Post-Procedure Health Update
Bringing you up to speed on the latest in regards to my current situation...
Hello TSSB Patrons!
I wanted to provide a quick update on my health following my procedure on Saturday, and what the next few days might look like.
Before I get into that, however, I want to thank you all.
The Steele Sports Bar has welcomed 11 new subscribers to the site in the last few days alone, which is just awesome.
I can’t name you all individually because not all of your names are available, but thank you so much for becoming part of The Steele Sports Bar family.
I really am trying to build a special and unique online sports community here, and we can’t do that without your support. I won’t back down from my stance that this site has the potential to reach some incredible heights, and I’m beyond pumped you’ve chosen to come along for the ride.
Thank you so much for subscribing. We’re going to have a lot of fun here.
Time for a quick health update.
I wrote last week about needing a procedure in order to get to the bottom of heavy inflammation around my bowel and colon area. That procedure took place on Saturday and it was a success.
Now, preparing for said procedure wasn’t exactly fun and Saturday proved to be a long day, but the doctors were able to do what they had to do and I was able to return home that same day. And, after starving myself for two days, I was well enough to indulge in some fast food that night. Let me tell you - nothing tasted better in that moment.
I was hoping to provide this update on Sunday but, since the procedure, I’ve become overwhelmed with fatigue and tiredness. As a result, I’ve struggled to really be productive across the board and I’ve been rendered pretty useless. I just have a real lack of energy for what seems to be most of the day, and I’ve also been crashing out early most nights too. As a result, I feel as though I’m completely out of the loop when it comes to sports this week. Mind you, given what has happened to the Knicks and the Rangers over the last couple of days, that’s probably not a bad thing.
Anyway, I’m hoping as the week goes on some of my energy returns and I can start to get back into somewhat of a normal routine.
Of course, the other issue I currently have is the waiting. I’m expecting my biopsy results back at some point, and I’ve also been referred to a clinic once the results turn up. What those results are, or could be, I have no idea and, as the late, great Tom Petty once sang, the waiting is the hardest part.
That just happens to be one of my all-time favorite Tom Petty songs, by the way.
For anyone who has been in a similar situation, you will be all too aware of just how agonizing and torturous each day can be the longer the waiting goes on. I’ve really had to battle with my own mental wellbeing the last couple of days, mustering up every last ounce of strength in my body to fight the slew of bad thoughts trying to plague my mind. It has been hellish to say the least.
Of course, there will be people out there who will preach the importance of positive thinking, but that’s easier said than done. We as human beings excel at swimming in negative waters and allowing ourselves to dwell on the potential worst-case scenario. I’m also a chronic over-thinker, so you can probably imagine some of the dark thoughts I’ve had pass through my brain since Saturday.
It hasn’t been pretty.
Those around me have tried their best to calm my nerves but, at times like these, there isn’t really anything anyone can say that will make you any less nervous. It is what it is at this point.
I’ve heard some say “Well, the longer you wait for results the less likely it is something serious.” But, in reality, that isn’t always true, especially when it comes to biopsy results. So, basically, I’m trying my best to stay neutral and right down the middle when it comes to not putting too much stock into anything until the results actually come through. It would be foolish to do anything else.
Whenever I’m in distress, the best cure happens to be throwing myself in my work and that’s what I plan to do for the remainder of this week. I’m bringing you this update now, and then I’m hoping to be able to write and talk about actual sports in the next day or so. Again, my energy levels are depleted and I’m trying not to overdo it, but sticking to a routine is my best possible chance of staying sane until I get my results.
Plus, as you all know, this website is my life and writing means the absolute world to me. Writing about sports has always been more than a job to me - it is my entire identity and it has gotten me through some of the toughest times of my life. I’m sure it will drag me through this week, too.
All in all, I just wanted to keep you all updated on what has been going on the health front. I promised from Day 1 to be honest and open with you, and I will continue to do so as long as this website exists. I have no idea what my results will be, and what that could mean going forward, but I will let you all know exactly what those results are as and when I get them.
In the meantime, thank you so much again for your patience and support. This hasn’t been an easy period from a personal point of view, and it has been a frustrating time given that I’ve not been able to give my all to The Steele Sports Bar on a daily basis. That has really hurt me. But, to see the site experience continued growth despite my various absences, has really been the boost I needed and I can’t thank you enough for that.
Here’s to getting some positive news at some point this week. In the meantime, I can’t wait to get back to talking sports later.
Until then.