Sleepless in LA

So I have a new boyfriend. I haven’t known him long, but so far, he’s been very loving, very kind, and as affectionate as one can expect a nerdy, skinny, Jewish scientist could be. And he’s said he loves me.
And here’s where the apprehension comes in. I already have underlying anxiety, and as much as […]

I was in the hospital three days and two nights for an acute diverticulitis which was close to my appendix, which caused “early appendicitis.” Since the appendicitis was not acute and the diverticulitis was the main problem, I was treated with IV antibiotics and morphine (who knew I’d like the stuff so much??). […]