10 November 2023
OK, maybe I overdid it yesterday. I got one section of the kitchen cabinets completely emptied, cleaned and put back in some semblance or order. I did it in two sessions. The lower cabinet I did in the morning, the upper that afternoon. That only leaves five more sections to complete – plus cleaning the refrigerator, the stove, the dishwasher, etc.
This morning I was just OK. I didn’t have the energy boost of yesterday but I did manage to clean the pool filter and wash down the patio and portions of the pool deck. The rest of the morning was spent unloading and loading the dishwasher, making the bed, paying home owners insurance ($5971).
Today is hydration infusion. Pat is my nurse again. I passed on Dr. Fingado’s praise to her. She is so good at what she does. Looks like I’ll be here a couple of hours. There was no blood test today so I don’t have to wait on the labs before treatment. Pat went straight to the saline and magnesium IV’s. Hopefully, today’s infusion will give me a little more energy. I need to finish those cabinets.
Fortunately, Citizens decided to renew me and I didn’t have to go insurance shopping. With home owners + flood insurance + Broward tax and it getting to the point I’m putting aside the every month the amount of of a house payment, or at least it seems.
For some reason, the last two days have been good for me emotionally. I’ve always had ups and downs but when I heard the peripheral neuropathy might be permanent, it put me in a little bit of a depressed state. Yesterday, when it seemed to abate a little and I got some of my balance back, I’m up again. I even ordered a new pair of Solomon boots from REI in hopes that I’ll be able to go back on the trail again.
I even booked a massage appointment with 5 Points Massage. I used to do these once a month and I think they really made a difference. I’m always relaxed and in a better frame of mind after each massage. I’ll have to play it by ear. He’s used to working me over one way and I don’t know what I can take and what I can’t take right now.
Note the watch cap and jacket. I also have gloves handy. The saline and magnesium is at room temperature (around 72°F) going into my 98.1°F blood. No wonder they provide heated blankets here.
Stay tuned!
