Blaugust day 10! This one's a quickie.
Heading out into the big city of Nashville to see some live music tonight. One of my favorite artists, Jolie Holland, is playing in town. This will be my third time seeing her. I don't usually go see the same artists a LOT of times, but this is in a small club so will be a nice intimate show. Her new album is getting a lot of praise.
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The first time I heard her music was on a Suicide Girls video. Her voice is just something so unique and different to me. Hope we can get a table at this place. I don't want to stand up all night. I'm too old for that!
Last (and only) time we went to this venue the lead singer passed out onstage. We were sitting next to the table with all their friends and family so we saw them take some drugs before the show. Band played one song twice at one point. Tonight will be much different.
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Sunday, August 10, 2014
Saturday, August 9, 2014
My Ten Most Favorite or Influential Albums
Music is a real passion of mine. I do not play any instruments myself. I do have a bass but have never learned to play it. Just looks cool sitting in the corner here. Music keeps me young really. Going to live shows, the occasional festival.
Here is my belief about music:
MUSIC IS THE CLOSEST THING TO MAGIC WE HAVE IN THIS WORLD.
One could argue modern medicine, or other technological advances sure. In my mind, it's music though. Hands down. When a band or artist creates something and it connects with you; really touches your soul, then you know exactly what I'm talking about.
I put together a Spotify playlist. The link to it is here Top Ten Albums.
This list is in no particular order. Be sure though that each one has touched me in some way or another. This is music that makes me FEEL. It evokes emotion good or bad in some cases.
Here is the rundown:
Matthew Sweet - Girlfriend
I'm not sure where it was I first heard the title track from this album, "Girlfriend". When I saw the cover shot of Tuesday Weld I had to buy it. For me the album runs across a range of emotions. The opening notes of "Divine Intervention" gives the feel that something is beginning. Something is about to happen. It is the start. The smoldering "Holy War" is also a highlight for me.
Boston - Boston (self titled)
Absolute classic. Pretty much everyone knows this album. A shame that legal issues had to derail this band. I was lucky enough to catch them live before lead singer Brad Delp committed suicide in 2007.
Editors - The Back Room
This is a band none of you have heard of I'll wager. Right now they are my favorite band on the planet. The only band I have chased them around the country to see their shows. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philly. Tom Smith's voice just resonates with me. They have better albums, but this one is raw. Not as finely tuned. Rough edges can be nice. In 2012 the lead guitarist left the band and the last album was a whole different affair. The Back Room was their debut.
Cold Cave - Cherish the Light Years
Cold Cave is really one guy. Wes Eisold. I met him in Atlanta following a show and he was one of the warmest, friendliest artists I've met. He makes art. I really love all the angst and suffering on this album covered up in the glossy sheen of poppy sounds. I danced at that show until my clothes were completely wet with sweat. Main tracks for me on this are "The Great Pan is Dead", "Underworld USA" and "Villians of the Moon". Eisold use to front hardcore bands such as American Nightmare, Some Girls, and Give up the Ghost when he was younger.
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin I (self titled debut)
Zeppelin made so much GREAT music, but this first album is probably my favorite. In my opinion, this album is one that really helped build the bridge between blues and heavy rock. Everything on here is fantastic.
Jolie Holland - The Living and the Dead
Jolie is another artist I was lucky enough to meet. She is a storyteller and has a love for American classic folk music, as well as Sunny and the Sunsets... Jolie is a unique voice. Songs on here I adore are "Mexico City" and "Sweet Palmyra". She was also in the band The Be Good Tanyas.
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
I discovered New Order before Joy Division. Ian Curtis is absolutely on my list of people I want to meet either living or dead. The lyrics on a lot of his music is just his soul painfully laid bare. "New Dawn Fades" and "Shadowplay" are probably my favorites on here. Ian hung himself on the eve of leaving to tour the US in 1980. He was just 23.
New Order - Movement
This is the first NO album, really it is the third Joy Division album, but this didn't come together until after Ian Curtis' death. The vast majority of the lyrics are Ian's. Bernard and Hooky even try to sing like Ian on the record. "Ceremony" is such a haunting song. It is my favorite of the early NO tracks.
Iron Maiden - Powerslave
This band really kicked off my heavy metal phase, and this album was just amazing to me. I saw them on this tour and I was hooked. Metal used to be a big part of my musical life. Still to this day I enjoy it from time to time. Favorites on here are "Aces High" and "Rime of the Ancient Mariner".
Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil
Don't laugh! When this came out in 1983, it was my world. I heard this album and it took me to another place. They were the very first band I ever saw live even, opening for Ozzy. I had NO idea what to make of these guys. This glam metal look was so far removed from anything I'd seen growing up in Tennessee. Vince Neil can't even sing and I love this stuff. Noteworthy tracks for me are "Shout at the Devil", "Too Young to Fall in Love", and "Ten Seconds to Love". Just listening to this you can smell booze and sex. It's just a dirty dirty album.
Here is my belief about music:
MUSIC IS THE CLOSEST THING TO MAGIC WE HAVE IN THIS WORLD.
One could argue modern medicine, or other technological advances sure. In my mind, it's music though. Hands down. When a band or artist creates something and it connects with you; really touches your soul, then you know exactly what I'm talking about.
I put together a Spotify playlist. The link to it is here Top Ten Albums.
This list is in no particular order. Be sure though that each one has touched me in some way or another. This is music that makes me FEEL. It evokes emotion good or bad in some cases.
Here is the rundown:
Matthew Sweet - Girlfriend
I'm not sure where it was I first heard the title track from this album, "Girlfriend". When I saw the cover shot of Tuesday Weld I had to buy it. For me the album runs across a range of emotions. The opening notes of "Divine Intervention" gives the feel that something is beginning. Something is about to happen. It is the start. The smoldering "Holy War" is also a highlight for me.
Boston - Boston (self titled)
Absolute classic. Pretty much everyone knows this album. A shame that legal issues had to derail this band. I was lucky enough to catch them live before lead singer Brad Delp committed suicide in 2007.
Editors - The Back Room
This is a band none of you have heard of I'll wager. Right now they are my favorite band on the planet. The only band I have chased them around the country to see their shows. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philly. Tom Smith's voice just resonates with me. They have better albums, but this one is raw. Not as finely tuned. Rough edges can be nice. In 2012 the lead guitarist left the band and the last album was a whole different affair. The Back Room was their debut.
Cold Cave - Cherish the Light Years
Cold Cave is really one guy. Wes Eisold. I met him in Atlanta following a show and he was one of the warmest, friendliest artists I've met. He makes art. I really love all the angst and suffering on this album covered up in the glossy sheen of poppy sounds. I danced at that show until my clothes were completely wet with sweat. Main tracks for me on this are "The Great Pan is Dead", "Underworld USA" and "Villians of the Moon". Eisold use to front hardcore bands such as American Nightmare, Some Girls, and Give up the Ghost when he was younger.
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin I (self titled debut)
Zeppelin made so much GREAT music, but this first album is probably my favorite. In my opinion, this album is one that really helped build the bridge between blues and heavy rock. Everything on here is fantastic.
Jolie Holland - The Living and the Dead
Jolie is another artist I was lucky enough to meet. She is a storyteller and has a love for American classic folk music, as well as Sunny and the Sunsets... Jolie is a unique voice. Songs on here I adore are "Mexico City" and "Sweet Palmyra". She was also in the band The Be Good Tanyas.
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
I discovered New Order before Joy Division. Ian Curtis is absolutely on my list of people I want to meet either living or dead. The lyrics on a lot of his music is just his soul painfully laid bare. "New Dawn Fades" and "Shadowplay" are probably my favorites on here. Ian hung himself on the eve of leaving to tour the US in 1980. He was just 23.
New Order - Movement
This is the first NO album, really it is the third Joy Division album, but this didn't come together until after Ian Curtis' death. The vast majority of the lyrics are Ian's. Bernard and Hooky even try to sing like Ian on the record. "Ceremony" is such a haunting song. It is my favorite of the early NO tracks.
Iron Maiden - Powerslave
This band really kicked off my heavy metal phase, and this album was just amazing to me. I saw them on this tour and I was hooked. Metal used to be a big part of my musical life. Still to this day I enjoy it from time to time. Favorites on here are "Aces High" and "Rime of the Ancient Mariner".
Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil
Don't laugh! When this came out in 1983, it was my world. I heard this album and it took me to another place. They were the very first band I ever saw live even, opening for Ozzy. I had NO idea what to make of these guys. This glam metal look was so far removed from anything I'd seen growing up in Tennessee. Vince Neil can't even sing and I love this stuff. Noteworthy tracks for me are "Shout at the Devil", "Too Young to Fall in Love", and "Ten Seconds to Love". Just listening to this you can smell booze and sex. It's just a dirty dirty album.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Enjoying My Time in ArcheAge - With Helpful Links
Today is the 8th of Blaugust!
I wanted to talk a little about ArcheAge. I've played a few of the Asian games and ultimately didn't like them, but this one may be different. It just may be the most complex MMO I've ever played.
I will say right out of the gate that the community is awful. There are a few good people you can find in chat, but they are few and far between. Part of this is because there is so little information out there about some of the more intricate details of gameplay, people are hoarding this knowledge for an advantage come launch. The majority of those playing alpha now have been in alpha for months.
For starters this game is beautiful. Easy on the eyes. Who is more beautiful? The moon or Caladria?
One thing that I've always done in games is try to be a jack of all trades. Crafting skills are fun for me. I enjoy gathering. This game is different. Labor is specialized really. What I mean by that is there are SO many options guilds are going to assign jobs. You should pick one you like, but be willing to be flexible if something else is needed.
The guild I'm in on Omega server, Cranky Old People are a fun bunch who have been playing in alpha build for months. They've been very helpful to me. They gave me my first taste of naval combat.
The dungeons have some cool looking boss guys and neat cut scene entrances for them.
Housing is pretty interesting too. I wanted to build a house in alpha to experience it. Finding land was a bit tough. My plot is in a contested zone but it's pretty easy to dodge PvP out there.
And the shot from my front steps.
Nothing in this game is really easy. The PvE quests are, but PvE isn't what this game is really about. It's still necessary in my opinion at lower levels to get gear from questing, however, you can level your character by doing any of the trade skills. EVERY labor thing you do will give you experience, with exception of planting stuff to harvest. I've outleveled my quest lines by making items and gathering goods. So that is problematic a bit to me. Your mounts and pets gain levels also through kills if they are summoned and active. They do not get any exp from your quests or trade skills.
Here is my Titanic moment...
As promised, some helpful links! My guild is linked above but for sake of having them all together;
I CANNOT live without this interactive map. It shows a LOT of info, most notably airship and carriage routes.
This is the best guide to plants, trees, husbandry, and underwater farming I've found.
ArcheAge skill calculator and class combinations.
The ArcheAge reddit if you enjoy being called a douchbag by people on the internet.
10 things you should know if you plan to play alpha or beta - VERY helpful
And if you want to dabble in the more nefarious side of things... like being a pirate...
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Roleplay & Raiding - Never Go Full Gnome
New Blaugust entry!
Back when I was playing Everquest, leading a guild on Quellious, putting together raids and whatnot, we had the sweetest little guild. The Adventurer's League of Norrath (TALON). I didn't come up with the name, my old buddy Brian (Briak) did, and along with his friend Ken (Korak), we founded the guild pretty much right after Quellious went live. Starting out on Rallos Zek at launch, we were fed up with getting ganked and having our gear looted, so with a new server came a new start.
We had decided we wanted to be a mature family type of setup, roleplay was encouraged, and to get into the guild a new invite had to speak at a guild meeting and tell the story of their character. It didn't have to be anything long and drawn out. Just as much or as little as you wanted to put into your character's story, you could do it.
As our guild grew, we were able to take on more content as a guild only. Without pickups. You have all been there. Small guild with some growing pains, looking to enjoy more of the game. At the time I was mostly playing Tyluroth K`Tarl, my Dark Elven warrior. Blademaster to Naythos (spell it how you like) Thex, King of the Teir'Dal, Secret Head of the Dark Brotherhood, /cough /gag /splutter.. you get the idea. Ty was able to tank in some raids. Our guild was interested in working through Kael Drakkel, so I'd planned a raid for us.
You know how it is to get 20 people in one place at the right time to plan anything in an online game. It's like herding cats. From a roleplay perspective, I didn't do any during raids while instructions were done and pulls going on. I did not want to leave room for miscommunication. Everyone had their assignments and things were going well until......
Coryn the Gnome (her last name escapes me) decided to go "Full Gnome" on us. Coryn was a member of my guild, one of our early members. Along with her boyfriend and their friend they were part of our core group.
It was shortly after we'd got into a rhythm with pulls, Coryn decided to wander off in search of treasure. Surely the giants of Kael Drakkel just had it lying around gathering dust. As soon as one fight was complete, while we were regaining mana, I noticed she wandered off. She soon came back with 2 or 3 giants and was like "Oh my! Lookie what found me!"
We all had a good chuckle after we tightened up our bootstraps and began to rest up for the next pull. All of a sudden, here she is again with more mobs! Well this time I knew something was up. I sent her a tell to discuss and kindly asked that she stopped doing that. She replied in character that she was "Looking for treasure!" I'd still hoped she got the message, however.
Next pull, she goes off and pulls MORE at the same time. I'd had enough, and sent a tell to her boyfriend who was in the raid with us. He was all "That's Coryn doing her thing." At this point, I had no choice but to call the raid over. After some heated discussions afterwards in which it was put back on me that TALON was an RP guild and she shouldn't be punished for roleplaying, I removed her from the guild.
This was the beginning of the end of our little group as we knew it. Because Coryn decided to go "Full Gnome" and stay "Full Gnome" it ruined the enjoyment of several others. And things were never the same for me in Everquest after this.
Back when I was playing Everquest, leading a guild on Quellious, putting together raids and whatnot, we had the sweetest little guild. The Adventurer's League of Norrath (TALON). I didn't come up with the name, my old buddy Brian (Briak) did, and along with his friend Ken (Korak), we founded the guild pretty much right after Quellious went live. Starting out on Rallos Zek at launch, we were fed up with getting ganked and having our gear looted, so with a new server came a new start.
We had decided we wanted to be a mature family type of setup, roleplay was encouraged, and to get into the guild a new invite had to speak at a guild meeting and tell the story of their character. It didn't have to be anything long and drawn out. Just as much or as little as you wanted to put into your character's story, you could do it.
As our guild grew, we were able to take on more content as a guild only. Without pickups. You have all been there. Small guild with some growing pains, looking to enjoy more of the game. At the time I was mostly playing Tyluroth K`Tarl, my Dark Elven warrior. Blademaster to Naythos (spell it how you like) Thex, King of the Teir'Dal, Secret Head of the Dark Brotherhood, /cough /gag /splutter.. you get the idea. Ty was able to tank in some raids. Our guild was interested in working through Kael Drakkel, so I'd planned a raid for us.
You know how it is to get 20 people in one place at the right time to plan anything in an online game. It's like herding cats. From a roleplay perspective, I didn't do any during raids while instructions were done and pulls going on. I did not want to leave room for miscommunication. Everyone had their assignments and things were going well until......
Coryn the Gnome (her last name escapes me) decided to go "Full Gnome" on us. Coryn was a member of my guild, one of our early members. Along with her boyfriend and their friend they were part of our core group.
It was shortly after we'd got into a rhythm with pulls, Coryn decided to wander off in search of treasure. Surely the giants of Kael Drakkel just had it lying around gathering dust. As soon as one fight was complete, while we were regaining mana, I noticed she wandered off. She soon came back with 2 or 3 giants and was like "Oh my! Lookie what found me!"
We all had a good chuckle after we tightened up our bootstraps and began to rest up for the next pull. All of a sudden, here she is again with more mobs! Well this time I knew something was up. I sent her a tell to discuss and kindly asked that she stopped doing that. She replied in character that she was "Looking for treasure!" I'd still hoped she got the message, however.
Next pull, she goes off and pulls MORE at the same time. I'd had enough, and sent a tell to her boyfriend who was in the raid with us. He was all "That's Coryn doing her thing." At this point, I had no choice but to call the raid over. After some heated discussions afterwards in which it was put back on me that TALON was an RP guild and she shouldn't be punished for roleplaying, I removed her from the guild.
This was the beginning of the end of our little group as we knew it. Because Coryn decided to go "Full Gnome" and stay "Full Gnome" it ruined the enjoyment of several others. And things were never the same for me in Everquest after this.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Origins of a Gamer: You Trained Your Character in What?!
I am really enjoying all of the Blaugust entries and it has kickstarted my desire to keep up with my blog! Thanks Belghast!
I've always been one to attempt to blaze my own trail in many things. Early on in my gaming life I roleplayed quite a bit. As I've gotten older that has fallen by the wayside. Part of roleplay for me was also in how I trained my character, what skills I used, and certainly the class and race.
When I was playing Gemstone as a bard, the majority of the bard song spell tree didn't even work. There were something like 25 songs on the list and only a handful were even useful. Training up the list, however, did grant bonuses to the ones that worked well. The more songs you knew the better chance of success for example. Literally NO ONE trained up the bard tree past the first few.
One of the beautiful things about Gemstone is that you could train any class into any skill. If you want to be an empath that trains in lockpicking, you can do it. The cost was way higher than if you are a rogue training in it, however. My favorite weapons have always been polearms, and bards can use them, but it is very expensive. I said to hell with it! I was going to train the way I wanted to, no matter the problems I might encounter down the line.
People on the message boards told me I would gimp my character if I went all songs using a polearm. I just made it a point to buck the wisdom of my elder bards and play how I wanted to play. In the end I was more successful than even I had imagined.
I carried this philosophy if taking the road less traveled in many games. The NON-COOKIE CUTTER approach. With Everquest I mainly played a Dark Elven warrior, which was one of the worst races to choose, and I tanked in raids. My secondary character was an Erudite priest who worshiped Quellious.
I like the challenge that sometimes comes with being unique.
I've always been one to attempt to blaze my own trail in many things. Early on in my gaming life I roleplayed quite a bit. As I've gotten older that has fallen by the wayside. Part of roleplay for me was also in how I trained my character, what skills I used, and certainly the class and race.
When I was playing Gemstone as a bard, the majority of the bard song spell tree didn't even work. There were something like 25 songs on the list and only a handful were even useful. Training up the list, however, did grant bonuses to the ones that worked well. The more songs you knew the better chance of success for example. Literally NO ONE trained up the bard tree past the first few.
One of the beautiful things about Gemstone is that you could train any class into any skill. If you want to be an empath that trains in lockpicking, you can do it. The cost was way higher than if you are a rogue training in it, however. My favorite weapons have always been polearms, and bards can use them, but it is very expensive. I said to hell with it! I was going to train the way I wanted to, no matter the problems I might encounter down the line.
People on the message boards told me I would gimp my character if I went all songs using a polearm. I just made it a point to buck the wisdom of my elder bards and play how I wanted to play. In the end I was more successful than even I had imagined.
I carried this philosophy if taking the road less traveled in many games. The NON-COOKIE CUTTER approach. With Everquest I mainly played a Dark Elven warrior, which was one of the worst races to choose, and I tanked in raids. My secondary character was an Erudite priest who worshiped Quellious.
I like the challenge that sometimes comes with being unique.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Origins of a Gamer: Where Did You Get THAT Name?
Blaugust 5th entry!
When you start out playing games, you gotta have a few things. Most notably, a name for your character! The very first time I EVER had to come up with a name for anything was in college around 1988. Some buddies started up a D&D campaign in the dorm. I'd never played D&D. Never seen anyone play it. Never knew anyone that had ever played it. Growing up in a conservative southern Christian bible belt area, I thought this was something satanic maybe!
Having said all that, I was intrigued. My buds gave me some tips on what sort of character I should be. After seeing that Saturday morning cartoon in the early 80's I thought it would be cool, but I didn't want to play any of those sissies. I needed a character with some edge. I listened to a lot of heavy metal then, and had heard a band name somewhere called Tredegar. Didn't know crap about them, just sounded edgy and foreign to me. At the time I was also taking a Spanish class and I thought maybe something else was needed to make this name sound like a BAD guy. Coming the Spanish word "mal" with "degar" I came up with my first gaming name. MALDEGAR. He was all two handed sword swinging nearly 7 feet of badass.
I came up with that one all on my own. Didn't have to steal it from any movies or books. It may have been my very first nerdgasm.
When I began playing Gemstone I used this name early on, but once I'd decided on playing a bard, that name just didn't feel "bardy" so I had to some up with something else. It was around this time I'd started reading some Terry Brooks. "Sword of Shannara" was fresh on my mind. Also the NCAA basketball tournament was going on. Stanford had a guard with the name of Brevin Knight. My name is Kevin. Never heard of anyone named Brevin but thought that was cool, and it stuck in my head. So at character creation I named my bard Brevin O'Sarandanar. SarandaNON is a valley in the world of Shannara. I didn't want to straight rip the name so I tweaked it a little. Brevin felt "bardy" to me!
The usual name I use when gaming is Tyluroth. It is a name I came up with on my own as well. In Gemstone there my favorite deity was Fash'lo'nae, the god of forbidden knowledge. The Grandfather he was called. Being all hardcore player that I became, it was not long before that second account was created. On this account I created a Dark Elven priest. I couldn't just name myself after a god! So I essentially broke down the syllables into TY'lu'roth and created the last name of K`Tarl.
I've been using this name for over 20 years.
Ty, as my friends call me/him, has seen many incarnations. Dark Elven priest in Gemstone. Dark Elven warrior in Everquest. Elven Archon in Rift. Imperial Templar in Elder Scrolls Online. It's been a long list.
Brevin by far is my favorite. Mainly because he was my first true gaming love. The first thing I really felt I created with my heart and soul in a gaming world.
When you start out playing games, you gotta have a few things. Most notably, a name for your character! The very first time I EVER had to come up with a name for anything was in college around 1988. Some buddies started up a D&D campaign in the dorm. I'd never played D&D. Never seen anyone play it. Never knew anyone that had ever played it. Growing up in a conservative southern Christian bible belt area, I thought this was something satanic maybe!
Having said all that, I was intrigued. My buds gave me some tips on what sort of character I should be. After seeing that Saturday morning cartoon in the early 80's I thought it would be cool, but I didn't want to play any of those sissies. I needed a character with some edge. I listened to a lot of heavy metal then, and had heard a band name somewhere called Tredegar. Didn't know crap about them, just sounded edgy and foreign to me. At the time I was also taking a Spanish class and I thought maybe something else was needed to make this name sound like a BAD guy. Coming the Spanish word "mal" with "degar" I came up with my first gaming name. MALDEGAR. He was all two handed sword swinging nearly 7 feet of badass.
I came up with that one all on my own. Didn't have to steal it from any movies or books. It may have been my very first nerdgasm.
When I began playing Gemstone I used this name early on, but once I'd decided on playing a bard, that name just didn't feel "bardy" so I had to some up with something else. It was around this time I'd started reading some Terry Brooks. "Sword of Shannara" was fresh on my mind. Also the NCAA basketball tournament was going on. Stanford had a guard with the name of Brevin Knight. My name is Kevin. Never heard of anyone named Brevin but thought that was cool, and it stuck in my head. So at character creation I named my bard Brevin O'Sarandanar. SarandaNON is a valley in the world of Shannara. I didn't want to straight rip the name so I tweaked it a little. Brevin felt "bardy" to me!
The usual name I use when gaming is Tyluroth. It is a name I came up with on my own as well. In Gemstone there my favorite deity was Fash'lo'nae, the god of forbidden knowledge. The Grandfather he was called. Being all hardcore player that I became, it was not long before that second account was created. On this account I created a Dark Elven priest. I couldn't just name myself after a god! So I essentially broke down the syllables into TY'lu'roth and created the last name of K`Tarl.
I've been using this name for over 20 years.
Ty, as my friends call me/him, has seen many incarnations. Dark Elven priest in Gemstone. Dark Elven warrior in Everquest. Elven Archon in Rift. Imperial Templar in Elder Scrolls Online. It's been a long list.
Brevin by far is my favorite. Mainly because he was my first true gaming love. The first thing I really felt I created with my heart and soul in a gaming world.
Monday, August 4, 2014
I Really Hate Diabetes
My fourth Blaugust is not about gaming. I'll get back to that tomorrow. While I know I can blog about anything, my goal was to do as much gaming material as I could.
Today, however, I'm just pissed off about my health. I had an appointment with my gastroenterologist about my liver. I've been a diagnosed diabetic for about ten years now. Many of us know their diagnose date, but I do not. Diabetes has caused my liver to become cirrhotic and that has given me a whole new set of issues to deal with. With my recent gall bladder removal, due to my cirrhotic liver, I had to be cut open instead of having the laparoscopic procedure. My recovery time has been far longer as a result.
My GI doc told me "If you can maintain decent glucose levels and with your age, you would be an ideal candidate for liver transplant." LOL! I mean... That's all I wanted to hear was "liver transplant". He followed that up by saying i was not anywhere near being in that shape. So my point is "Why bring it up?" It was certainly two words I didn't want to hear or discuss today.
Tomorrow back to your regularly scheduled topic.
Today, however, I'm just pissed off about my health. I had an appointment with my gastroenterologist about my liver. I've been a diagnosed diabetic for about ten years now. Many of us know their diagnose date, but I do not. Diabetes has caused my liver to become cirrhotic and that has given me a whole new set of issues to deal with. With my recent gall bladder removal, due to my cirrhotic liver, I had to be cut open instead of having the laparoscopic procedure. My recovery time has been far longer as a result.
My GI doc told me "If you can maintain decent glucose levels and with your age, you would be an ideal candidate for liver transplant." LOL! I mean... That's all I wanted to hear was "liver transplant". He followed that up by saying i was not anywhere near being in that shape. So my point is "Why bring it up?" It was certainly two words I didn't want to hear or discuss today.
Tomorrow back to your regularly scheduled topic.
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