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November 23, 2006

Back To The Old Routine

As the old Gene Autry song goes, "I'm back in the saddle again. Back (or out) where a friend is a friend." My second treatment since the re-start kind of shows that. I added a family doctor appointment to my Tuesday routine so I showed up at the clinic 15 minutes early and asked if they could get me out of there by 4:00. I went instantly to triage for the usual blood pressure, temp. and weight. Gads, I gained 7 pounds the last two weeks! Then to Room 1, my room they say. Before I could sit down the nurse was getting everything ready and one of the helpers brought me my coke, cup of ice and bag of pretzels. You think they know me? I made the comment that this was better service than Holiday Inn. The nurse said they didn't have HBO, but had the Travel channel, which is what I watch all the time. See why it almost seems like a second home? Of course, the treatment was routine and they got me out at 3:45. The family doctor visit was to do something about this sinus problem. I ended up with three prescriptions, stronger than the last effort, so I hope this knocks the infection. I think 6-8 months of this is enough. I do have the expected skin problem with the experimental drug, but like I say, if that's the worst I have to put up with I can handle that. I got a laugh when the family doctor said he got a letter from Louisville Oncology saying the doctor had sat down with me and discussed my treatment and my decision to re-start the anti-bodies. Since I laughed his comment was "I guess that didn't happen." Right you are doctor unless you call 30 seconds in the doorway a sit down discussion. At least, I assume, he respects my decision since we're "back in the saddle". I was thinking, I have received some comments on these writings, but it would be interesting if people (other than friends and kin folk) would send a comment to see who in the heck is reading these ramblings. In the meantime I hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving and good health to each of you.

Posted by Robert on November 23, 2006 1:50 AM | DIGG | del.icio.us | furl