7/14/22

It’s Thursday. David took me to the podiatrist this morning for an 8:40 AM appointment. It started to storm not long after we left home, so I had to unload with my scooter in the rain. I got soaked. I looked, but I have not shrunk yet. Dang it. We got some big winds with this front moving through, and trees were down everywhere. Businesses were closed, because there was no power. Police officers were directing traffic, because the street lights had no power. Our power at home was out for nine hours. Good thing it was cooler today! 

I didn’t get the news today that I had hoped for. I have to be on my scooter or my wheelchair for another three weeks. I cannot put any weight on my right foot. He did say, however, but I could take a few steps to the bathroom. So, now I can actually go to my guest bathroom and not have to wheel all the way across the house to mine. Neither my scooter, or my wheelchair, fit through that door. I have arthritis, and degenerative bone disease. I have osteopenia in that foot, and subchondral marrow edema. He said my bones have not healed enough yet and they are susceptible to fracture. He said keeping all the weight off my foot has been excellent for my recovery. I just have to go a few more weeks. The MRI showed a bunch of stuff, so I’m glad I got those results in time.

My head is a lot clearer today, than yesterday. So, the cancer drug is wearing off. Maybe in a day or two, I’ll be able to drive again. No one would want me behind the wheel like this. I know I’m still not back to normal because I had sticks in my sandwich today. Turns out it was bacon. Who knew? 

Now, when my head finally clears, I’m supposed to start the new drug. No telling what that’s going to do to me. I’m ready for anything now. It’s the last drug in our arsenal, so I’m hoping it will work.

I had a story to tell you today, but I can’t remember squat, so I reckon I’ll posted another day.

Our six-year-old grandson and his mama drove up to visit. They arrived today during the power outage. I don’t know how many days they’re going to stay, but it sure is wonderful to have them here.


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