Suleika Jaouad stated that to be a patient is to relinquish control. At this moment, I feel the same. Maybe I was naive, but I thought I could stay in control, but my body is losing the battle. Yes, of course, one loses your body to medical clinicians, treatment strategies, and physical breakdowns. However, my latest battle was humiliating: blood. Blood everywhere. And I mean a lot of it.
Last night, I traveled back from Tucson. The plane ride was relatively uneventful. No delays. The weather was fantastic. The only passenger screaming was a baby in the back of the plane. I rode first class, and no passenger attempted to open a door. However, what typically starts out well can go horribly wrong with little warning.