was a complete waste...just in my opinion. I know the drill I needed to go for peace of mind but I already had that after a few days of being back to myself. I took my meds for all of 3 days instead of the 15days, but I to. I wasn't myself. I was falling asleep at work, my balance was off, and it felt like the one wrong step and my balance would pull me to the floor. So I stopped. The doctor reviewed my CT scan, did some reflex tests, checked my eyes, and asked me what happened. I gave her my story and she concluded the same thing I was already thinking....it was a isolated seizure. I agreed to come back should I black out or have another seizure.
So there you have it...I'm healthy.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
I didnt forget.....
Its been a busy 2 weeks since Labor Day and let me tell you...I'm beat!
Lets start with the run around of trying to get health assistance for my follow up with a neurologist. I would ask why is it that you have to be extremely poor (as in $500/mo for a family of 4) or homeless to get the help...or that you have to stand in line at the county hospital just to get one office visit? It would be stupid to ask knowing the governments policy on health assistance. When I was pregnant with both my boys I felt fortunate to get Medicaid for myself and them but I was working...I was TRYING. Then when I go in for my "re-evaluation" of benefits, I see women and children in the office with name brand clothing, gold jewelry out the ying yang, and designer purses or shoes. I think to myself...here i am struggling every day to make ends meet and here they are living the life because they are welfare....*sigh* ok I'm off my box of complaining...it would be a LONG debate if I kept going...lol. On the flip side I was able to gather up the money just for the first office visit and now have an appointment next week. So we'll see how it goes.
This week has been really busy with work, we just started the conversion of accounts to our company and have been working none stop and getting OT to boot, hopefully it doesn't wear me out and result in another health scare. Along with my appointment next week I have another interview with an awesome company and I have to say I am nervous! Its not the interview itself, but the fact I am interviewing with not just one person face to face...but 2! Never done that before so its a little nerve racking.
So there's my catch up for the last 2 weeks! whew! Nite all!!
Lets start with the run around of trying to get health assistance for my follow up with a neurologist. I would ask why is it that you have to be extremely poor (as in $500/mo for a family of 4) or homeless to get the help...or that you have to stand in line at the county hospital just to get one office visit? It would be stupid to ask knowing the governments policy on health assistance. When I was pregnant with both my boys I felt fortunate to get Medicaid for myself and them but I was working...I was TRYING. Then when I go in for my "re-evaluation" of benefits, I see women and children in the office with name brand clothing, gold jewelry out the ying yang, and designer purses or shoes. I think to myself...here i am struggling every day to make ends meet and here they are living the life because they are welfare....*sigh* ok I'm off my box of complaining...it would be a LONG debate if I kept going...lol. On the flip side I was able to gather up the money just for the first office visit and now have an appointment next week. So we'll see how it goes.
This week has been really busy with work, we just started the conversion of accounts to our company and have been working none stop and getting OT to boot, hopefully it doesn't wear me out and result in another health scare. Along with my appointment next week I have another interview with an awesome company and I have to say I am nervous! Its not the interview itself, but the fact I am interviewing with not just one person face to face...but 2! Never done that before so its a little nerve racking.
So there's my catch up for the last 2 weeks! whew! Nite all!!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Happy Labor Day!
I hope everyone had a great weekend, for us it was busy as usual and this next is about to be even busier with my youngest son playing his very first game of football. Very exciting time!
Started the weekend off with some great garage sales in the old part of town. I'm always amazed by the originality of the construction. There were bungalows mixed in with craftmans all the way to big beautiful homes you would see on a Georgia plantation. Just beautiful. We drove the neighbor going from sale to sale and every house had its own unique style that none of them looked the same. Now a days most homes are cookie cutter with no originality, so Saturday was definitely a treat for me. Not to mention I got some really great deals. I bought new dining room chairs (new to us), metal vase, beautiful red overnight bag (you'll find out I have an obsession with red and back), my son a scooter all for the low low price of $20! I was very happy!
Any who the rest of the weekend was filled with our house party, a BBQ at a friends to celebrate their recent wedding and then today full of relaxation!
Tomorrow is a new day and new week, so I hope everyone had a great weekend and stayed safe!
Started the weekend off with some great garage sales in the old part of town. I'm always amazed by the originality of the construction. There were bungalows mixed in with craftmans all the way to big beautiful homes you would see on a Georgia plantation. Just beautiful. We drove the neighbor going from sale to sale and every house had its own unique style that none of them looked the same. Now a days most homes are cookie cutter with no originality, so Saturday was definitely a treat for me. Not to mention I got some really great deals. I bought new dining room chairs (new to us), metal vase, beautiful red overnight bag (you'll find out I have an obsession with red and back), my son a scooter all for the low low price of $20! I was very happy!
Any who the rest of the weekend was filled with our house party, a BBQ at a friends to celebrate their recent wedding and then today full of relaxation!
Tomorrow is a new day and new week, so I hope everyone had a great weekend and stayed safe!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Scary...
This weekend started out normal, but ended well scary.
Hubby and I had gone out Saturday night and since I was driving I literally had one drink and 3 jello shots then drank water the rest of the night until we left at 1am. I went to sleep about 3am and it was off to dream land.
Sunday I woke up to the dog barking and my leg gave out and down to the floor I went. My ankle was hurting and the next thing I know I'm over come with a heaviness and sweats. Then my husband and yelling at me to wake up and asking his friend to call 911. I was sweating something aweful! Apprantly I had blacked out and had a seizure. You know the eyes rolling back and my toungue was sticking out. He got me presentable before the perimedics arrived because I could barely tell what was going on.
I'm taken to the hospital where I'm pumped up with fluids, taken for a CAT scan and blood taken for testing. Sugar level was fine, my blood pressure was low and I was dehydrated (remember the night before I had drank nothing but water...at least 4-5 bottles). By the end of the night my blood pressure was back to normal, they had hydrated me, and all my tests came back normal. Now they pump me up with 1000mg of Kepra (anti-seizure meds), restrict me from driving and 2 days off from work until I get clearance from a Neurologist.
Great....all of this with no insurance. How am I going to do this?! So there it is. I'm ok now and feel almost normal, but i'm scared at the same time because trying to figure out how to afford the Neurologist and the tests they are going need to do plus knowing that this is not something I can shrug off. I'm sure its nothing since the CAT scan came back fine, but what if this happens again...what if the next time is worse?
So much to think about.....
Hubby and I had gone out Saturday night and since I was driving I literally had one drink and 3 jello shots then drank water the rest of the night until we left at 1am. I went to sleep about 3am and it was off to dream land.
Sunday I woke up to the dog barking and my leg gave out and down to the floor I went. My ankle was hurting and the next thing I know I'm over come with a heaviness and sweats. Then my husband and yelling at me to wake up and asking his friend to call 911. I was sweating something aweful! Apprantly I had blacked out and had a seizure. You know the eyes rolling back and my toungue was sticking out. He got me presentable before the perimedics arrived because I could barely tell what was going on.
I'm taken to the hospital where I'm pumped up with fluids, taken for a CAT scan and blood taken for testing. Sugar level was fine, my blood pressure was low and I was dehydrated (remember the night before I had drank nothing but water...at least 4-5 bottles). By the end of the night my blood pressure was back to normal, they had hydrated me, and all my tests came back normal. Now they pump me up with 1000mg of Kepra (anti-seizure meds), restrict me from driving and 2 days off from work until I get clearance from a Neurologist.
Great....all of this with no insurance. How am I going to do this?! So there it is. I'm ok now and feel almost normal, but i'm scared at the same time because trying to figure out how to afford the Neurologist and the tests they are going need to do plus knowing that this is not something I can shrug off. I'm sure its nothing since the CAT scan came back fine, but what if this happens again...what if the next time is worse?
So much to think about.....
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Progress...( very long)
The last 5 days have not only been eventful but emotional....school is back in session. I typically have more upbeat things going on but I wanted to use this blog as an outlet for my thoughts, feelings, frustrations, happiness, and sadness. Whatever is happening in my life at the time.
Thursday was Teacher night at the boys school so I left work early to pick up the boys and head there so I could basically drive almost 2hrs (with traffic) for this, which I happily do for my boys. The boys are in middle this year and oh my goodness the place was crazy! Kids and parents all over trying to find the classrooms. With so many people there it took us almost 2hrs just to find them, introduce ourselves and fill out a Sign-in form for each class *sigh* Then it was off to the Gym for the Athletics meeting (that we didn't attend..lol) We exchanged supplies and the kids were off with there dad. Then it was off to mom's to help her with some things since she had foot surgery. Reaching home about 9, I was ready to pass out!
Friday came with avengance! Left work (in the Dallas area mind you) drove to the other side of town near Fort Worth for a quick meeting then to back to mom's area to meet a friend so I could pick up some things from her and then to mom's again. Phew! Made home by 10pm.
Saturday was no different from the last few days. Got up early to get a little me time in which was too short, then off to mom's for errands. Finished those and then it was more school shopping, which had it own twists and turns, driving from here to there. Back to mom's afterwards to drop some other things off, and finally....home.
By then I couldn't do anymore and just wanted to get home. Sunday was going to be my day to relax and do absolutely nothing. It worked. Nothing had to be done, I didn't go anywhere but to Walgreen's for milk. My mission had been accomplished!
So when yesterday morning came....it all hit me like a ton of bricks. My boys, the ones who lived with me until they were 9 & 10yrs old, the ones who would climb into Grandma's bed cause it was comfy, the ones who gave me kisses for no reason, were now in 7th grade and in middle school. Their first day of middle school, their first day of 7th grade....their first day and I was missing it. I was a part of so many firsts and it still affects me the same way no matter what. I wanted so much to the "embarrassing" mom just so I can see them on their first day. I called them to wish them good luck on their first day and asked their dad to please send me a picture. I see the first picture..cute of course....I see the second one....I start to tear up. It was a picture of them walking away from their dad and into the school. I felt like they were walking away from me....they are growing faster them I am ready for them to, but I know that is the way it goes. You cant stop them from growing and becoming more independent. I finished my moment and went on my way to work.
Today was no different. It started with a text from the ex. "Thay both...make me so proud.." (yes he has horrible spelling) with another following "5am football" Forgot to mention my youngest is in football this year and has never played but that's what he wanted. So while I was in a good and happy mood, I reply "Sucks to be you...let me know if he has a scrimmage I can go to" We have a sarcastic but understanding type of "ex to ex" relationship. Then the tears start coming...just another thing to remind they are growing up and I'm missing alot by being so far from them. I try to go to as many meetings, conferences, events, etc as I can but it never seems to be enough. I know they know I love them and would do anything for them, but it doesn't change the sadness that sometimes comes over me.
Ok so there it is...my busy and emotional 5days. Let me tell you I am glad they are over, well at least the emotional part. This weekend is relaxing and spending time with my boys!
Have a great week everyone!
Thursday was Teacher night at the boys school so I left work early to pick up the boys and head there so I could basically drive almost 2hrs (with traffic) for this, which I happily do for my boys. The boys are in middle this year and oh my goodness the place was crazy! Kids and parents all over trying to find the classrooms. With so many people there it took us almost 2hrs just to find them, introduce ourselves and fill out a Sign-in form for each class *sigh* Then it was off to the Gym for the Athletics meeting (that we didn't attend..lol) We exchanged supplies and the kids were off with there dad. Then it was off to mom's to help her with some things since she had foot surgery. Reaching home about 9, I was ready to pass out!
Friday came with avengance! Left work (in the Dallas area mind you) drove to the other side of town near Fort Worth for a quick meeting then to back to mom's area to meet a friend so I could pick up some things from her and then to mom's again. Phew! Made home by 10pm.
Saturday was no different from the last few days. Got up early to get a little me time in which was too short, then off to mom's for errands. Finished those and then it was more school shopping, which had it own twists and turns, driving from here to there. Back to mom's afterwards to drop some other things off, and finally....home.
By then I couldn't do anymore and just wanted to get home. Sunday was going to be my day to relax and do absolutely nothing. It worked. Nothing had to be done, I didn't go anywhere but to Walgreen's for milk. My mission had been accomplished!
So when yesterday morning came....it all hit me like a ton of bricks. My boys, the ones who lived with me until they were 9 & 10yrs old, the ones who would climb into Grandma's bed cause it was comfy, the ones who gave me kisses for no reason, were now in 7th grade and in middle school. Their first day of middle school, their first day of 7th grade....their first day and I was missing it. I was a part of so many firsts and it still affects me the same way no matter what. I wanted so much to the "embarrassing" mom just so I can see them on their first day. I called them to wish them good luck on their first day and asked their dad to please send me a picture. I see the first picture..cute of course....I see the second one....I start to tear up. It was a picture of them walking away from their dad and into the school. I felt like they were walking away from me....they are growing faster them I am ready for them to, but I know that is the way it goes. You cant stop them from growing and becoming more independent. I finished my moment and went on my way to work.
Today was no different. It started with a text from the ex. "Thay both...make me so proud.." (yes he has horrible spelling) with another following "5am football" Forgot to mention my youngest is in football this year and has never played but that's what he wanted. So while I was in a good and happy mood, I reply "Sucks to be you...let me know if he has a scrimmage I can go to" We have a sarcastic but understanding type of "ex to ex" relationship. Then the tears start coming...just another thing to remind they are growing up and I'm missing alot by being so far from them. I try to go to as many meetings, conferences, events, etc as I can but it never seems to be enough. I know they know I love them and would do anything for them, but it doesn't change the sadness that sometimes comes over me.
Ok so there it is...my busy and emotional 5days. Let me tell you I am glad they are over, well at least the emotional part. This weekend is relaxing and spending time with my boys!
Have a great week everyone!
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