This has not been one of my best summers. In May I started getting dizzy. Some days it was worse than others. It's a helpless feeling when you are dizzy. I could tell that the problem was in my ears and sinuses. I called the ear, nose, and throat specialist that I had seen in the past and got an appointment, but it was two months before I could get in.
I went to my general doctor and he ordered a CT scan of my sinuses so I would be prepared when I saw the ENT. I got a call from the ENT office. The doctor needed a longer appointment to discuss the CT scan with me. I knew that must mean trouble....
I finally was able to see the doctor on July 9. I did have multiple physiological problems that needed to be fixed....deviated septum, extra sinus, and extra air pocket. There were many areas of my head that were inflammed.
So last Friday, I had the surgery. It hasn't been that bad....it's not fun, but not horrible either. I am just so grateful for all the love, support, and help that has been given to me. I've had wonderful meals prepared, beautiful flowers and plants broght to me, many visits and phone calls, and the sacrament was brought to me at home yesterday. Greg and Melissa have been wonderful to make sure that everything is taken care of.
Now I am just waiting for things to heal. Thursday I see the doctor and hope to get the splints out of my nose. They've been the worst part. I wonder if I will be able to smell things once this heals..... After 30 years of not being able to smell anything, it would be crazy to have that sense back again. At least now I know why I haven't been able to smell. The doctor didn't want to do too much work around the area that controls smell because it is a more risky place to make changes. I'm glad he was conservative in his approach. So I'll just have to wait and see.
This isn't exactly how I planned to spend my summer, but hopefully fall will be great!!
I just want all of you to know how much I love you. I hope that this surgery does the trick and I have more energy and strength to serve each of you.
6 comments:
We're sure glad it hasn't been as bad as you were expecting. We hope you get feeling better soon!
Terri,
I had no idea you were going through this. I hope you get well soon. Please let me know if you need anything. I guess this is what happens when I'm out of RS for 5 months. I don't know anything that is going on.
WOW! Terri... I'm so sorry to hear about all the trouble and so happy for you to finally have some relief and explanation. I believe in miracles! What a blessing we have so much love surrounding us and so much strength in God's power! I hope you heal fast!
Love,
Debbie
I'm glad you had the surgery and that you are doing better! We all hate seeing you suffer and want you to be able to get out and hike and take pictures again soon (and play with the grandkids, of course!).
Terri,
I hope you are having a good day today, and that each day is getting better. When is the nex day you have open for a dinner?
Cheri
I hope you heal quickly. My daughter had to have sinus surgery and she has done so well. Her problems were cronic. So glad you are doing good!!!!
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