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It is said god only gives us as much as we can handle.  If that is true I must be the strongest woman on the planet.After waiting 3 months for a diagnosis due to "billing issues", my husband, the...

Started rehab yesterday.  Before the surgery I needed 25 liters of O2 to use the treadmill.  Now I only need 6.  Now that's impressive.  Post surgical rehab is the same as pre surgical rehab.  1...

Today I start 6 weeks of pulmonary rehab.  I had an exercise tolerance test the other day and did very well.  Managed to do treadmill at 1.7mph and a .5 incline.  I can't wait to see what they...

Yesterday, I was able to change the sheets and bedding all by myself!  To a normal person this may sound silly but to people like us, it is a major improvement.The down side was I thought I pulled...

Ray found out yesterday that the RA drips he has been having every 4 weeks are no longer working.  His markers for inflammation are as high as ever.  That explains the amount of pain he has been in...

Went to wound care today and the ulcer is healing nicely and he is in better spirits, thankfully.  They were supposed to put him I a cast today but he has a PRV test on Thursday so they will do it...

Was feeling so congested and was at the doctor's office on another matter so I went into her office, told the receptionist my story.  My doc was on vacation (she only works 4 days per week).  So I...

yesterday I had a coughing episode.  I coughed too hard and pulled a muscle in my chest.  It hurts when I take a deep breath or try to use my right arm.  I am a little congested, but other than...

Hubby is very depressed.  Thankfully we are going to see the doctor on Monday.  He needs to bump up his depression meds or change to a new one.  His foot is healing nicely but he as to stay off...

I'm happy to report the results of the PET scan were cancer free.  Have to get a cat scan every 6 months for a year but I consider myself quite lucky!

Went down to NYC yesterday.  Got my stitches out and a clean bill of health.  Don't have to go back for 6 months. YEAH!  Still do not have the results from my PET scan.  Will have to wait until...

Had my PET scan yesterday.  Bringing a copy of the films to Columbia today, hope to have it read and good news, no cancer.  We are expecting another 12" of snow on Monday so I will have to...

Saw my pulmonary doc yesterday.  Seems I am " Dr. Ginsbers's (the surgeon) favorite patient.  Cutting back on the prednisone and Citalapram (depression med).  Very happy about that.  Hope to be...

Today was a resting day.  A friend came over and brought lunch.  We had a nice long visit, around 4 hours with lots of laughs.Tomorrow is  masked visit to my pulmonologist and maybe lunch...

Today was the first day we went out after my surgery.  For the 1st time in over a year I was able to walk around the supermarket.  Didn't have to ride a cart, didn't have to stop every 5 seconds to...