Alrighty guys, been tryin to keep from broadcasting this stuff for a few reasons.. but seein as how you've been waiting forever, thought you deserved to hear it.
I had wanted to have the grommets installed and shipment started yesyerday. On Tuesday or Wednesday of last week I started experiencing some pain in my abdomen and lower back. I tried to ignore it and thought I just had an upset stomach. I ignored it as best I could and even trooped (in alot of pain) as a TK on Saturday. By Saturday night, the pain was almost unbearable and I started urinating blood (TMI, yet?). Mary essentially forced me to go to the ER. They did a CT scan on me, introduced an IV, took some blood for lab tests, and gave me pain meds. I was let loose from the ER at 8am Sunday morning. The Dr told me that I was definitely passing a 5mm kidney stone and that pending lab results (which I should have by the end of the week) he was concerned about the possibility prostate cancer, which would explain why someone who never gets sick has been sick every time I turn around it seems. I've been on pain meds that have had me floored. I passed the stone today and the pain is at a manageable level so that I think I can lay off the meds so I am coherent enough to get these done and on their way. I know a few of you really need these for troops the first week of May and I am trying my best to get you guys stuff out ASAP. I sincerely apologize fro the inconvenience and truly appreciate how patient and understanding you all have been.