Medical
My Vacation/Bacheloring is about over.In case you haven’t read previous posts, my Family went on a Vacation, and I stayed behind to “Bachelor” it for a bit.They reported that they were tired and ready to return home, and I’ll admit I missed them a bit. “The Dawgs” and I have had a great time.I was…
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 got my Hip Injection today.I walked into Procedure Room #5 where I heard Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead Or Alive” playing overhead. “Good Tune,” I say to the Doctor. “Yes, Sir. Gotta love Classic Rock,” He replied. “It’s hard to believe that’s considered “Classic Rock,” I said. “It feels like that song came out yesterday.”…
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 MoreIt’s 1 a.m. I just got out of bed and sat down in my recliner. I couldn’t sleep.“Frasier” is playing on TV.It’s probably in my Top Five favorite TV Shows. To my left, “The Dawgs,” “Tommy and Otis” are sleeping on their oversized Dog Bed. I have two regular-sized Dog Beds and one oversized Dog…
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…
Read MoreI was out in Public when my heart rate increased, and I began feeling “Weird” and “Woozy.”I was going to drive to the Fire Station, but the CVS Pharmacy was closer. So, I went inside and bought an O2 Sensor, an ECG Monitor, and a Blood Pressure Kit.It showed I was having Tachycardia. Long story…
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