The Ownage

I had my follow up doctors appointment yesterday. After a week of antibiotics and diuretics, the swelling in my foot and leg is all but gone, and it feels much better now that it’s not being squeezed by all the pressure. I apparently had a lot of excess water which was causing the swelling, because [...]

When I went to the ER, I didn’t think I would be spending the night, much less being held prisoner for 2 more days. All in all it was not too bad of an experience, except for being stabbed by over a dozen needles! I apparently have very deep veins that are hard to hit, [...]

We have a generous work holiday coming up. We are off from Dec 24th until Jan 4th-12 days! Of course I am always 24/7 oncall, but hopefully since nobody else is working, there should be no incidents, although that doesn’t count for much since a server or two could still go belly-up. I will keep [...]

I feel much better now. Not 100%, I’m still a bit congested and feeling a little weak, but no where near the shivering awful mess I was.  Thank you immune system!

Anyone who looks at me would probably say that I am far from healthy, since I am overweight. However, I am very thankful for being as healthy as I am, especially the few times I have been in a doctors office waiting room and hearing of all the ailments, diseases, and general health problems that [...]

Today I got to sleep in, which was great. Often on Saturday I have to get up early to go to my RHCE study group, which I host. I still don’t know how a bunch of tech people decided on an early AM meeting on a weekend…what were we thinking! I’m also thankful for being [...]