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It’s hard to come up with a title when all you’ve done is go to doctor’s offices.
We had the dermatologist on Monday. Wednesday we had to be in Phoenix at 7:45 a.m. (think rush hour traffic) which meant we were up at 5:30. Boy was that hard to do. Jim had an Echocardiogram. His heart doctor called today to tell him that his heart looks pretty good considering two by-pass surgeries and a heart attack. In fact his numbers (whatever those are) were better than last year and that is a good thing.
Thursday we saw his internist. He has had a pain in his back on the left scapula and down his arm for about three weeks. Decided enough was enough. Got some pain meds for him. Now he has a bone scan scheduled for next week and he also needs to get a stress test scheduled.
Then, to top it off, we had to take Scooter to the Vet Thursday afternoon. She must have twisted wrong and she is in a great deal of pain. Dachshunds have a lot of problems with their backs and necks because of their long spinal column. So now she’s all doped up on exactly the same pain medication that the doctor gave Jim today. But since we have insurance for Jim, his pills were a whole lot cheaper.
I’m just so grateful that I’m healthy.
Glad to hear Jim's numbers were good, but you need to tour something other than doctors offices.
ReplyDeleteUgh! Not fun! Better go out to do some line dancing or something...
ReplyDeleteOh poor Scooter, poor Jim and poor you having to deal with it all. I hope Jim's tests all come out ok and that Scooter gets better. I am always so terrified that Effie and Cooper are going to jump wrong or twist and we will be in the same boat. Cooper hurt his back last year and we are constantly watching him. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSeems like you're funding the entire national heathcare system by yourselves... ;c)
ReplyDeleteIt's no fun going to the doctors, but I hope you continue to get good reports for Jim.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a good job taking care of everyone.
I hope Jim is all better soon and that the tests come back with good news. He hasnt been fishing enough...that should help! Well, maybe his spirit anyway.
ReplyDeleteWe have a doxie too and can not for the life of us keep him from jumping. He loves to play ball!
Take care of yourself!
Pretty soon you will be writing a how to book on doctors' visit management!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Scooter and Jim are both in pain. If they keep it up, you'll earn an honorary R.N! Hope everyone feel better fast and glad that Jim got a good report form his heart doctor.
ReplyDeleteUgh! That's way too many doctors. The visits have just got to stop soon. Hopefully, everyone will get to feeling better and the doctors will be a thing of the past!!
ReplyDeleteWell, at least everyone has the pills they need and Jim has a good bill of health! Hope pups is feeling better soon, been taking Luci for walks (or drags) and she is crapped out again tonight. they just knock her out. When we head for home, how does she know that? she perks right up and is in front of me and no longer needs to be reminded to keep on walking :)
ReplyDeleteOur men and oh how they worry us! Prayers from the two of us for ALL of you. So thankful Jim's numbers were good.
ReplyDeleteI could share those doctor visits with you!
ReplyDeleteI feel bad for you (especially having to drive into Phoenix) and can relate to the PITA of medical appointments. It seems like so many of us have reached that point in life where one thing after another goes wrong. At least you guys stay pretty active.
ReplyDeleteOh My ! And Jim was feeling so good when we were in Q. Sure hope all tests come back better than good and hubbie and doggie will be out of pain soon.
ReplyDeleteOh dear...if it isn't one pain it is another. Hope your entire clan is feeling better very quickly!
ReplyDeleteat least you are healthy, Sandie!..just think of the money you save!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that Jim's numbers were good. Going to the doctor (or vet) is always stressful.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear Jim got a good report. Hope Scooter feels better fast, hate to see the babies suffer. We have guests and Rigg's has a couple of playmates for a couple days. Be safe out there. Sam & Donna.....
ReplyDeleteHope Jim's pain gets better!
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone is feeling better soon. I'm glad Jim's heart numbers are good, though. That's great news. Poor little Scooter.
ReplyDeleteSeems like all we have anymore is medical appointments.
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