Update - On the Mend!

2nd, 3rd surgery done. Wasn't problem-free but I'm in recovery mode now and at home!

5 areas of bleeding repaired and I think 3 polyps removed. Feedback was positive as to preliminary impression (colon looks healthy) and polyps removed don't look cancerous. Of course, will have to get lab confirmation of that in a week but I was left with an optimistic feeling from doctor.

I think my body didn't do well this time with anesthesia as I have quite a bit of swelling in my face and dizziness. They also had to push fentanyl in my IV at one point (dammit) so I don't know what exactly caused this reaction but I think moving around and having some liquids is helping move all that out of my system.

Probably my biggest complaint right now is healing my throat from the tube - ugh! I have a lot of throat remedies in my cabinet yet nothing seems to help this but time.

What a month! I neglected to share that I also have a 'boot' on my left leg due to spraining a ligament, too! 4 or 5 weeks in on the 6 week boot. Somehow this seemed so insignificant with everything else. Feels like I'm falling apart! Not acceptable. But by the end of this month, hopefully the boot will come off and all will be fine regarding this unexpected health challenge.

Counting my blessings and appreciating my health and family and friends all the more. I am absolutely NOT going to take this Spring for granted and intend on taking full advantage of hopefully my returning energy and 'life'.

Much love everyone and thank you for caring and supporting me through this. It can't be understated how grateful I am nor how much this touches my heart. Not to get all mushy - which I would be justified anyway ;) but you all have reinforced my faith in humanity and the power of connectiveness, love and caring. Much love ❤️❤️❤️

Things I'm looking forward to:

All the birthday celebrations at the end of this month. I have tentative plans with the family for a special art event at the museum of art using 'flowers' as a medium for art interpretation! I've been waiting for this all year long and what a beautiful way to spark 'new' energy and new year of life. Very excited!

Now that my insides have been 'repaired' and I'm no longer (hopefully) losing lifeforce, I can proceed with much more energy to be creative again and embark on some new modes of healing that I've been looking forward to trying. This actually started today even though I am very much still recovering from yesterday. I just simply can't take the 'bed' thing for very long LOL!

As you can imagine, I've had much reflective time going through such a scare.

I also lost a friend the other day (complete shock) which further emphasized that each and every day we're here is a gift not to be taken for granted. Love is where it's at - always.

RIP Teresa - you left this world a better place just for being in it.