First day back at work after vacation. Most of you know that’s no fun. My 6 week post-op follow-up with the orthopedist today went fine. He says the knee is what it is; won’t get any better; deal with it. I figured that was the answer (he put it more … Continue reading →
Knee feels better today. Hands were a little better when I got up this morning. They still feel OK tonight, but I still plan to minimize computer use while I’m home with hubby (he’s jealous of these affairs I carry on with my computers anyway–I think he prefers the attention … Continue reading →
Dr for knee on 25th when I get back from Texas (regularly scheduled follow-up). Will ask about hands–and maybe other joints then. Hands are worst right now. Plan to stay off computer while in Texas–may help. My take is carpal tunnel–if rest now, it may improve. Many of you will … Continue reading →
So, tell me again why I’m disintegrating? Every joint in my body began aching about a week or so ago. This afternoon, my left knee, which has been doing pretty well, considering the arthritis, decided it doesn’t want to bend without hurting when I apply body weight to it (i.e, … Continue reading →
The Ultimate Weight Solution quote for Thursday, April 7: “Think about deprivation another way: by overeating, you’re depriving yourself of a healthy weight, an attractive appearance, self-regard, and peace of mind.” Yeah. That makes sense.
Continue reading →My one month post-PRK follow-up appointment was this morning. My right eye is 20/20 (and striving to approach 20/15). My left eye isn’t quite at 20/20 yet, but it’s getting closer. I’m looking forward to seeing how everything will be in June when I go in for my three month … Continue reading →
Airports. Ugh. TSA folks have been, by and large, great to work with, but that doesn’t mean I don’t mightily resent to the depths of my toes what happened to this country to create the perceived need for their jobs. I resent it every time I have to stand in … Continue reading →
I used the term “Chemical Warfare Training” yesterday, but the more correct term would have been “NBC Training.” NBC stands for “Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical.” Some of the fascinating things we learned were the four types of nuclear detonation and what to expect from each type, the types of biological … Continue reading →
It’s that time of year again. I was due for this annual training requirement, which I somehow only had to complete twice in twenty-three years before I arrived at this base (once before my remote assignment to Iceland in 1987 and again before my deployment to Kuwait in late 2000). … Continue reading →
The eyes continue to improve. They were 20/30 and 20/25 this morning at the two week follow-up. One item they are watching is pressures–mine are good. I asked if the headache and nausea I’ve awakened with the past two days might be related in any way (I didn’t think so, … Continue reading →