A blog from a science nut, computer geek, sometimes philosopher, and a human. Based out of Denver, with a love of Antarctica, I seem to wander the world so who knows where I'll be in 6 months.
Quick update for those who are wondering. I’m 85% or so recovered from my surgery. Doc took a look at me again today and thinks things are progressing nicely. Thinks I should be fine for departing early next month. I have purchased my ticket and will be leaving on the 6th via NYC so I … Read more
Just thought people would want to know that. I’m something of an oozer, which the doctor says is normal, but has me a bit worried. I’m likely being overly cautious, but with thoughts of medical care in burundi, I think it pays to be so. Overall I can breathe well and am excited at the … Read more
It’s been 5 days since my surgery, and if any of you are like me you are a little tired of my talk of recovery. It should be no surprise that I’m tired of talking about it–and more relevant–of having FESS recovery rule my life. I get a few hours of useful time at a … Read more
From which I learned that the packing that is causing me so much misery, isn’t prefered by some doctors. They apparently have “Dissolvable Sinus Dressings”, which can just be suctioned out after a week and doesn’t cause as much discomfort as the packings. I should have asked about this before the operation of course,
And it was intentional too. I’m recovering at home now, and I’ll write what I can before I take my pain meds and become incoherent again. I woke up this morning at 5:15am took a shower, got dressed, and was at the bus stop at 6:00. Got to the hospital around 6:20 and got my … Read more
To follow up my previous post on how to keep yourself safe, I felt it was only fitting that I also add a short piece on how you can recover from some data loss situations. First and foremost, I’ll re-iterate, BACKUP UP YOUR DATA! Look at this from a money point of view. The following … Read more