Resting Better

 Since I decided a few days back that I am going to nap when my body says to do so, in addition to regular night sleeping, I have been feeling somewhat better. I hear in the Support group that many pre-transplants start feeling tired all the time, so it is not unusual. Even if it is to just rest for 30-60 minutes and I play games on the tablet...it works.

This morning I have a PCP visit. Nothing major. I am getting the final shots for Hep A & B. I need to update/verify my prescription list with him. Then it will be basically an update where we are in the transplant process. Shouldn't take more than about 15 minutes once I see the doctor - it's that waiting time that kills. That's why I always try for morning appointments, plus if it is something I have to fast for, I'm ready. Also, it really frees up the rest of the day without being an interruption.

Still have a slight cough, but this morning have not noticed it much. My nose needs blown just as much as before (allergies) but could do without the cough and mucus.

Think I shall give RM a text this morning and have her call me ....

PeacE

Wasted Days and Wasted Nights

 Let's start you out with some background music while you waste your time reading today, and it goes with today's post title.

So yesterday was spent pretty much doing nothing. Played some video games. Briefly talked with Daughter and oldest Grand later in the evening. Didn't go anywhere. Normally I might have gone to the Post if I felt up to it, but I knew many of those I hang out with are out at the track for NASCAR weekend here, so wouldn't be there.

Today, with half the daylight gone already, I feel it is going to be much the same.

So with that, finish the song, and enjoy your day.

PeacE

I'm Trapping It Today!

 I haven't seen this side of 4am in awhile. Which was nice. It's not because it is ugly or anything, just means that I am not sleeping enough (to me). It was the third call for the restroom though, and for some reason it made me 'snap' awake. Not sure what to do with all the extra time. I think RM would say to stay and pray! So, maybe I will read a bit more of the Bible, or the book I am reading ('The Circle Maker') or just stay in prayer longer. I decide when I get there, I guess.

As far as I know, we have nothing planned this weekend, and my calendar is truly void of anything until Monday. That kind of irritates me. a few short weeks ago, it seemed I had a medical or VFW thing going on almost every day. True, it did wear on me and I was tired more, but I felt like something was being accomplished. Now I sit and twiddle my thumbs, waiting the next thing. RM pushes for me to write something: some novellas or even a recap of my whole transplant experience that maybe my kids would want to read someday. I feel I need to be 'in the mood' to do either, so I have no idea where anything will take me.

With that being said, I suppose I should close this off. Maybe watch dumb videos for a half-hour then try to go back to sleep.

PeacE

While We Are Replacing Things ...

 I have an Uncle that for the past few years has talked about getting his knees replaced. He was big, as I was, drinks, walks with a cane. Could be me in about 20+ years. But each time he would get in to get evaluated for the knee surgery, some other more important medical condition would pop it seems. Or he had to wait for something, then something else happen. He was going through the VA I believe. Anyways, to this day, he has not gotten the knees done.

When (and somedays I feel it is more IF) they replace my liver, they are going to make an attempt to 'patch' the umbilical hernia I have as well while I am 'open'. This is based solely on how the surgery goes, time, etc. I have been saying I need new knees for years, with the amount of pain they gave me. Of course, I was 350 lbs. and not eating right or taking good care of myself. Never even got the doctors to look at them. Could I get those while doing the Liver? Ha!

Today I really want to replace them. about 7am, I am dozing in bed, making the decision to sleep in until 8am. Dozing off I started dreaming,  and at one time in the dream, I am kicking out Kung Fu style at someone's head, and I am suddenly awake, on my knees, beside (not in) the bed. The Pain rushing up from the knees tells me I landed on them. I took off my CPAP mask and said the Wife's name, maybe twice, and woke her to help get me up. I just could not raise myself from a kneeling position on my knees, even with the support of the bed on the right and the end table towards the left. Oh yeah, the knees got landed on. I can walk, it just hurts the kneecap area. Think I will rub on some tiger balm and see if that helps.

But I did go back to bed until 8am.

It's a Thursday. The Wife has 'flexed' off from work today. She says that I hate it when she is home all day with me, and I laughed at her. I said I love it when she is here, because then I have someone to talk to throughout the day since the Youngest is usually catching up on his sleep from being up most of the night. 

The effects of the Para this week were less than even last week. Fewer cramps, and today I feel pretty normal, like everything has settled back into place.

I guess that is all I got.

PeacE

Edit: The cold I think I got from RM, well not so sure now.. The coughing is done to almost nothing, and I have no other symptoms. Either I only caught a tiny bit of it (makes no sense) or I actually got it from sone one else with a different strain.

Just a Shorty Today

 I'm cutting it short in here today. I slept in a little, and I need to get to my quiet time. I have a couple issues that I am having a hard time holding back my anger on and I know will help me calm down, and take those problems from me. I just have to get there and ask.

Nothing special today. Auxiliary meeting at the Post that Youngest and I will be attending.

Other than that... another wonderful day (feel that sarcasm?) to get through.

PeacE

Doomsday (no affiliation to the Marvel Universe)

 I mentioned briefly in the tidbit I send out each day, that our society has changed to thought of Monday into a negative thing. Comics showing hung-over people dreading going to the office, or just bad things happening - because it is Monday. I'm no exception, and I have no problem with it. Throw that challenge at me! All I am able to do is my best ... whether it is good enough or not.

First thing this morning we took the Youngest's vehicle down to the repair shop we use. A few weeks ago, he had noticed it dropping power while at idle, or low speed like in Reverse. We ran it up to Autozone and had them run their OBD on it. Came back with cylinder 3 misfiring. I told youngest, when he was ready we could take it up to the shop, but I only would go on certain days (not Friday, because you could be without your car all weekend, and Mondays are generally busy as they catch up from the weekend). It is a Monday, true, but a holiday (Columbus Day for those that don't know) so made exception to my rule. We planned it last Friday. Took it in, and just waiting the call that tells me how much I am boosting the economy. At least I am using a Mom & Pop place and not a corporation. I'm guessing $1500, but will see.

After dropping the car off, we headed to Walgreens to pick up a 'script for me. We were about 10 minutes early so sat there in the parking lot. Mayo calls. It was one of the nurses. I had had labs down on the 6th (last week) and one doctor had wanted  retest on the THC count (the long one, not regular drug one). She said it has increased from the previous one. So she was calling is there any chance I had used prior to the 6th. I told her absolutely not. Haven't touched any form of it since February, and have not been around any secondhand smoke that I am aware. She said Ok, and that was it. But now I get to thinking... so the used the same urine sample for the re-test. It had sitting for at least 2-3 days. Could it sort of change, like a fermentation process? All I know is now I am starting to chomp at the bit (need to get in my prayer time) if they use this to defer me longer from getting on the list.

So, see? Even a "bad" Monday can happen to me...though, nothing bad has really happened. The car was planned. I don't have enough info regarding the Mayo incident. 

... and that is it all started Officer.

PeacE

How You Spend Time on a Sunday

 Everyone I know tends to use a Sunday to finish off the tasks they could/did not complete on Saturday. Many attend a church service of some kind, at some time usually convenient for them. Me? I do both. When I feel up to it, I try to make it to church. If not, or afterwards, I usually play games or watch a movie. Kinda like I will probably end up doing today. Except, I just remembered I need to do the minutes for the House Comm.

The Wife left just a short bit go for church. Most Sundays, she will pick something up somewhere for lunch when she comes homes. I gave her my best puppy dog eyes this morning, and asked for Chino Bandito's for lunch. It's not that the place is far, it's just east of our regular driving routes that we don't get there often. But, oh... the food is so good.

I have been sitting here for about ten minutes now, and nothing else comes to mind to write about, so enjoy your Sunday!

PeacE