Too much is going on, it feels like at times. This week especially. I feel like a teenager on his first day of Freshman class, at a school he has never been to before, with a class schedule so packed, he wonders how he is going to get from one point to the next, etc. without being late or missing it. Yeah. That's my appointment calendar. I will admit though, after the first two days, they really do have it together and a great process for the whole preliminary test process. Even though most days are split between the two campuses (about 20 minutes apart depending on traffic), almost all of them are 'grouped together. Example, Monday. Phoenix campus - had blood draw, urine sample, and I think it was three separate consults. Blood/urine were done at one floor of building 3, the consults were on floor 6 of building 3, and they went back to back basically, with even a break between, as we finished earlier than some other consults they do. Did that make sense? In my head it did, but re-reading it, I'm not sure....
So you saw what I had done Monday. I'll add that the blood work was 31 vials taken. Literally, it was draining. I was glad the rest of appointments were consults and not tests. They weighed me in at 246lbs. Tuesday started with my first appointment at 6:45am in Scottsdale - the further campus. Without looking at the schedule for exact order I had: Bone Density Exam, CT Carotid Angiogram (supposed to last up to 2 hours - done in 40 min), 2 more vials if blood taken, Ultrasound of the Carotids, a 6-hour break, travel to the Phoenix campus for a Echocardiogram at 6:25pm (slotted for 2 hours). Though we tried to see if they could get me in earlier for the ECHO, they weren't able to, but once I was in, they were able to get me done in about 40 mins. I guess they allot more time for different complications. We made it home around 7:30pm.
Today will be easy. I only have the Paracentesis scheduled today. I am not sure what will happen. I do not feel bloated like have by this time for so many weeks. When they go to U/S the ab today, I'll ask if I even need to drain today - that's how I am "feeling" but my body could just be used to it, and I still need some draining. Will find out in a couple hours. No plans otherwise for the day. Should rest for tomorrows adventures at Mayo. Thursday starts at 6am with an MRI of the abdomen, followed by appointments for chest x-ray, dental x-ray (dreading), Surgical Consult (Wife is taking part of the day off work to attend this one), travel to the Scottsdale campus, get an ECG, do a 6-minute Walk under observation, and hopefully done by 3pm for the day.
Monday and Tuesday I woke both days feeling good (for me) and though I dealt with nausea throughout Monday, and cramps on Tuesday, today is okay so far. Some cramps in one lower leg/foot, but otherwise okay so far. I think I may hit a Goodwill or two, and start looking for shorts. Currently I am wearing a 52 waist, and I feel like one of those weight-loss ads where they are holding out the waistband of their pants... yeah. The clown with suspenders at the circus (not my peanuts, not my monkeys, not my circus). Not sure what I am down to for size, but I figured I would start with a 48 and go down as needed. *IF* I am able to find some I like. Most times they are "old man golf shorts" where I prefer cargo shorts. Anyways....
I need to get going for the day.
PeacE
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