Just a few things to discuss regarding my health, Recently I spent several days on separate occasions undergoing some diagnostic testing. An ultrasound of my stomach revealed NO growth of cyst - NON-precancerous.
An MRI of my Aorta and a CT Scan of my heart revealed a bit of plaque buildup. My cardiologist and her Lhasa Apso assistant Rocky both recommended catheterization/angioplasty.* It's a straightforward procedure that takes about an hour, and I'll be fine after a couple of hours.
Tomorrow I resume therapeutic injections in my eyes to address diabetic retinopathy**. My Doctor is confident that the medicine is working.
I had a visit to my Neurologist a short while ago. She determined that the tremors I experience have not progressed and that with compensation by merely taking my time things have improved immensely. The vertigo I experience is more annoying than anything; but it, too, can be addressed by taking my time.
This week I will enjoy the fifteenth anniversary of writing and especially being a part of this community (THANKS ERIN & CO). Joanne, Emma Anne, and Laika reminded me that I should celebrate with something other than coffee and donuts, so it's VIRTUAL CHARDONNAY for everyone!
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Tracey's passing and the fifth anniversary of wedded bliss for my son and daughter-in-law.
So... without further ado and with many thanks and love to all...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLZfhHW98Os
Words and Music by Irving Berlin as performed by Diana Krall
*"Angioplasty, also known as balloon angioplasty or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, is a minimally invasive procedure that widens blocked or narrowed arteries or veins. It's typically used to treat arterial atherosclerosis."
**"What injections are used for diabetic retinopathy?
Injecting medications into the eye.
They help stop the growth of new blood vessels and decrease fluid buildup.:" The medicine being administered in my case is Aflibercept (Eylea).
Comments
Could I have some virtual Badoit instead? ;)
I don't drink alcohol.
You have no idea how happy I was to read this.
First of all for your sake.
However, on a more egotistical note I was in a desperate need of hearing some good news (no matter how qualified).
Thank you
Bru
well, of course you are still silly
you hang around me too much not to be!
huggles, hon!
Happy Anniversary!
Fifteen years is a good start, ‘Drea. Hopefully all those wonderful doctors will keep you with us for many, many years!
— Emma
I Know Some People
Don't drink alcohol. That's my vice, but we can all drink to 'Drea with whatever your particular poison is. It might be tea, or coffee, but it is the symbolic value of the act that counts and the love that drives it.
I will always be grateful for the friends I have met here and my only regrets are that I have met very few in person. Perhaps it is better that the images of them that I have in my mind are the ideal of their personas. No warts attach to them. They are all perfectly lovely and their writing skills, empathy and beautiful comments (and even kudos) make my day every day.
Nobody personifies that image more than 'Drea. So, to you, my dear friend, I drink to many more years of our friendship, and that doesn't exclude anyone else! I think BC makes us all better people, just by existing.
Don't drink alcohol
Hear, hear. I out grew alcohol in my forties. Somehow my favored Bacardi 151 sat in the cupboard long enough that my wife poured it out and I didn't notice for six months and only then because I was getting something else from that same cupboard and the rum was conspicuous because of it's absence. It turns out it had been over a year before then that I'd had my last drink. I reasoned if I can go that long without it, why buy more? And with the price of booze these days, it's a great boost to my bottom line to not have that expense.
So I'll join you in lifting my non-alcoholic beverage, since it's summertime, it'll be a Starbucks Iced Mocha Frappuccino, and toast our dear 'Drea.
Hugs
Patricia
Happiness is being all dressed up and HAVING some place to go.
Semper in femineo gerunt
Ich bin eine Mann