My Soul Waits For the Lord.....
There are various albums from the reAwakening album from Christ Community Church in Tennessee that I listen to quite often (there is 2 reAwakening and one called "We Will Worship You). I put the CDs on my iPod so that it is portable for me so I can take it wherever I go and I can listen to it whenever I want to/need to it. I listen to it when I do my daily tasks around the house, during my quiet times, or just when I need some heart encouragement. I also use a lot of the words to many of these songs to give encouragement to many of my friends.
One of my favorite songs on the reAwakening 2 CD is "I Wait for the Lord", which is based on Psalms 130: 5, 6. Do you ever get those "ah-ha" moments? You know, you understand the verses but then, at that point, you see it in a whole new light? That is what happened to me the other day when I had listened to this song. I didn't pick this album to listen to, so I wasn't anticipating to hear "I Wait for the Lord" I had my iPod on "shuffle"; the song came on for a particular purpose.
Last week, my pain management doctor, Dr Victor Lee called me back after I told him that my "back side" was still bothering me "somewhat" even after the injection in my hip/gluteal area. I also told him that my lower right abdominal area was beginning to really bothering me a lot more again and the pain was being to grow more intense. We decided to repeat another nerve block injection; but he changed his mind and decided that it was best to keep me sedated since he understood that I do not like needles, and he did not want to put me through extra pain than necessary. So, with that being said, we are schedule to get this done on Tuesday, 18th. I am praying the pain block will help longer this time. It's just been so tiring with all this pain. I'm getting really tired of waiting for a manageable pain level. Some days are harder than others. It's just rough. Dr. Lee isn't going to work on my head and neck until my abdominal issues is resolved, which is frustrating, but at times sometimes, my head hurts more than my abdomen........fighting battle. *sigh*
On Tuesday, Feb 11th, I had my first appointment with my new Augusta Health GI doctor, Vanessa Lee (ha-ha....funny, two doctors w/ the same last name, and no, they aren't related). This visit is due to all my upper GI issues; my upper left pain, swallowing issues, nausea, and weight loss (but maintaining, finally... which is a good sign). The pain I have is definitely where the gallbladder is and she is ordering another HIDA scan (since I haven't had one since 2004?? I think); she's also testing me for a whole slew of hormone, such as cortisol and thyroid issues. I do still have still have gastroparesis and a hiatal hernia, but before going to drastic measures for treating to hiatal hernia, I am being put on another medication. I have to say, I am not to thrilled about this because I do not like the idea about having another medication added to my other slew of medications, but I'm going to have to deal with all these medications! If medications doesn't work there is other plan of actions/steps that we have talked about; I hope we don't have to go there.
Waiting is so hard. I know God has a purpose. I am waiting on tests results to see what they reveal and seeing of it is anything related to hormones (which is what my GI doctor is checking). I continue to covet your prayers as I undergo future procedures; I will continue to keep you all updated.
One of my favorite songs on the reAwakening 2 CD is "I Wait for the Lord", which is based on Psalms 130: 5, 6. Do you ever get those "ah-ha" moments? You know, you understand the verses but then, at that point, you see it in a whole new light? That is what happened to me the other day when I had listened to this song. I didn't pick this album to listen to, so I wasn't anticipating to hear "I Wait for the Lord" I had my iPod on "shuffle"; the song came on for a particular purpose.
Last week, my pain management doctor, Dr Victor Lee called me back after I told him that my "back side" was still bothering me "somewhat" even after the injection in my hip/gluteal area. I also told him that my lower right abdominal area was beginning to really bothering me a lot more again and the pain was being to grow more intense. We decided to repeat another nerve block injection; but he changed his mind and decided that it was best to keep me sedated since he understood that I do not like needles, and he did not want to put me through extra pain than necessary. So, with that being said, we are schedule to get this done on Tuesday, 18th. I am praying the pain block will help longer this time. It's just been so tiring with all this pain. I'm getting really tired of waiting for a manageable pain level. Some days are harder than others. It's just rough. Dr. Lee isn't going to work on my head and neck until my abdominal issues is resolved, which is frustrating, but at times sometimes, my head hurts more than my abdomen........fighting battle. *sigh*
On Tuesday, Feb 11th, I had my first appointment with my new Augusta Health GI doctor, Vanessa Lee (ha-ha....funny, two doctors w/ the same last name, and no, they aren't related). This visit is due to all my upper GI issues; my upper left pain, swallowing issues, nausea, and weight loss (but maintaining, finally... which is a good sign). The pain I have is definitely where the gallbladder is and she is ordering another HIDA scan (since I haven't had one since 2004?? I think); she's also testing me for a whole slew of hormone, such as cortisol and thyroid issues. I do still have still have gastroparesis and a hiatal hernia, but before going to drastic measures for treating to hiatal hernia, I am being put on another medication. I have to say, I am not to thrilled about this because I do not like the idea about having another medication added to my other slew of medications, but I'm going to have to deal with all these medications! If medications doesn't work there is other plan of actions/steps that we have talked about; I hope we don't have to go there.
Waiting is so hard. I know God has a purpose. I am waiting on tests results to see what they reveal and seeing of it is anything related to hormones (which is what my GI doctor is checking). I continue to covet your prayers as I undergo future procedures; I will continue to keep you all updated.
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