Doctoring #2 06-06-24

This morning was spent at the Hoag Surgical Center on Sand Canyon Rd in Irvine, CA.  My patient and calm driver, Dick Bednar, picked me up a  little after 7am, just as we returned from our morning walk.  I checked in at the facility at 7:40am for my 8am appointment and had to fill out papers identical to those I did by phone yesterday. Because I had done that, I did not take my medical file, knowing they already had all that information. Finally about 8:45am they took me back to the pre-op room with all the individual cubicles draped in tasteful cloth curtains.

These are different than those I photographed last June.

And the side curtains were different than the front curtains.  

I always request the front curtains open,  a slight case of claustrophobia,

but it gives me a chance to see what goes  on in a operating"lobby". I was right across from the organizational hub (nurses station?) which usually had two or three people working.  There were only three males, all in surgical outfits, who came and went.  Finally after laying ready to go in my bed since 8:45am they took me into surgery about 1030am.  The procedure  takes about 20 minutes, then I had be in bed to decompress.   So, about 11:30am we were on the freeway home.

Poor Dick is a trooper, waiting all that time in the parking lot.

I  slept off and on all day.  Took KoKo out for a piddle and we did half a walk this  evening - about a thousand steps added  to  the  2000  this morning.

I am  not  hungry  but ate some noodle soup.  Expect I will wake up starving  in the morning. 

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Doctoring - again! 06-05-24

This is not a long post because I  need to take a shower and get to bed.  Tomorrow morning at 7am my driver will pick me up for the drive to the Hoag Surgery Unit at Sand Canyon off  of  the I-5.   I need to be clean for another spinal injection for sciatica.  The last one was a year ago in June  2023 and it lasted about ten  months.   Slowly over the last two months the pain has become  increasingly worse, but getting an  appointment is always a  problem these days.   I first called mid-April and now we are into June!  Next time I will call the minute I feel a twinge!   It isn't  a humungous procedure,  takes about an hour and then I am home again  with no restrictions.  

All  the hospitals or surgical centers I have visited in the last five years have fabric  curtains with calm designs.  Decades ago when I visited such places they were all heavy plastic.  Good change. 

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Doctoring 05-16-24

A busy week 05-20-22

I actually went out of the house three days in a row!!   Tuesday was the Surfside QGuild Board Meeting.  Sooo nice to see the ladies in person.  This is the first meeting of the newly elected board and most officers/chairs attended.  I wore a mask, but think I was the only one.  I took KoKo in his stroller because he was limping again (starting Sat evening) and the vet said to not let him jump, run, climb up on chairs, etc.  If I left him home alone for four hours he would be busy barking at every dog that went by and jumping up on chairs.  At the meeting he was a very good boy staying in the stroller without complaint and several ladies gave him a pat or two.   If I had let him down on the floor he would surely have climbed in everyone's lap, even if he was not invited.  At any rate he is on meds and seems to be his usual self now.   We have walked our loop twice a day for the last two days.  On Wednesday I did leave him home for not quite two hours while I had a tooth removed.  The periodontist tried everything to save it, but it was not to be.  Now I will have a temporary tooth for several months to prepare the area for an implant.  I felt lousy on Thursday and had to take lots of Tylenol and several naps, but much better today so KoKo and I could do errands and pick up a Starbuck's.  One of the errands was getting gas ($5.79/gal).   On Tuesday I was nearly on empty and had to stop in south county where I paid $6.009/gal.  First time ever at $6 or more.  Needless to say, I didn't fill up then.  Gas is always cheaper in north Orange County, have no idea why.  

Spring is almost over here, but still lots of blooms.  In some past year someone planted Mexican Primroses and now they come up everywhere in the neighborhood.  They are very pretty, but so very invasive.  Where they grow in the shade they are a brighter pink.  They grow in the shade, the sun, the dirt, the lawn, the flower beds, even in cracks in the street.  Even with weekly mowing they come up in the grass and start blooming.  Obviously these neighbors don't mow.  

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Quiet life with KoKo and Froggy 04-27-22

I just don't have anything to say because I am not doing anything.  We go for our two walks a day (9am and 7pm) and we talk to neighbors sometimes, so there is a little human contact!  This week has been doctor week, visiting my primary and seeing the periodontist.  I am reading Katie Couric's memoir "Going There" (2021}  - because one of my Book Group members was passing it on.  I have never watched anything she has done that I can remember, I was never a Today follower.  It is interesting what goes on behind the scenes, but I find her a little too frank and very flip.  Since I don't watch TV anymore I have no idea what it is like now or what she is doing.  

KoKo is being the perfect dog, but keeps wanting to go see Donna where he stayed while I was at Empty Spools.  Maybe he wants to see the cat?  He is always interested in a cat, but has never made friends.  It is time for more major surgery on Froggy.  I am amazed that KoKo still is so attached to him.  I try other toys, he has a bunch, but he just goes to find Froggy. 

  

We did go to PetSmart to visit the Easter Bunny on April 9th.  KoKo seemed bored with it all.  The Easter Bunny was huge...... 

...and KoKo looked so small.  

All that is on my May calendar is Surfside QGuild on the second Tuesday and several more doctors to see.  They are all specialists - soon we will have a specialist for one's left arm and another for the right arm and one for the right eye and another for the left.  It is so time consuming and stressful. 

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Still Improving! 10-09-21

It was a busy day and I hardly needed my cane!  Seems like the injection is working - hope it will last for months and months.  My leg/hip/spine still hurt, but not as bad and I can step up on a curb without that stabbing pain.  

We both had our hair cut, the car washed, money from bank, See's for gifts, and, of course, our two walks.  I finished the sleeve on the "Welcome Home" quilt that is going to PIQF, but still have the label to sew on.  Stupid arthritis in my hands keeps me from hand stitching for more than about half an hour, so things go slowly.  

I am struggling with remembering what to take when I travel!  The pandemic seems to have erased my mind in places.  I know I have a list in my laptop somewhere, but wonder if it would still apply since I made it at least a decade ago.  I did get out the daily pill bottles I fill when I travel and have them set out to fill tomorrow.  Since the TIA I now take so many pills that I need an AM and a PM bottle for every day.  How did this happen to me?  I also need to take sewing to do during the days I am up in the Santa Clara area.  And my friend Liz reminded me today that I need warmer clothing for that area since a storm is coming that will close the passes over the Sierra due to snow!  I am not going over, but there may be cold rain from the coast to the mountains.    I do have KoKo's things organized.  I can't imagine what it would be like to pack for a family!  Just for KoKo there is food, treats, bed, Froggy, quilt, poop bags, carrier, paperwork, brush/comb, and...  I hope that is everything. 

I tried again to capture that "parchment curl of California gold...." and Venus, but even bracing the camera against a tree couldn't prevent the camera jiggle.  

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Doctoring 10-07-21

 

This just seems like a lovely sunset picture, but it is a little strange in that it is looking east on Palm Avenue.  Yes, east!  I was confused, however I realized that the sun was reflecting off a huge, tall pile of clouds in the east, shining under the local overcast.  There was very little sunset to the west because the sun was already below the horizon.  I have never noticed this phenomenon before. 

Today I had the third epidural for the sciatica.  It was at the Hoag Surgical Center in Irvine, across the street from the enormous Kaiser facilities - hospital and offices.  The Hoag Center is quite large also and I landed in the wrong place and had to call Dick to come to drive me around the complex to the correct location.  The signs are small (the Irvine Company influence?) and there doesn't seem to be a direct way to get anywhere.  If you ever go, be sure you have the exact address (we didn't) and use your GPS (we did).   The paperwork and the prep of my body took more than a half an hour and I'm sure I signed my name about a dozen times.  It seems they never received the FAX with my Covid test results and I think they ended up calling the doctor's office to check that it was negative.  The procedure only takes about 10 minutes, followed by a 15 minute "recuperation" period.  As instructed I have rested all day, but did have an okay to take KoKo for his evening walk.  I still hurt, but I remember that it took several days the last time for the effects to show up.  Hope they do. I would like to do some exercises, but they said to wait three days for that. 

Tomorrow I will be active again and hope to finish the final touches on my quilt to go to PIQF.  Just have the label to make and some threads to pull in and trim.  I am pleased with how it has turned out and happy that I learned some things along the way.   I will be glad to be able to sew for longer periods of time - standing at the cutting table and the ironing table and sitting with my foot on the pedal!  Soon.

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I am going to have another spinal injection tomorrow morning.  My third epidural for sciatica, which started last year about this time.  It has taken a month to get an appointment and this time it is down in Irvine.  Not good that it is for 8:30am check in - right at the high point of traffic which is always stalled on the 55 Fwy.  But I took the first appointment I could get.   I had to go to my primary doctor for a Covid test (negative) and an EKG.  While waiting for the nurse to set up I noticed this fancy, sparkly thing on the counter with the Q-tips and cotton balls and tongue depressors.  What was that doing in an exam room?  Turns out it is a "room refresher".  I could not smell it, thank the Goddess, but it didn't appear to have an opening for an odor to escape.  Weird.  

There are two new nurses in the office.  I think they are both about 14 years old!  Things have greatly changed in the 30 years I have been going to this office.  The new doctor is Uzma Ahmed and I think she is about 25!  I'm feeling really old (and cranky) these days.

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More on Whisper quilt + doctoring 09-22-21

 If you are intrigued with the idea of Whisper Quilts you should Google  "Whisper Quilt Challenge".  There are many shown, some more successful than others.  I was especially interested to read Jenny K. Lyon's explanation of the quilt she made and the third person in a 12 month SAQA challenge in 2012.  She did a lot of thinking about her design.   Most of the groups you find on the Google list just show the quilts, but some have explanations.  Loose Threads group is interesting.  Browse a bit, the progressions are varied and inspiring.

I've talked before about the coyote problem we have in my neighborhood.  Something that is happening all over the country, or so I have read.  We haven't seen any on our walks just recently.  But one day last week when I took KoKo out back for a piddle we spied this one walking between the chain link fence and the block wall that surrounds the patio homes behind us.  KoKo never goes out alone and likes to walk on the short wall across our backyard and survey the homes and park, always barking at dogs out for a run.  And, in this case, coyotes!  That guy stopped and took a good look and I wonder if a coyote could fix the location in his memory and come back later looking for a meal!  It is quite a long way around to get over the two chain link fences, the very deep flood control channel the gravel road, our metal fence and up the slope.  But they can do it as I have seen them in our yard.  

I did see my primary doctor this morning.  She gave me a referral to a different orthopedic group to try to see if I can get another spinal injection SOON.  Guess I will try calling tomorrow.  I gave blood for testing to see about the various levels.  I just can't seem to regain any endurance and am always dragging around, too tired to accomplish much.  All my life I have heard "It ain't easy getting old." and they were right!

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Moon and Stars (planets, actually) 09-09-21

Somehow "Moon and Stars" sounds better than Moon and Planet!  The planet is Venus ("Goddess of Love that you are" for those who were teenagers in the 50s). which has been hiding all summer, but now stays up until after the sun goes down.  

 

This is not the best picture because I couldn't find anything to stabilize my phone and the moon and  Venus both appear fatter from the jiggling.  Maybe I will try again tomorrow night.   When I was a teenager and into poetry I wrote a poem about the California night.  The only line I remember is "A parchment curl of California gold laid on the warm shoulder of the night."   Of course, I have no proof that those are my original words, but I was so taken with my poetic ability that I have never forgotten when I wrote them - and where!   

I have an appointment to see the orthopedist in the morning - or maybe just his PA who is much nicer!  Maybe I will have another spinal injection and it will help with the sciatica pain. Pain is very tiring, isn't it?  I have never experienced prolonged pain and now I know what it is like.  Tiring! 

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More flowers 05-29-21

So quiet around our neighborhood, many people are away for the holiday weekend.  It is almost eerie.  During the pandemic it was quiet, but there were always cars parked on driveways or at the curb.  Today there are very few cars and no noise from garden or garage work,  Not even kids playing in the cul de sac in the evening.   I hope you all are having a quiet time or are vacationing some place fun.

I am still struggling with weakness and need to do something about it before I sort of grow into my chair.  The doctor took blood for blood work and I will see her again next week for results.  I also have an order for PTherapy and need to see if I can get some day this coming week.  Probably not with the three day weekend.  Meanwhile I mostly read and nap and take care of KoKo, who can be VERY demanding.  But also very loving.  

 

This is a hybrid penstemon that I have not seen before.  The yard where it grows is always loaded with lovely flowers and the owner keeps them trimmed and tidy.  

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Flowers, KoKo, Lunch, Doctor! 04-22-21

Quite a busy day for me.  Started out with our walk in the almost drizzly morning.  It was only mid 50s at 9am, but it didn't actually rain.  Then off to see my primary doctor, taking a list of multiple "problems" and "questions" and the BP recordings for the last two months.  I haven't managed every day, but usually remember to do it twice a day.  Doc says they look normal, but also that I need to continue taking the meds (Plavix, Lasix, Amlodipine) for the rest of my life!  I may have to consult a heart doctor one of these days.  She adjusted some of my other meds, told me to take more Vit D and gave me a printed sheet with instructions for "sleep hygiene".  I'll have to read it.  

As is my habit, I did not eat or drink before going to see her, in case blood tests were needed. So, as I frequently do, I ate out.  Haven't done that for a year except for Starbuck's.  This time I went to one of my old favorites, Kimmee's in Orange.  The city has the street blocked to provide outdoor dining for all the restaurants in the block, but it was too chilly to sit out and I enjoyed my old favorite table in the front window which is a tight squeeze for two, but just right for one chubby person.  

These are the condiments on the table with the new addition of a dispenser of hand sanitizer.  Since I haven't been eating out I had not seen that before.  A sign of the times. 

I stopped at the PO and Credit Union so I was gone for almost three hours and KoKo was beside himself.  I suspect he mostly just sleeps when I am gone, except for protecting the house from the mailman, who he actually likes if I let him out on the porch.  But KoKo wants me to sit down and throw Froggy for him.  Here he is upside down in my lap.  Shows his under bite very well. 

Lots of iris still blooming.  This bright yellow one is new.  Very pretty.  My mother would have liked it, she was fond of iris and grew many different colors. 

This was her favorite color, sort of a peach and rust.  This was made from a Ruth B. McDowell pattern in her book "Pieced Flowers".  I machine pieced and quilted it in 2005 in honor of my mother's 100 birthday.  She died in 1972.  

I didn't take pictures of my brunch because it was a big quesadilla and it just looked like a big tortilla on a plate.  Not photogenic at all.  I brought home half of it and had it for dinner with a salad tonight.  Tasty if not exciting!

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Food, again. 03-01-21

Yes, it is a shark cake, I suppose for a shark loving kid!  On the way home from my doctor's visit I stopped at Rockwell's Restaurant and Bakery in Villa Park.  Not far off the 55Fwy I have gone to the bakery for many years, but only now and then.  They make spectacular cakes and this one caught my eye.  It is tall, probably 12 inches, and the simple fins tell immediately what it represents.  But I wasn't there for cake.  Their muffins are large and delicious, via for my attention along with the bear claws, cheese Danish, snickerdoodles, and a broad assortment of goodies.  I usually just buy the muffins - cranberry and pumpkin today - but I was tempted by the bear claws and had to have a snicckerdoodle.  This after the doctor pointed out that my glucose count was slightly elevated, but not enough to worry about.  So, I didn't.  (The diagonal white line on the left of the image is a reflection in the glass.)

My thyroid succumbed to radio active isotopes in the late 70s, so I take Synthroid every day.  But the amount needed goes up and down over the years and the doctor is now reducing it a bit.  Of course, I have recently refilled the higher doage prescription.  Sigh.  Thyroid affects mood and fatigue and this may help alleviate my ongoing problem - maybe it isn't the sciatica and the TIA and the Covid vaccine or just plain old age!   Meanwhile, KoKo seems to be much better and we did the loop twice today.  The vet is supposed to call tomorrow to see what we need to do now. 

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Warm feet 02-15-21

 

I have always had warm feet and used to stick them out from under the covers while I slept.  But lately my feet are always so cold and in all seasons I wear open Birks in the house.  I finally broke down and order slippers!  I haven't owned slippers for decades.  These are from LLBean and are very warm and cozy.  I was attracted to the pair with a dandelion on one foot and a seed puff on the other, but they were sold out.  So, I have robins which are very nice. 

It might be just thinking of the horrible weather in Texas and Portland and other places that don't usually have such heavy snow and low temps.  Every time I read someone's post on Facebok I shiver.  I remember "silver thaws" from my childhood in Oregon.  Every twig, blade of grass, tree limb and trunk, bush, and leaf is coated with ice.  Branches fall, roofs slouch, it is impossible to walk without "crampons" (or whatever those spiky feet appliances are called).If you have never seen such a thing check out the old movie "McCabe and Mrs. Miller" which was partially filmed during one of these climate phenomena.  Beautiful, but deadly.  And here I am in my warm, robin bedecked slippers.  M-mmmmm.

The visit with my primary doctor was good.  She took blood and we will talk about results in a couple weeks.  Meanwhile I am still struggling to use the BP monitor correctly so I get a reading on the first "pump".  Sometimes it takes three tries to get it to complete the measurement.  I'll get used to it soon, I hope. 

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A medical event 02-12-21

On Sunday morning (02-07-21) when I got up I couldn't see out of the left side of my left eye!  And I was a little disoriented.  I've read enough about strokes to know that I must call 911.  The paramedics came and hauled me to St. Joseph's in Orange where I spent the day in the ER and the doctor convinced me I should spend the night in the hospital and not be home alone.  So, I agreed and spent a miserable night.  I haven't been admitted to a hospital in probably 40 years and I did find all the new technologies and practices very interesting.  There were both female and male nurses, all about 14 years old!   And they were in and out of my room contantly.  I felt very "observed".  The doctor's decided I had experienced a TIA, gave me prescriptions for Plavix, Lipator, and Amlodipine, and let me come home on Monday afternoon.  I am very tired, which may be from the meds, and a bit wobbly, but am otherwise feeling okay.  I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday.  And a fat file of things to read about exercise, diet, medications, etc.  I'll just keep on keeping on!

KoKo went to stay with Cherie and JIm, who are fond of him and such good caretakers, but he came home on Tuesday afternoon.  We have walked every day, twice a day, but not always all the way around the loop.   I go slowly and use my cane.  KoKo is very patient and avoids tripping me up.  On Sunday friend Dick took care of KoKo and delivered him to Cherie, along with Froggy, bed, and food.  Dick is a treasure!.  

One very nice thing that came out of this...   Before they closed the ambulance doors I looked out and could see 7 or 8 neighbors out there.  They were concerned and wanted to help.  I don't know many of their names, but see them when we are walking.  I always make a point of saying hello or waving, even if they don't acknowledge me.  And I keep doing it regardless.  Since Sunday I have met many of those I hadn't actually met before; they came to our door or stopped us to speak when we are walking.  I have some new phone numbers on my cell and know that I can call on them if I need help for anything.  I am surprised and gratified by all this neighborliness.  It is great.  

I may not blog much.  I will rest and not over do anything, so I won't have much to share. 

Be safe.  Keep well.  Love, Del and KoKo

Sick update 10-19-20

Yes, I did go to my new "primary" doctor and she seems pleasant and to know what she is talking about.  There is no change in my condition, but she did run over the MRI results which say I have sciatica, no surprise there, and it will eventually go away or I will need to have further treatment, such as injection(s) in my back.  If that doesn't work we talk about more serious steps, such a surgery.  All if this is what I knew already, except I didn't have the interpretation of the MRI.  I will continue to take the pain pills as needed and try to start back on PTherapy.  I'll have to find transportation because if I take the Norco I can't drive.  

I mailed my ballot today at the Post Office, so that is off my mind.  SNORT!  How could it be, with politics being pounded from every source.  Received another dozen political ads in the mail - I hope the PO gets a reasonable amount of $$$ for carrying all that trash around to our doorsteps.  

Thanks to everyone who helped me today, especially Lynne Orr who drove me around for doctor, pharmacy, PO, and all.   Carol, who is always willing to help, and Dick who made an attempt at adjusting the wheels on the walker.   And to all of you who called, texted, e-mail, or just thought good thoughts for my improvement.  

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Friday Food 08-23-19

I try to make my doctor's appointments in the morning and don't eat before I go, in case she wants blood tests.  To "reward" myself I go out to breakfast/brunch. I hadn't been to Kimmie's in Orange for months, so I went there and found an empty table with a view out the door to watch the people, cars, trucks, buses, etc., go by. It was a lovely day and there were many dog walkers, so cute doggies to watch also.  I had never had the breakfast quesadilla, so that is what I ordered.  It was fantastic, but to me it seemed more like a flat burrito than a quesadilla. A LARGE flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, bacon, cilantro, and (I think) a little onion, served with refried beans with a little grated cheese and some Spanish rice and some salsa.  Along with a bottomless cup of coffee.  

I ate about half before I remembered to take a picture. 

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It was too much for me and I brought home half to have for dinner. This may become my favorite breakfast, for a while, anyway.  

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Apologies 01-02-18

I have a hard time around the holidays and this year wasn't any different.  My new meds seem to be working well, but I struggle some days just to get going.  Now, of course, I have KoKo who needs to keep a schedule - morning walk, breakfast, playtime, pit stop in back yard, dinner, evening walk, playtime.  Of course, he demands playtime off and on throughout the day and we toss and chase his toys.  Several are in the waiting room at the surgeon's office (that's me) and I need to do it tomorrow. Maybe he can go for a bath and a trim so I can stitch in peace.  I've had to close him in the front bedroom some times so I can sew without him jumping up to take Froggie out of my hands.  He is really hard on his toys.  The Polar Bear he got for Christmas needs a stitch in his side seam and a new squeaker - already.  Here he is guarding his bear in between trying to tear it apart.

 

I have finished the Surfside Quilters Guild newsletter and it is posted.  See it at

http://www.surfsidequiltersguild.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ER-NHQ4d1pM%3d&tabid=186&mid=753

It is four days late, because of the holidays and computer problems and KoKo, of course.

 

Hope you all had lovely holidays and 2018 will bring you joy and prosperity.

 

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I should have taken a picture!

This was a special day at my house.  The Salvation Army came and took away a pile of "stuff".  I tend to not put away, give away, throw away, much of anything.  So, there are piles of stuff sitting here and there and occupying drawers and cupboards all over the house.  Not including the "workroom", which is the living room and dining room of my house - it is the biggest mess of all!  And I didn't tackle that - yet.

But last week I called and set up an appointment to have the SArmy truck come.  So, I had to get some boxes and fill them with things I no longer use, but other people might pay money for.  There were several computer bags that I found unsatisfactory, a box of books the 2nd hand bookshop didn't want,  a large box of men's socks that are the last remnant of my late husband's clothing and have remained in his dresser all these years, a box of dishes my aunt sent me because they had originally belonged to my mother (they came from detergent boxes in the 1940s), all sorts of bowls, vases, candle holders, decorative cookie tins, a few clothes I have never worn and a bunch of other "stuff".  I felt so good about it I had to call a friend and tell her.  So proud of myself. 

My mental health has not been great the past year, but I may have started just the right combination of antidepressants and think that I am feeling more positive and active.   If you haven't had Depression you can't understand how it undermines one's daily life.

I hope this is the beginning of a huge "dig out".  At 79 I know that reducing my possessions is an important thing to do.  It might take me years - groan.

 

This is the late Corky who I nannied for 16 years.  He is helping me quilt!

He was very different than KoKo.  I miss him still. 

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Keeping up 07-13-17

I hardly ever look at the statistics on my blog because they are so screwy!  Today I looked and it shows that yesterday I had 776 page views!  Not a chance.  My daily readership is between 100 and 200, depending if I have posted a quilt from Thomas Contemporary Quilt Collection.  Lots of readers just click on to see those.  I think most people who check out my blog are just curious what I have been doing and how life is going for me.  My friends in distant and not-so-distant places.

Lately it has been doctor/doctor/doctor!  Time for the annual physical and a battery of tests including mammo, bone density, carotid, etc.  I also am still doing PTherapy for my right shoulder which doesn't seem to be improving rapidly.  An MRI last week shows there is a tear which is small enough that surgery is not called for, which is a good thing because I am really not interested in any more surgery for my life time total.   I'm also trying new medication for my clinical depression since the last one quit working.  A friend read an short article in the July issue of "O"  magazine about a possible new treatment.  I haven't been able to find a copy of the July issue as the stores have already put out August, but I am still looking.  I actually read the article in one of the doctor's office waiting rooms, but didn't want to steal a page - that is so rude!  I might have to try the library. 

There is an opening for new exhibits at the Visions Art Museum in San Diego on Saturday evening.  I'm looking forward to seeing some humorous quilts. 

 

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