tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post7287655565881665756..comments2024-02-12T09:22:58.084-05:00Comments on Confessions of a Grandma: More Medical InterventionOlgahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-68542999324767422512013-06-26T19:47:28.029-04:002013-06-26T19:47:28.029-04:00My goodness! Too much going on for Mike right now....My goodness! Too much going on for Mike right now. I'm sending him and you good vibes. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-27966182366561260532013-06-25T21:27:14.618-04:002013-06-25T21:27:14.618-04:00I agree about this aging thing. Nowadays, if it...I agree about this aging thing. Nowadays, if it's not one thing it's another. Mom and I both have to go in and get our blood tested tomorrow. We probably didn't eat as carefully as we should while we were on our road trip so I shudder to think what our results will be. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-17931109208259636932013-06-25T13:54:24.888-04:002013-06-25T13:54:24.888-04:00The follow up appointments for various ills can be...The follow up appointments for various ills can become bothersome, but so many unforeseen issues get caught in the net that they're worth it. Thank God you have health insurance.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-39717141472423626982013-06-25T01:30:04.103-04:002013-06-25T01:30:04.103-04:00Oh my, Olga, you and Mike have some serious stuff ...Oh my, Olga, you and Mike have some serious stuff to deal with. It reminds me to enjoy our good health while we have it.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-268998023933740342013-06-24T21:39:17.949-04:002013-06-24T21:39:17.949-04:00I hope all the medical interventions allow Mike to...I hope all the medical interventions allow Mike to regain his health. It's a frightening and stressful time for both you. Take care and wishing you all the best!Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-7662893721155298922013-06-24T20:43:10.949-04:002013-06-24T20:43:10.949-04:00Gosh - I thought you were both feeling well! As I ...Gosh - I thought you were both feeling well! As I know, that can change overnight. I'm glad Mike's aneurysm was caught early. I guess he'll need to go off the blood thinners before surgery. I'll be thinking of you/him.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-57144137057021118452013-06-24T20:07:52.775-04:002013-06-24T20:07:52.775-04:00Maybe taking care of this will affect other condit...Maybe taking care of this will affect other conditions in a positive way. I am an optimist after all.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-8347325370237652982013-06-24T20:06:52.667-04:002013-06-24T20:06:52.667-04:00Thank-you!Thank-you!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-35883400778252562572013-06-24T20:06:27.254-04:002013-06-24T20:06:27.254-04:00And that is my hope for you as well. I know I can...And that is my hope for you as well. I know I can get by because I read your blog.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-8155056711632548202013-06-24T20:04:52.803-04:002013-06-24T20:04:52.803-04:00We are fortunate to have access to good medical ca...We are fortunate to have access to good medical care without having to drive for a day to get to it.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-73183596550088735712013-06-24T20:03:23.483-04:002013-06-24T20:03:23.483-04:00We just can't take things for granted anymore,...We just can't take things for granted anymore, that is for sure.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-17539004148582002422013-06-24T20:02:05.394-04:002013-06-24T20:02:05.394-04:00I had to beg him to go for a physical a few years ...I had to beg him to go for a physical a few years ago. Now he is not thrilled with the schedule, but he has lost a number of friends and family members in the past couple of years and he has gotten much better about taking care of himself. I have been relieved of some of my najgging duties.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-29994130137732200432013-06-24T19:58:46.920-04:002013-06-24T19:58:46.920-04:00Yes, I cannot think of an easy way to get news abo...Yes, I cannot think of an easy way to get news about an aneurysm, but there are much harder ways. So I am going with the feeling of lucky that it was found in time.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-23789107467765350252013-06-24T19:56:34.177-04:002013-06-24T19:56:34.177-04:00That is exactly what my daughter said. That is exactly what my daughter said. Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-18921062144555901052013-06-24T19:40:13.299-04:002013-06-24T19:40:13.299-04:00I am sorry you are having to battle with this agai...I am sorry you are having to battle with this again -- I was optimistic for you -- and I still am. Fingers crossed and keeping good thoughts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-1969584871279684132013-06-24T16:40:34.327-04:002013-06-24T16:40:34.327-04:00Hope hope all the test results are good!Hope hope all the test results are good!oklhdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371904174197202740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-53624199543229224632013-06-24T14:29:18.897-04:002013-06-24T14:29:18.897-04:00Oh, that's sad. Good luck and best wishes for...Oh, that's sad. Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-51151890946154195082013-06-24T12:06:39.250-04:002013-06-24T12:06:39.250-04:00We all just move along realizing we are getting o...We all just move along realizing we are getting older and something more serious catches us short and in your case, several somethings. My husband has been keeping up is regular pace, but I can see how this spinal stenosis is stopping him from doing so many of the things he never worried about before. At least medicine keeps improving all the time.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-29709397840048456682013-06-24T11:08:06.440-04:002013-06-24T11:08:06.440-04:00It is frustrating and sometimes scary, these trans...It is frustrating and sometimes scary, these transition times as we age. Good for Mike to keep up with his medical appointments.<br /><br />Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-73865113239385114722013-06-24T11:04:59.066-04:002013-06-24T11:04:59.066-04:00Oh, Olga, it's always something, isn't it?...Oh, Olga, it's always something, isn't it? I pray that Mike gets well really soon. I guess it's a good thing that he goes so often to the doctors. Then they can detect changes right away. My husband is the same way. Me? Not that much...<br />Peace,<br />MuffMuffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-75291732105460031732013-06-24T10:46:51.045-04:002013-06-24T10:46:51.045-04:00Oh my, I feel for you. As you know we've been...Oh my, I feel for you. As you know we've been living on the edge with Bob's health for several years now. It's not a lot of fun. He's always on the road to a specialist or a lab. The good news may be that once they've resolved all of Mike's immediate issues his health may level out & he'll return to 'normal' living. There will likely always be more Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389866155730491552.post-46044571015221766312013-06-24T10:30:35.195-04:002013-06-24T10:30:35.195-04:00Wow, Mike and you have really been through it. Ju...Wow, Mike and you have really been through it. Just be grateful the aneurysm was caught. It can be corrected and it will save his life. Too often they are not found till too late. <br />Old age really does wreak havoc on our peace of mind and our pocket books. Prayers for a successful surgery, quick recovery and no more surprises. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.com