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More Medical Maladies

September 17th, 2013 at 04:16 pm

My father is 78 years old. He's in excellent health over all.

I got an email from him. He was admitted to the hospital with atrial fibrillation. At least, I think that's what it is called. They monitored him overnight, then changed his prescription for BP medication and released him. He's downplaying it, but 78 years old is still 78 years old.

The same day as the above, I finally went to the doctor. I told him what happened, and will be having an MRI soon. The orthopedist thinks I've torn my ACL (is there more than one of those?). The thing is, I tore it when I was in my 20's, but it's just now causing me intense pain. I must have turned my knee wrong while working or climbing onto a drilling rig last week. I'm in a knee brace, taking pain meds, and rubbing cortisone on my knee three times a day.

MIL had a scan done, and the doctors are very upbeat about her condition. They think that a mastectomy, removal of the lymph nodes, and a short period of radiation treatment will take care of all of her issues. Prayers or wishes for the doctors' correct prognosis are welcome.

DW, at least, is doing well. She's mostly moved back in, and has finished most of the unpacking. Our storage locker has been released, so we're now $132 more per month into our pocket. The price had just increased two months earlier. I forget what it had been, but it was around $10 per month cheaper. She is upbeat about her mom when I talk to her, but I know she must feel stressed.

I offered both DW and my father the option of me coming back for a couple of weeks. Both of them declined. I'll wait and see, and keep my options open.

4 Responses to “More Medical Maladies”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    That is a lot of health issues. Wishing ALL of you improved health.

  2. Momma23 Says:
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    Prayers and {{{hugs}}}

  3. wowitsawonderfullife Says:
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    Hey Wino, sending it up there for you. That's a tough batch of news. Fantastic to hear about your wife.

  4. Wino Says:
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    Thanks for the prayers and well-wishes. I happen to believe in the power of positive thinking and prayer, so every little bit helps.

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