Thursday, October 8, 2009

Another Doctor's Appointment



Here is what happened at the doctors. I have been off prednisone for little over a week. And the doctor doesn’t want to put me back on it due to the side effects. That’s great for me. I have been coughing a little more now that I am off prednisone and I get winded when I’m walking the steps at home.

I went to the respiratory doctor on Wednesday and I have two tests on October 15th. The tests are CT scan and a breathing test. Both the test I have had before, to figure out what to do next. My heart rate was back up to 115 but my blood pressure is normal. So they are a little concerned about that. I have to try not to raise my heart rate. So no extra walking and I can't work out. I can go to Target but I can only shop for what's on my list, I can't look around. On the good note I lost 14 lbs in 6 weeks (that was when I was at that doctors last) and they figure most of that was since a week and a half ago due to one of those side effects.

They figure my other problem is a bad cold. And I just need to sleep like crazy. So I’m still 1 for 3 at the doctor’s offices.

Here are some other happenings in my life.

Bailey our winter dog made a one week visit so her owner could go to her class reunion. We also had Sally (one of Bryan’s dogs) the same week we had Bailey. They get along really well. It’s kind of amazing. Bryan and Jessica went on their honeymoon last week so we had their two dogs. Sally and Shadow are funny. Shadow is a puppy so it’s like starting all over again, her favorite place to lay is in the office on the futon. Overall the dogs get along really well, they just like to play like no tomorrow when they are in the mood.

On September 19th I read in a wedding. Good thing the dogs were around to hear me practice. The lovely wig came out one more time. A family friend got married, and then danced the night away. It was a lot of fun. Congrats to Katie and Jake.

Also I went to Stillwater last weekend with a friend (we went to get salted nut rolls but they didn’t have any) and managed to get ourselves in a new knitting store that wasn’t opened yet and I found some yarn to buy. You can check out the yarn shop at http://darnknitanyway.com it’s in a really cute location. Then we went to Aamondt’s and Pine Tree Apple Orchards for lunch.

The pool is back open so I’m working a few hours there. I start teaching Friday morning lessons this Friday. It’s nice to try to get back on schedule.
Work is in full swing of things.

Happy Birthday Anne Karson

Have a fabulous weekend
Go Twins and Vikings
Anna

2 comments:

Dena said...

How are you feeling this week? Is the snow helping or hurting?

I hope this week is an improvement as you get ready for your birthday!

Anonymous said...

Hi, Anna-
Happy birhtday LATE! Chelsey's B-day was on the 9th, a neice on the 8th, a brother in law on the 12th so a popular month in our house.

Glad things are looking up for you. Baby steps, I guess. You do a wondeful job of keeping your chin up so I won't tell you to do that.

Stay warm and out of the cold rain - ok? We're thinking of you!
Jeanine & Wes