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some surgery, some changes to make...
11 years ago
Well... what's the best way to put this. I don't want to gross out or depress anyone, but... *sighs* its still the biggest thing to hit recently.
As such, I will simply apologize in advance. If I end up getting enough responses to tear down this journal, I will.
***Read no further if you desire no bad news***
... Well, my digestive tract took a spin for the worse, and clogged up completely. I am now equipped with an Ostomy bag...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostomy.....ouching_system
I will leave that link there for people who are curious as to exactly what it is. but lets just say, its going to be permanently changing some things in my life.
Odds are I won't be doing any nude modeling for photomanipulations now, but... other than how it has changed my nude appearance, and how I use the restroom... It shouldn't cause me too many problems.
Actually, my big hope, is that once the surgery heals, all the pain, discomfort, and energy loss caused by my failing digestive tract will be subverted by this treatment... that it is actually a beneficial surgery, rather than a stop-gap meant to simply keep me alive (and possibly in worse condition).
I imagine that once the surgery heals, my condition will be entirely based on how well I take care of my body, including diet and proper medication at the proper times. I don't *think* that this is actually going to cause an additional drop in energy levels or increase in pain, the way my intestinal removal and resection did.
...that said, I also had some intestinal resection surgery on top of this. *But*... it was just the removal of scar tissue... very little healthy intestine had to be removed in order to complete the resection. So again, I am hoping that once everything heals, I will have energy, and very little pain... and will be able to pursue the same old desires in artwork and games that made me happy. The more energy, the more inclined I feel to do my tf art and other projects. so I am thinking positive on this.
...combine all this with a lower right bicuspid extraction... and I'm feeling rather pained this month. I still hope to continue my work when things improve, but for now, I make no promises. *sighs* I will draw when I am happy, inspired, and full of energy... no more making promises, only to have them broken by 'incidents' in life. again, I apologize. I wish I had the indomitable motivation and drive that marks a truly inspiring artist, but I'm feeling a little worn out.
As such, I will simply apologize in advance. If I end up getting enough responses to tear down this journal, I will.
***Read no further if you desire no bad news***
... Well, my digestive tract took a spin for the worse, and clogged up completely. I am now equipped with an Ostomy bag...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostomy.....ouching_system
I will leave that link there for people who are curious as to exactly what it is. but lets just say, its going to be permanently changing some things in my life.
Odds are I won't be doing any nude modeling for photomanipulations now, but... other than how it has changed my nude appearance, and how I use the restroom... It shouldn't cause me too many problems.
Actually, my big hope, is that once the surgery heals, all the pain, discomfort, and energy loss caused by my failing digestive tract will be subverted by this treatment... that it is actually a beneficial surgery, rather than a stop-gap meant to simply keep me alive (and possibly in worse condition).
I imagine that once the surgery heals, my condition will be entirely based on how well I take care of my body, including diet and proper medication at the proper times. I don't *think* that this is actually going to cause an additional drop in energy levels or increase in pain, the way my intestinal removal and resection did.
...that said, I also had some intestinal resection surgery on top of this. *But*... it was just the removal of scar tissue... very little healthy intestine had to be removed in order to complete the resection. So again, I am hoping that once everything heals, I will have energy, and very little pain... and will be able to pursue the same old desires in artwork and games that made me happy. The more energy, the more inclined I feel to do my tf art and other projects. so I am thinking positive on this.
...combine all this with a lower right bicuspid extraction... and I'm feeling rather pained this month. I still hope to continue my work when things improve, but for now, I make no promises. *sighs* I will draw when I am happy, inspired, and full of energy... no more making promises, only to have them broken by 'incidents' in life. again, I apologize. I wish I had the indomitable motivation and drive that marks a truly inspiring artist, but I'm feeling a little worn out.
I am glad to hear that she did so well... that makes my prognosis much brighter, I must admit. Thank you honestly, and wholeheartedly, for the good news.
You made her scenario sound past tense, so I am a little worried about what happened to her... but I will assume it was other complications, if anything at all, perhaps brought on by older age, which we all must face. That said, I honestly hope she is (or was) very comfortable in the long run.
The post surgery is a bit rough, being three different surgeries in one (popping painkillers like pez), but I am beginning to suspect this will not be the end of me. The encouragement does mean alot to me, even though I honestly don't want this gallery to become merely a support page. I'm looking forward to recovering, and being able to put things in here that my watchers will enjoy, not dread.
Still, I must thank you for letting me know. *nods somberly*. I will try my best to continue with optimism and stoicism in return for your honesty and kindness.
Thank you for the kind consideration.
People have lived a long, long time without things like 'intestines'! C'mon ^-^
Best wishes!
*smiles* best wishes, hmm? of course the first thing I think is a spontaneous flammie transformation. Nothing like becoming a squealy, squirmy feather bed, while laying in bed.
And yeah, prognosis wise, this is a major pain, but just a footnote, not an ending or even a new chapter. Once I've healed I'll likely be able to ignore it even happened; it just seems un-ignorable for a brief moment.
*sighs happily* thanks for the catharsis Horsie. Best wishes to you as well.
Gastric surgeries were one of the first invasive surgeries that were successful. Barring septic shock, modern medicine can keep you alive - If immobile - in that state for years. It's not really the most positive thing to think about, but for what little we know about digestion, we do know it heals fairly well.
And if I have nothing, at least I can hope. So I chose to share it. I've been in dark places, so if I've got a liight, I'll try to help.
Sorry if I get it in your eyes while I fumble around. ^-^;