**under construction** ...both this page and myself...
Hiya, my name is Kiera. Welcome to my blog. I originally started writing this as a completely private and unpublished outlet for my thoughts and frustrations. After a while, I figured I'd make it a public blog so maybe my experiences and views could help (or at least entertain) someone who may be going through something similar. So, welcome to it. I'm not really good at blogging. I'm still learning how, so please ignore my typos and ramblings and the occasional missteps and cursing.
As of my writings today, June 5th, 2011, I am a 36 year old mom of two boys. I've been married for almost 18 years now. I was a customer service rep and trainer for a major banking corporation before all this medical stuff happened. Now I'm on disability, just waiting until I'm well enough to get back to work.
I'm an avid tattoo and piercing collector. That, too, has been put on hold since I can't get any new mods until I'm healthy. I have somewhere around 25 tattoos and 12 piercings. I don't really count them anymore... that's just an estimate.
I'm a vaper, too. I've been using electronic cigarettes for a little over 2 years now. My last "analog cigarette" was February 6, 2010. I have to vary my nicotine depending on how my health is, so generally I vape between 0mg and 6mg of nicotine. I need to cut down to 0mg again every time I need another surgery. vaping has turned a bad habit into a weird hobby. There's so much new technology out there, there is always something new to try. I have met some great people through the vaping scene, going to the conventions and the occasional local vape meets. I'm much healthier now that I don't smoke, and I still have a vice to fall back on now that I can't dwell in a pint of Ben & Jerry's anymore...
My husband is, hands down, the greatest human being alive. He has been there for me though all of this craziness, ever supportive, taking care of me in more ways than I had thought possible. He supported me when I wanted to have a Vertical Gastric Sleeve last year. He made it clear to me that he didn't want me to lose weight for him. He wanted me to do whatever I had to do to be happy. He was there for me once the complications started, staying in the hospital with me through holidays and weekends. My husband has helped me bathe and dressed me on bad days, and reminded me to take meds and keep my fluids up on good days. I don't think I would have made it this far without him.
My boys are both teenagers, and all in all, rather helpful around the house when I need them. They keep their grades at an acceptable level, and stay out of trouble. They're good kids.
Basically this blog began with my excitement for the VGS operation, and follows my journey through all the complications and subsequent surgeries that left me without a stomach and currently with paralyzed intestines. It's been a crazy ride. And the adventure continues...
Hiya, my name is Kiera. Welcome to my blog. I originally started writing this as a completely private and unpublished outlet for my thoughts and frustrations. After a while, I figured I'd make it a public blog so maybe my experiences and views could help (or at least entertain) someone who may be going through something similar. So, welcome to it. I'm not really good at blogging. I'm still learning how, so please ignore my typos and ramblings and the occasional missteps and cursing.
As of my writings today, June 5th, 2011, I am a 36 year old mom of two boys. I've been married for almost 18 years now. I was a customer service rep and trainer for a major banking corporation before all this medical stuff happened. Now I'm on disability, just waiting until I'm well enough to get back to work.
I'm an avid tattoo and piercing collector. That, too, has been put on hold since I can't get any new mods until I'm healthy. I have somewhere around 25 tattoos and 12 piercings. I don't really count them anymore... that's just an estimate.
I'm a vaper, too. I've been using electronic cigarettes for a little over 2 years now. My last "analog cigarette" was February 6, 2010. I have to vary my nicotine depending on how my health is, so generally I vape between 0mg and 6mg of nicotine. I need to cut down to 0mg again every time I need another surgery. vaping has turned a bad habit into a weird hobby. There's so much new technology out there, there is always something new to try. I have met some great people through the vaping scene, going to the conventions and the occasional local vape meets. I'm much healthier now that I don't smoke, and I still have a vice to fall back on now that I can't dwell in a pint of Ben & Jerry's anymore...
My husband is, hands down, the greatest human being alive. He has been there for me though all of this craziness, ever supportive, taking care of me in more ways than I had thought possible. He supported me when I wanted to have a Vertical Gastric Sleeve last year. He made it clear to me that he didn't want me to lose weight for him. He wanted me to do whatever I had to do to be happy. He was there for me once the complications started, staying in the hospital with me through holidays and weekends. My husband has helped me bathe and dressed me on bad days, and reminded me to take meds and keep my fluids up on good days. I don't think I would have made it this far without him.
My boys are both teenagers, and all in all, rather helpful around the house when I need them. They keep their grades at an acceptable level, and stay out of trouble. They're good kids.
Basically this blog began with my excitement for the VGS operation, and follows my journey through all the complications and subsequent surgeries that left me without a stomach and currently with paralyzed intestines. It's been a crazy ride. And the adventure continues...
