Ok folks, real talk time. I finally stepped up and got one of the most intimidating and necessary surgeries of my life. First off, I’m fine, better than I have been in 20 yrs actually thanks to @yourfriendlyproctologist Dr. Albert Chung. So, I have been plagued with hemorrhoids for most of my adult life. If you’ve had them you know and if you haven’t then consider yourself lucky. Mine finally got severe enough that I was no longer able to continue working as a carpenter as well as chop wood, carry water, dig potatoes or even go for a walk without excruciating pain and discomfort. I knew I had to do something but didn’t know who to trust after having had a very bad experience 8 yrs ago the first time I tried to take care of it. I felt lost and hopeless and scared. I lived in a dark foggy world of fear and pain. And when I found myself no longer able to live the type of life I wanted I decided to bite the bullet and give it one last shot. That’s when I came across Dr Chung on his YouTube channel of all places while I was researching different procedures. He was the first Dr that made me feel like there was hope. That I was important, that I was more than just another body to cut into. That not only my surgery mattered but also my recovery and mental wellbeing. He gave me my life back. He not only is an incredibly skilled surgeon but also an incredibly caring human being. I’m 2 weeks away from being fully recovered and living the life I love pain free again (at least from hemorrhoids that is). I could go on and on but this isn’t the time or place. All I can say is that if you’ve been cursed with bottom end problems and don’t know what to do then please follow my lead and get help. @yourfriendlyproctologist does video consultations and can help you make a plan towards getting the help you need and deserve. #realtalk #hemmoroidectomy #painfree #help
Treated my dad to a fancy sit down lunch in the middle of the workday. We were raised to never stop to eat, stretch or go pee for that matter while we worked. I’ve been trying to break that bad habit ever since I was a kid and by god we mite just figure it out. #chillout #taketime #nopainstillgain #change
The little cabin my dad salvaged and rebuilt last year. We’ve had a great winter so far with lots of snow and cold temps. Happy holidays everyone.
Study of the moon. Or rather, I took some pics while Out and about. Anyhoo, enjoy. #moon #Alaska #artsy #earthy #tasty #cheese
Study of the moon. Or rather, I took some pics while Out and about. Anyhoo, enjoy. #moon #Alaska #artsy #earthy #tasty #cheese
Started stacking logs on my dads “retirement “ cabin. Summer is flying by. As jane likes to say, “ work hard, play harder”🤷♂️ she also likes to say “you say potato I say vodka”. #jane #cabin #family #vodka
Started stacking logs on my dads “retirement “ cabin. Summer is flying by. As jane likes to say, “ work hard, play harder”🤷♂️ she also likes to say “you say potato I say vodka”. #jane #cabin #family #vodka
A moment of peace amongst the chaos. #simplelife #peace #standup
It’s been cold. …..so yah, that’s it. #cold #gotthememo #breakingnews
“If I could eat them I would.” ( in regards to sunsets) #Alaska #edibleplanet #donteattheyellowsnow
#serenity
State of mind. #alaska
Ptarmigan making tracks. #Alaskastatebird #art #dinner
Alaskan wild flowers, some of the best people I know. #flowersforthewin
Alaskan wild flowers, some of the best people I know. #flowersforthewin
Take time to cook.
Kinda pretty.
A different lifetime ago……
💧 ❄️ 🌟
Another great #ptarmigan season in the books. I’m proud to say the meat I eat comes from my own efforts and area. I’m not preaching but if posible, do it yourself or don’t at all. #saveourselves #earthiscrowded #roomwithaview #subsistence
These are the people in my neighborhood 🎵 #muskegs #wetlands #Alaska #nature
My cabin is at the end of the rainbow therefore it is a pot of gold. #itsofficial
The snow is going quick in the hills. Hard to believe it’s almost over. #winter #melt #imissyou
