This section contains my experiences with many of my surgeries and hospitalizations.  I probably would have never have had any surgery or hospitalizations if I had not been born with arhinia and its associated anomalies.  All experiences are written from memory.  None of this is a work of fiction.  All of it is true.

I've had 37 surgeries in my lifetime.  I had my first surgery when I was nine days old.  I had my last surgery on Tues., Jan. 12, 1999, at the age of thirty-four (34). 

I've learned a lot along the way.  I've experienced a lot along the way.  I hope that I never have to go thru some of the experiences again.  I've witnessed stuff that I hope that I never see again.

Within this section, there's a lot of different emotions that I have experienced with my surgeries and hospitalizations.  There's humor, anger, sadness, and happiness.

Please note:  If you can't deal with your own emotions and experiences going thru surgeries and hospitalizations, I strongly recommend that you do not read anything within this section.

The 1960s
The 1970s
The 1980s
The 1990s