Aches and Pains

After two weeks of various tests, the results have mostly come back negative but also revealed some other problems I already knew about and a new problem that could eventually be a problem. But, after all the tests were done, more symptoms showed up and a diagnosis of a bladder infection was finally reached. The doctor wrote a prescription, I started taking the medication yesterday afternoon and relief has already begun! Amazing! I am already starting to feel better. Next week I get to visit the urologist to discuss what I already know and receive some peace of mind. Bottom line - after spending two weeks being miserable, I finally don't feel like it's time to take me out behind the barn to shoot me!

Cats and Dogs and Cats

Three four legged creatures inhabit this house. Actually, I think they rule this house. Tonight an empty box was left on the dining room table. I heard a noise in the dining room and looked up to see the little black cat (who is not staying) investigating the empty box. I do not like animals walking on tables and counters so I hollered for the cat to get off the table. He looked straight at me, tipped the box on it's side, sat in the box and turned back to stare at me. Next month will mark the 4th anniversary of him coming to live temporarily in this house. Honestly, he is not staying.

Life

Life here has been pretty boring lately. I realized it's been awhile since I've posted so here I am. I've been sick. It's been 4 weeks since my foot surgery and I think I was doing pretty darn good. Then, the pain in the lower back started. It would come and go and when it came - OUCH! Called the doctor and she is running various tests to rule out kidney stones. Today the foot feels good, the back feels pretty good but my stomach is upset. Could it be upset because of all the pain & anti-inflammatory medication I've been taking? That is probably the problem. Getting older does not have it's benefits. I just want to feel better. I don't care how I feel tomorrow, I'm going to work. I hate sitting at home.

I will go see the lovely foot doctor Monday. Part of me is hoping he lets me ditch the ugly boot. Another part of me knows the boot is protecting me from accidents like the three I had the week before surgery. Whatever he says, I will follow his orders. I am looking forward to the day I can put a pair of matching shoes on and have them feel comfortable on both feet.

The Big Reds won their game yesterday. A big pat on the back to the fans that sat through the fowl weather to cheer for the team. I would have liked to go but don't think, in my condition, it would have been wise. Next week we play Lowell - that is going to be the game to see. I hope I'm feeling healthy enough and the weather is better so I can go. I am really hoping I'm healthy enough to see them play at Ford Field!

Lot's of hoping and hopping going on here. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.