The Good News, I lost 40 lbs

[retiredhappy]

In case anyone wondered why I haven't been on the forum much its because 2017 has been a terrible year for me regarding my health. Had double pneumonia in May and was in the hospital for a week. Came out and was feeling generally weak. Check up showed I was severely anemic and what I thought was hemorrhoids was actually an anal cancer so off to the oncologist for radiation/chemo. Finished both on August 30th and am just now starting to get some energy back but now seeing a cardiologist for diastolic congestive heart failure. First, the cancer is apparently gone and its now just a matter of the area healing. Secondly the CHF is only slowing me down slightly and outside of getting a little breathless if I do too much, I'm feeling pretty good. Third, since I've stopped bleeding from the cancer my anemia seems to be slowly resolving itself. They continue to draw blood so much that I wonder if I've stumbled into a nest of vampires up here.

As for not saying anything other than to a few people, I'm just not much into advertising my problems. Thank God I moved up here to East Texas when I did. There are great doctors and two really good hospitals; much better than what I had access to in Kerrville plus I had my daughter to drive me to all the DAMN doctor appointments. The hardest thing for me has been just going to the damn doctor so much. The last time I had to see any doctor, except for my yearly medicine review, was 53 years ago when my daughter was born. I've always kind of believed that you stay healthier if you stay away from doctors and all the tests.

Anyway, since I'm not out and about traveling I would love visits from anyone willing to come to East Texas. I have a 30 amp hookup and water available, FREE. Your view is of trees and a hay field and its TOTALLY quiet. Even have a portable fence for dogs. Lake Bob Sandlin is only about five miles down the road with great kayaking and has a dump station for a mere $5.00. COME ON DOWN or up as the case may be.

[Rufflesgurl]

Good news Karen. So glad you are healthy and strong once again and glad you are near your daughter. Take care of yourself!!

Linda

[JudyJB]

Ouch! But good news on losing weight and feeling better. I am not heading that way anytime soon, but I'm sure you will have more company than you want with that "ad"!

[Liz]

Glad to see you back, although sorry you have had such a crappy year. I remember such a year, and it's my friends on here that helped me get through it. So happy to hear the good news that you are recovering and feeling better. And yes, I would love to come and visit you on my way west this winter. I'll let you know when and get directions.

[Yakn1]

Sorry to hear about your ordeals, but VERY happy to know you are healing!
Prayers for for goodness to continue!

[monik7]

So sorry Karen for your bad year, but it looks like you’re on the mend. I’d love to visit you so will sure keep that in mind as I make plans.
Sandi

[mtngal]

Wow! glad to hear you are on the mend Karen. We need to say bye bye to 2017!

[Bethers]

so sorry Karen. But I'm happy you are near your daughter and things are looking better. I so wish I could head that way to visit. I miss you! Hopefully it'll happen sooner rather than later. Hugs!

[avalen]

Glad to hear from you. So sorry you had a Dr appt year but grateful
you had a good team to get through all this. Glad to know your on the mend,

[BirdbyBird]

Sorry to hear the detours this last year and glad you made it through the regime of tests, treatments and exhausting schedules and general worry and stress..... thank your daughter for all of us for being there for you.

[snowball]

well you didn't need to send it my way!!! seriously though have missed you and glad to hear things are looking up
take care it would be nice to go that way and take you up on your offer
sheila

[Olive6001]

I know where a big chunk of those 40 pounds is. Let me know if you want it back.
Betsy, the RV, comes home some time next week.I have a dentist app on the 10th. Will head your way soon after that. OK?
Big hugs, sistah. I'll keep you posted.

Nikki

[MandysMom]

So glad you got needed treatment and are on the mend. Hope you get lots of company to cheer your healing.
Velda

[carolb]

WOW, that's a helluva year...been wondering about you, so glad you're on the mend. Hope to see you in your new home sometime...memories of stopping by to see you in Kerrville

[chalet05]

So good to hear from you, but what a bad year! Happy to know you are on the mend! Hugs!