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Tuesday 22 January 2013

Surgery, the sequel

Well folks, the time is now! In a couple of days I'm being admitted to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery for my 2nd pituitary surgery. I must admit, I'm feeling a little apprehensive but also kind of looking forward to it. I mean, of course I'm worried about the risks and possible complications but I'm also excited about the possibility of finally being cured. Nothing wrong with being optimistic and hoping for the best!

I'm realistic, I know the odds are against me and I'm likely to suffer from some pituitary damage and loss of hormone function, but the thought of getting some of my life back keeps me strong. My mum is arriving this evening and she'll be here for 6 weeks to help with my recovery. I'm grateful to have the support of my friends and family, and feel blessed to be alive and loved. I'm also really happy that Pepper (my retired greyhound) will be here to help keep me motivated during those long weeks when I feel terrible and all I want to do is sleep. 

I've decided I want to document this time better than the last. In 2010, I took a few photos here and there but didn't keep a strict journal. This time I'm gonna do it right! Take a photo of my face every day over the next few months so I can really see the changes. When you see yourself in the mirror every day it's hard to notice and you sometimes feel defeated. This way I'll have photographic evidence!
If I'm bold enough I might also take full body shots. Don't worry, they'll be fully clothed...

On a positive note, the last few nights I've been having dreams in which I'm back to my normal size. I'm taking it as a sign that I will soon be able to find clothes that fit me on the high street and begin exercising again! This year I AM making New Year's resolutions and they're gonna be the typical diet and exercise ones but at least this year they might work...

Sunday 6 January 2013

2012, a retrospective

Well here we are, the end of the first week of 2013 and a good time to look back on all that's happened in 2012. But let me start off by informing you all that I received my letter from the NHS and will be admitted to hospital on the 24th of January. I'm guessing that means my surgery will be happening on the 25th. I'm actually quite impressed by how quickly I got a date as I was expecting it more to be around early February. So my mum flew back to Hong Kong with my dad yesterday and she will be returning around the 23rd so as to spend time with me whilst I'm at the hospital and during my recovery. Last time she stayed around 6 weeks and I can honestly say it was a blessing having her around.