Health

Sleep Doctor

By pwsadmin / March 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Sleep Doctor

—Sleep Doctor— I saw my Sleep Doctor today. I’m doing good on my CPAP.I did learn that my Philips CPAP has gotten recalled.I got the website URL needed to get my New Philips CPAP ordered.I’m told it could take six months before I get my new one in. I was glad to get this appointment…

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To All Who Keep Up with My Health

By pwsadmin / February 28, 2022 / Comments Off on To All Who Keep Up with My Health

—To All Who Keep Up with My Health— I saw my Urologist today for my regular appointment. You may remember that I had stents put in both of my Kidneys about four months ago.This was to try and improve my Hydro-Nephrosis Kidneys.Hydro-Nephrosis is usually easily resolved for a typical person. However, with me having a…

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Blog 1/12/2022

By pwsadmin / January 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Blog 1/12/2022

Yes, I freely admit that I see a Psychologist.

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Eyecare And Diabetes

By pwsadmin / December 8, 2021 / Comments Off on Eyecare And Diabetes

—Eyecare Update— As I posted earlier, I have several doctor appointments this month. I’ll try and update after each visit. Today I saw my Ophthalmologist. If you have diabetes, then you know how diabetes can mess with your eyes.Blurred Vision, Pressure behind the eyes, and eye strain are all a part of my eyesight now.Some…

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Diabetes Update

By pwsadmin / December 6, 2021 / Comments Off on Diabetes Update

—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up With My Health— I saw my endocrinologist today. He’s in charge of my diabetes, among other things. My A1C was 7.4% today.On my last check, it was 7.5%. The lower, the better.My goal is to get back to 5.8%, which is what it was one year ago. I’m…

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A Busy Day 11/11/2021

By pwsadmin / November 12, 2021 / Comments Off on A Busy Day 11/11/2021

—A Busy Day— It’s been a pretty hectic day for me today. I had two doctor appointments.The first was just a check-up where I found out that everything was fine as far as my Stent procedure went.In Fact, I’m putting out more urine through my Urostomy than I used to put out before getting the…

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Health Update 11/9/2021

By pwsadmin / November 9, 2021 / Comments Off on Health Update 11/9/2021

—Health Update— I haven’t posted much since getting my stents placed in my Kidneys. I got my stents on Wednesday.Everything was going fine and, yes, my Kidneys were a bit sore but nothing I couldn’t handle. Then, on Friday, I became ill.My symptoms were: Temperatur of 100.4Cold SweatsHead felt “full” (If that makes sense)Nasal DrainageThe…

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Stent Procedure 11/3/2021

By pwsadmin / November 4, 2021 / Comments Off on Stent Procedure 11/3/2021

—Stent Procedure 11/3/2021— At 10:00 AM, mom and I arrived at the hospital to check-in. I was to have my procedure at Noon.At 10:30 AM, mom and I were taken back to a private room with a bed, T.V., and equipment to take my Vitals. I was then told to get naked and put on…

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11/2/2021 Update

By pwsadmin / November 2, 2021 / Comments Off on 11/2/2021 Update

—Update—11/2/2021 The doctor’s office called to confirm my procedure scheduled for tomorrow.I’m to arrive at the hospital at 10 AM for a Noon Procedure. I asked if it would be outpatient or if I would stay, and the nurse said they were planning on it being outpatient. She went on to say, “Of course, that…

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Pre-Hospital Checklist

By pwsadmin / November 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Pre-Hospital Checklist

—Pre-Hospital Checklist— The hospital called and asked me to come in to take a COVID test tomorrow, before my Wednesday appointment. Today I’ve been straightening my room up and getting my Hospital Bag ready to go. I’ve posted about my Hospital Bag before.It contains everything that I might need, such as wafers, bags, and other…

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