Archive for the 'Medical Issues' Category



Moving on

Published on January 25, 2009

I am back running on most of my cylinders.  Slower than a week ago, more cautious, avoiding quickly getting up and/or down. Sat down to fold laundry! Breathing is greatly improved and I’ll go back to work tomorrow.  I have relaxed, knitted on a very boring scarf – k1, p1, repeat forever is slow going, […]


If I had known then what I know now…..

Published on January 23, 2009

Notes to self: Do not ever again agree to go in for a test or procedure used as a screening, just because it’s available, or because you’ve reached a certain age. Do not cough while under anesthesia, this being MUCH more hazardous than it sounds. Coming out of anesthesia unable to breath or speak is a whole lot of “no […]


I never saw this one coming

Published on January 20, 2009

Here’s another fat-related problem I had to deal with over the weekend.   Skinny me, all my life.  I quit smoking almost 2 years ago, and gained weight.  I can see lots of places the fat now resides, and if I was behind myself, I’d probably see one more.   But here’s one place I just never thought […]