Read My Personal Account of Life With Spina Bifida
—The Elevator—No alcohol was involved in this story. We’re on the 20th Floor at the Hilton in New Orleans.Last night, I got in around 11 p.m. — I think. This morning, I get up to get myself a Diet Coke out of the mini fridge.That’s when I learned that I’m out of Cokes here.I throw…
Read More—The Big Easy— My Brother and I crossed over into New Orleans, A.K.A., “The Big Easy,” at about 4:30 p.m. today.New Orleans is officially the farthest West I’ve ever gone. My Brother is here on Business.While he works during the day, I will visit some interesting sites, such as the WWII Museum.Then, when he returns…
Read MoreI’m about ready to head out.We have dinner reservations for 6:45 p.m.So, I dressed for dinner in case we didn’t have time to stop by the Hotel. We plan to leave between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. P.S. I untuck my shirts so “Lenny and Squiggy,” my colostomy and urostomy, can move around freely.
Read MoreTonight, I pack for my trip tomorrow.I’ll tell you where I’m going once I arrive. I have to see it to believe it.It is a place I’ve always wanted to go. My Oldest Brother —the only one I have still alive— is taking me with him.There are three of us Brothers. Two are still alive,…
Read MoreI haven’t really posted in the past few days. The truth is, on Saturday morning, I woke up sick. Sick-as-a-dog.I might have picked something up at the Hospital when I had my Procedure, but that was Wednesday, and it was Outpatient.I didn’t feel it came from the Hospital.Friday night, we all went out to eat…
Read MoreShe opened her eyes—a cold room, Bright lights shining in her eyes and over her body. She remembers going to the hospital to give birth. The doctors had put her under to deliver the baby. She can hear people talking: “Did you see his back?” “What was that? It looked like a bubble —a balloon.”…
Read MoreSaturday, I turned 48.And for my Birthday, I took the Dawgs “Tommy and Otis” for a ride through the country.The Weather has been Beautiful for drives through the country—blue skies with a daily high of somewhere in the lower ’70s.I then ate whatever I wanted the whole day and watched some of my favorite TV…
Read More—Health Update For Everyone Who Keeps Up with Me— Today, I was reassured that God is always in control. He even knows what you will need in the future. He’s amazing. I was amazed. After Forty Years in the field, my previous Colorectal Doctor Retired from Surgical Practice. I thought he had just changed to…
Read More—To Family And Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I left the house at 11:30 p.m. for a 1:30 appointment with my New Colorectal Doctor. It would be my first time seeing her.My other Colorectal Doc decided that after 40 years of practicing Colorectal Surgery, he’d change to another field. The field he chose…
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