October 6, 2010

Hello everybody,

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. After we got home, I got distracted with other things and haven't gotten around to updating the blog.

Well I've been home now for almost a week and i'm getting better daily. The incisional pain is still there, and all the nerves and muscles they cut are healing so they hurt, but there is no pancreatic, chronic pain, as far as I can tell. I'm getting used to having diabetes as well. I check my blood sugar frequently, and take shots of insulin every morning and whenever I eat. I talked to the diabetes doctor from Minnesota the other day, Dr. Said. I read him my numbers, and he said they sounded great and told me not to change anything with my insulin. So at least my diabetes is stable. One less thing to worry about.

My recuperation is going well. I try to get up and out as much as possible. The weather here in CT has been pretty horrid, but I'm still getting my walks in down to the beach. I bring the dog sometimes when the old lady's not too tired. I started to outline and even write a few pages of my book also. A lot of my friends and family will be in it, as well as my doctors, because it is impossible to tell the story of what happened to me without talking about all of you. I would not be here if it wasn't for all of you.

Anyways, I have an appointment next week to see Alan Greenwald, my wonderful gastroenterologist, to talk about my surgery and the future. Alan and his family have truly been great throughout my illness, not only as my doctor, but as great friends.. Anytime I have needed anything, he has helped me out without hesitation. He is really a great doctor and friend. Needless to say, I HIGHLY recommend him as a doctor.

Then on the 18th I have my first appointment at L&M at the Joslyn Institute to meet my diabetes doctor, which I'm actually pretty excited about, apart from all the paperwork I of course have to fill out. Should be interesting.

I took a trip with my good friend Ryan yesterday up to my old stomping ground in Bristol, Rhode Island to see my old roommate Matty, his girlfriend Dajana, and meet their dogs. It was good to see old friends and get out of the house. It did, however, make me tired all day today. I guess my body is still really in recovery. Ryan and I saw an accident happen right in front of us on the way home. It was crazy. Also, I had the hiccups the entire way home and probably most of the night while I was sleeping. It was miserable. Thankfully Ryan drove both ways and I was able to rest.

That's about all from here for now. It's been great to talk to everyone, and see friends and family since I've been home. Don' t be shy. Drop by the house, I know we'd love to see all of you.

Have a great night.

Josh