PHEW!

I went to see Dr. Kessler for my follow up appointment today. I wrote a post this morning but didn't put it up because I just wasn't sure about it... I was nervous, scared and really didn't want to admit to the world that I was afraid something else could actually be wrong...

BUTTTTTT... the good news is that there is NO residual damage in my heart and lungs (once again a HUGE set of props goes to the AMAZING company known as Gold's Gym! Thank you for keeping me healthy!) ALSSSSOOO- I asked about traveling and I am CLEARED!

I even told Dr. K about my dream of the Best Dive Job and he thought it was amazing (the whole concept and opportunity) and he was excited for me. When I asked about diving, he said that there is nothing keeping me from diving -  I just need to be careful not to cut myself.

One of the ways that he suggested we take precaution was to stay on the Lovonox shot, rather than switch to Coumadin and to take the shot POST-diving, rather than before (so then if something DOES happen like I me being a klutz and dropping a knife on my toe, I can take the blood thinners AFTER I stop bleeding... side thought... I miss my pink knife :(  ).

Anyway, the long story short is that I am allowed to go back to my life and live it to the fullest. I will always have pain and swelling but having another clot is not going to stop me. It didn't before and it sure as hell won't again. (insert Rocky music here...)

SOOOO with only 10 days left until the competition for the Best Dive Job  ends and the nerves are here. My cycle classes are asking about it and they are all so supportive. I am so lucky to have so many people that care. I'm scared and don't want to dream of winning it because I know its a long shot and there are so many amazing people out there -- but I REALLY REALLY want it. I guess at this point it is just whether or not I stand out above the rest... and we will see.

Ok it is time to celebrate - It's been a stressful and painful couple of weeks and knowing that I am going to be okay means more to me than most understand.

Thank you for all of you that have said prayers for me and wished me well - You are the best and please know that I appreciate it more than you know. :)