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Just an update for all of you. As some may know, I had surgery on Wednesday. I thought was for 2 or 3 things but was for 4. They removed my tonsils, they fixed my deviated septum, they did some work on these bones inside the nose I think called turbinates or something? They called that procedure a turbinoplasty. an they i one other thing, I think in the throat area to make room.

I have shunts in my nose that I have to wait until Thursday to get removed. But I am doing well. As you all know, I am a fighter. Though the shock from the pain & whatnot made me cry uncontrollably while eating dinner tonight. I mean it seemed as though my boy felt like it was it's way of releasing pent up stuff it must have not been able to release, even though mentally as far as I could tell consciously I was okay.

I am hanging in there.

I am able to talk a bit, but I try to not much as it usually hurts my throat, but it's not impossible. So remember, texts are the best way to contact me rather than calling on the cell ok?

I had to stay overnight as my blood pressure was extremely high, perhaps due to in response of the pain.

I am grateful to all the staff at USC Keck Medical who watched over me & took care of me. As well as my parents as they are helping me during my recovery.

I am taking things slow & one day at a time. Making sure to listen to my body.

Take care & I hope all of you are doing well in your lives as well.

I will keep you updated as time goes on.

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[[[[[[[[[[ THIS WAS TYPED JUNE 8TH]]]]]]]]]]

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Each day is having it's up's & it's downs. I think that with after I get over this stuff with this surgery stuff (though already trying to do it while here with Mom) is to try and exercise more, even if it means walking more.

In the mornings when she takes one of the dogs for a walk, I've been going with her. I' say it's roughly 1.5-2 blocks of amount of space of walking. As those who know me I;m not a slow walker normally, but due to the effects the surgery has one on my stability, it makes me slow own a bit ue to not wanting to get lightheaded or anything.

So, I'm trying to do a bit more exercise. I am also thinking of talking with Chris' cousin George, who is a goo friend of mine & maybe we can help each other on our fitness goals that way as well.

So yeah, pretty much, I am going to try and use the surgery & it's opening my airways as a way to open myself up to be more in tune with getting more fitness inclined basically.

I am more than happy to accept help and advice from anyone here if you have any ideas or whatnot, things to look out for, things that may be better over other things, etc etc.

I need to get WAY below the around 289 I was the last time the doctors weighed me & lose a lot of the boy fat on me. It's not healthy. Anyways, take care, & I hope all of you are well. I am grateful to be in each & everyone of your lives & to have you as family & friends, so don't ever forget that. I felt the need to say that & show my appreciation. Probably in part due to the stress caused by the pain & junk I am dealing with affecting me perhaps subconsciously or something.
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Just know I am getting past the pain an the stuff of the surgery just fine. I'll get past this like I did the other surgery I had. Even though at times, this feels a tad worse. Odd huh? Take care all.

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Earlier today,A friend was able to come over who is one who I think will be able to help me in my goal of exercising & whatnot as well as being there for emotional support if I need it & not be judgmental or anything like how other might be in public.

As I am sure some people might see someone exercising & be like "They aren't trying hard enough, no wonder they're fat." or other thoughts. But my friend George, he came over to see how I was doing & we went to the park & were able to o a bunch of warmup exercises & stretches to show me ways to perhaps improve ways on mow to move my boy & whatnot so I can have less wear & tear & then we walked a couple laps around the park, After, we went to Ralphs, got some soup (I got broccoli with cheddar & had half, he got chicken noodle & we watched some of the Anime Hellsing & then we called it a night.