November 23rd, 2009

Because I can’t think of a creative title right now!

I’ve been doing okay, going to Summit has been helping a lot, as much as I dislike going. These past few days I’ve actually been talking in groups instead of keeping to myself the whole time. Next week I may be moving down to going three times a week. This week I’m only going for one day. Was supposed to go today but didn’t… A few weeks ago they moved me down to four days a week. Bad news is now that I love my therapist and have started working on trauma with her, she’s moving on to another job this week. So, starting all over again! One of the other ladies at Summit will be my therapist. This will be #13. I think that’s enough!!!

My body is a mess!!! End of October I started having sharp pain every time I would eat. Everyday it gradually got worse and I ended up going to a surgeon, who scheduled the surgery for that next Wednesday, November 4th. Later to find out my insurance had sent me to the wrong surgeon! HealthNet tried to find a pediatric surgeon, but they wouldn’t take me because I’ll be 18 in December. So HealthNet’s M.D. pretty much blew me off and said go to the ER if the pain got bad (which it already was). So, Thursday the 5th we went to UC Davis ER because my pain had gotten worse and at this point I couldn’t keep any food down from the nausea. They admitted me and gave me morphine and dilotted for the pain. Their GI doctors wouldn’t do my surgery since I had my Gastric Bypass at Stanford. So the trauma surgery team ended up taking me on, but couldn’t do the surgery until they could squeeze me in since I wasn’t really a “trauma” case. They kept me on pain medicine and IV fluids on Friday and took me in for surgery Saturday morning around 8:00am. I stayed that night (which was THE worst night I have EVER spent in a hospital) and went home Sunday afternoon. So, surgery #10 down. How many to go before I can be HEALTHY?

I already have three doctors appointments scheduled for December. It’s crazy.

December 7th – GYN ,December 18th – Stanford/Gastric Bypass Stuff, and December 21st – GI Doctor. And I’m having my birthday party in Chico on December 12th, and my party for my Sacramento friends on December 16th (my actual birthday). Besides being a “legal adult” I don’t see any other benefits to being 18 years old. I think it doesn’t feel like that big a deal to me because I often times forget I’m even that young!!! hah.

Sunday morning I went on a trail ride with my big sister (not really) Jenni =) That was SO fun! I forgot how much I missed being around the horses. There is nothing that can describe that feeling you get when you’re on the back of a horse. And if you’ve never been on a horse, you probably have no clue what I’m talking about and think I’m crazy! hehe So I got to ride Rusty, the paint horse I love (even though he’s a you-know-what sometimes!). It was good, I’ll be going out again soon, as long as the weather permits!

Also, last Thursday I finally went back to school! Yes, I know, FINALLY! I took four tests and did well on all of them. Still have one more unit to test on, then it’s time to crack open the text books again!

So, that’s enough about me, how’s everyone else?

Hugs,

Kaitlyn

PS. Here are some pretty recent pictures, since I haven’t posted pictures in awhile!

Horses, Dogs, Ducks & Swimming

Went out to the horse rescue yesterday…and Jenni said she’s gonna let me ride her horse next weekend. So I’m excited about that… And I got to see Vino, my duckling! He’s adorable! (I know I’m silly, but I think all baby animals are cute) *with some exceptions. )

I gave the dogs a bath today, in my jeans ) Go ahead, tell me how stupid THAT was! I was soaked! Then, right after I finished, Daisy decided she wanted to roll in the dirt, so I had to wash her AGAIN! Dumb dog!

Caden, Doug’s german shepherd absolutely adores me for some reason… If I’m across the room from Doug and I yell “OW!” Caden goes and barks at Doug, like he’s somehow hurting me from across the room. ) I like this dog!

Guido, is still Guido. Full of energy and cannot stop moving/licking/running/jumping. )

Even though it’s getting windy, we’re still swimming in P.E. I’m glad I have it 6th period, cuz’ even at 2:10 the pool’s cold!

More Later,
Kaitlyn, Daisy, Caden, & Guido

Life

I started school at a Charter School which means they don’t have to follow the rules of the school district. That means,
No gum, flip flops, Shorts?!?, and you’re not even allowed to hold hands with the opposite sex. It’s so…different. Plus we have to carry our books to and from school everyday because they don’t have two sets like Chico High does. That means three or four text books. And most of the teachers require you to have a binder just for their class. It won’t even all fit in my backpack! So, that’s the most recent news…
Today was Country in the Park and I’m exhausted. And for some reason my mom and I aren’t getting along today… and I’m really irritated with everything she does. Is this just me or do other people have these days too? ( I HATE it!
Also, at Country in the Park, I bought a baby duck for $5, and I’m keeping him out at the horse rescue. He’s cute! (duh) I think I’m going to name him Vino because they have two ducks named Cheese & Quackers, and Vino means Wine in Spanish )
I’m missing Chico like crazy!
Love ya All,
Kaitlyn & Guido

Horses, And A Room <3

Time flies! So much has happened in just one week! I…

1. Moved into my room last Friday
2. Started Volunteering at a horse rescue on Saturday
3. Moved the rest of the things that were in Chico on Sunday
4. Unpacked ALOT on Monday

That is basically what has happened so far. I’m going to the Independent Study again tomorrow, NOT taking Guido this time ;o) Hopefully my teacher will give me some work to do during the week, so I won’t die of boredom.

Check out the horse rescue if you want… http://www.jdacres.org/

Also, I’m going to “Country In The Park” it’s at a ranch and JD Acres is going to have a booth there, so I’m face painting and helping with “Pictures with the ponies.” Should be fun, there’s 5 different country artists going to be there. Sawyer Brown, Kellie Pickler, Gary Allan, Bucky Covington and Carmen Rasmusen.

Also, just a side note to throw out there…I’m working on a children’s book about Guide Dogs. Dunno if I’ll ever even try to get it published, but just the thought.

More later,

Kaitlyn & Guido