Met New Doctor

Elkmont, Alabama

Weather: low 28 degrees, high 44 degrees, clear skies

Today was nicer from a weather standpoint, at least with regards to the rain. I can take cold weather, but don't throw that nasty rain in there with it!

Our morning was spent taking care of little housekeeping chores, especially by Carolyn. I usually help with the housework, but the surgery on my wrist this past Monday put that kind of stuff on hold. The biggest thing I had to do when Carolyn was doing her housekeeping thing was staying out of her way. It seemed every time I needed to get out of my little spot to do something, she was fussing at me about finding a place to sit down.

One of the most important things we have to do since we have changed our home base is finding new doctors. That's a difficult thing to do, since relationships take time to build, and getting a doctor we trust is even more difficult. Today, I had an appointment to see a cardiac specialist to start setting that relationship up with him. I have some minor issues that may or may not get worse with time, and I want to try to stay healthy as long as possible.

The worst part of the appointment was interacting with the nurse who was assigned to get my medical history. She was not the easiest person to talk to, and within about two minutes of meeting her, I had my dander up and was ready to walk out. This lady is the sort who would be classified as a crusty old nurse, while I might be classified as a crusty old man. Personally, I think I'm easy to get along with, but I won't sit and be talked to like I was today. Once the nurse figured that out, we were able to maintain a civil conversation. By the end of our interaction, she had softened up a little, but you can bet that I will be watching her in the future.

When the doctor came in, he reviewed my medical history with me again, and gave me a thorough exam. I didn't have any specific complaints today, other than wanting to be able to take less medicine. He said he would discuss that further with me once he had received my records from my other doctors. I'm scheduled to go back in two months, so he should have a better idea of my condition.

When we left the doctor's office, we went to my sister Judy's house to see how her husband Roger was doing. He had to see his doctor yesterday about his breathing difficulties, and there was some concern that he might have to go into the hospital. Fortunately, he is doing better, so no hospital for the time being. As usual, Roger was back at work today.

By the time we got home, it was time to start thinking what to have for supper. The new home base has a large refrigerator/freezer, so there is plenty of room for food in it. So, Carolyn went eenie, meenie, miney, mo, and out popped pizza. With the salad she prepared, it was pretty good.

More later, be safe.

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Not all who wander are lost.