Tag Archives: surgery

elevate and wait

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

I have gained 10 to 15 pounds in the past three weeks. It’s all water. And it’s all hanging out below my belly button–mainly in my feet, ankles, and legs. I still have fluid around my right lung, but now … Continue reading →

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fighting cancer with cuddles

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

The first thing I asked for after I was diagnosed with cancer was a stuffed liver. Instead of wanting to send out the cavalry to battle my diseased liver (and pancreas), I wanted to cuddle with a plush version of … Continue reading →

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i wish doctors knew everything

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

I think this wish, that doctors knew everything, goes hand in hand with all the other truths in youth that turn out to not be true as one gets older. I wish my parents could solve every problem. I wish … Continue reading →

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venturing into the real world

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

I haven’t been feeling very much like talking or thinking or writing lately. If I ignore how uncomfortable and strange my body feels and instead fill my mind with walks, T.V. shows, books, and crafts, maybe I will feel less … Continue reading →

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trying to be thankful

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

I went into writing this post thinking it should sound victorious. Or relieved. Or at least somewhat positive. I’m alive! I feel like writing again! Both of these things are true. But i’m now 10 days post surgery and i’m … Continue reading →

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i’m ready

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

My alarm is set. My bags are packed. My to-do list is checked off. I’ve eaten only liquids all day. I’m clean. I’m calm. I’m positive. All of my organs love each other. I am a liver. I will write … Continue reading →

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preparing for surgery

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

There are a million different ways to prepare for surgery. One way is to not prepare. Another way is to distract oneself with movies and friends until the day of, and that day is easy because you just wake up … Continue reading →

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shallow questions

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

One of the first questions I asked my surgeon yesterday was “Will my new scar be in the same place as my old scar?” Nevermind that i’m there to talk about having parts of my insides cut out of me … Continue reading →

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housekeeping: part 2

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

My most popular post last year was the housekeeping post I wrote in October 2011 to explain my diagnosis in further detail. This post, as well as my About page and Updates page, were getting a little out-of-date. So I … Continue reading →

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carpe christmas

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

I didn’t get a Christmas last year. Or a New Year’s Eve for that matter. But here I am this year, spending the holiday with my family and extended family, like I have so many times before. If I don’t … Continue reading →

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