After all of the hassles I had to deal with while going through the treatments, my schedule had lightened up in late February. I was looking forward to some quiet time and even thought I might get to sleep in a day or two. That didn't happen.
Wednesday, February 20th, I had a follow-up with the Radiologist at 9 AM so I headed out around 8. I was taking Green St. to Amboy when traffic was stopped by this Crossing Guard.
She's the reason I don't like these people. I know they serve a purpose but this women is arrogant and obnoxious waving her sign around and blowing her whistle. When I could finally go, I headed on my way but she'd thrown a damper on my day. At least there was nothing new at the Radiologists.
The following Wednesday, February 27th, I drove down to RWJ in New Brunswick. I had Blood Work scheduled for 8 AM and a meeting with a Nurse-Practitioner for 9. At 9:30, I started asking about my meeting and she finally showed up at 9:45. It was someone I hadn't dealt with in a long time and she seemed totally unprepared. I was surprised that she had some of my test results but annoyed that she wouldn't give me the important ones without checking with the doctor. Frustrated, I headed back home and stopped at Shoprite for a couple of things. That's where I saw this guy.
I wondered what he was doing way up there? Maybe the flag got snarled I thought.
Saturday, March 2nd, I had a follow-up with my ENT at 8:30 AM but I had to cancel because of snow. Of course, it melted pretty quickly.
I had to brush off the car but was able to get out and about by the afternoon.
Monday, the 4th, we had snow again and this time I had to do some digging to get out. Thankfully, they had cleared off Rahway Avenue and I was able to move my car to there.
Tuesday, the 5th, I woke up with a large blue spot taking up my entire field of vision. It faded to yellow in about a minute, then white. I went back to bed. When I got up again the spot was gone but I found that I couldn't hold anything in my right hand - I could pick something up but it would just fall out. Again, this only lasted a little while but the whole situation scared me. I wasn't sure which way to go with this so I spoke to a friend who recommended that I speak to my primary physician. I was able to make an appointment for the upcoming Saturday.
By Thursday, the 7th, I hadn't had another incident so I went out to pick up some food. Cutting through a strip mall in Avenel I noticed this guy parked by the side of one of the stores.
Judging by the remaining snow, he'd been there a while. He's not taking up any customer spaces so I drove by.
Saturday, the 9th, I drove up to Edison for my 9:30 AM appointment with my Primary Physician. I told her about the blue spot and the weakness in my wrist. She referred my to an Ophthalmologist and said I should get a brace. She also gave me a scrip for some blood work. I picked up the brace on the way home and left a message at the Ophthalmologist's. I made an appointment on-line with LabCorp for the blood work.
Monday, the 11th, I had a 1:00 appointment with my Gastroenterologist. His office is nearby and I cut through the back streets to get there. Along the way I saw this guy.
He was on the sidewalk and there was no one else around. I decided to leave him alone. As I drove past it occurred to me that I'd started to seriously consider Doyle's suggestion.
The Gastroenterologist checked me out and said everything looked good. We agreed to have the feeding tube taken out on April 2nd.
Saturday, the 16th, I went back to the ENT at 9:15 AM. He washed out the rest of the wax and said that everything looked good. One less thing to worry about.
Thursday, the 21st, I drove up to LabCorp for my 9:30 AM appointment..
They're in an Office Complex on Progress Street near my Primary. I had to wait longer then I expected but the process went smoothly.
Saturday, the 23rd, I was back at my Primary's office for my 10AM. I waited for over 45 minutes before she could see me. By then, I was frustrated. She commented on my continued weight loss, insisted that I go back to using the food tube, up my banana intake, and add greens to my diet (peas, broccoli, cucumbers). She did have the test results and wasn't happy with my Glucose Level so she asked me to come back on the 29th and she would draw a blood sample herself.
Monday, the 25th, I went for my 9 AM with the Ophthalmologist.
I explained about the blue spot and glossed over the wrist problem. He checked me out and had a Technician run me through some eye tests involving lights. While these were going on, I started to see yellow spots, I could feel a numbness in my wrist, and my right leg started to shake. I told the doctor and he said that he didn't find anything out of the ordinary and suggested I see a Neurologist.
The next day, I called and cancelled the removal of the food tube. I also called my Radiologist to get a reference for a Neurologist. I checked out the name they gave me and his reviews were mediocre at best. I'll wait until Friday and see if I can get a name from my Primary.
I thought that things were getting better, winding down. Instead, it seems I might have some more medical stuff in my future.
Two steps forward, one step back.
