Health
I was in Homewood, Alabama, getting some Lab Work done this morning.Afterward, I was meeting a friend at Waffle House for Breakfast.Friends are essential in my life, and I looked forward to meeting her for Breakfast. The quickest way to get to this Waffle House was to get on Hollywood Blvd. I was looking forward…
Read MoreMy body keeps an infection. I’ve spoken about it before, but it’s been a while since I last talked about it.With Urostomies and Catheters, the body keeps an infection.The goal is to keep the infection under control.So, every now and then, it flares up. That’s what this week has been—a flare-up.I’ve been dealing with it…
Read MoreI had my Podiatrist Visit this week.That whole day is a story within itself. —The whole world seemed to be against me having Escargot or Fried Chicken Livers. I digress, though. This was my first visit to this Podiatrist.I hadn’t seen a doctor of this type since I lived in Huntsville. The place is a…
Read MoreTomorrow, I go for my Hip Shot.As I’ve stated before, I cannot have “Back Blocks” or any type of “Shot” in my Back due to my Spina Bifida and my Tethered Spinal Cord. I can, however, have shots in my Hips to help alleviate Hip pain. I’ll have that done tomorrow. Then, on Friday, I…
Read MoreI woke at 5 a.m. this morning. I couldn’t sleep during the night. I was anxious about the day ahead of me.Today is my all-day appointment at the Adult Spina Bifida Clinic. First, I have to head over to Grandview Medical Center to get a copy of my recent Renal Ultrasound.Then, I head over to…
Read MoreThe Doctors Office. Birmingham, Alabama. I arrived 30 minutes early.My Urologist is at the Grandview Medical Center Professional Offices off of Highway 280.Yes, …280Because of 280, I left an hour early.280… I’m sitting in a quiet waiting room with four other fellas.A quiet waiting room is perfect for Lenny and Squiggy, my Colostomy and Urostomy…
Read More—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I’ve been swamped more than usual with Doctor Appointments as of late.Nothing to worry about; the scheduling just worked out that way.I see at least one Doctor every month—at least one.Then, those Doctors want me to come back every three to six months.Then, this being…
Read More—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I’ve recently touched on the subject of my Heart and my having issues with my Heart Rate.Everyone says if you ever notice a change in your Heart, you need to get it checked out immediately. So I did. I’ve always had a fast heart rate.My…
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