Yesterday was the removal of the 2nd stent from my effed up gallbladder removal procedure. This was the all important one in the bile duct that the dr was leaving in for extra time to ensure it was completely healed. Its also the spot which the dr said tore like tissue paper when he touched it (kinda nerve-wracking knowing he's gonna go back in to mess w/ it again). It didn't make me feel a 100% better when he came in pre sx to say that when they go in.. if its NOT healed, they'll put a new one in (just want I want)
According to what we were told, we needed to schedule atleast 4 hrs for the entire hospital time - from arrival to departure, so I arrived at 7am and I was expecting to leave around possibly 11am to 12pm (all the red tape and paperwork and stuff). I was HOME at 9:30 am. Considering the fact they never actually took me back to the OR until around 8am, I'm not sure why it went so quickly, but I'm glad it did and that it went well, however he did take a biopsy of my stomach since it was all red and stuff - just to make sure its not a bleeding ulcer of something...honestly, I think its cuz I kinda forgot some of the rules and ate spicy stuff the night before (tho I didn't really think it was that spicy)...they'll let me know in a few wks what they think of it. I'm just glad this entire fiasco is over... frankly, from the moment I lay in bed with my abdomen burning feeling nauseated with the one of two sick-inducing pains, this has been a roller-coaster of ups & down of what the facility managed to save in its database from the last time, or what needs re-written. I get auto calls about appts I never set (well, maybe did set as the drugs were taking me under..vaguely recall lady sitting at comp, not what she was talking about) or waking up (again, recall many ladies w/ clipboards and at comp, don't remember what they said each time). The drs, tho.. are great...
I hate when a good dr is backed by a facility having so many problems... the probs maybe caused by any # of factors, but still...the good drs could be exceptional when paired with the right staff and right facility
sorry---old gripe--the boss, dr, etc can be better when backed by the right staff/facility/equipment had a hell of a time getting some of my previous employment places to even listen to that idea
Friday, July 26, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
More and more tests
Just got back from the latest appointment with my neurologist - as if I didn't have enough to worry about, he's brought up the question of whether or not the mental blanks like the one I had at the grocery store last month could be cuz of mini seizures
oh joy
just what I needed to think about
He doesn't think so, but it is a possibility. Plus, I take too long to respond to simple yes/no questions that actually shouldn't take processing like I require.
So, I have an EEG scheduled for the end of the month.
Dr. says not to worry; that its probably related to MS cognition problems (of which I've already shown some signs) and that the EEG will probably be normal. Unfortunately, I am a chronic worrier (hence the anti-anxiety meds originally being added to help w/ sleep). Plus, the unfortunate ability I have of being the 0.00nth% minority that has the reaction/allergy/side effect/etc that the fine print warns about. I've stopped being amused and now its turned to frustration when I hear a dr say "huh, that's new"
Depending on the results of the EEG, I may need to change some of my meds (again) or go for the day long cognitive testing... the dr says its actually kinda disappointing, cuz no-one (even someone without MS or other neuro probs) scores well on it.
This has been a day of not quite bad news, but definitely no good news
oh joy
just what I needed to think about
He doesn't think so, but it is a possibility. Plus, I take too long to respond to simple yes/no questions that actually shouldn't take processing like I require.
So, I have an EEG scheduled for the end of the month.
Dr. says not to worry; that its probably related to MS cognition problems (of which I've already shown some signs) and that the EEG will probably be normal. Unfortunately, I am a chronic worrier (hence the anti-anxiety meds originally being added to help w/ sleep). Plus, the unfortunate ability I have of being the 0.00nth% minority that has the reaction/allergy/side effect/etc that the fine print warns about. I've stopped being amused and now its turned to frustration when I hear a dr say "huh, that's new"
Depending on the results of the EEG, I may need to change some of my meds (again) or go for the day long cognitive testing... the dr says its actually kinda disappointing, cuz no-one (even someone without MS or other neuro probs) scores well on it.
This has been a day of not quite bad news, but definitely no good news
Sunday, July 7, 2013
meow
"First rule of Cat Fight Club
never speak about Cat Fight Club....
second rule about Cat Fight Club
never speak about Cat Fight Club....especially to humans" XD
Almost every night, after Matt, the dog, and I go into the master bedroom for the night, Xan and Midnight go crazy attacking each other. I know this because I've stayed up a few nights and that actually hasn't deterred them much.. I can only guess how much worse it gets when I'm NOT present, especially since when I woke up this morning, there was an *excessive* amount of white fur clumps scattered around the living rm. Xan sheds, but usually a few wispy bits at a time (just kinda constantly). These were *clumps*..like Midnight bit down on some back or side fur and yanked out or clawed out.
I know it was Xan's cuz A) she's a mostly white calico with baby-fine hair that falls out anyway if hit by the slightest breeze and 2) she's a wuz..she's about 2/3 the size of Midnight and runs from the slightest challenge.. love her and wouldn't trade her for the world... but I do wish she's grow a backbone...especially after almost 7 yrs dealing with Matt. she acts like has abused her (hasn't), & is out to get her (isn't) and the dog who is fine letting her walk around usually until she tenses up..then the dog needs to chase her cuz the dog know the cat will run. running object = the need to chase the running object for almost any canine i've seen.
I wish there was a third rule of Cat Fight Club
never leave evidence of the Cat Fight behind
Then I wouldn't have to spend the morning vacuuming up all the bits to fur they pull off of each other
never speak about Cat Fight Club....
second rule about Cat Fight Club
never speak about Cat Fight Club....especially to humans" XD
Almost every night, after Matt, the dog, and I go into the master bedroom for the night, Xan and Midnight go crazy attacking each other. I know this because I've stayed up a few nights and that actually hasn't deterred them much.. I can only guess how much worse it gets when I'm NOT present, especially since when I woke up this morning, there was an *excessive* amount of white fur clumps scattered around the living rm. Xan sheds, but usually a few wispy bits at a time (just kinda constantly). These were *clumps*..like Midnight bit down on some back or side fur and yanked out or clawed out.
I know it was Xan's cuz A) she's a mostly white calico with baby-fine hair that falls out anyway if hit by the slightest breeze and 2) she's a wuz..she's about 2/3 the size of Midnight and runs from the slightest challenge.. love her and wouldn't trade her for the world... but I do wish she's grow a backbone...especially after almost 7 yrs dealing with Matt. she acts like has abused her (hasn't), & is out to get her (isn't) and the dog who is fine letting her walk around usually until she tenses up..then the dog needs to chase her cuz the dog know the cat will run. running object = the need to chase the running object for almost any canine i've seen.
I wish there was a third rule of Cat Fight Club
never leave evidence of the Cat Fight behind
Then I wouldn't have to spend the morning vacuuming up all the bits to fur they pull off of each other
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