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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 was that he said they would definitely be knocking me out for the procedure. I would have refused it otherwise - had already made up my mind. There are some things I just can't do at this point in my life.
I guess he has to get the go-ahead from the vascular surgeon, a cardiologist, and who knows what else. I explained that I have to be ready to travel by mid-August because I won't break a promise made to a 4 year old. After that trip to NY I can die in peace.
So I have possible blood clots, aneurisms, bad heart, and other bad stuff to deal with. I had made up my mind to just forget all about those things but they just won't let me forget. And tomorrow I have a scan of my carotid artery scheduled.
I wonder if I'm just too old to live, but I sort of think I'm too young to die. I need some good excitement in my life, although I really don't expect to meet him at this stage of the game!
I'd better get busy and come up with a plan to deep clean my house. Don't want anyone saying "she sure was a lousy housekeeper".
About an hour later:
Ok, the pity part is over and I feel great!
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I have recovered from the walk yesterday, especially after taking an Advil this morning and one this afternoon. I'm going to the gym with Jeannie and Donald, but I will go easy on myself. I had thought the matter was settled as far...
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- 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...
- Worse Than I Thought
I saw a specialist this morning who told me I have gallstones and need surgery. Unfortunately, some stones have migrated into the bile duct, and before he can operate, I have to have them "cleaned out" via an endoscopy. My worst nightmare...
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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 was that he said they would definitely be knocking me out for the procedure. I would have refused it otherwise - had already made up my mind. There are some things I just can't do at this point in my life.
I guess he has to get the go-ahead from the vascular surgeon, a cardiologist, and who knows what else. I explained that I have to be ready to travel by mid-August because I won't break a promise made to a 4 year old. After that trip to NY I can die in peace.
So I have possible blood clots, aneurisms, bad heart, and other bad stuff to deal with. I had made up my mind to just forget all about those things but they just won't let me forget. And tomorrow I have a scan of my carotid artery scheduled.
I wonder if I'm just too old to live, but I sort of think I'm too young to die. I need some good excitement in my life, although I really don't expect to meet him at this stage of the game!
I'd better get busy and come up with a plan to deep clean my house. Don't want anyone saying "she sure was a lousy housekeeper".
About an hour later:
Ok, the pity part is over and I feel great!
- Check-in; Updated
I thought I'd better let everyone know I'm alive and well. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I ate a bit of everything on the table. Didn't feel very well during the night but figured it was that I'm not used to all the...
- It's Always Something
I have recovered from the walk yesterday, especially after taking an Advil this morning and one this afternoon. I'm going to the gym with Jeannie and Donald, but I will go easy on myself. I had thought the matter was settled as far...
- Ok, Energy. I'm Waiting For Ya!
I got another B-12 shot this morning, and hope this one will give me some energy for doing things. The last one just made it so I didn't need a nap several times a day. After getting the shot I went to Costco to get COQ10, which replaces what...
- 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...
- Worse Than I Thought
I saw a specialist this morning who told me I have gallstones and need surgery. Unfortunately, some stones have migrated into the bile duct, and before he can operate, I have to have them "cleaned out" via an endoscopy. My worst nightmare...