As the sun slowly sinks in the west (yet again), it occurs to me come the dawn that tomorrow will be the 27th of the Month.----and no way I can pretend I am surprised, have seen it coming for weeks--tomorrow I get to go to the Medical Hospital (A major hospital which will go unnamed) and get a "Bone Density" test. Why a bone density test you all ask---well, (sigh) dealing here with this humongously enlarged Postrate---and the doctor having done a number of biopsies has found no real evidence of cancer, but-------and having discussed the pros and cons at some length with him---have agreed that I should go about about "shrinking " the monster, so that eventually, SHOULD surgery be required it will be a viable option----so I have begun taking the necessary drugs to "shrink" the big guy down----yes Virginia this has to do with chemotherapy and I now am at risk of not having sufficient calcium in my body over the duration of the treatment (we are talking 6-18 monthes, one pill a day).
However to monitor things its necessary to establish a bone density level---so thus the need for tomorrows test. Its no big deal---besides I have to leave the house anyway if for no other reason than to complete the grocery shopping I failed to do early today----(not to mention refurbish my beer supply ),which I noticed a moment ago , as I took the last cold brewski in captivity for myself, that we are now totally out of. (I really DO have to find better planning skills). Have no fear sportfans, my appointment tomorrow is late in the afternoon, and I plan on making another post in the morning---and if I get back from the bone testing grounds early enough an afternoon posting as well? (lol)
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
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Good luck tomorrow Gary! So why didn't you get the shopping done today as planned? A cold brewsky is as close as your nearest 7-11...lol
ReplyDeleteSeems like all our lives are filled with medical testing these days. Good luck tomorrow and hope all results are good results.
ReplyDeleteI had 2 "jesus Gary" moments while I was reading. First...do not ever not have back up beer! And two....your post was lighthearted but I'm worried bout ya! Post after your appointment.
ReplyDeleteI can tell that your beer supply is as vital as my Diet Coke supply. That is the one thing that will force me to the grocery store. Never, never run out of Diet Coke (or beer).
ReplyDeleteGood luck and hope you get good results with your testing!
ReplyDeleteDamn theose age related glitches. Well, you seem to be taking it in stride. Hope your density test is off the charts in the good direction. Oh, and don't forget the Dinty Moore.
ReplyDeleteGary ... please share with us the results from your test tomorrow (today?). You know we are all thinking about you ... and we know everything will be a-okay ... but please let us know. We are ALL thinking about you!
ReplyDeleteAnd don't forget the beer!
Good Luck with your tests, hope you studied! LOL! Let us know!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Gary I think Frank had the same problem? Good Luck!!
ReplyDeleteHi Gary,
ReplyDeleteIt's your secret admirer (?!)
I know it's never pleasant to go to hospital for tests. I will thinking about you and hope everything is ok. Bon courage
I KNEW Helene had a thing for you.
ReplyDeleteGood luck. Oh, and I don't know if it was a typo or not - I sure have MY share - but it's prostate.
Well Gary I feel bad about whining about my medical issues. I hope everything turns out okay for you. Please post after your appointment so we all know how you are doing.
ReplyDeleteGary
ReplyDeleteIf you don't mind could you possibly enlighten me on what a bone density test entails.
Hope everything goes fine and you will be back posting soon.
Oh and my husband said--"FORGOT beer!!"
Bear((( )))
Bear Naked:---Will have to post ya an anwswer to that question when I get back, as right now I don't know. All I know is it is done at the Radiation Lab of the hospital, and that I must not take any Calcium or Vitamin supplements prior to the test----?? laters ya'll.
ReplyDeleteRoger, Yes you are correct on the spelling, I inadvertently caved to my western drawl and ignored my formal education----and did a senior moment and missed correcting it---I think at that moment I was upset about finding I had run out of beer----thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it.
ReplyDeleteGary --
ReplyDeleteI'm anxious to know how the test went. Hope you can post soon, AND hope it's good news of "dense bones."