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judow
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[FONT="]Health Update - some of you have asked how I am doing as you noticed an absence of posting. Well I finally saw a doctor this afternoon and all my various test results were in. My doctor was my surgeon and I was grateful to see him. For the record I have not been feeling well and have pretty much been in bed. Attempted one shopping trip and that did not go well. My meds have undergone a drastic change and the diuretic was one that was removed. There seems to be a question of who prescribed and why. I never questioned it during my hospital stay but I did question the eye drops for glaucoma, which has never been diagnosed. The test results showed anemia probably as a result of the diuretic. Vitamin B12 for a month will probably take care of that. Fortunately my kidneys have not been damaged. The oxygen sleep test resulted in a diagnosis of sleep apnea. My doctor said that I was only getting 50% oxygen level for 6 hours of sleep. He said it can’t recall ever seeing such a low level. This was big concern for him. I will now have a sleep study done 6 or C-Pap for sleeping. My extreme exhaustion is probably a result of this. Lastly I have an appointment at the heart valve clinic to determine whether or not a valve replacement is in order now or if it can continue to be monitored. I have known about my heart valve problem for a very long time. Clearly from Rheumatic Fever as a child. I am in the gray area. While this is something I’ve been quite frightened of, after having a stint realize it’s not so bad. The valve replacement can be done through the groin. I watched the procedure on YouTube. In hospital one day for the procedure and discharged the next. [/FONT]
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[FONT="]Well that is it. I now feel I can really look forward to renewed good health. My doctor was displeased with my not seeing him right away and said demanding to see a doctor is sad. Indeed I did have an appointment to see him a couple of weeks ago but someone decided that I didn’t need to see him until the first if the year. I suspect someone is in trouble [/FONT]
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[FONT="]Having said all this I must say that I am thankful that Douglas took on the role of patient advocate for me as I was just too sick to care.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]I am anxious to begin my real recovery. Thanks for being there for me.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Well that is it. I now feel I can really look forward to renewed good health. My doctor was displeased with my not seeing him right away and said demanding to see a doctor is sad. Indeed I did have an appointment to see him a couple of weeks ago but someone decided that I didn’t need to see him until the first if the year. I suspect someone is in trouble [/FONT]
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[FONT="]Having said all this I must say that I am thankful that Douglas took on the role of patient advocate for me as I was just too sick to care.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]I am anxious to begin my real recovery. Thanks for being there for me.[/FONT]
