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Missing the doc
Jul. 31st, 2024 15:16I completely forgot a doctor's appointment that I had yesterday. It was a nothing appointment checking a Medicare box that the Ortho has seen me twice post surgery. I don't need it. He's not going to tell me anything new. I don't need his permission to do anything I'm already doing. So I think my back brain decided I could blow it off. Really, I get so many notifications that I no longer see them. Didn't cost me anything I don't think. I've never missed a medical appointment so its not like there is a history of it. Got a call today and it was rescheduled for mid August.
Meanwhile I have an appointment tomorrow I'd like to forget. Dentist. Cleaning and press and a crown. I've got a tooth that is trying to develop a crack so she's going to grind it down and put a crown on. Sigh. And yuck. Another hour + with half a dozen hands in my mouth. Nothing to be done for it. I envy dogs. General anesthetic is the way to go for any dental procedures.
I had nitrous oxide once. Could not even tell the difference. Anything that would help would also put me to sleep.
Meanwhile we had another amazing Austin FC game last night. Second best game I've ever seen them play (and I've seen them all). First best was the previous one. So I'm thrilled with the club now. The beat two of the best Mexican teams both of which have way bigger payrolls and much more well known talent. Fun times.
We ended up sleeping late this morning and it was about 80 and sunny when Zoe, Toby and I ended up walking. The heat was too much for Zoe so no more of that. Early walking only. Black coat in the sun is no longer good for her. She made it back but it was a slog. She's definitely getting older quickly. She's got a new growth that I had the vet look at. The vet took a biopsy and came back with a very confusing message. I realized after the fact that if it was more than just a growth (ie - cancerous) I was not going to do anything about it anyway. And if it was only a growth, then no matter. It is not big and can only be found when I pet her. She's got another on the top of her head.
I'm not doing anything more for her that id not part of our current routine unless it is to make her more comfortable. No testing, no biopsies, nothing like that. She's got one more trip to Texas A&M for her final follow up after taking the trial medications. Then we're done with that and I'll keep her trips to the vet to a minimum. If the weather is not too hot she's good to walk our mile and a half walk so we'll do that.
She's doing fine. Sleeping more, going outside to pee more, drinking more but otherwise seems to be just moving at the rate she should at her age.
Thirty or so years ago I went to a counselor that recommended I try a massage therapist as part of my personal nurturing. Dana was the therapist and we became friends over time and eventually married and so far, so good. The counselor died last week after a fall. Dana is going up to Tyler to the funeral tomorrow so I'll be alone with the hounds for a couple of days.
I always look forward to the time alone but it gets so quiet around here and the dogs get bored without her. She's the entertainment and primary treat person. They are always very happy when she gets back. As am I. It is nice to be alone and nice to be back together.
Meanwhile I have an appointment tomorrow I'd like to forget. Dentist. Cleaning and press and a crown. I've got a tooth that is trying to develop a crack so she's going to grind it down and put a crown on. Sigh. And yuck. Another hour + with half a dozen hands in my mouth. Nothing to be done for it. I envy dogs. General anesthetic is the way to go for any dental procedures.
I had nitrous oxide once. Could not even tell the difference. Anything that would help would also put me to sleep.
Meanwhile we had another amazing Austin FC game last night. Second best game I've ever seen them play (and I've seen them all). First best was the previous one. So I'm thrilled with the club now. The beat two of the best Mexican teams both of which have way bigger payrolls and much more well known talent. Fun times.
We ended up sleeping late this morning and it was about 80 and sunny when Zoe, Toby and I ended up walking. The heat was too much for Zoe so no more of that. Early walking only. Black coat in the sun is no longer good for her. She made it back but it was a slog. She's definitely getting older quickly. She's got a new growth that I had the vet look at. The vet took a biopsy and came back with a very confusing message. I realized after the fact that if it was more than just a growth (ie - cancerous) I was not going to do anything about it anyway. And if it was only a growth, then no matter. It is not big and can only be found when I pet her. She's got another on the top of her head.
I'm not doing anything more for her that id not part of our current routine unless it is to make her more comfortable. No testing, no biopsies, nothing like that. She's got one more trip to Texas A&M for her final follow up after taking the trial medications. Then we're done with that and I'll keep her trips to the vet to a minimum. If the weather is not too hot she's good to walk our mile and a half walk so we'll do that.
She's doing fine. Sleeping more, going outside to pee more, drinking more but otherwise seems to be just moving at the rate she should at her age.
Thirty or so years ago I went to a counselor that recommended I try a massage therapist as part of my personal nurturing. Dana was the therapist and we became friends over time and eventually married and so far, so good. The counselor died last week after a fall. Dana is going up to Tyler to the funeral tomorrow so I'll be alone with the hounds for a couple of days.
I always look forward to the time alone but it gets so quiet around here and the dogs get bored without her. She's the entertainment and primary treat person. They are always very happy when she gets back. As am I. It is nice to be alone and nice to be back together.