Praying for you.

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    1. RagingMoon1987June 25, 2026 at 8:21 PM

      I desperately need the prayers. I'm making a list of things I need to do, but like Chicago says, good things in life take a long time. Patience is not my strong point, LOL.

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