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My Health - Started 8/17/2017
Gonna keep a journal of how this all plays out. I'll add dates to all entries. Some of this is going to get very personal and maybe even gross, so everything will be in spoiler mode.
Click at your own risk. Spoiler for 8/17/2017:
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I'm very sorry to hear that you're having serious health issues like that Chula. That sounds grim and quite worrying. I just hope the CT scan brings some good news.
I like the tapeworm picture, btw - is that supposed to be Dune, do you think? |
You seem pretty positive. Maybe a little too positive.
Your bowel movements are a good indicator of overall body function. If they're ever not normal, you should immediately see your doctor. |
Yes, Dune.
My doc is aware of everything. That's why he's scheduling all of the tests. If the upcoming results prove negative (fingers crossed, knock on wood, amulet on, etc.) then I'll be off to the gastroenterologist. I made the mistake of putting on a tank top yesterday. At one point I was in front of the mirror and lifted my arm and realized I have old woman upper arms. My biceps have shrunk so bad that I now have a flap of skin hanging on the other side. Jebus Christ. How embarrasing. Nothing but long sleeves from here on out. |
Sorry to hear about all that you are going through. Nothing but hope, love and prayers for you man.
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Please tell Mike that carrots aren't elixirs.
Also, I'm not a religious person, but your in my thoughts Don. You'll get through whatever this is. |
My thoughts are with you as well Chula. Hope it isn't the Big C.
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8/23/2017
Had the full body CT (cat) Scan this morning. For those who have never had one, here's the drill. First thing they do is hand you a pair of paper shorts. You go in a dressing room and take off your pants - because of the metal zipper - and put the shorts on. Then they seat you in the prep room where a nurse took my blood pressure (it was high but she said its' common because people are anxious about the test). She then inserts an IV needle and tapes it in place. Next you go into the testing room and lie down on one of these. http://static-cdn.sr.se/sida/images/...preset=article The technician starts a saline drip into the IV needle and then has you raise both arms up over your head. Then the machine tells you to take a deep breath and hold it. Then the tube scans from just below the crotch to your chest. This step is repeated. Then the tech tells you he's starting the agent (adding iodine into the IV). Within seconds you start to feel very warm inside. Started with my jaw, then my crotch, and within seconds, my entire body. Then they repeat the scan process 2 more times. That's it. The lab will "read" the results and have a report over to my PCP before the end of the day. Now the waiting...... |
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