Travel
I was scheduled for a carotid artery scan this afternoon, so on the off chance I could get the echocardiogram done today as well, I called and got an appointment. While waiting for that appointment I heard someone mention Holter monitor, and since the cardiologist wanted me to wear the monitor for 24 hours I asked for and got it before I left. Three tests taken care of and out of the way. I feel pretty good about that, in fact, I feel just like a spring chicken this afternoon (alas, no rooster in sight).
The park police made their way to my house this morning and the results weren't too bad. I have to clean one of the awnings, brush away some cobwebs, and anyone who has ever spent time in Sacramento knows that cobwebs are everywhere. Brush them away and they reappear overnight. A few other small things were mentioned, but I'll do them when I get around to them. I don't want to set off my monitor!
I hate clipping anything to my waistband (or a belt, if I wore a belt). So now for 24 hours I have to clip a good-sized monitor to my waistband, and it's connected to a whole bunch of wires that are connected to things that are attached to my chest. I won't get much decent sleep tonight - I normally turn from one side to another all night long. If I stay too long on one side, that shoulder gives me trouble. So I'll have to remember to keep switching the monitor from side to side.
I've decided that I have to see the humor in all this, and to keep my mind on the light side. Otherwise I'd turn to drink - actually I'm enjoying a half glass of wine right now. Why only a half glass? That's the end of the bottle and if I switch to another variety it won't taste right. I'll just have to enjoy a cold Miller Hi Life next!
My next door neighbor and I were chatting this morning, and he told me he had visitors over the weekend who brought two German Shepherd puppies along. He said he nearly brought one over to me as the owners are trying to find homes for them. It sounds great, but I'm in no position to deal with a puppy. It would be fun though I owe it to myself to take care of me right now.
- Shopping Helper
I took granddaughter Autumn with me to Barnes & Noble this afternoon to do a little Christmas shopping. We are both fanatic book lovers, and always trip out over a visit to B&N. She was an invaluable help to me in checking off my Christmas...
- Just When You Think You're Fine
I've been feeling great lately, and gaining a little more energy each day. Last night I was relaxing in my recliner and decided to take my blood pressure - I really wanted to find out what my resting heart rate was. The bp rate was just...
- 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...
- Travel Plans
I spent the afternoon with Jeannie to firm up our travel plans for the latter part of July. That will be about 7 wks after Donald's knee surgery and he should be able to get around if he doesn't overdo it. We thought about mixing cabin...
- I Need A Good Cry!
I just saw the gastrointestinal Dr. who will do the bile duct procedure, but before he can do it there are a number of issues to be addressed. Dang, I'm probably in worse shape than I thought. The one good thing to come out of the visit...
Travel
Got 3 Birds With One Stone
I was scheduled for a carotid artery scan this afternoon, so on the off chance I could get the echocardiogram done today as well, I called and got an appointment. While waiting for that appointment I heard someone mention Holter monitor, and since the cardiologist wanted me to wear the monitor for 24 hours I asked for and got it before I left. Three tests taken care of and out of the way. I feel pretty good about that, in fact, I feel just like a spring chicken this afternoon (alas, no rooster in sight).
The park police made their way to my house this morning and the results weren't too bad. I have to clean one of the awnings, brush away some cobwebs, and anyone who has ever spent time in Sacramento knows that cobwebs are everywhere. Brush them away and they reappear overnight. A few other small things were mentioned, but I'll do them when I get around to them. I don't want to set off my monitor!
I hate clipping anything to my waistband (or a belt, if I wore a belt). So now for 24 hours I have to clip a good-sized monitor to my waistband, and it's connected to a whole bunch of wires that are connected to things that are attached to my chest. I won't get much decent sleep tonight - I normally turn from one side to another all night long. If I stay too long on one side, that shoulder gives me trouble. So I'll have to remember to keep switching the monitor from side to side.
I've decided that I have to see the humor in all this, and to keep my mind on the light side. Otherwise I'd turn to drink - actually I'm enjoying a half glass of wine right now. Why only a half glass? That's the end of the bottle and if I switch to another variety it won't taste right. I'll just have to enjoy a cold Miller Hi Life next!
My next door neighbor and I were chatting this morning, and he told me he had visitors over the weekend who brought two German Shepherd puppies along. He said he nearly brought one over to me as the owners are trying to find homes for them. It sounds great, but I'm in no position to deal with a puppy. It would be fun though I owe it to myself to take care of me right now.
- Shopping Helper
I took granddaughter Autumn with me to Barnes & Noble this afternoon to do a little Christmas shopping. We are both fanatic book lovers, and always trip out over a visit to B&N. She was an invaluable help to me in checking off my Christmas...
- Just When You Think You're Fine
I've been feeling great lately, and gaining a little more energy each day. Last night I was relaxing in my recliner and decided to take my blood pressure - I really wanted to find out what my resting heart rate was. The bp rate was just...
- 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...
- Travel Plans
I spent the afternoon with Jeannie to firm up our travel plans for the latter part of July. That will be about 7 wks after Donald's knee surgery and he should be able to get around if he doesn't overdo it. We thought about mixing cabin...
- I Need A Good Cry!
I just saw the gastrointestinal Dr. who will do the bile duct procedure, but before he can do it there are a number of issues to be addressed. Dang, I'm probably in worse shape than I thought. The one good thing to come out of the visit...