Let the Weekend Begin

Well, I am starting this post on Thursday but probably will not finish until Friday or Saturday. I'm sure there a multitude of individuals just waiting for the latest (tongue in cheek guys!).. Thursday has been slow, Nothing going on. I am learning rapidly that I really do like an afternoon nap. Down side, I seem to be getting up a lot earlier these days. Just waiting for tomorrow and the appointment with a team of radiologist concerning the Gamma Knife procedure on Monday. Part that worries me was their use of the term "team".

Had a phone call from Sam Ratliff today (Thursday). He has located some Grand Dad Fette pictures for me. We chatted a little, enjoyed the call.

Now early Friday, really early, Go to bed early, get up early. Damn it's still dark at 5:00 am! Sure can get a lot done (not really). And now it's off to the radiologist. Fun and games await.

Long morning at Dr Office. Seemed to go on forever, rehashing what was going to happen, when, how long, etc, etc, etc.... Took over 3 hours. Plus side, didn't have to get into one of their funny gowns. Four Doctors involved, this ought to be interesting.

Nice phone call from Pete this afternoon.Enjoyed immensely.

I am going to go ahead post this note. All is quite and hoping it stays that way.

Regards

Pablo

Getting a Handle on Things

Think that I am starting to get a handle on what I can handle and what puts me over the edge. Doctors visit yesterday morning was followed with a visit from Jerrid and Erin in the afternoon. Jerrid took me out for a drive around. Nice to get out of the house on a road trip that just didn't end up at a doctors office, radiologist, or hospital. We even stopped at Lowe,s and picked up a couple of plants.

Jerrid and Erin stayed the afternoon just visiting. Pretty much put me down for last night. In Bed by 7pm. Did wake up early though.

After quick visit with Ulcer doctor this AM, Sissy and Anne stopped by during the afternoon for about 2 hours. Had a real nice visit. Every bodies ear's where probably burning as we sparred no one.. They have brought the kids up for a trip to JoyLand amusement park. I had to politely decline attending.

All thing considered I think my tolerance level for a face to face visit is in the 1 to 2 hour time frame. Even with that short a visit, I'm going to take a nap.

Next major mile stone is Gamma Knife radiation treatment on 8/17 (all day thing) after meeting with radiologist on 8/14 to discuss. Film at 11.

That's about all folks, just wanted to be sure you guys knew I was still kicking.

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers

Later

Pablo

A Shout Out to the Chief Bean Counter

I need to give a big shout out and thanks to Jake, CFO of the lake patrol and chief bean counter. I am in receipt of one care package which will be used in accordance of all rules and regulations as dictated by upcoming medical procedures, Many thanks for the thoughts.

Many Thanks

Pablo

Me, My Cane, and Granda Fette

Well, Here I sit doing nothing. Had a really slow day doing a lot of nothing. Cleaned up desk area as best I could, Worked on PC setup (very slowly) as I want to install a boot manager, only problem is BIOS version does no support boot from USB stick. Have work around which I am trying to implement. Also.working through notes and letters that have piled up, some up to  to 6 months old. Boy, Where does time go!

My cane has become my trusted companion, Take the dang thing with me no matter where I go. It is no so much for support as for balance. I'm finding those first couple of steps a little shaky without it. If I'm not leaning on my cane, I'm leaning on something (or someone).

The cane brings back the mid 50s and Granddad Fette.. I really don't remember much, but do remember being chased around Grandmother Seyler's house. Wished I had better memories but I do remember that cane in the air and Granddad Fette coming out that side door of the house. RUN RUN

Sam Ratliff did a spot on imitation of Granddad at one of our family reunions. l wish we all had cell phone cameras as I would have loved to got it on tape. Should any one have a still picture, please forward it to me, as I would love to post it. I don't have Sam's email address, so if someone has it could they get in touch with him to see if he does have a picture.

Well, getting kinda tuckered out here, think I'll sign off for awhile.

Regards to all

Pablo

Kicking Back, Taking it Easy

Have had a quite day, just kicking back and taking it easy. I have had no great issues to address health wise, my only re-occurring problem being the pain from the blood clots but that it slowly getting better each as each day passes, Pain medication seems to stay on top of it. Thank goodness for Margaret as she watches the clock and tells me when it;s time for another happy pill.

Margaret spent most of this morning trying to sort out my medication pill box and get caught up on all refills and such. Seems like every time I have an incident, it is a new pill or a change in pills. It takes awhile to get everything straightened out and documented. Could not  do it without Margaret. I also need a big thank you to Mary as she has been very supportive and helpful. She's really stepped up and helped out. Times like this you find out who you can count on.

A big thank you and shout out to Ben and Melinda for a nice phone call tonight. Got a chance to personally thank Melinda for her recent gift of lemon drops. She had read that they helped alleviate dry mouth when taking a lot of medication. IT WORKS. She was a savior when I needed one. Many thanks.

You all have a good one and get all your plans together for a big weekend.

As always

Pablo

I'm Back - Sort of.....

I'm Back at home but certainly not functioning on all cylinders. Taking Steroids four times a day. This messes with the blood sugar so now I'm having to take insulin on top of everything else. It's getting to the point where medication management is a full time job. Can not seem to concentrate on much of anything, good for about 10 to 15 minutes then I have to move on. With that in mind don' be offended if I cut phone conversations short, But feel free to call if you want.

It's bed time so I'm actually going to see if I can get a good night sleep. I'm going to close without a witty saying for this post, just can't handle it tonight....

Best of thoughts to all

Pablo

Give me a G, as in G for Gamma

While Paul takes a brief sabbatical from blog posting I and other guest editors will be posting info and updates.

On another note, I hate computers – the almost completed blog post I had been working on  is somewhere in the ether, lost forever more and me without a backup,  I am now destined to try to recreate the masterpiece that once was . . .

      

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Like Joe in Joe Versus the Volcano, Paul has a brain cloud, at least five of them. They seem to be the culprit behind the latest episode of nausea and vertigo that got him sequestered in the rest and relaxation spa in Lubbock.

Not necessarily the best news but only the latest challenge Paul faces. Since the good Lord doesn’t give you anything you can’t handle I guess Paul must be pretty damn awesome.

So the plan for now is to address the issue, and the solution is a mouthful,  Brain Stereotactic Radiosurgy.   What the heck is this?  To the interweb and Google . . .

According to the Mayo clinic . . .

“Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a type of radiation therapy used to treat tumors and other abnormalities in the brain.

In Gamma Knife radiosurgery, specialized equipment focuses close to 200 tiny beams of radiation on a tumor or other target. Although each beam has very little effect on the brain tissue it passes through, a strong dose of radiation is delivered to the site where all the beams meet.“

 No word from the mustard clinic.

From what I have found out about the procedure it isn’t something I would want to do, mostly because they clamp your head down to the table and I found out I don’t like that sort of thing. Other than that it's a pretty quick work over.

Paul is planning on getting lit up on or about the 22^nd. In the meantime he is going to be going somewhat stir crazy at home.  He is likely up to accepting phone calls so holler at him. Don’t bother trying his cell phone as it’s dead. Call or email me for the new improved number.

I think this is part of Paul’s master plan:

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