hospital

  • I Peeked–Twice

         Last summer, during one of my many consults, I was ‘gowned up’ and waiting for the doctor to return when I saw it–the large computer monitor with my test results. Albeit a large screen, I couldn’t quite read… Continue reading

  • I’ve got rhythm….

         My heart pounds, skips and races most of the time and keeps me from sleeping–I’m thrilled to get a solid 45 minutes before the sudden pounding begins, and keeps me awake for hours in the middle of the… Continue reading

  • Mayo Clinic – By the Numbers

    Kleenex & Itineraries The first five days at Mayo Clinic added up to more than I thought they would: 24 appointments8+ itineraries2 24hour tests 6 doctor visits4 buildings, 2 with 19 floors1 research study18 blood pressures1 sweat test1 biopsy2 cardiac… Continue reading

  • A Floggin’ to My Noggin

         Yet another trip to the ER. On December 24th I slipped on the ice when leaving a business and smacked the back of my head hard enough to lose consciousness. They wanted to call an ambulance; I wanted… Continue reading