Army Wife-Social Worker-Liz: August 2012

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Crohn's Update

Back on the prednisone, a longer dose than before. So I'll probably puff up this time. I think I need to invest in maternity clothes until this all subsides. As if the nausea, vomiting, and other stuff wasn't enough, time to get fat... No one have a wedding or other special event requiring life-long treasured photos in the next few weeks/months, ok?!

Friday, August 24, 2012

New adventures in Crohn's Disease

So I learned something today: When you're gastroenterologist orders a CT scan for your Crohn's disease, this includes a LARGE tube with contrast shoved where the sun doesn't shine and a huge bag full of liquid emptied in the WRONG direction... My dad informed me later that I am the only person who didn't know this... And while that part is really unpleasant, the aftermath is really what gets you.

Needless to say, I decided going back to work after that fun was not going to happen. I spent my Mom's birthday on her couch watching tv while she played on her new iPad :).

I knew it was probably serious when I described my symptoms for a nurse to call me back and the doctor called me himself and fit me in on Monday and ordered an immediate CT scan. When I came in they did a blood draw to make sure my kidneys were functioning correctly in order to filter the contrast. Unfortunately, they were unable to get any of my veins to work, so they only used the oral and rectal contrast and not the blood. Oh well, hopefully, it will be good enough. Whew, what a day!

The good news about all this is that I got a thorough examination of all my "lady parts" last week and they are in perfect working order. So when I get ready to use them to house a 9 month resident, we're good to go, lol.

Anyway, more updates next week after I see the doctor.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Awkard Job Description

So I ran across this the other day... Is it just me or is this person looking for a multi-purpose hooker?

Girl Friday Job

General light duties, dog sitting, cleaning, running errands. answering phone, organizing house and possibly office. would require occasional overnight sitting. could lead to full time employment. Would prefer someone not attached, female, good word pronunciation, and older mature ladies preferred, attractive and well dressed would be a plus.