Here, I’ll put this right up top: Another long rant then some good news. The hoops I have had to jump through to get my diabetes medication has been almost laughable. Since I was getting nowhere with leaving messages for the endocrinology office to return my calls, and also getting nowhere with leaving messages on … Continue reading The Never-Ending Story →

On Wednesday, I had a message on my voicemail from my endocrinologist’s nurse. “Hi Lori, I’m just calling to check in with you to see how you’re doing on the Ozempic. If you’re doing okay, you don’t have to call us back.” She CAN’T be serious, right? I mean COME ON. I haven’t been able … Continue reading Oh the Hilarity! (A Quickie) →

It’s been a very frustrating couple of weeks. But first some good news: I did another 24-hour urine test a couple weeks ago, and once again, no measurable protein in my urine. The last one was done in March 2023, so it’s been nearly a year with no protein evident. Amazing. On to the frustration: … Continue reading Tediosity* →

Yikes, it’s been ages! There’s a fair amount to catch up on. First up, pills. I’ve been trying to cut down on all the medication I take. I was taking five pills in the morning but now I’m only taking two. I gradually stopped taking two of my three blood pressure meds (and my blood … Continue reading Status Report →

This past Monday was Biopsy Day! I arrived at the hospital at 7:30 and was checked in pretty quickly at the main desk. I was then told to wait in another waiting room. Shortly after I was there, the same young woman who had to reschedule my last attempt at the biopsy called me to … Continue reading Biopsy, Take Two →

This past Monday I was scheduled for my kidney biopsy. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s an all-day thing. For whatever reason, there is always confusion as to what time I’m supposed to actually show up before these procedures. The orders from the nephrologist said to show up an hour before. The myChart check in thing … Continue reading Free Time →

It’s been a while! I hope the last three months have treated you well. When I last wrote, I was just getting over COVID. I’m happy to report that I’ve had no lingering symptoms or issues. And I got THE JAB today—the second bivalent booster recommended for old farts and people with puny immune systems. … Continue reading Year Four →

This past Wednesday, I was supposed to have my second follow up for my cataract surgery, an appointment with my nephrologist, and chemotherapy before driving out of town for clinic in the southern part of the state. Things didn’t quite go as planned. Monday Kyle said he wasn’t feeling well and thought he had bronchitis. … Continue reading Detour →

It’s been a rollercoaster couple of weeks. Last Wednesday I had both a chemo appointment and an appointment with the oncologist. The appointment with the doctor was at 4:30, and they actually called me when I was driving there to see if I could come in early. I told them I was on my way … Continue reading Two Hits and a Miss →