Travel
I called Jeannie at about 12:30 am on Wednesday morning and asked her to drive me to the ER. They wanted to do surgery ASAP but couldn't once they learned I had been taking plavix (blood thinner). Evidently it is the worst of all the thinners for its danger in surgery - something to do with causing heart failure or similar. I would need to be off it for 5-7 days prior to surgery.
The intent was to keep me in the hospital until the time of surgery, which would really have been a bummer considering the length of time. This morning one of the doctors told me they couldn't keep me there as insurance wouldn't pay for my extended stay since my vital signs and blood work were excellent. So I got out in time to go to Jeannie's for Thanksgiving dinner, but was really tired and didn't stay for long after dinner. Joe and his girls ended up making the two pumpkin pies for me. Mmmmmn good".
So the plan is to get the surgery as soon as a slot is available, return for the ERCP in January, and then start making my hiking and camping plans! I will surely need a few good breaks by then, especially since my Thanksgiving and Christmas are both affected by the health issues this year.
One bright spot in this ordeal was that all the staff I came in contact with were the very best! Efficient, friendly, helpful, etc., from the intake section, to housekeeping, to the nursing staff, to the doctors.
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving this year!
- Pumpkin Pie
About a week or so after Thanksgiving I found one organic pie pumpkin at the grocery. Today I cut it, cooked it, and pureed it, and even toasted the pumpkin seeds. (I'm not fond of the seeds, but Jeannie toasted quite a few at Thanksgiving...
- Back To The Gym
I had a good workout today and now I'm exhausted. I went with Jeannie and Donald; restrained myself from rushing to the ladies' room to step on the scale until after my workout. 127!!!!! If I could lose this belly I've developed...
- Surgery Date Set
My hernia surgery will take place on April 8; outpatient but with a general anesthetic. The doctor didn't think that exercise was responsible - he said it was weak tissue. I asked him if that was due to my age and he agreed that tissue weakens...
- There Must Be A Reason
I was really looking forward to seeing the surgeon this morning, because I just know from how I've been feeling that I need surgery soon. I went out to the car at 9am and the battery was dead - wouldn't even make a sound. The sign...
- 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...
Travel
Will it ever be over?
I called Jeannie at about 12:30 am on Wednesday morning and asked her to drive me to the ER. They wanted to do surgery ASAP but couldn't once they learned I had been taking plavix (blood thinner). Evidently it is the worst of all the thinners for its danger in surgery - something to do with causing heart failure or similar. I would need to be off it for 5-7 days prior to surgery.
The intent was to keep me in the hospital until the time of surgery, which would really have been a bummer considering the length of time. This morning one of the doctors told me they couldn't keep me there as insurance wouldn't pay for my extended stay since my vital signs and blood work were excellent. So I got out in time to go to Jeannie's for Thanksgiving dinner, but was really tired and didn't stay for long after dinner. Joe and his girls ended up making the two pumpkin pies for me. Mmmmmn good".
So the plan is to get the surgery as soon as a slot is available, return for the ERCP in January, and then start making my hiking and camping plans! I will surely need a few good breaks by then, especially since my Thanksgiving and Christmas are both affected by the health issues this year.
One bright spot in this ordeal was that all the staff I came in contact with were the very best! Efficient, friendly, helpful, etc., from the intake section, to housekeeping, to the nursing staff, to the doctors.
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving this year!
- Pumpkin Pie
About a week or so after Thanksgiving I found one organic pie pumpkin at the grocery. Today I cut it, cooked it, and pureed it, and even toasted the pumpkin seeds. (I'm not fond of the seeds, but Jeannie toasted quite a few at Thanksgiving...
- Back To The Gym
I had a good workout today and now I'm exhausted. I went with Jeannie and Donald; restrained myself from rushing to the ladies' room to step on the scale until after my workout. 127!!!!! If I could lose this belly I've developed...
- Surgery Date Set
My hernia surgery will take place on April 8; outpatient but with a general anesthetic. The doctor didn't think that exercise was responsible - he said it was weak tissue. I asked him if that was due to my age and he agreed that tissue weakens...
- There Must Be A Reason
I was really looking forward to seeing the surgeon this morning, because I just know from how I've been feeling that I need surgery soon. I went out to the car at 9am and the battery was dead - wouldn't even make a sound. The sign...
- 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...