Not a fun blog post, or update today. Got my updated estimate for the implants to be surgically installed after the raging infection happened stemming from really bad root canals done in the past. I decided to do single implants for each tooth I am missing for several reasons. The main reason being that it… Continue reading Teeth update
Month: April 2019
First Post Op ENT Visit | Operative Report
As each day passes, things seem to feel somewhat better. This morning the pain is still coming and going, but the Vicodin seems to be keeping it in check. I am still not sleeping very well, and there is still some residual swelling on the left side of my face, so I am continuing to… Continue reading First Post Op ENT Visit | Operative Report
Nutrition and CVID
Over the course of the past 3 years, my dietary choices have become polar opposites. Previously, I will admit, I didn’t care. I honestly didn’t give a shit what went in my body and how much. Anything and everything. The perception being food is food. WRONG After moving to Denver in 2016, that changed for… Continue reading Nutrition and CVID
3rd Day After the Facepocolypse
WHAMMY Day 3. Wow. My last Dilaudid was at 5am today (I still have 5 left), and that stuff was really hiding the real pain. I’ve transitioned back to my Vicodin, however, it does absolutely nothing. The shit part of this deal is my need for continued pain management. Opiates suck. I cannot wait for… Continue reading 3rd Day After the Facepocolypse
The Day After
The morning after. I don’t know where to begin to be honest. Last night I broke down… I had to. The culmination of the past 2 years in conjunction with the procedure, the extreme amount of pain, and just “the walls caving in”. It’s done. I made it. My wife has been the most supportive… Continue reading The Day After
Fred’s Eviction Day
Well, I tried sleeping last night, but that really didn’t work out. Too much was on my mind. It’s crazy to think that modern medicine has advanced as much as it has over the years. I probably got about 2 hours of sleep last night. I kept waking up. The nerves were starting to set… Continue reading Fred’s Eviction Day
Mentally Preparing Myself for the Future
Today has been a day of reflection, anxiety, nervousness, but optimism. I haven’t felt optimistic in a long time. I have always been a positive soul. Trying to do whats best, and helping out anyway that I can. The toxicity of the past 2 years has left marks, however, a grim reminder of how bad… Continue reading Mentally Preparing Myself for the Future
IVIg Infusion #2
Well. Got my second infusion in the books today. The infusion center was a little behind, so I started somewhat late, however, once I got my room, I wanted to push myself as far as getting to 120mL/hr for the infusion rate. Going between 60 to 90 I got a weird left-sided headache. They backed… Continue reading IVIg Infusion #2
Sinus Surgery Date Confirmed | Fred’s Eviction Notice Served
Hey everyone, I received word this afternoon that the tumor in my head must come out immediately, and that my immune system therapy (might/might not) happen tomorrow, however, I have made the decision to move ahead regardless of getting the IVIg or not. Below is the CT scan of starting at the upper portion of… Continue reading Sinus Surgery Date Confirmed | Fred’s Eviction Notice Served
Awaken
This song sums up the literal war I have been fighting for the past 2 years to survive through several rounds of sepsis, hospitalizations, crippling pain, and pushing hard for the answers I needed. I’ve come to realize that it’s now become my time to Awaken and push hard to the finish. Funny, comes from… Continue reading Awaken