7/10/21

It's Saturday.  I packed a lot of stuff today, so I don't leave tomorrow without needed paperwork or something.  I have to take a big suitcase because I need to pack my arm pressure robot sleeve machine.  It's big.  I reckon it will go with me wherever I go from now on.  That's another question for the surgeon Monday morning at my follow-up appointment.  I have several questions for her, as a matter of fact.  Thursday morning, I will have my tests/scans.  I don't know when I will get results.  There's another question.  The following week, we go back down for more tests/scans and to get all my tattoos for radiation.  That will be a lengthy appointment.

The plan is to stay at the Ballard House in Katy for 2 nights and with Courtney for 2 nights.  We will be home on Thursday, late afternoon.  That's the plan, anyway.  I never really know till I get there because they tend to add stuff to my schedule, unannounced.

I was pretty tired today.  Took a long nap this afternoon.  Diverticulitis is still giving me grief and I'm ready to be rid of it.  Just didn't feel too spunky today.  Yesterday was better than today, so this was a step backward, unfortunately.

The good news is:  more hair grew in today.  And..... my mouth sores are now gone.  The tip of my tongue is a bit sensitive, still, but it's not bad.  My taste buds are still AWOL, tho.  I still haven't had any alcohol.  Just haven't felt like it.  Can you believe that?!?  I must be sick.

Tomorrow starts a new week.  So, this week ended without me becoming unexpectedly rich and thin.  What the heck?  What's wrong with this picture?

Sigh.  One minute you're young and fun.  And the next?  You're turning down the volume of the stereo in your car so you can see better.


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