In which the excitement never ends
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kinzel yesterday, we here at the Cat Farm and Confusion Factory are looking at some readjustments in the Regular Schedule (insofar as we can be said to have a regular schedule). The short form, for those who don't care to click the link, is that Steve will mid-next-week be attending hospital in Bangor for a day of tests and, on the next day, assuming the tests show clear, the implanting of a defibrillator.
You can see that this does kind of put a crimp in the Regular Schedule, which clearly read in part, "No Adventures" and also "Pellucid and Peaceful." Plainly, someone at the Scheduling Office is having their little joke.
There is a convalescence period after the installation; how long that will be depends on Certain Things that we cannot be privileged to know until the procedure has actually been done. Updates will happen on a Catch-as-Can basis. Good thoughts and patience, both, are much appreciated.
Continuing on the theme of excitement, a book arrived in the mail yesterday -- A Pictorial History of the Carousel. I very much thank the kind person who sent it; there was no note included, and the return address appears to be from a used bookstore in Conley, Georgia.
And! Lest I forget -- Exciting nearly beyond the telling of it was this morning's pilgrimage to Augusta, land of Bed, Bath, and Beyond, where we snabbled up a high-tech humidifier to replace our rather more low-tech unit that cocked up its toes last week.
...and I think that's enough excitement from me for an early Saturday afternoon.
What're you doing that exciting?
kinzel yesterday, we here at the Cat Farm and Confusion Factory are looking at some readjustments in the Regular Schedule (insofar as we can be said to have a regular schedule). The short form, for those who don't care to click the link, is that Steve will mid-next-week be attending hospital in Bangor for a day of tests and, on the next day, assuming the tests show clear, the implanting of a defibrillator. You can see that this does kind of put a crimp in the Regular Schedule, which clearly read in part, "No Adventures" and also "Pellucid and Peaceful." Plainly, someone at the Scheduling Office is having their little joke.
There is a convalescence period after the installation; how long that will be depends on Certain Things that we cannot be privileged to know until the procedure has actually been done. Updates will happen on a Catch-as-Can basis. Good thoughts and patience, both, are much appreciated.
Continuing on the theme of excitement, a book arrived in the mail yesterday -- A Pictorial History of the Carousel. I very much thank the kind person who sent it; there was no note included, and the return address appears to be from a used bookstore in Conley, Georgia.
And! Lest I forget -- Exciting nearly beyond the telling of it was this morning's pilgrimage to Augusta, land of Bed, Bath, and Beyond, where we snabbled up a high-tech humidifier to replace our rather more low-tech unit that cocked up its toes last week.
...and I think that's enough excitement from me for an early Saturday afternoon.
What're you doing that exciting?
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Date: 2011-01-08 07:22 pm (UTC)Brothers - even younger brothers - can actually be quite useful, every now and then!
Hope all goes well with Steve's tests & procedures next week - and take care of yourself, too -
Mary
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Date: 2011-01-09 01:16 pm (UTC)I can get up the ladder. Getting down? Not so much.
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Date: 2011-01-08 07:30 pm (UTC)Excitement??
Date: 2011-01-08 08:10 pm (UTC)Re: Excitement??
Date: 2011-01-09 01:09 pm (UTC)Scheduling
Date: 2011-01-08 08:14 pm (UTC)Dr thinks something has broken loose in my back causing exruitating pain. Will probably be having back surgery next week - probably about the same time Steve will be undergoing his.
Still walking with a walker and have had to send the dogs to a home baby sitter who tells me they are very much enjoying her yard.
Pain level is (tolerable) as long as I don't try to do more than walk from the kitchen to my recliner.
Re: Scheduling
Date: 2011-01-09 01:11 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-01-08 08:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-01-08 08:40 pm (UTC)I am taking a brief break from Middle School Basketball tournament. Our girls have won 1 game and lost 1 game.
Barbara in Texas
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Date: 2011-01-08 09:45 pm (UTC)Best wishes to both you and Steve. May "pellucid and peaceful" be on your near horizon.
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Date: 2011-01-08 10:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-01-08 10:55 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-01-09 01:12 pm (UTC)Thanks for the good wishes.
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Date: 2011-01-08 11:20 pm (UTC)We'll keep our paws crossed for Steve's procedures and healing going well.
quiet Saturday
Date: 2011-01-09 12:36 am (UTC)Another brother had a combined defib/pacemaker installed a year ago in April after very serious congestive heart failure/attacks (and a month in the hospital). He is doing quite well (even went back in during the summer for gall bladder removal) so I am confident all will go well with Steve.
But me and the boyos (cats) will still send some good vibes Maine-wards.
Steve's health
Date: 2011-01-09 01:44 am (UTC)Tell Steve he can lift nothing heavier than a pen for a while. The cats can lift themselves.
Joan C
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Date: 2011-01-09 06:47 am (UTC)Lots of good wishes that Steve's procedure goes smoothly!
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Date: 2011-01-09 07:03 am (UTC)The doctor gave her a prescription for nitroglycerin - I'm hoping she doesn't have to take any of them.
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Date: 2011-01-09 01:15 pm (UTC)Oh, dear. Fingers crossed for the best news possible.
The doctor gave her a prescription for nitroglycerin - I'm hoping she doesn't have to take any of them.
Well, yes. But, if she does have to take one, better that she has them.
Best of Luck
Date: 2011-01-09 08:40 am (UTC)C.
defibulator (ICD)
Date: 2011-01-09 01:12 pm (UTC)Procedure took about a hour.
Steve in NJ
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Date: 2011-01-09 06:25 pm (UTC)Lorna