Posted by floridagal on August 25, 2006, at 19:02:05
In reply to Re: fca- how's your daughter? I just realized, posted by fca on August 24, 2006, at 15:32:58
Hi!
My pituitary tumor was a complete surprise to me! It was found only because it began to hemorrhage, giving me an incredible migraine. Fortunately, I was already in the hospital for another surgery when it happened, so I only had to suffer for 48 hours before they discovered what was going on. They thought I had had a stroke or something. I was given a steroid injection to decrease the swelling, which I guess saved my life. I was then given oral steroids for 5 days, and that was it! I never had another symptom previously or since. The reason I had it removed, however, is because it was crushing my optic nerves, and was therefore threatening my vision. My doctors were surprised I am not blind and that in fact, my vision is quite good. As far as depression goes, I haven't suffered with that since a year or so after I quit drinking and gave up my eating disorder.Fca, I am glad to hear that your daughter is doing well. It's not abnormal at all to have a slip, especially so early in recovery, but it is good to hear that she has immersed herself in AA and other groups. My sponsor, others in AA, and people from my old eating disorder groups have truly been my saving grace. I have a tendency to be an isolator, so for me, reaching out and becoming involved has been a key element in my recovery. I'm certain this is true for most alcoholics and ED people.
Anyways....I'm off to visit my mother on the other side of the country tomorrow. It's been almost 4 months since her heart transplant, and 3 months since I've seen her, so I am pretty excited. I am also going to visit my fiance at Sierra Tuscon this Sunday. Talked to him last night and this afternoon and he sounds pretty upbeat, which surprised me! Again, it's my support group who is carrying me through this.
Hope all of you are well! Stay healthy!
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