sick of all the medical problems!

[joy]

Hey guys! I guess I need to vent to someone, and I don't want my mom to worry about me, so here goes. I am SO tired of all these stupid medical problems! It just always seems like if it isn't one thing it's another. I felt good for about a year after my surgery, and then started the arrhythmias. I would get dizzy and my heart was all over the place. Then I ended up throwing a clot, and got put on coumadin. Now I have a ton of problems trying to make appointments and don't even know who's supposed to be following me with my coumadin! Now I have had my period for a month, and abdominal pain for many months, but the doctor's don't take me seriously! Ack! I mean, I am only 25, I'm supposed to be enjoying my health, but where is it? I guess I am just asking, "why me?" Well, enough venting, I just needed to get that out of my system, and have no one else to complain to.

 

[Guest]

Joy,

[heh, forgive me...had to laugh as soon as I wrote your name because that's my sis's name, too ]

Anyway....

I know our medical problems are not the same, but I know how you feel ... the "why me?" It's been a rough couple months since my surgery...especially with 2 close friends abandoning me and I've almost posted a couple times on here, but didn't...not sure why.

Anyway...just wanted to let ya know you aren't alone .

I know I haven't posted much recently....I plan to post a health update this weekend sometime.... Had my kidney specialist appointment this past Tuesday and tomorrow is my pacemaker and cardiologist follow-up appointments in Chicago (Northwestern).... Then, I start back to work on Friday....arg!

And yet, spring is right around the corner....heck, even the Cubs might have a good 2003 .

Peace...Always,
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[Ross]

I do believe you and I have discussed this before. I think we are all in the same boat. Some of us handle it pretty well, some not so well. I know this breathlessness thing with me is worse since surgery and it gets me down. I try like mad not to let it get to me, but be happy at the good the surgery did have for me. There aren't a whole lot of +'s this time, but any compared to none is better.

 

[sylviayasgur]

hi joy!
sorry to hear about all those problems arising.
please let us know what the docs say. i hope they get resolved soon.

ross,
your post brought tears to my eyes.... you are an amazing man.

be well, sylvia

 

[Mark Wagner]

I know it can be a bummer when things go wrong all at once. Times like that I try to remember a little boy about 7 or 8 dying in his fathers arms in a waiting room at Childrens Hospital in Seattle. I then realize I don't have it so tough. We are made strong in our weakness. You have something others need from you ... courage, hope, and a 'no quit attitude' others in similar situations need to hear. Their is a great verse in the Bible ... Philippians 4:12-13
" ... I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
Just something to think about neighbor. Great day to vent, in the morning is another day.

 

[Mark Wagner]

You know Ross, Sylvia's right ... your a pretty amazing guy. I know in the future their will most likely be some tough times. I hope I come out of it with a positive attitude like yours.

 

[pegne]

Joy

Joy

I do hope things start straightening themselves for you. It is not fun to feel bad. Things will get Better