Life

Okay, I really can't believe it has been as long as it has since I have posted anything. There have been several events that I have thought about posting and then did not.

I truly apologize. It's time to come clean.

Frankly, I have been emotionally elsewhere. Last month I went to the doctor for a physical (I hadn't had one in about 2 1/2 years). I got some less than desirable results. My pap smear came back abnormal, as high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) to be exact.

"HSIL stands for high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. High-grade means the cells are very different from normal cells. These cells are usually precancerous and are more likely to lead to cervical cancer. Your doctor will probably perform a colposcopy to determine how at risk you are for cancer." www.familydoctor.org

Since I went to my family physician he suggested I see a gynecologist for further testing. I didn't have one. I had fired my last one, LONG story, and had not yet found another. This was one of the reasons I hadn't had a physical for so long. Due to my myriad of issues, I decided to call my insurance to see if there was one they could recommend that might have experience with my particular issues. The doctor they referred me to happens to be a D.O., Doctor of Osteopathy. This is a plus in my book as D.O.s are trained to look at a whole body perspective and tend to accept natural options quicker than many other doctors.

Long story, short version, my appointment was last week on Monday. I had a colposcopy, which basically entails the doctor using a few different dyes to help any issues show up and using a microscope to see them. If there are any issues, a biopsy is done. Steve went with me and we left with no biopsy done and the doctor describing my cervix as "pink, pretty and perfect". A bit of an odd description, but I guess compared to what it could look like it must be accurate. We were somewhat relieved and encouraged but knew I was not out of the woods yet. He said the edge looked like there might be an issue he couldn't see so he took a scraping, basically a pap smear on steroids, to double-check.

Today I received my results. I am clear. No signs of any abnormal cells. I don't know how my original test showed such scary abnormalities but there isn't any now. Another medical disaster averted!

So, there is my reason for not posting for 3 weeks. Take it or leave it. I might just be up to catching up from the last month. I've got some good stuff...at least I think so.