Travel
Before beginning the arduous task of reading blogs that I've neglected during the past week(I haven't been on the computer nearly as much as usual), I thought I'd write a few paragraphs.
I am a little edgy today probably because of my upcoming doctor visit tomorrow morning. Jeannie called me a little while ago and told me she would be able to take me to the doctor. Hmmmm, I told her ok but that she would have to be careful not to tell the doctor anything I don't want her to know. Because she is concerned, Jeannie is likely to say, "...but what about xxx?", causing the doctor's ears to perk up. If you tell any doctor every little thing that has been bothering you, their eyes glaze over thinking about all the tests they can order.
Last week I wrote my contact at Lassen, telling her about the issues I'm facing. She told me to hold off until I see the doctor, and definitely to ask the doctor about me spending 3 months in an isolated place. She said they have a couple of possibilities for replacing me as long as they have enough lead time. Fair enough - I'll write her tomorrow, and will be glad to settle once and for all whether I'm going to work there. If I don't, I plan to at least do some camping as often as possible this summer.
It has been hot in Sacramento for the last week, and looks like the heat will continue. My swamp cooler still has the tarp wrapped around it, which I could probably remove easily enough if I get my nerve up to climb the ladder to the roof, but Steve has always hooked up the water line to the unit. He and Meg are in the process of selling their house and trying to find a new one, and I hate to ask him to come over just for that. They were here earlier this week because several potential buyers wanted to look at their house, and I should have asked him to do it then. I'm staying cool with the windows open and a fan running, although it is definitely very warm inside between about 2 and 7 pm.
I would like to thank everyone who has written me privately to send good vibes and "feel better" wishes. I really do appreciate them. I'm not in a whole lot of pain right now, but have absolutely no energy or motivation to do anything. I'll write another update after I get some answers from the doctor to my questions.
- A Short Update
When I think I'm going to write just a short piece, it ends up getting quite wordy! I can't help it. Update on chiropractic care - I am noticing, and the doctor says that my posture is improving quickly. Jeannie had to have a...
- Update
I'm doing a little better but still lacking energy. My sister has had some medical problems and daughter Jeannie stayed overnight with her on Monday night, and asked me to come over to be with her for a while on Tuesday. I did and went...
- Brutal
The surgery went very well and I was able to leave the hospital by 10:00 am. Once the anesthetic wore completely off I was in misery, which lasted through the night and into this morning. During the middle of the night we phoned the doctor...
- On Again, Off Again
Yesterday I was relieved to get a call from the Med Center telling me I could have the gastro procedure (ERCP) on this coming Monday at 2pm. I hate afternoon surgeries because that's too long to fast, but I want to get it over with. In...
- Short Update
To let you know I'm still alive I thought I would post a quick update. All the blood test results turned out better than I or the doctor expected, even though I'm still a bit anemic. I have an appointment to see my doctor next...
Travel
Before beginning the arduous task of reading blogs that I've neglected during the past week(I haven't been on the computer nearly as much as usual), I thought I'd write a few paragraphs.
I am a little edgy today probably because of my upcoming doctor visit tomorrow morning. Jeannie called me a little while ago and told me she would be able to take me to the doctor. Hmmmm, I told her ok but that she would have to be careful not to tell the doctor anything I don't want her to know. Because she is concerned, Jeannie is likely to say, "...but what about xxx?", causing the doctor's ears to perk up. If you tell any doctor every little thing that has been bothering you, their eyes glaze over thinking about all the tests they can order.
Last week I wrote my contact at Lassen, telling her about the issues I'm facing. She told me to hold off until I see the doctor, and definitely to ask the doctor about me spending 3 months in an isolated place. She said they have a couple of possibilities for replacing me as long as they have enough lead time. Fair enough - I'll write her tomorrow, and will be glad to settle once and for all whether I'm going to work there. If I don't, I plan to at least do some camping as often as possible this summer.
It has been hot in Sacramento for the last week, and looks like the heat will continue. My swamp cooler still has the tarp wrapped around it, which I could probably remove easily enough if I get my nerve up to climb the ladder to the roof, but Steve has always hooked up the water line to the unit. He and Meg are in the process of selling their house and trying to find a new one, and I hate to ask him to come over just for that. They were here earlier this week because several potential buyers wanted to look at their house, and I should have asked him to do it then. I'm staying cool with the windows open and a fan running, although it is definitely very warm inside between about 2 and 7 pm.
I would like to thank everyone who has written me privately to send good vibes and "feel better" wishes. I really do appreciate them. I'm not in a whole lot of pain right now, but have absolutely no energy or motivation to do anything. I'll write another update after I get some answers from the doctor to my questions.
- A Short Update
When I think I'm going to write just a short piece, it ends up getting quite wordy! I can't help it. Update on chiropractic care - I am noticing, and the doctor says that my posture is improving quickly. Jeannie had to have a...
- Update
I'm doing a little better but still lacking energy. My sister has had some medical problems and daughter Jeannie stayed overnight with her on Monday night, and asked me to come over to be with her for a while on Tuesday. I did and went...
- Brutal
The surgery went very well and I was able to leave the hospital by 10:00 am. Once the anesthetic wore completely off I was in misery, which lasted through the night and into this morning. During the middle of the night we phoned the doctor...
- On Again, Off Again
Yesterday I was relieved to get a call from the Med Center telling me I could have the gastro procedure (ERCP) on this coming Monday at 2pm. I hate afternoon surgeries because that's too long to fast, but I want to get it over with. In...
- Short Update
To let you know I'm still alive I thought I would post a quick update. All the blood test results turned out better than I or the doctor expected, even though I'm still a bit anemic. I have an appointment to see my doctor next...