Spina Bifida

Scott Richards

By pwsadmin / February 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Scott Richards

Here in the South, we Love and Cherish our Local News Anchors.It may be the same where you live.We feel that they are one of us. On our side. Our Neighbor. Our Friend. Our Family. One of our Local News Anchors passed away today.From childhood until his retirement in 2014, “Scott Richards” of WBRC 6…

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The Reunion

By pwsadmin / February 13, 2024 / Comments Off on The Reunion

My Childhood friend, “Lou,” called me the other day to tell me about a Class Reunion—a thirty-year class reunion—and he asked if I wanted to go. I reminded him that my Senior Year was not spent at Fultondale, and I wasn’t sure if I was allowed to go. “Lou,” being the kind, caring friend that…

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Adult Spina Bifida Clinic

By pwsadmin / February 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Adult Spina Bifida Clinic

I 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…

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Urology Update

By pwsadmin / February 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Urology Update

The 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…

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Middle Of The Night

By pwsadmin / February 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Middle Of The Night

It’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…

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Medical Updates

By pwsadmin / January 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Medical Updates

—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…

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1/21/2024

By pwsadmin / January 22, 2024 / Comments Off on 1/21/2024

This week, we’ve seen and felt some very low temps. Most mornings started around 9 degrees. Cold. The “Dawgs” have had to stay inside most of the time, only going out to use the restroom. This week, though, that should change a bit. We should see temps over 50 degrees and even get back into…

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The Sphincter Test

By pwsadmin / January 6, 2024 / Comments Off on The Sphincter Test

—The Sphincter Test— Here is another bit of information regarding Spina Bifida.—And I will try my best to keep this on an Adult Level. I’ll try. You may not know this, but one of God’s greatest creations on the Human Body is the Sphincter Muscle(s).I’ve read about them, and they’re amazing. Being born with Spina…

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A Bachelors Christmas – Final

By pwsadmin / January 2, 2024 / Comments Off on A Bachelors Christmas – Final

—A Bachelors Christmas Final— It was New Year’s Day 2013, and I was waiting to get discharged from Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. I had been brought to the Hospital by Ambulance on Christmas Day. I had several Infections in my body, including a bad Kidney Infection, and a White Blood Cell Count that was…

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A Bachelors Christmas Part 3

By pwsadmin / December 31, 2023 / Comments Off on A Bachelors Christmas Part 3

—A Bachelors Christmas Part 3— It was Christmas Day 2013, and I was in Huntsville Hospital. Much like the rest of America, I was supposed to have gone to my family’s House for Christmas Day. That wasn’t happening, though. I had several Infections in my body.A bad Kidney Infection being one.My White Blood Cell Count…

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