Drs Report

Dr says I have low potassium and high heart beats.  I have to cut my coffee by 1/2 and start eating more fruits like bananas, oranges, and pineapples.  I am also happy I am finally holding my weight to the first 50 lbs loss point.  So hope to lose another 50 in the next year or two.

Health Report

Ok my blood thinner is not level yet, have to go back in ten days for another draw.  Saw doctor yesterday for breathing problems.  She drew more blood to try and figure out what is wrong.

Been walking 1/2 to 1 mile a day.  Doctor told me to skip today though.  Anyway I have lost 50 lbs since April.  Still need to loose another 40 to 50 to be in my weight class.  But I am sure happy to finally get that first 50 off me.

No News

Well no call from my doctor Friday to bring me up to date on my blood work done Thursday.  So guess I wait until Monday to find out how well I am doing.  In the mean time I continue to walk and loose weight and get healthier by the days.
We went picture taking after my Thursday Dr appt.  Unfortunately we  blew out the side wall of a tire in the process.  I will try to post some of those pictures when I get time.
Here are some samples;

Latest Hip Report

Saw the Orthopedic Dr yesterday and he said my hip is healing well, to baby it for another month and he will contact me next year to see him again.
Have to see my personal Dr tomorrow for another blood draw and to find out what my status for the year.

Stop to Smell the Flowers

Since my retirement from the Army in 1990, I have had a saying that I saw on the desk or wall of a counselor's office that I have taken to heart. That saying is;

"While walking down life's path, stop to smell the flowers."

During my walk this morning I thought of this and hence forth I am going to do just that and thank the big man upstairs for all that he has given me to see, hear, and of course smell.   I am no longer going to take for granted all that I have before me.

May God bless you all and answer your prayers as he has answered mine!

Staying Put for the Year

Well the decision has been made that we will set up for the winter.  Since the CT Scan in Dec might turn out to show the swelling is not going down, I would need a biopsy and maybe immediate surgery.  My biggest hope is that its not cancer.

More Problems

We were planning to pull out the first of Oct but that may have to be delayed.   I now have swollen lymph nodes around my esophagus.  So  I have to get another ct scan in Dec.  Doctor told me I should wait until than to head south but if we wait there may not be any RV park openings in AZ.  And I really don't want to deal with the cold again this year.  Anyway if they are still swollen come Dec I will probably have to get a biopsy to see if its cancer or not.  Damn I hate having all these problems.

My Hopes are Dashed

We had planned on heading South to Az. the first of Oct.  But due to problems with my heart and blood we may have to stay longer than planned.  I will know more after Mondays visit to my doctor.  I can only hope it will improve and we will get out of here by the first of Nov.

Going South for the Winter

Well its a definite, if I can get a release from my doctors we are going south for the winter.  We were going to southern Az but changed our other mind due to all the problems they are having with drug cartels and the illegal mexicans.  So now its going to be northern Az somewhere. 

New Pains

Well dang it all, I am now have pains in my lower back on both sides.  It could be a muscle strain or sciatic nerve acting up again and lastly a dang kidney infection.  If it doesn't get better by tomorrow I will go in to the Dr. and see what the problem may be.  Is there any breaks for us old folks?

Well I'm Back Again

Been some crazy days over the past couple of weeks, that has to be the reason I have not been in here to update.
Well I'm still on the home front, trying to plan for going south for the winter.  I'm having a problem convincing my doctor that I can get the tests somewhere else and send a copy to her rather than stay here for the winter and freeze and try to travel over the mtns to have her do blood tests.  I will see her again on the 9th and will do my best to argue the subject.
Also over the past couple of weeks I have had my staples removed and been released from my therapist since he says I am walking well and not having any problems.
I do have to go back to my ortho doctor on the 24th to get xrays and make sure my hip is healing properly.