I finished my gastric study and I do have significant gastroparesis. That is paralyzed stomach and digestive muscles basically. It can be managed but not cured. The doctor wants to do one more test on my small bowels to make sure there are not any blockages and then we’ll talk medicine and feeding tubes. Bummer. This could be a result of my weight loss medication and there are lawsuits out there for that. I’m not litigious by nature but I am a bit disturbed by this.

I’m adopted and one gift my biological parents passed on was intelligence. One is a doctor and the other got a scholarship to study at Oxford in England. I was adopted into a family with average to low average intelligence. Most times we can get around it but sometimes it is very challenging. On the topic of mental illness - half of my family doesn’t believe in mental illness (that’s just nuts) and the other half think I’m using it as a crutch and excuse not to live my best life. I can have a sharp tongue and sometimes I’d like to just go scorched earth verbally. I believe though I should not let that distract me from my goals or drain my energy. I don’t have to attend every battle I’m invited to.

Thanks for letting me get that off my chest. I hope everyone has a peaceful night