Square 2...... I Guess

Today I was supposed to go to the clinic in Verdun for tests concerning how my bladder was functioning. This however was based on the understanding that I was ‘going” on my own and not using a catheter.
Based on the fact that I am still depended on its function it has been decided that a new type of exam is necessary So at the end of Aug. I will have these tests down.
I will be off work till the 14th when I will try to return to the store.
If I was at a desk job I probably be back to work now BUT given the comfort factor of my apparatuses I will stay off.

Balls off a Brass Monkey

In the heyday of sailing ships, all war ships and many freighters carried iron cannons. Those cannons fired round iron cannon balls. It was necessary to keep a good supply near the cannon. However, how to prevent them from rolling about the deck? The best storage method devised was a square-based pyramid with one ball on top, resting on four resting on nine, which rested on sixteen. Thus, a supply of 30 cannon balls could be stacked in a small area right next to the cannon. There was only one problem...how to prevent the bottom layer from sliding or rolling from under the others.
The solution was a metal plate called a "Monkey" with 16 round indentations. However, if this plate were made of iron, the iron balls would quickly rust to it. The solution to the rusting problem was to make "Brass Monkeys." Few landlubbers realize that brass contracts much more and much faster than iron when chilled. Consequently, when the temperature dropped too far, the brass indentations would shrink so much that the iron cannonballs would come right off the monkey. Thus, it was quite literally, "Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey." (All this time, you thought that was an improper expression, didn't you.)

One For the Road

A guy runs into a bar and says, "Bartender, quick! Give me 20 shots of your best Scotch!"

So the bartender lines up 20 shots of his best Scotch and watches this guy down one after the other.

"Man," the bartender says, "I've never seen anyone drink shots that fast!"
"You'd drink them that fast too if you have what I have," the guy says.

"Oh my God," says the bartender, "what do you have?"

"50 cents."

Welcome Back to Square One

Well things were going ok, till about 9:00 last night when I discovered that my bladder was not doing the job it should (producing urine)
So it was off to the Emergency Clinic (under the insistence of a good friend)
I got there around 10:30 and some 4-5 hours later I had a new catheter and a fresh prescription for some anti bods
I have to try & reschedule my late August appointment with my Urologist as my bladder can not even come close to doing its job.
My hat is off to the nurses & doctors at The General.
Im guessin I was a pretty grumpy gus but the staff there was so kind & so sweet .
Hats off to Dr. Guird.

I'm Free

Well I got to CLSC about forty minutes early ( typical me huh ) and as requested yesterday completed my profile. My appointment was for 10:20 and by 10:22 I was sitting in the nurses office. (There are no Dr’s. @ a CLSC) She asked me a few more questions and explained the procedure that was about to happen. She advised me that if I didn’t pee on own with in ten hours that I should contact the emergency clinic..
I laid down on the gurney she inserted a syringe deflated the tip of the catheter and in one quick “hold your breath “ motion extracted the 4 foot ( ok 3”) tube from me
Now Im just waiting to pee.

ZZZZZZZZippppp

Well, as advised by Dr. Steinberg I called my local CLSC to make an appointment, to have the catheter removed (after what feels to have been ages). I called around 8:30, and was told someone would call me back. (ya right I thought) Just after 9:00 some called to take some one called to take some history and a promise to call me back (ya right I thought) Then just before 10:00 the same person called me back to confirm a 10:20 appointment for tomorrow.
Thanks, I feel better already.
And……… bonus ………….the CLSC is right next door to Blockbuster Video!!

Ahh Nuts !

Today started out ok I got some sleep in a real bed and slept through till almost six.
Got up, got to the dep, for coffee, had some fruit, and some Tylenol.
I even felt well enough to drive to the store to drop off some paper work.
Half way there the pain below was terrible, but I got there on a limp. While there I couldn’t think of much ‘cept the pain I would have on the way home.
I made it here in one piece, took a shower & some Tylenol and crashed on the couch. Back to normal (what ever that is) for now.
I wish it was Wednesday.

hang fire …. be cool

...Ouch that Pinches

I saw the doctor today his offices are on Wellington Ave, really my old stompin grounds.

He asked how I was and I complained of the heat & the discomfort of the catheter, he said “bad news” it can’t be removed till next week.

He put me on a thirty treatment of Xatral (10 mg once daily) The drug is a medication for the treatment of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

Next month he will see be again to discuss if possible further procedures.

In the meantime, Adam fixed by fan so cooler air is now possible.

I continue to drink litre upon litre of water, that can’t hurt right?

I am taking next week off work unless I get a burst of enthusiasm or find myself going stir crazy.

The hardest part is not being able to wear shorts when I go out.


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So Far the Day Sucks

Good Mornin, well at lest I hope yours is. Last night /this morning whatever I think I got a grand total of maybe three hours sleep. The problem in multifold. First I think my lower region has become impervious to the effects of Tylenol, a constant pinching sensation persists To describe further would be way to graphic and frankly pointless to you gentle reader.
Around 2:00 this morning there was a grind, a whir, and a chunk chunk as the best fan I have in the apt. came to an abrupt halt. Sure I have another in the office but its cooling attributes is somewhat overshadowed by its ability to compete on a decibel level with a small jet engine. I can sleep with noise but not that noise.
Most of the time I described so far was done while attempting to find rest on my couch in the living room ( the room that allows the best air flow). Between all the hours above I tried watching TV. Listening to the radio, and even silence which may have worked excepted for that damn fan.
At one point in time I thought maybe the bed would be better be better,larger surface, etc etc . BUT apparently my sheets and catheter hose didn’t like each other.
I’m not sure when I finally fell to sleep but I do know it was after five.
I ‘m hoping to grab some zzzz during the day


hang fire .... be cool

I'd Rather hit my Thumb WITH A HAMMER !!!!

Well here goes.
Today after a series of rather sleepless and semi painful days I went to the hospital.
To keep it as non graphic and nausea free, I had to have a catheter inserted. There seems to be a problem with my bladder or perhaps my prostate ( a bridge we can cross later if we must) I have to see an urologist next week but till then I have to live with some the size of a Reno Depot garden hose inserted in an orifice of my body which was designed as an exit, and a pinching pain, well you know.
I am not making light of the situation but if I think to hard on it I’ll cry. The doctors there gave me medication ,,,,RAN IPORFLOXACIN and K DUR.
Okay that’s it for now
And …. I checked for an image to post with this blog….NNNNNNNNNoooooo

Alone & Sick BUT not by Myself

For the past two days plus I have felt like a urinal cake at Oktoberfest
I will not go into the description of my aliments except to say I can sleep in 1-2 hour sessions.
In the past two days people have really stepped to the plate. My brother is worried it’s to bad he’s so far away
Adam my friend and “brother” has offered to bring me anything I need including a listening ear.
Rolanda & Gord have offered me their services too. Including getting me to a clinic, now that’s a friend.
And Adron my computer guy is worried too.
It’s tough to be alone and sick, which I am I am alone and sick but not by myself
Thank-you one and all

Pizza Pizza

,,,,,,,,,So tonight I was at Future Shop to pick up an online photo ( an experiment thing)
Where by no surprise I asked for and received a lanyard for my collection.
The real story however was the drive too and fro. On every other car was an Italian flag, and not one French flag, surprise for LaSalle huh.
Now on Sunday WHEN Italy wins the world cup its gonna be loud,,,so pizza for all !!!

A Lanyard Story

Today in an attempt to increase my lanyard collection I Emailed several broadcast stations, including CFCF TV here in Montreal. “Max” from CFCF Emailed me back saying that CFCF had no lanyards with the CFCF logo on them. I emailed him back thanking me for his prompt reply. He emailed me back asking where I was. I Emailed him back saying I was in LaSalle, He Emailed me back saying that he had three lanyards from Ericson and they were mine for the asking. I emailed him back and thanked him
He Emailed me back as to when & where I could pick them up ….. CFCF rules !

Makes Cents

Today July 3rd 2006 we are enjoying the third day of a 1% reduction in the GST tax and people are already moaning & bitching, Fact is Mr. Harper used this tax reduction promise as a main plank in his election platform. We bought it We were so ticked at the liberals that we used our X to elect Stephen.
Today the cry is 1% !!!!! what the heck is 1% gonna give me, and your right if you buy a five hundred camera you will save five dollars ( well a bit more in Quebec as the PST is added after the GST is calculated.
Harper kept his word, and some five months ago we were on this promise like flies on poop. Maybe we could have given this some deeper thought the day he announced this.
We are saying it’s only 1% but if a 1% increase had been announced, a country wide insurrection would have been head lines in every paper from sea to sea.
So take a pill ( hehehehe they are cheaper to buy now) and enjoy your Bar BQ

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