Medical
Yesterday, Easter 2023, was a pretty great day. It started with me going to the gas station.I noticed a Red Dodge Charger parked. The driver gets out, and I do a double-take.He looked just like my late brother.I stopped, looked, and even tilted my head a bit.He faced the other way as he got gas,…
Read MoreI saw my sleep doctor today.On our “Family” Microsoft Calendar that we share, it simply said, “Pulmonary Appointment.”It didn’t have the doctor’s name or anything.I honestly thought it was for mom or Papa, but it ended up being my appointment.I got a good report about my CPAP use, and I was happy about that, but…
Read More—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I had a great appointment with my new Primary Care Physician.That’s a big deal.Anyone with something wrong with them will tell you it’s hard to find new doctors who work with their particular situation.It’s true.I’ve had doctors tell me they weren’t comfortable treating my problems…
Read MoreI have a couple of things scheduled for today. First, I’m seeing a new Primary Care Doctor.You might remember me telling you about a new Primary Care Doc a few months back. Well, that didn’t work out. Sometimes, that happens.So, I’m seeing a new Primary Care Doc today. I’ve noticed throughout my life that these…
Read MoreMy whole life, I’ve enjoyed sleeping on my side.I don’t have any control over what I do while I’m asleep, but when I get in bed, I lie down on my side to go to sleep. —and I sleep with a pillow between my legs. “Birdie Franklin” taught me that trick, and my knees have…
Read MoreI received all of my test results in my Patient Portal today. All of the tests, eight pages worth, have some irregularities within the pages. I do have a Kidney Infection. I knew that already. I also told them that I keep a Kidney Infection.I have a Foley Catheter inserted into “Lenny,” my Urostomy, which…
Read More—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I’ve completed all of my medical appointments and medical tests.Now, I sit and wait for the results to be sent to my patient portal.I should hear something today. My doctor did tell me not to be surprised if I did end up having to go…
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