Guys, I owe you an update. I’m sorry I’ve been procrastinating! And I’ve been busy livin’!
My doctors feel that my right adrenal, which they’ve been watching since before my last surgery, is failing me. Plus, it looks enlarged. I am currently supplementing my body’s ability to create cortisol by taking 2 pills a day. This is tricky to dose because everyone’s body is used to different amounts. AND, God made our bodies so smart to self dose as we need more or less during physical activity, stress, illness, etc. Now I must learn how to do this myself. Our adrenal glands also help us absorb and regulate storing potassium and sodium. Mine is not doing well at this so I end up low on either and this can effect my heart, hydration, energy and cravings. Oh how I’ve been craving green olives and dill pickles! I’m now taking medication for this as well.
Currently, we are scheduled to have my right adrenal removed in Oklahoma City on 10/19 by the same robotic surgeon that did my May surgery. This should be MUCH easier on him and me.
After surgery we will have to really figure out medication doses as my body won’t be supplying any adrenal function, so I’ll stay in the hospital a few days to manage the medication process.
Be praying that a cancelation will happen if I need this surgery sooner. Pray that there is no spread of cancer and all will be removed after this surgery. Pray for medication management so that I can feel good to live out the life God puts before me.
Pray that we continue to be faithful with the story God is writing through us and that people will see His name in this and not mine/ours.
God is in me and I am in Him. I am secure in that truth and willing to go where He leads us next!
Just keep in mind it will be 12 years since diagnosis on November 15th! And I was blessed to turn 46 this week. Let’s go God! 🙌🏻🙏🏻💜
