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WARNING!!  This post contains a graphical medical picture of prolapsed stoma.

For the past few months, Jake, Wil’s stoma, has been growing.  When we saw his GI doctor in February, he told us that it looked good; but he didn’t want to see it grow as it protruded about an inch.  Having no insurance, it it still difficult to obtain routine medical care for Jake.  It has become a worry for both of us; and made Wil feel bad while we were in Augusta for Rosy’s wedding.  We saw Wil’s GI doctor again last Wednesday who diagnosed it as a stoma prolapse; and instructed us to call his surgeon.  While eating at a newly found Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant, we called his surgeon and will see her early tomorrow morning. 

A stoma prolapse occurs when theabdominal muscles that hold the stoma weaken allowing the intestine to telescope out of the body.  It is reportedly painful; but Wil has had no pain.  He has a very high tolerance and doesn’t complain until it is almost critical.  The solution for stoma prolapse is to have it surgically repaired.  We will find out these details tomorrow and report them later.

Jake (Wil's stoma) has major prolapse

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The black of the sky before the storm hit on May 14th.
The black of the sky before the storm hit on May 14th.Titan 'Thunder Buns' Thompson James doesn't like thunder storms.
Titan doesn’t like thunder storms.  He doesn’t get his fear from me because I love a good thunder storm.  I especially love the vivid lightning that we get down here in the Lightning Capital of the World.  Titan is better about his fear than he was when we moved here two years ago.  He used to shake and quake and want to pace.  We have been working with him to reduce his fear response; and he has improved to the point of standing still and waiting it out.  He does like to hide in the bath tub from time to time.  As long as he isn’t pacing and escalating his fear, I leave him alone.  Our summer weather pattern is now here which means we have a daily chance for strong thunder storms from now through the end of September.  As the storms pass, Titan relaxes and lays on the floor in a calm state.  We do live in Florida, you know.

Titan 'Thunder Buns' Thompson James doesn't like thunder storms.
Titan 'Thunder Buns' Thompson James doesn't like thunder storms.

Thundr Buns chills on the floor as the storm lets up.
Thundr Buns chills on the floor as the storm lets up.

 

The passing of the storm.
The passing of the storm.

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Standing with siblings and nephew before Rosy's wedding.
Standing with siblings and nephew before Rosy's wedding.Wil and I enjoying food at Rosy and Srdjan's reception.

The last time I wore a dress was when I married Wil on November 14, 2003.  Rosy and Srdjan’s wedding was an awesome event and deserved the honor of a dress on Aunt Denise.  I don’t think there will be anything to top Rosy and Srdjan’s wedding; so don’t expect to see this again for many years to come.  I hate wearing dresses; although this one was very comfortable.  I couldn’t let this post go by without putting at least one picture in of me dressed in my favorite attire: shorts and nice shirt.

Me and Stephanie, Lisa's daughter, before Rosy's wedding.
Me and Stephanie, Lisa's daughter, before Rosy's wedding.
Wil and me with Chester's girls, Lauren and Kristen, at the reception.
Wil and me with Chester's girls, Lauren and Kristen, at the reception.Me and Stephanie, Lisa's daughter, before Rosy's wedding.Standing with Wil in S & S parking lot after a day of pigging out.
Wil and I enjoying food at Rosy and Srdjan's reception.
Wil and I enjoying food at Rosy and Srdjan's reception.
Standing with Wil in S & S parking lot after a day of pigging out.
Standing with Wil in S & S parking lot after a day of pigging out.