Silence can be a good thing

We just returned from 6 gorgeous sun filled days in Curacao. It was paradise – we snorkeled, relaxed on the beach, indulged in a few happy hours, watched the sun set, and had a great time. It was a much needed escape and I was thrilled to feel well enough to take the trip. We chose Curacao because its part of the Netherland Antilles, is known for its snorkeling, and is far enough south in the Caribbean to guarantee warm temps. We were not disappointed. You can see our pictures here.

I had concerns about snorkeling – after 4 surgeries, I have many adhesions. They can be removed surgically, but that just creates new ones. Pain meds don’t really work either, so I decided to take a slightly different approach. I’ve been receiving reiki treatments over the past 2 months to ease some of the pain from the incision and the surgery, so I asked if it would work on adhesions. Reiki is a holistic healing technique. The body's energies are balanced to loosen blocked energy and promote deep relaxation creating equilibrium and harmony on all levels. It’s very calming.

My fears were quickly put to rest – one toe in the warm turquoise sea and I forgot all about my surgery. The reiki treatments seemed to do the trick as well. I had very little pain from the adhesions – even after hours of snorkeling.

I have an appointment later today with Dr. Nauta, my surgeon. I wasn’t supposed to follow up with him until later this month, but I decided that the 20 plus pounds I have lost since the surgery, without dieting is cause for concern. I’m hoping we can find a reason for my problem without any invasive procedures. I’m rooting for a pill. I’ll keep you posted.