Author Archives: Skye

But I was FREAKING OUT! My outside was calm as can be, but my insides were very shaky. When the staples from my recent surgery were taken out, there was some oozing of blood and a little puss. I was freaking out because it would be my luck it would become a bad infection. JustContinue reading “No Cause For Concern, Just Something To Keep An Eye On…”

I’ve been keeping up communications with my parents on special occasions like birthdays and such. I’ve even visited them recently. My mother has gotten in the habit of telling me she and my father love me every time I call, and it always makes me a little sad. Sometimes I want to scream at herContinue reading “A Pinch Of Sadness In Every Call”

I’ve been without a dog of my own for a little over seven years now, and I’ve missed having one but I didn’t realize how much until I had a furry four-legged houseguest for a week. My partner’s father had asked us to dog-sit his dog while he and his partner went on vacation. IContinue reading “The Magic Of Pets”

I’m a fucking rock star! It’s been twenty-eight days and counting. I made it though the stress of my surgery (which went really well, by the way) without lighting up. It was exceedingly difficult. I managed by using the patch and lozenges; and the support of my partner and those close to me. This isContinue reading “Me And My Stupid Addiction Part (VII)”

As I was going into surgery for my bladder sling I felt very anxious but I tried to stay on the positive side keeping in mind that this surgery has a high success rate and is pretty routine for these doctors. Once I was on the table everything seemed to happen so fast; first, theContinue reading “So Far, So Good…”

My surgery date for my bladder sling is no longer some date in the future, it’s less than a week away and this shit’s getting real. I got call from the hospital and I have a series of phone appointments starting at noon on Monday, then I have to go for bloodwork Tuesday and theContinue reading “This Shit’s Getting Real…”