Author Archives: kevin

this morning, bright and early was my CT scan to determine which surgical option i get to partake in.  it was plenty easy, just another IV jammed into my arm.  i’ve got plenty of holes in my arms now.  if … Continue reading →

on thursday i was fortunate to both meet with work, and with my primary care physician.  both meetings were highly positive. i cannot express how lucky i am to be working with the phenomenal group of people i work with.  … Continue reading →

well, after a full night of sleep, with some massive night sweats too, i feel much better about the prognosis from yesterday. sure, i know yesterday i was complaining about waiting a whole week again for more information and possible … Continue reading →

well…. made it to the hospital checked in….and then code gray alarm.  so we were all stuck in our area of the hospital until they cleared something. turned out a bank robber has run into the hospital, so that’s what … Continue reading →

well, it’s been a week since i’ve had my biopsy.  it’s been a LONG week of waiting.  i’m still in tremendous pain.  and i’ve only become comfortable breathing with my diaphragm.  extremely minimal lung breathing.  i have these exercises i’ve … Continue reading →

in the morning, one of the surgical doctors came to visit and let me know what the next set of things i was to look forward to would be.  the biopsy was sent off to the pathology lab.  it would … Continue reading →

biopsy day!  woohoo.  let’s get ready kids! i actually slept pretty well considering going under the knife is always a little bit of a mental anguish.  i’ve had surgery once before, and that was a rough experience.  if you must … Continue reading →

after a harsh night of high fevers it was nice to have a little relief.  the nurse got me all setup to shower by covering all my IV access points.  i can’t tell you how good it felt to stand … Continue reading →

waking up in a decent level of pain.  prepared to head back to UWMC to give up more blood.  still sporting my ER IV wounds. off to the hospital we go.  after contacting the cardio-thorasic team, they send a doctor … Continue reading →