I'm writing from radiology... Just drank 3 bottles of Barium Sulfate. Yum! Love my IV accessory too! This is my 2nd MRI, still on the hunt for captain "C"... Argh....
I did a Barium swallow once. I was intrigued by the weight of the cup...was not expecting it to be so heavy. Even more intriguing was watching the image of me swallowing it. And even more intriguing than that was the poo the next day!!! It was, by far, the oddest poo I had taken....EVER. Strange stuff that barium....
Anthony, you are gushing creative even with an IV in the back of your hand and a quest to crush the C. I have been inspired by your amazing portfolio, solemn mourning photo museum, slick photo booth that I could live in and now this gorgeous blog for your pursuit of good health. YOU ARE FREAKIN'AMAZING. I would love to buy you and Andrea a drink, health tonic, anything but barium. In fact, what is your address. I have something (healthy) in mind to send. Stay inspired and committed to health and life.
A blurred landscape photos for no good reason... We have our tickets for Germany. -Flying into Frankfurt arriving the morning of February 6th. On the 7th, we take the train to Bad Berka. Scan on the 8th. If the scan looks ok, we will proceed with surgery in Omaha with Dr. Botha. But before heading back to the US, we'll take the train to Berlin, and fly out from there on the 13th. If the scan is not so great, i.e., too many tumors in the liver to operate of extensive disease, we will see if I can stay for PRRT treatment. I'm not sure if this is an option at this time with respect to scheduling in the hospital, etc.... I still need to work out some logistics... that is, how does my surgeon in Nebraska review the imaging from the scan? When will a report be completed? That's all for now...
Just three years ago I was officially diagnosed with Cancer. Happy Cancerversary!!! But hey, guess what? I'm still alive and well... Fu*k you Cancer! If my next MRI at the end of March shows stable disease, I will have had no progression in 1 year (Currently 10.25 months stable). Every day that I can spend with my wife, my work, friends and family, I'm happy. Now... Here we come Europe! We leave Sunday for Switzerland and Italy (Photobooth business abroad!).
A cornfield somewhere in Wisconsin: Taken with a Horizon 35mm panormic: Taken just after a spell of severe stomach pains. October.2008 So, here it goes, from the beginning: I've had recurring stomach pains for at least 4 years. For those who know me well, I’m a relatively “high-strung” individual… Ok, maybe I’m borderline OCD? Initially, doctors thought these stomach pains might be related to anxiety? But sometime late in 2007, my pain slowly started to get worse. Well, I thought it must be an ulcer or something? At times, I’d have these attacks that would last for days, stabbing. When the pain started to become more frequent in November of 2008, Andrea forced me to see a doctor. The doctors initially thought it might be an ulcer, or, an issue with my gallbladder. I was sent for an ultrasound in early December 2008… and this is when it all began. During the ultrasound they noted that I might indeed have gallstones, for which an operation would be required. In addition, they n
Oh man... was that the only place they could get your IV in? That's annoying. At least it wasn't in your leg...
ReplyDeleteI did a Barium swallow once. I was intrigued by the weight of the cup...was not expecting it to be so heavy. Even more intriguing was watching the image of me swallowing it. And even more intriguing than that was the poo the next day!!! It was, by far, the oddest poo I had taken....EVER. Strange stuff that barium....
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ReplyDeleteAnthony, you are gushing creative even with an IV in the back of your hand and a quest to crush the C. I have been inspired by your amazing portfolio, solemn mourning photo museum, slick photo booth that I could live in and now this gorgeous blog for your pursuit of good health. YOU ARE FREAKIN'AMAZING. I would love to buy you and Andrea a drink, health tonic, anything but barium. In fact, what is your address. I have something (healthy) in mind to send. Stay inspired and committed to health and life.