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It’s been nearly one year since the partial gastrectomy to remove the tumor in my stomach. I thought that I’d share a summary of my experience over the past year for those who might be facing a similar surgery. There are many personal accounts online from those who’ve undergone gastric bypass but for those [...]

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Waiting for Care

One of the objections that conservatives often raise when asked to consider health care in other countries is the perceived waiting period.  My foreign friends (in Canada, Denmark, Great Britain and Czech Republic), however, have disputed the commonly held American perception that health care in other countries involves long waiting lines.  My own experience in [...]

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My Story…

While trying to delete a post with a bad link this afternoon, I inadvertantly deleted several of my recent posts in which I discussed my thoughts on health care reform.  I did this with a headache and a broken brain….the effects of another seizure last night.  I need to nap now but will try to [...]

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August 10, 2009

Just a quick update on recent medical stuff…..
Anti-Seizure Medication: I’m doing well on Keppra (1500 mg/2x daily) – no seizure activity, fatigue and mental clarity have improved.
Anemia: Bloodwork results have come back and I am anemic again – need to be sure to take my iron every day.
Ulcer: Sucralfate seems to be [...]

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Oia Sunset

Oia Sunset, originally uploaded by marcelgermain.
“Change is slow, and the Present is a sluggish traveler loafing in the path that Tomorrow wants to take.”
Beryl Markham, West With the Night

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Livestrong

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Prized Possession
This may be the cutest commercial I’ve ever seen!

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The “Purple Couple”
Larry and I will not be attempting this…..I can’t do handstands.
And no one wants to see Larry in spandex…..

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All Eight Puppies
My blog is overdue for some cute puppy videos…

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Letterman – Stupid Pet Tricks: Playing Dead

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