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I slept pretty good, at two-hour-intervals. I was surprised when the phone woke me at 0930.
I got up and breakfasted, got things together to take to Jackson. Dan had gone through his (large) assortment of golf clothes--shirts, shorts, and slacks--and I took them to a consignment shop. We'll see if they sell.
From there, I went to pick up Sandy and Allison and took them to Bob Evans. We had a good meal before going over to Loomis Park. We all liked the play structure, and Sandy recognized Jim's name on the "who did what/contributors" sign.
I took them back home and went to the hospital for a meeting, which was very good.
A safe drive home, thank you God.
Dan was home, having been to the doctor. Bronchitis, which the doctor thinks is viral, so no antibiotics, but he did give Daniel some medication to help the airways.
We had a quiet evening at home, which was nice.
Neither one of us works tomorrow. Woo Hoo!!
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wednesday 06.29.2011 Cardiology Appointment
What a beautiful day today!! Still a bit cool for the end of June (mid 70's), but blue sky and full sun. Ahhh.
At the Cardiology office today, I saw the Physician Assistant. Seems that their practice alternates the PA with the Physician every other visit, unless the patient specifically requests or needs to see the doctor.
Anyway, I see this young woman, Jill. Seriously. She just finished school and started working there in January. I work hard throughout the appointment to respect her education, that she's fresh, with the current information....
The first part is the good news. I've lost weight--12 pounds!! since the end of February. I surprised even myself. Way to go, Me!
The rest is not as good, though not really bad, at least so far.
The lab didn't run all the tests that were ordered. The good news is, the ones that were run, were "good". And Maria in the office called the lab, which still has the blood, and will run the remaining tests. The bad news, Doctor wants another blood test which needs a different "color" tube. So I'll need another draw. Ugh.
The cardiac echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) showed some interesting stuff. The left ventricular wall is thickened, the ventricles (bottom chambers) don't completely relax when they are supposed to ("impaired relaxation"), and all of the heart valves "leak". Two are "trace", one is "mild", and the fourth one is moderate. Also, there is a small pericardial effusion (area of increased pericardial fluid) near the right ventricle. In summary, she told me my heart was a normal 55-year-old heart. Great. I wonder what it would be if I didn't exercise....?
The Holter monitor did capture a few "events", which, the cardiologist says, are of no significance. "How much does it bother you"? I was asked. They would be happy to prescribe a beta blocker for me. No thank you, I said. No daily pills. Not unless or until it's necessary.
I left there with an order for a lab draw, an appointment for next June 29, 2012, and the reassurance to call if there are any changes. If the "events" of the arrhythmias are more frequent, annoying, or bothersome, I am to call the office and will be set up with a 7-day monitor.
Back at home, Dan was just leaving to golf. We chatted for a few minutes before he left.
I reviewed the results of the tests again, praising God for my life.
Then I went out for a jog.
Which was good.
I cooled off, and had just finished showering, when Dan returned.
He said he didn't want anything more to eat, so I fixed my food and ate. After a while, he left to go back to the trailer. Hopefully he'll be able to keep his own doctor appointment tomorrow afternoon.
A quiet evening, and I'm ready for bed.
Tomorrow I have a meeting in Jackson.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
At the Cardiology office today, I saw the Physician Assistant. Seems that their practice alternates the PA with the Physician every other visit, unless the patient specifically requests or needs to see the doctor.
Anyway, I see this young woman, Jill. Seriously. She just finished school and started working there in January. I work hard throughout the appointment to respect her education, that she's fresh, with the current information....
The first part is the good news. I've lost weight--12 pounds!! since the end of February. I surprised even myself. Way to go, Me!
The rest is not as good, though not really bad, at least so far.
The lab didn't run all the tests that were ordered. The good news is, the ones that were run, were "good". And Maria in the office called the lab, which still has the blood, and will run the remaining tests. The bad news, Doctor wants another blood test which needs a different "color" tube. So I'll need another draw. Ugh.
The cardiac echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) showed some interesting stuff. The left ventricular wall is thickened, the ventricles (bottom chambers) don't completely relax when they are supposed to ("impaired relaxation"), and all of the heart valves "leak". Two are "trace", one is "mild", and the fourth one is moderate. Also, there is a small pericardial effusion (area of increased pericardial fluid) near the right ventricle. In summary, she told me my heart was a normal 55-year-old heart. Great. I wonder what it would be if I didn't exercise....?
The Holter monitor did capture a few "events", which, the cardiologist says, are of no significance. "How much does it bother you"? I was asked. They would be happy to prescribe a beta blocker for me. No thank you, I said. No daily pills. Not unless or until it's necessary.
I left there with an order for a lab draw, an appointment for next June 29, 2012, and the reassurance to call if there are any changes. If the "events" of the arrhythmias are more frequent, annoying, or bothersome, I am to call the office and will be set up with a 7-day monitor.
Back at home, Dan was just leaving to golf. We chatted for a few minutes before he left.
I reviewed the results of the tests again, praising God for my life.
Then I went out for a jog.
Which was good.
I cooled off, and had just finished showering, when Dan returned.
He said he didn't want anything more to eat, so I fixed my food and ate. After a while, he left to go back to the trailer. Hopefully he'll be able to keep his own doctor appointment tomorrow afternoon.
A quiet evening, and I'm ready for bed.
Tomorrow I have a meeting in Jackson.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tuesday 06.28.2011
The workday turned out to be busy, and we were a great team that functioned well, each of us weaving up and down the hall, in and out of rooms, creating what ended up to be a feeling of job satisfaction. That's been missing for a very long time. Thank you to all my teammates today--Jana, Deb R., Marilyn, Paula, and Beth P.
Dan came downstairs to help carry the groceries that I had purchased on the way home. He said he didn't do much today, mostly rested/slept. He really needed it--he looked a lot better to me this evening.
Tomorrow is my follow up appointment at the cardiologist. I hope my lab results are favorable!
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Dan came downstairs to help carry the groceries that I had purchased on the way home. He said he didn't do much today, mostly rested/slept. He really needed it--he looked a lot better to me this evening.
Tomorrow is my follow up appointment at the cardiologist. I hope my lab results are favorable!
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Monday 06.27.2011
I had great ideas of jogging tonight after work, being that it is still light, and the temperature was in the high 70's.
And about halfway home I got really sleepy. Like, I'm ready to go to bed.
Dan's schedule got changed--he's on his way and will be here soon.
He'll probably rest and golf tomorrow. I work.
Other than feeling tired, I'm pretty good.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
And about halfway home I got really sleepy. Like, I'm ready to go to bed.
Dan's schedule got changed--he's on his way and will be here soon.
He'll probably rest and golf tomorrow. I work.
Other than feeling tired, I'm pretty good.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Sunday 06.26.2011
Another Beautiful Day!!
Thank you, God!
Even though my sleep was "interrupted", I felt mostly rested.
Breakfast, a couple of phone calls, and I went out for a jog.
It was a good jog, that seemed comfortable and almost "easy", so almost midway around, I pushed a little, working a little harder. After several blocks I went back to the easy mode.
I cooled off, and had a shower, after which I gave my toes some attention.
Supper and a quiet evening.
I got caught up looking at and reading about different types of bluetooth earpieces, and the next thing I knew it was after 10:30 pm.
Tomorrow is a workday for me.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Thank you, God!
Even though my sleep was "interrupted", I felt mostly rested.
Breakfast, a couple of phone calls, and I went out for a jog.
It was a good jog, that seemed comfortable and almost "easy", so almost midway around, I pushed a little, working a little harder. After several blocks I went back to the easy mode.
I cooled off, and had a shower, after which I gave my toes some attention.
Supper and a quiet evening.
I got caught up looking at and reading about different types of bluetooth earpieces, and the next thing I knew it was after 10:30 pm.
Tomorrow is a workday for me.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
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