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Artsy3D

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Recently I went in for a routine surgery as a precaution since we discovered I had a growth on my Thyroid. No big deal, right?  We all figured it was benign because the biopsy did not return a classic cancer cell. It did return cells that can occur either in goiter or cancer. 

As luck would have it, I got the Big C reported on the pathology finding. Woo. Go me!

So now I'm looking at another surgical consult early next week and another surgery to remove the remaining part of my Thyroid. And just to be safe, I'm told we may even do some radioactive iodine. 

Ye-haw.

::sigh::

So, I may still be out for a while depending on when the surgery actually happens and what sort of a recovery I am looking at afterward. I'm not gone forever. I'm not looking for sympathy. Just sharing a life lesson. Just because the biopsy says 'eh, not cancer for certain', go the extra step and get it confirmed. It is a matter of life and death sometimes. I'm really glad I went through with the first surgery. I kind of regret not calling a 'take it all' decision at the get go. Oh well.

To everyone who watches me, keep on being cool and keep on posting your art. I really enjoy seeing it when I am able to sign in. Each one of you brings an energy and brightens my day.

Thank you!

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Away for a bit

3 min read
Just as a quick FYI, I am going to be away for a couple of weeks. I am going to have surgery in the next couple of weeks and do not know how up to artwork or even sitting up to drift through favorites I will be.

I may be here, may not. We'll take it one day at a time.

Thanks for watching, thanks for favoriting.

New stuff later.

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Time away

3 min read
Soo, I took a tumble today. Nothing is broken but my dominant wrist is, according to the ER, 'severely strained'. 

All I know is that I cannot type quickly. Pain is too intense. The ER said take ibuprofen for pain. Yeah, sure. Doesn't work. FML.

I'll be back in a few days.

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Real Life

3 min read
Some admission here..

I've been down on myself lately because I have been unable to get into shape. My frame should not support much over a buck 75. For much of my life, I've been closer to 300, averaged at 250. I've tried working out, walking, running, dieting. One step forward, five backward.

Lately, been doing lifestyle changes instead of focusing on that 'goal' weight by watching my junk food by not buying it, switching to water instead of soda, if I have to snack do it on veggies (ugh). 

Pleased to say, I broke the 200 mark. I can walk without being winded and I can climb stairs without feeling like passing out.

Not sure what the goal is as far as a number but I'm feeling a whole lot better. Healthier both mentally and physically. Hope to keep it up.

And for those who also struggle, little changes over a lot of time do have positive benefits. Don't try to climb the mountain. Just go for one of the little hills first. It's less daunting.

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12 Hours Later

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So after I finished with work, I decided to poke around at my art. Figured it would be a good idea to back up everything I've done so far. Started that process and .. well, not sure what happened but it's gone.

DAZ Studio install, Poser Install .. crashed or corrupt, the lot of it.

So that's the bad news.

So, now is the time I guess to clear out the clutter, start over with a fresh install on a new external location and pick up the pieces. At least most of my content is from DAZ so we're not talking lost content. We're just talking lost images. 

After I get done mourning and pounding my head against my desk, I'll get on to the activity of installing stuff again. 

Suggestions on where to start? :) I'm thinking I need to start with a stout glass of liquor. I'll probably end up with a stout glass of water though. Blech.

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