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Nothing too serious at least, I'm not going to end up sick because of it. I just feel like I've had a lifetime worth of medical mistakes for me and 9 other people in a 2 year period!
 
I also had an attack today. That's 2 a week apart :(
I worked out too hard yesterday, my fault. The instructor checked in with me multiple times, reminding me not to push too hard. I thought I was under that limit - guess not!

At least treating this attack was much easier. I had Chemguy help me. I should look into getting a trained monkey, I just need an extra hand for a few seconds, it's the short time frame of getting the needle taped down so I can grab the syringe that creates the problems. Putting the tape on beforehand usually gets in the way for insertion. The monkey would also have to know how to text in case I get into trouble :)
 
ChemGal said:
Some days I really feel like I just can't win. I had an appointment last week. An attack started on my way (I had just had the screening, so had missed a preventative dose). I got to the clinic, was put in a room to infuse myself. Some days it's just next to impossible to do it alone, I need an extra hand. I ended up getting help, but neither of the nurses really knew what they were doing with the butterfly needles. They had it multiple times and lost it because they would insert it all the way and tape it down hard, like you would if you were going to walk around with an IV pole or something. They also screwed up my appointment, and had cancelled it! If I had known, I probably would have had better luck doing things at home, with my set up, an adjustable chair, etc. At least it got done eventually, but my hands are a mess now. I actually went back to the clinic for my next dose because I was too scared I wouldn't get it with my limited spots, I can't use a site that's bruised.

Then today, I went to pick up 2 prescriptions. One was new. They couldn't figure out what it was exactly, why this wasn't mentioned when I dropped it off I don't know. The other really annoys me, the last time I picked stuff up I asked if I had refills for it and I was told I did. I had a doctor's appointment since. Today, when dropping off the new prescription I asked for it. Turns out they don't have it on file for me at all - dunno why that wasn't mentioned.
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:( That's annoying chemgal! Sorry to hear that. I hope the rest of your week goes better.
 
Grandson has permission from his father to attend VBS for the entire week! Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday are scheduled days at Dad's house, so we will have to drive out each morning to pick him up (20 min each way) but the important thing is that he isn't being denied the opportunity to finish something he started. He's liking VBS this year.
 
That's excellent, Seeler. A bit more in driving for you, but you definitely are loving grandparents who "go the extra mile" (or 20!).

Glad grandson is enjoying the VBS . . . you and your group must have put a lot of work into it.

Supposed to be 25 C here today. Got to get out and enjoy this last summer hurrah, as it has been super cold here the last couple of days.
 
Oh Chemgal, that sounds so rough. Sometimes navigating medical stuff is so cumbersome and difficult. I think sometimes people lose sight of the fact that they are dealing with people and don't do their due diligence. I had a mix up at the pharmacy this week and a tough time getting appointments and people just didn't seem to care.
 
crazyheart said:
@Seeler, wouldn't or couldn't arrangements have been made for grandson to stay
over for a few nights so you wouldn't have to drive?
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Easily the best solution in my mind - but I don't get to say. These are Dad's days to have his son, so son stays with him. (or rather with his teenage sister most of the time because Dad will be working long hours this week). I don't want to push too hard.
 
20 min is a fairly fast commute in many areas anyway :) If you were taking an extra hour both ways, then I think it would be worthwhile pushing for.

@Justme thanks. It just gets so frustrating and makes me wonder why I keep having so many issues.
 
Seeler said:
Easily the best solution in my mind - but I don't get to say. These are Dad's days to have his son, so son stays with him. (or rather with his teenage sister most of the time because Dad will be working long hours this week). I don't want to push too hard.
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I understand your reasoning, seeler . . . sometimes it is better to work as best in the system as you can.
 
You've certainly had a lot of challenges, ChemGal, as well as many upsets - but you have also accomplished much and moved through the difficulties.
 
Hello Roomies! There's a beautiful summery breeze tonight - so I'm throwing open the windows to air out our room - I can smell the fragrance of Joe Pye weed and hydrangeas and nicotina drifting in. And here's a big bowl of mixed berries (call them whatever you want ;))- and some fresh baked brownies (allergy and calorie free!) for everyone to enjoy. Let's sit a bit in quiet company and watch the sun go down ... tomorrow is a fresh new day.
 
Morning folks.

Join me for breakfast. There is lots to enjoy.
I went out with fellow security and audit folks last night, and had laughs in the process of building relationships.

Interesting, the place we want was 1/2 block from one corner of our HQ, but my car was parked in the garage at the rear of the 2nd building. Wht does this mean? Well, it was only a 1/2 block there, but, about 4 blocks to my car. It is a rougher area of the city which is known like most midwest cities of size for gun violence.

I was walking back, and I am a typical Canadian. I just walk places. I walked through one parking lot, then, crossed the road and was cutting through another one. Got near the top and saw a barrier/heavy gate that didn't allow me to walk out, so, i had to walk back to the entrance and walk out, and up the sidewalk. As I was walking that section, the company security vehicle came up beside me, and asked if I was an employee. I showed him my badge, and told him I was headed to the parking structure. He told me that I could have moved the barrier, it wasn't locked. I laughed and said, oh well, it's a beautiful night for a walk.

Here is what is interesting, he left. But then, he kept an eye on me all the way to when I got into the parking garage and into the elevator structure. He kept moving. I am sure he was just ensuring that I made it to the lot ok. It was just approaching dusk as I entered the garage. (Note: the garage is gated (grills, like a prison) as well, but, our employee pass opens it)

Things are different in the midwest, land of guns and armed robberies and random violence.
 
Carolla said:
Hello Roomies! There's a beautiful summery breeze tonight - so I'm throwing open the windows to air out our room - I can smell the fragrance of Joe Pye weed and hydrangeas and nicotina drifting in. And here's a big bowl of mixed berries (call them whatever you want ;))- and some fresh baked brownies (allergy and calorie free!) for everyone to enjoy. Let's sit a bit in quiet company and watch the sun go down ... tomorrow is a fresh new day.
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Love the night fragrance of nicotania.
 
My "would be/could be attacker" this morning was of a different nature . . .

I went out for my early morning kayak, as the lake was as calm as glass. To my right was an adult loon . . . and it was calling . . . his/her? calling became more insistent, and I realized he was calling to his family, which I couldn't see anywhere. He started with the "standing up on the water with the wings flapping thing" . . . (I was probably a good 50 foot from him), and then dove under water. He came up very close to my kayak, flapping his wings again (I thought it was about 10-15 feet), and dove under again and came up about 25-30 feet from me, doing the flapping of the wings and noise making again, several times in a row.

I got the sense that he was either warning his family, warning me, or trying to distract me from where he thought his family was. I started to paddle quite fast and away from him as best as I could. I was really concerned that he might try to make some kind of contact with me, and I didn't know what kind of a match I, or my paddle, would be.

Has anyone ever heard of anyone being attacked by a loon? I didn't really think this was what was happening, but I was a little nervous.
 
I'm guessing the loon just felt threatened. He probably wouldn't attack, unless you did something to indicate you would. I'm not too familiar with loon behaviour, but it seems like many animals will do something like this. I still find it scary when something like that happens though!
 
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