02/03/2026
LONG HEALTH POST: Dec 9th my daughter and niece took me to Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Tx., so weak I couldn’t lift my arms or legs and was making nonsense when I talked. Passing out. Extreme dizziness. First diagnosis was a stroke. This almost broke me and my daughter. They kept doing scans and MRI’s and admitted me that night based on malnutrition, severe dehydration, liver enzymes extremely elevated, hypoglycemic levels. (NO STROKE) When I got here my sugar was 65. The elevated liver enzymes showed cirrhosis of the liver. Over the next 18 days they put me thru a multitude of tests, scans, studies and bloodwork. I cannot tell you how many things they found wrong and had to correct. I’ve been telling people about how I felt and how low physically, mentally and emotionally I had been for months. I blamed everything on the FND disorder I have but it has come to light that a lot of the problems I have is from the weight loss surgery. That mixed with the FND tore my body up. Body not absorbing vitamins like they should. My sugar levels bounced anywhere from 47 to 124. I had a swallow study done because the last couple months all I could eat was drinkable soups, jellos, puddings and ice cream. They found my esophagus was compressing in. Had an EGD done and they dilated my esophagus 3x up to 20mm. 99% of my meals/snacks now I can eat without any problems. I have Orthostatic Hypotension which is why when I stand up I get dizzy. However, FND causes the same effect so I have a few things I can do before I stand up to make the dizziness less. I know there is a lot more I’m forgetting to write. I was released from TMC on Jan 28 to a rehab facility in Sherman. I have a long road ahead of me to get stronger mentally and physically so I would appreciate the prayers! My appreciation goes to: My daughter, nieces and their families, and my son for being there at the hospital with me and advocating for me. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for all they have done and are doing. The employees at TMC, every one I came across was the best and took great care of me. Friends and family that knew what was happening and sent prayers, love and support. To Jeff Hansen Choctaw Nation Criminal Justice Exec for the beautiful flowers. So much more. We didn’t post anything until now because I have certain friends and family I didn’t want to come see me due to drama they would create and mentally I couldn’t have handled it. Again, sorry for the long post.
