Category Archives: Doctor

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

Another Visit To The Doctor!

Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025 by Paul

The operation and its aftereffects ensured I slept like a baby, a baby elephant. Mary prepared a small breakfast since my appetite has not yet returned to its pre-operation level. Colleen stayed with us today.  We did NOT go to … Continue reading →

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It’s A Flase Alarm, I Am In Good Shape For The Shape I Am In!

Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 by Paul

I was pleased when Mary found out I was on for a 7:30 am MRI!  I got all ready and studied hard to pass the test.  I was again reminded of what an excellent cook Mary was. They came to … Continue reading →

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I Am Off To The Hospital!

Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 by Paul

4:00 am, and we are getting dressed and planning the attack.  The three of us are going to the hospital, and then Colleen is going to Krispy Creme to get donuts for the medical staff in prep, OR, and recovery. … Continue reading →

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Hello Friday, We Can See You!!

Posted on Friday, August 22, 2025 by Paul

It’s gonna be another hot one!  We saved water today by frying our eggs on the concrete pavement since it was so hot! Out in the yard, we worked for several hours.   We pulled some of the older corn and … Continue reading →

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Time To Be A Cut Up!

Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 by Paul

We had to be in Long Beach for an 8:00 am appointment with the skin surgeon.  Another outbreak of skin cancer requires it to be removed.  At this rate, I may be down to 190 pounds in a few years! … Continue reading →

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Sunday Be Here!

Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2025 by Paul

Robin stayed with us overnight so we could visit Irene together today.  We spent the morning messing around the house until it was time to head to Old Ranch at 11:00 am. We called Colleen on the bat phone and … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Almost Done!

Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Paul

5:15 am, the alarm goes off, and we jump out of bed to start the day.  Mary has a PT appointment in Orange at 7:30 am, but it takes time to get ready and look good. Mary wore her red … Continue reading →

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More Tests…. When Will I Pass One With Flying Colors?

Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 by Paul

This morning, we were off for another blood test, but this time we had three orders from three different doctors.  Sounds easy, huh?  Well, Qwest can only draw one test at a time.  Since all the doctors ordered a CBC … Continue reading →

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Doctor Doctor!

Posted on Monday, August 11, 2025 by Paul

 Sometimes I feel like I am single-handedly keeping the medical profession afloat!  Today it is like Dr. Pepper, 10 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm!  WARNING, do not turn 80…skip 80 and go from seventy-nine to eighty-one! Mary was feeling … Continue reading →

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Stayed Home; Stayed Quiet; Got Better!

Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2025 by Paul

Today, Dr. Mary was again not up to par, so she did nothing except rest.  I, on the other hand, was at her beck and call, serving up pills, elixirs, small meals, homemade remedies including dried possum tongue, and finally … Continue reading →

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