Why life isn't all bad.

I know I'm pretty lucky. When it comes to the Lyme, I'm actually *much* better off than a lot of people on the forums I visit, who have had it for far less time. (So maybe I do have a pretty darn good immune system?) On my way into the operating room for my endoscopy, the anesthesiologist told me that a friend of hers has had Lyme for over 10 years, and is in really bad shape. Apparently she's had a lot of neurological issues (the reason why my Neuro refused to believe I had/have it). It's very sad.

As for my thyroid, I'm hearing it's a good thing I have more than one nodule. And it's most likely not cancerous.. so if anything, I'll probably? go on thyroid medication, if it turns out I'm either "hypo" or "hyper". I go into the Endo on Monday.

My endoscopy went well, despite the ulcer and hernia revelation. (Plus I got a cool picture of my stomach to frame!) Things could be a lot worse, and while I'm not really sure what can be done about the hernia (aside from not straining myself - picking up the kids, etc), I can treat the ulcer. At the least, this medication I'm on seems to be working to counteract the constipating effects of the prescription Iron- so that's a plus. LOL Not sure if it's doing its job otherwise, but we'll see.

Next Friday, I get the joy of going in for a colonoscopy. I don't know why I thought the doctor said that she checked my colon when I was in there, but then I got a call on Monday asking when I wanted to schedule my next procedure. I was somewhat confused, and since then, somewhat freaked out. I hear the prep for it is much worse than the actual procedure, however I am getting conflicting reports on that one. LOL

In any case, I know things could be MUCH worse than they are. My sister recently found out she's diabetic. She seems to be pretty serious about managing her illness, though- changing her diet, etc. So I'm really rooting for her. :)

What's the point of writing all this? Well, please don't think that I'm here pissing and moaning, talking about all this just to get attention, or sympathy. I'm really just using this as an outlet to keep track of stuff.. to get it off my chest, put it down in print if I need to recall it later, etc. I don't think I'm on my death bed or anything. I don't think of myself as a drama queen.. not much of one, anyway. LOL

Anybody up for pictures of my stomach? No? How 'bout my colon?