In my last post, I mentioned I would write about the fact that there has been little relief really since my son has been in the residential treatment center up in Oregon. I offer these posts not to solicit sympathy or pity in any way....
Monday marked 3 weeks that my son has been in the residential treatment center up outside of Portland, OR. Each Monday that has rolled by vividly reminds me of that Monday 3 weeks ago. Rolling out of bed at 3:45 am and taking the dog...
Recently, through the great folks at the UCLA CHAMP Clinic, there were other issues added to the diagnosis. ADHD and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). Of course, it hasn’t just been the last two years that have been difficult. It’s been my son’s entire lifetime. Most who...
Ever felt like you were in one? A time warp? I do. Six days, 2,200 miles, two states, one massive waterfall, several Starbucks stops, way too much money in gas, one late night run to VooDoo Doughnut and we are finally home. It’s been a...
I am writing this post from Lincoln, CA, where one of my wife's brother's owns 40 acres. He and his wife built a home on it about 2 years ago. Their place is central to where Colleen's parents and siblings live, so it's perfect for a...
After all I have written mostly about my own physical challenges these last several month's, our church family has been through quite a year of its own! Haven't written much about that, but we are entering a new season, and I want to celebrate it! Back...
This morning, a story ran on NBC's Today Show. It was about a young lady named Gentrie Hanson, who has gastroparesis, the same rare condition I've been diagnosed with. You can click here to watch the feature. While my experience is mine alone, it's always good to...
Saw my doctor at Cedars-Sinai today for results from last week's tests, which all showed no abnormalities. That's good news! From here, he sees no reason for further testing. He is calling what I have "post-infectious gastroparesis", believing that it was most likely brought on...
Just finished my follow-up appointment with the Cedars-Sinai doctor. We're navigating the traffic on the way home right now. The results of my gastric emptying study done on August 6 show that I have "severe" gastroparesis. However, I learned that the severity of the condition does...