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Fun meetups before a serious appointment
Mar. 10th, 2025 07:26 pmI made an appointment for Thursday with an orthopedic doctor to get more information about the lesion on my leg. My physician said it's a chondroid lesion, and it doesn't appear to be cancerous.
I have three meetups this week. On Tuesday, I'll be doing trivia with a group at an Irish pub. The group will hold an early St. Patrick's Day celebration on Wednesday. The local broadcasters lunch will be on Friday.
I have three meetups this week. On Tuesday, I'll be doing trivia with a group at an Irish pub. The group will hold an early St. Patrick's Day celebration on Wednesday. The local broadcasters lunch will be on Friday.
MRI results are in
Mar. 8th, 2025 03:21 pmAccording to my doctor, the MRI found a femoral lesion on one of my legs. The document I read says it's on my left leg, but it was my right leg that was hurt while on my cruise. Another doctor should contact me soon to look into this further.
Getting my leg checked out again
Mar. 6th, 2025 09:08 pmI had an MRI done on my right leg today to make sure everything is healed. It was a bit uncomfortable at times, but I managed to avoid freaking out from being partially inside the MRI machine. My doctor should have my MRI results in a day or two.
I still need to take it slow going up and down stairs.
I still need to take it slow going up and down stairs.
Leg is getting better
Jan. 25th, 2025 03:14 pmI had my final appointment with the wound doctor yesterday. My leg wound appears to be healed enough so no further appointments are needed.
It's snowing again. I picked up a few items I was running low on, along with some frozen dinners.
It's snowing again. I picked up a few items I was running low on, along with some frozen dinners.
Making progress
Jan. 3rd, 2025 08:51 pmI saw a nurse today to look at my leg wound. It appears to be healing well. I'll see the nurse again next week.
I hope I'm able to stick to my diet. I've lost a few pounds in the last 3 days. I've also been drinking more water to fill me up.
I hope I'm able to stick to my diet. I've lost a few pounds in the last 3 days. I've also been drinking more water to fill me up.
Need more creamyness
Dec. 23rd, 2024 07:13 pmLast night, I wasn't sure if I had the latest version of Mixxx installed. I downloaded the latest version just to be safe.
I'm almost out of a medical cream that I use on my leg wound. The wound care clinic told me they don't stock the cream and it isn't available in stores, but they gave me a website where I could order it. I just hope the cream I have will last 2-3 days until the new cream arrives.
I'm almost out of a medical cream that I use on my leg wound. The wound care clinic told me they don't stock the cream and it isn't available in stores, but they gave me a website where I could order it. I just hope the cream I have will last 2-3 days until the new cream arrives.
Overcoming a hurdle
Dec. 12th, 2024 12:04 pmSome weeks, putting a show together happens smoothly. Other times, I get the musical equivalent of writer's block. Looking at old playlists usually helps me overcome this. I've got half of this weekend's show planned so far.
The entry I made last week mentioning leaving the hospital with both legs intact wasn't entirely made in jest. When the orthopedic doctor first saw my wound, he said amputation or plastic surgery would be likely. I'm very thankful those weren't necessary.
The entry I made last week mentioning leaving the hospital with both legs intact wasn't entirely made in jest. When the orthopedic doctor first saw my wound, he said amputation or plastic surgery would be likely. I'm very thankful those weren't necessary.
I was able to change my leg bandage today. It's a little difficult to do on my own, but I managed. The hospital forgot to pack gauze tape with my supplies, so I'll buy some today.
I have an appointment in early-January with the wound care clinic. Hopefully my wound will be less of a hassle by then.
I have an appointment in early-January with the wound care clinic. Hopefully my wound will be less of a hassle by then.
Honey, I'm home
Dec. 9th, 2024 03:24 pmIt feels great to be home from the hospital. Tonight I can sleep in my own bed without someone on the other side of the wall constantly yelling for help. That and being mostly confined to a bed or chair were the only rotten parts of my hospital stay.
I was given supplies and instructions for changing the bandage on my leg and cleaning the wound. I also need to occasionally visit a wound care clinic. At least I don't need a cane to get around anymore.
I was given supplies and instructions for changing the bandage on my leg and cleaning the wound. I also need to occasionally visit a wound care clinic. At least I don't need a cane to get around anymore.
Unplanned hospital trip
Dec. 6th, 2024 02:13 pmI'm currently in the hospital.
During my follow-up appointment for my leg sprain, the doctor noticed the compression sleeve put on my knee had cut into my leg. I hope the injury isn't too severe and I can leave the hospital with both legs intact.
During my follow-up appointment for my leg sprain, the doctor noticed the compression sleeve put on my knee had cut into my leg. I hope the injury isn't too severe and I can leave the hospital with both legs intact.
Light appetizer
Nov. 23rd, 2024 11:01 amI RSVP'd for a Thanksgiving dinner with a local singles group. Since it's a potluck, I volunteered to bring rolls because they will be easy to carry while walking with a cane.
I can't wait until I can have the compression sleeve on my leg removed. The back of my knee is red and itchy.
I can't wait until I can have the compression sleeve on my leg removed. The back of my knee is red and itchy.
Getting better
Nov. 22nd, 2024 10:19 amThe pain in my leg has mostly gone away. Every once in a while, the sprain will send out a dull signal to remind me it's still there. I am still using a cane, though I can take a few steps without it. I have an appointment with a specialist on December 6th.
I bought some granola bars and mini bags of cereal so I can have at least a small breakfast.
I bought some granola bars and mini bags of cereal so I can have at least a small breakfast.
Finally, an answer
Nov. 18th, 2024 01:33 pmI'm glad that I happened to be near my phone when it rang this morning. My doctor's office called me with the results of my MRI. They said the leg injury is a sprain and they advised me to rest. I'm doing my best to rest, though living alone makes that difficult sometimes.
I need to check my mailbox today. I had the mail held for the past week since I didn't want to deal with walking to the mailbox while my leg was recovering.
I need to check my mailbox today. I had the mail held for the past week since I didn't want to deal with walking to the mailbox while my leg was recovering.
Name That Injury
Nov. 16th, 2024 09:29 pmI can't get any response from my doctor's office about the results of my MRI. I've left two messages with them so far. Their online patient portal won't let me send messages for some reason. I just hope my leg continues to get better and doesn't need surgery.
I've got my show about two-thirds prerecorded. I hope it sounds okay when I play it Sunday night.
I've got my show about two-thirds prerecorded. I hope it sounds okay when I play it Sunday night.
Road to recovery?
Nov. 4th, 2024 07:21 pmI'll be seeing a primary care physician tomorrow afternoon. I hope he'll be able to help me fix what's wrong with my right leg. If not, I have the name of an orthopedic specialist I can try. When I get home, I will try to bring my suitcase into my condo. I called my dad earlier today to ask him to help me, but I just got his answering machine. I need the suitcase inside my condo since my APAP machine is inside it. I've gotten some sleep without it, but not as good quality.
Having even a temporary disability makes me realize how many things I've taken for granted. Walking from the living room to the bathroom usually takes 10-15 seconds, but slowly limping there takes 2-3 minutes. The aforementioned suitcase scenario is another good example. Coming home from a cruise where the staff does almost everything for you makes me wish I was still on the cruise.
Having even a temporary disability makes me realize how many things I've taken for granted. Walking from the living room to the bathroom usually takes 10-15 seconds, but slowly limping there takes 2-3 minutes. The aforementioned suitcase scenario is another good example. Coming home from a cruise where the staff does almost everything for you makes me wish I was still on the cruise.
Good news: It's not a broken bone
Nov. 4th, 2024 01:48 amDaylight Saving Time ended on Saturday night/Sunday morning, giving everyone on the cruise an extra hour to do whatever they wanted. My cell phone was in airplane mode, so the 6:30 alarm I set actually went off at 5:30.
Since my leg was still hurting, I used a wheelchair to get off the ship, as well as wheelchairs to get through the airports. It was snowing like crazy between Denver and Colorado Springs. At home, I didn't feel like struggling with my luggage and my bad leg. I drove to the hospital where the staff took X-rays and gave me some stronger meds. One good thing is that no broken bones were found, though the doctor said more X-rays may be needed if the pain continues after a week or more. I need to contact my regular doctor to have more tests done, including an MRI on my leg muscles and joints.
Since my leg was still hurting, I used a wheelchair to get off the ship, as well as wheelchairs to get through the airports. It was snowing like crazy between Denver and Colorado Springs. At home, I didn't feel like struggling with my luggage and my bad leg. I drove to the hospital where the staff took X-rays and gave me some stronger meds. One good thing is that no broken bones were found, though the doctor said more X-rays may be needed if the pain continues after a week or more. I need to contact my regular doctor to have more tests done, including an MRI on my leg muscles and joints.
A bit more mobile today
Oct. 31st, 2024 08:37 pmI was able to limp down to the ship's medical facility this morning. The doctor found where most of my leg pain had originated (just below my right knee.) He put a compression sleeve on my knee, then gave me a cane and some painkillers.
I canceled and got a refund for today's planned excursion to a rum factory in St. Maarten. I wanted to go to a pizza restaurant on the ship for lunch, but I just ordered a pizza through room service instead.
My group had to cancel a planned Halloween party since the conference room wasn't available. We met a bit later in our Halloween costumes for a group photo, then went to dinner in our costumes. I've gained weight since the last time I wore my panda kigurumi, so I couldn't zip it up.
I canceled and got a refund for today's planned excursion to a rum factory in St. Maarten. I wanted to go to a pizza restaurant on the ship for lunch, but I just ordered a pizza through room service instead.
My group had to cancel a planned Halloween party since the conference room wasn't available. We met a bit later in our Halloween costumes for a group photo, then went to dinner in our costumes. I've gained weight since the last time I wore my panda kigurumi, so I couldn't zip it up.
