Well, apparently, Sarge and I are singing the same song. You know which one . Skip the commercial at the beginning if you wish to watch. Otherwise skip the whole thing.
I'm glad that Sarge's procedure went well, albeit he looks more pirate-like than usual.
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My visit to the Medicos went well. As I mentioned earlier this week, I was in for what I thought would be a loud ride. A lot of things were the same as the last PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography Scan) I'd had a few years ago with one exception. This Scanner was almost completely silent. I darn near took a nap. The only discomfort, and it was mild, in the process occurred because they were scanning my head and chest, I had to have my arms out of the way. That meant they had to be above my head and about shoulder width, any wider and I'd be touching the machine. Not sure what would happen, but the guy running the exam said that's a very big no-no. I took his word for it.
As soon (40 minutes later) as he got me out of the tube, I learned that he's a baseball fan. When I asked how the scan went. He said "No hits, no runs, no men left on base." I asked if that meant "No bad things found?"
He said that was the case. I was happy as was Mrs J when I conveyed the news to her. In plain English!
So, this medical adventure seems to be coming to a positive ending. Got a follow up with my GP next week. I should get good news as I have not received any bad news from the multiple Doctors I've seen lately so I'm expecting that will be the case. With that and the paperwork being processed through the DMV and I should be a fully free driver. I can even go to Lowes by myself if I want. Mrs J said so!
Hallelujah!
Thanks to all y'all for the words of encouragement. If you have been through a similar process, you know what I mean. If you haven't, count your blessings, and hope that streak continues.
So I've said "Thank You" to the Big Guy quite a few times lately as he's always came through for us. He did it again this time. So...Thank you, Lord!
May similar results be upon y'all if the circumstances require. I'll return the favor and keep you in our prayers.
As to the second half of the title of this post.
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Peace out, Y'all, and Heaven Help Us!
juvat
Your description of body alignment during your PET scan is the same as what I go through for the CT scan except for duration, maybe three minutes as I get passed into and out of the machine following that cold, mechanical voice's instructions during the reading. Excellent news juvat, you've been in the prayer rotation sir.
ReplyDeleteNylon,
DeletePrayers are always greatly appreciated when a Doctor and some kind of exploration is in place. Thankfully, at least this rotation was problem free.
Again, thank you very much!
juvat
Totally off topic. Where's Beans? Is he okay? I haven't seen him post here or over at SiG's in a while.
ReplyDeleteGlad your PET scan went well. We have a rough ride ahead with the crazies in charge of Texas. I fear we have been Californicated with th Leftist perfecting electoral theft.
I'm here, waiting on my own adventures to be over before posting about said adventures.
DeleteLet us just say... I wish they'd bring judicial dueling back. There'd be some very dead medicos.
Glad to hear Beans.
DeleteBeans
DeleteWell, I hope things are alright and headed in the right direction. You're on the Prayer list now.
juvat
It's been a poop tornado, that's for sure.
DeleteInteresting Term :-). Have to store in in my terminology section for Sarge's posting rules.
Deletejuvat
I have worked hard to not violate OAFS' rules. And, yes, I have a potty mouth, which goes into overdrive when faced with institutional stupidity.
DeleteBill,
ReplyDeleteRe: the election. Agreed. Something stinks much worse that a skunks butt. WAAAAY Worse!
I think the Texas Constitution should be amended. New citizens shouldn't be allowed to vote for 2 election cycles, so they can learn who's who and what's what before voting.
juvat
love you guys, but what election?
ReplyDeleteif you think the Left hasn't monkeyed with the system - again - you're way off base
Well, if I could go back in time, I'd make tampering with ballots a capital crime. Conviction thereof has no appeal process and execution is carried out immediately. But that's just me being kind!
Deletejuvat
X2
DeleteI'll see you and up the ante
tampering with the electoral system in any way
1. allowing any but citizens to vote (might have to firm up the definition of "citizen" first)
2. no mail-in ballots for anyone but members the Armed Forces and wives (uh! spouses) outside CONUS;
in fact, no mail-in ballots, machines could be set up at convenient points with all data transmitted that Tuesday
3. sentence, carried out immediately: parachute drop with no parachute over ocean. "don't waste yer ammo!"
Can't disagree with you CC.
DeleteAs to #1 How about can't vote until they've been a citizen for one election cycle. A "citizen" is defined as Born in the USA as a child of citizens either born or went through a citizenship process.
#2 I think that's good as written
#3 Works for me, no improvement needed. Ok maybe one. A gag installed so the guys in back don't have to listen to the whimpering and begging.
juvat
Hope you don't mind if I continue this - and perhaps take it a bit further in a somewhat different direction.
DeleteI'm getting concerned: the moderate to sick Left is currently behaving in the exact same manner as they did when Joe Biden was (questionably) elected; I have a feeling that the same (or a similar) process was employed on Tuesday.
I know I'm a certified paranoid, but I no longer feel that I am able to trust the results of the balloting process. Even my SIL (a flaming Liberal) who in this recent election voted the Republican for governor and several rightish (her expression, not mine) measures - an extreme divergence from her usual voting habits - was amazed at the country-wide results.
My position, as a Conservative, is that somehow, in some manner this must come to a stop. Is this the straw, the first bomb that hit Fort Sumpter?
CC,
DeleteCan't say I disagree with you at all. It surprised the hell outta me when I woke up on Nov 4 and saw that the Republicans lost most of the key positions in Texas. We shall see what will be.
And pray for the best.
juvat
That is great to hear, Juvat! Hopefully the paperwork at the DMV clears quickly and you are unleashed (figuratively speaking) on the roads again!
ReplyDeleteTHBB,
DeleteUnfortunately, I've been informed that the paperwork won't be completed until December or January. DMV is terribly overworked. Yeah, RIIIIIIGGGGGGHHHTTTT!
Bureaucrats! Who needs 'em?
juvat
Congrats on passing the medical test. Your hard study efforts paid off, along with The Big Guy's blessings.
ReplyDeleteYeah, a blue Texas was not even a nightmare I had thought of. Vive le resistance, or however you might say that in Spanglish.
The Red team seems to have offered ZERO coherent or consistent positive things to voters. Easy for voters to be fooled when the other guys are making all sorts of offers and promises, and all we say is "other guy is a freak who will do crazy stuff", even if that was true.
Red team needs to gear up and get behind the best candidate who can win the general, starting now, and avoid the traditional circular firing squad and NOT delay until the last minute to try to convince voters (both high and mostly low information) that we will best serve their selfish interests. Sometimes that might include supporting squishy RINOs like Collins in Maine, or even unreliable skunk Cornyn. Otherwise we can end up with far worse folks who will vote against us every single time. Robert F. Buckley's old "vote for the most conservative candidate who can win."
JB
JB, you and I think a lot alike, you just phrase it better than I. Gonna be a rough few years soon. Sad to say.
Deletejuvat
Tuesday was a visit to my primary doctor. We had some discussion about fluctuating blood pressure, blood sugar getting higher on the scale but not yet in the red zone and a couple of body concerns. All in all, no drama.
ReplyDeleteAbout fourteen months ago, shortly after tearing my left rotator muscle, the new cardiologist wanted an echo cardiogram. This required me lying on my left side with my left arm raised above my head. The twit doing the test got me into position then started setting up,not attaching, the electrodes. Glancing up he said, " Are you in pain?" My reply, that I was in agony and he should get on with it pronto, startled him. This being a family friendly blog, my exact language need not be repeatted. Be asured, it would have raised eyebrows in seasoned NCOs. Aftermath, nothing was found and the test was a waste of time.
WSF, Well...I'm glad nothing was found, although given the Tech's actions, I might have gotten a second opinion. And, YES, sometimes an NCO's language is called for. Fortunately, I didn't need that option in my latest visit. But...to quote someone "I can feel your pain". ;-)
Deletejuvat
Glad everyone is fine.
ReplyDeleteNow I'll let myself out before I get in trouble.
Thanks Joe,
Deletejuvat
Yay!! Glad to hear positive news!!! It's a real drag to be told ya have rocks in your head...been there, done that, got the t-shirt AND the ball cap. Not something I would wish on my worst enemy. But in my case, it all came out okay, thanks to a lot of prayer.
ReplyDeleteMaybe TX DMV needs their computer systems updated? Or maybe hire a few more folks?? Cause ya know between all the holidays in November and December and have to use that PTO before the end of the year, that's why they aren't getting anything done until January...which is just...very sad. I will let it go at that.
So, hopefully, you got your B12 refilled, and will remember to take it consistently from now on. ;)
Suz
Suz,
DeleteLast first, yes B6&12 are in my daily pill dispenser morning section, but thanks for checking. As to DMV, I’m sure their softwRe is a few decades old, as are the employees. But with any luck, I won’t have to deal with them again. Please, Lord?
Again, Thanks for your, very useful, how to post concerning my treatment and recovery steps. Quite useful! Thanks!
juvat
"No hits, no runs, no men left on base" is only good if you're on defense! Plenty of metaphors available on offense- Home Run, Grand slam, out of the park, etc. Keep 'em coming. As for Texas going blue- sorry for all the s#1t Californians moving there.
ReplyDeleteYeah, thanks a LOT!
DeleteGreat news, juvat, for both you and the Sarge.
ReplyDeleteDrJim,
DeleteYep, I'd rather be lucky than good! (As my Dad, also a fighter pilot, used to say!)
juvat
Crusty Old TV Tech here. Great news on the PET (dog or cat?) scan Juvat! Things are looking up, and no, I do not mean in the proctologist's sense. That is reserved for Texas state politics. If you're an Austin commie, things are really looking up. But I'm with Crazy above, something is rotten in Denmark, and it's not the Limburger. My own US House district race, the incumbent, Brian Babin, former USAF Capt, dentist, and much loved in his district, came within 13% of losing to a shrill Dem harridan. That result seems very, very fishy to me. His district is conservative suburban Houston and rural East Texas. I don't recall the numbers being anywhere near that close before.
ReplyDeleteCOTT,
DeleteThere is something DEFINITELY fishy about that election. I see an awful (awful, awful) lot of cars driving around her with plates that say, oh I don't know, California. Ok, jerks, first if you move her, get Texas plates and help pay the bills. You're making a statement when your california plate expired in 2025. Those roads ain't free. Second, STFU, nobody gives a crap about what you did or how great caliphonya was. If you think that's the case, well be my guest, move back!
Yeah, I'm peeved and so are a lot of people around here. We shall see what will be.
juvat