Doctor Week continues. Michael is learning about medical appointments and waiting rooms. I usually begin a conversation with someone and always walk away feeling like I either learned something or that it was a joy to meet someone. Waiting to be called to meet his dermatology doctor yesterday, I began chatting with a man in his 90s who had to have his nose reconstructed due to skin cancer but he also shared that he already had the top of his ears fixed. He was a very kind, nice man and we enjoyed our few minutes with him. When we were called in, he told us that we were a handsome couple and that it had been his pleasure to meet us.
A nice way to begin the day.
The doctor was excellent and removed a mole for a biopsy from Michael's back. So, we now have to change the dressings on his finger and his back! They were very impressed that he was up to date on his flu, pneumonia, tetanus and shingles shots!
We ran some errands, ate a light lunch then met with our primary doctor in town. She checked out the stitches, reviewed how to take care of them, made an appointment to have them removed then reviewed Michael's medical tests. All was good. His cholesterol was slightly elevated. She was not worried and asked that he look at his diet and make any minor changes that might bring that number down a bit. We were talking later and remembered that he had these tests after his birthday/our anniversary weekend where we ate foods not part of our normal routine.
His liver, kidneys and all other tests were perfect. We always worried about his liver because of the chemicals he has dealt with all of his adult life. Lacquer thinner, for one.
Housekeepers are due within the hour, we will be at CVS to pick up the needed First Aid items and other things before going over the pass to grab his "clean out" drug for his colonoscopy. Then, we will head to the city to my university hospital. It will be a full day. More tomorrow.
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