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D & D (Doctor And Dancing)

We did chores until about 3:00 PM at which time we went to to see Paul’s doctor.  Doctor Vannatta confirmed, via the CT Chest Scan,  that Paul had “walking pneumonia! or Atypical pneumonia. The term was introduced in the 1930’s … Continue reading →

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Another Try At Doctor’s Day… We Hope!

We did the doctors today. First a blood test in Long Beach (it’s OK, Paul practiced for several days and passed the test with flying colors) and then back to Los Alamitos to see the heart doctor, Dr Vannatta, (who … Continue reading →

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Doctors Day And Dancing

We were planning for a CT scan at 11:00 am but got notified that “insurance” turned us down.  Dr Vannatta was not going to be happy about this situation! Paul headed for the garden and Sue prepared a tomato salad … Continue reading →

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Another Doctor Day! Turned Out Fine!

We went to Dr. Vannatta and then to the hand therapy session.  The doctor decided to do some additional testing on Friday so we will see him again on Monday! We went to hand therapy at 2:45 WITHOUT having lunch!  … Continue reading →

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Today Was Different… Work, Doctors, & Fun!

Paul began the day by cleaning the garage which translates to moving storage boxes from the garage to the shed in the back yard.  Sue, after Paul went harvesting, prepared lunch.  We got cleaned up and then headed for the … Continue reading →

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Great Fun… The Dentist

We did chores around the house before leaving for the dentist in Huntington Beach.  Dr. Fleming is a funny guy and makes going to the dentist “enjoyable”.    He is indeed a painless-dentist! After leaving him, we went to Seal Beach … Continue reading →

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It’s Wednesday! Hump Day!

It’s downhill from this point! We spent the morning doing chores with Sue doing inside and Paul hitting the garden! Off to Sue’s hand therapy! We decided it was time to go to Disneyland and see the fireworks!  We headed … Continue reading →

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Dr. Newman Here Paul Comes

The pre-cancer treatment Paul was taking is finally over and we are back to see the doctor and try to get some relief from the pain.  He helped by providing an ointment and some anti-inflammatory pills!  Only time will tell! … Continue reading →

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Doctors Day And Make A Donation

We got up with our 20 year old refrigerator’s compressor  playing “Flight Of The Bumble Bee”. We called Sears but as the technician walked in he said “Time for a new one”.  The cost of the new compressor alone was … Continue reading →

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Wazz Up Doc?

We did some chores around the house and prepared for the arrival of our new Sleep Number bed tomorrow.  After a small lunch, we headed to our eye doctor, Dr. Manzi.  We have been seeing him for almost 30 years!  … Continue reading →

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What’s Up Doc?

Paul had an early morning appointment with the dermatologist which is always interesting as Dr.Newman is quite a character! When Paul got home, breakfast was waiting and then we headed to Sue’s doctor.  By 11:00 were were free from the … Continue reading →

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Excitement? Yes!

We decided to crash about 10:30 last night but at 1:30 Paul heard Sue having problems.  Sue had a temperature most of the day and no appetite at all.  Paul got up and tried to assist her in returning to … Continue reading →

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Weird Day

Paul went to bed early (midnight) and forgot his nighttime pills meaning he  was up at 4:00 am!  Paul signed up for a medical study, at the hospital,  to aid future patience about what to do about the broken sternum. … Continue reading →

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Yes I Did! And Survived!

There Paul was, at Sue’s hand therapy appointment and voila, the big one.  Paul had been having symptoms for a few weeks but thought it was just indigestion!  It were not.  The next week and a half was a blur … Continue reading →

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Thursday To The Doc’s And Then Phoenix Club

We had an early appointment at Dr. Ceverha, the neurosurgeon.  Was a delightful experience.  He was very straight forward and said he prefers NO surgery and he will try some medicines to alleviate the headaches!  The back operation to “sew … Continue reading →

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Tuesday! On The Go!

We were going constantly today!  We had two doctors appointments and had to fil in the time inbetween. Paul’s Mom would say you are “like a fart on a hot griddle”.  What does it mean? Unpredictable, changeable, indecisive. Rapidly changing … Continue reading →

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Lazy Monday

Paul planted the yellow corn today!  We hope it is as great as last year! We saw Dr. Kidd at 10:00 to see how the fingers are doing… The x-rays show all is well!  We tried to see the Neurosurgeon … Continue reading →

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Veggie Steakhouse – Happy Hands – Old Ranch

We had to go to Sue’s hand therapy but on the way we stopped at Madera’s Steak House to have a glass of wine.  Were we shocked when the waitress/bartender told us that they have a separate vegetarian menu!  Wow!  … Continue reading →

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Monday Was Doctors Day

When we got up it was raining like mad and terrific winds were all around. We spent the morning at the doctors offices.  Good news, the cast and splint is off and Sue is headed to rehab!  We went home … Continue reading →

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Thursday Was MRI Day

We went to Dr. Yuan’s office and Sue had the back  go through another MRI.  They are looking for the “leak” that appears to be draining the spinal column fluid.  An hour in that machine can drive anyone nuts.  We … Continue reading →

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