I've created this blog to keep my friends and family updated as I go through my upcoming medical adventures. As I move through the process, you will be able to find out the latest by logging on here.
THE STORY THUS FAR...
I've been having pain in my lower back (ok, let's be frank: my ass has been hurting) for some time now. I thought it might be related to crohn's disease, or perhaps muscle pain; and whenever I mentioned it to the doctors they never seemed to think it was that big a deal. Also, the pain would come and go. But it never quite went away, and sometimes the pain was quite bad. About two weeks ago, I went bowling, and whatever I did made the pain unbearable. In addition, I was not able to go to the bathroom, so I knew this was not your ordinary pain. It was at this point this particular medical adventure began.
After seeing several doctors and having a CT scan, it was determined I have a growth between my tailbone and rectum, near the base of my spine. They tell me it's about 8 centimeters long. Whatever it is, it needs to be removed. This blog will attempt to document my journey through surgery and recovery. Also, I want to direct my friends and family here so I don't end up telling the same story eighty-five million times : ) I will continue to keep this updated as I know more and get closer to a resolution, whatever that may be.
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