Category Archives: Doctor

We are always going to one doctor or another; its our age!

Lost Three Weeks!

Posted on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 by Paul

Tuesday morning late, I was sliced open like a watermelon, leaving a 14″ slice down my tummy. The doctor removed about twelve inches of dead intestines and sewed me back up when I began a two-week stay in the hospital … Continue reading →

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Sirens Wailing, Horns Honking, Mary Was Taking Me To The ER

Posted on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 by Paul

Dr. Mary took control and got me inside the ER post-haste, browbeating the staff into submission; I am glad she was in my corner! A “tied up bowel” refers to a bowel obstruction, most commonly caused by a twist in … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Has Arrived!

Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 by Paul

I thought I was retired until Alexa began screeching that it was time to rise at 5:30 am.  We beat the roosters again, so maybe I will crow as I drive down the street. We headed for Mary’s PT session … Continue reading →

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More Good News!

Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 by Paul

Today, we spent two hours working in the garden and then prepared for our visit to the cardiologist.   It was a good visit as the BP is normal, no atrial fibrillation.  I need to see him in about six weeks … Continue reading →

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Back To Work!

Posted on Monday, September 22, 2025 by Paul

Monday was a good day.  We visited the heart surgeon who did the ablation, and he pronounced me “No Afib”.  He did say it could return, but it also may be gone forever.  I was cleared for the cruise to … Continue reading →

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Friday Was A Good Day!

Posted on Friday, September 19, 2025 by Paul

We had one more morning in the garden and cut just enough to fill up two 90-gallon trash cans with trimmings.  Around 11 am, we started getting cleaned up, as we had a 1:30 pm doctor’s appointment with the vascular … Continue reading →

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Paul! Don’t Be A Cutup!!

Posted on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 by Paul

Today is the day of the procedure, and I was not allowed to have anything but a teaspoon of water to take my morning pills.  Have you ever tried to take four pounds of pills with a teaspoon of water? … Continue reading →

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We Preppin’

Posted on Monday, September 8, 2025 by Paul

When I woke up, I was sure it was Sunday, but after consultation with the calendar, I gave in and declared it Monday.   We got ready to go to the hospital check-in, where we registered and got an EKG, plus … Continue reading →

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Success At The Doctors!!

Posted on Thursday, September 4, 2025 by Paul

Scout and I managed to go outside while Mary’s coffee was being made.  We talk and get ready for the day! Today we are firing on all eight!  Massive good news and success!   We were up early to get to … Continue reading →

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Friday Was Quiet!

Posted on Friday, August 29, 2025 by Paul

I woke up at home, but I was still quite woozy.  Mary helped me out of bed and got me presentable; I was not allowed to wear my fur. Mary kept trying to feed me, but I wasn’t hungry since … Continue reading →

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