One Loooong Week

Nothing like a good ol' Thai medical mystery to start off 2008! For the past couple weeks, I had some swollen lymphnodes, which I went to the doctor for. They suped me up on medication (they give you medicine for EVERY symptom you have!), and I thought all was good to go. Unfortunately, the swollen lymphnodes became infected, and I underwent a bit of minor surgery twice this week! Ahhhh!

The bright side of it all? Consultation, medicine, two minor surgeries, more medicine and a bandage change - only about 150$! So, currently I am drugged up on about three different medicines, but the infection seems to be getting better so cross your fingers for no more Thai hospital visits! Lauren and I have also appointed January as "Get Cultural Month," so I guess there is no other way to get cultured than with some authentic Thai hospital experience!

After a fabulous vacation, Lauren (Thai name: Loporn) and I have been busy getting back into the groove with teaching and planning our cultural ventures for the month. Unfortunately, that means no shopping...except for Chatuchak Market, because that is a definite cultural experience with all the Thai vendors around and such. Back to the hospital later today to change my dressing then I believe a massage is in order - we haven't had our ritual weekend massage in awhile! Hope you are all having a healthier start to 2008 than I! Take care everyone!