Two Great Days

 I am so tired that I do not want to type. Going to two doctor appointments in two days is rough. 

Yesterday, I had an appointment with a vein specialist, a nurse with qualifications that ran the vein clinic. I had no idea there was such a thing. I did know that I would find the results ultrasound on my legs. I mentioned something about my veins as she was closing the door. I was eager. She said, "No." She let it hang, and I asked her, "Really?" I was surprised and asked what is wrong? She was incredulous and she said, "You have lymphedema!"

I shouted "Thank You!" I was looking for security to come in and see what was up. Tommy told me later he had never seen my eyes bug out with happiness very often. I sort of side-eyed him about the "bug" eye bit.

I DO NOT HAVE VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY! There is only one valve that has a problem. So, there!

So, I have suggested this might be a problem since 2017. I have been met with "Just lose weight." No, you are just overweight." and a dozen variations of denial like this. Soooo, I was correct. I know people say not to research. I use Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. 

Today, my appointment was with an electrophysiologist. He said there are three things with the heart--structure, plumbing, and electrical. He specializes in heart electrical system. He said the structure of my heart structure was fine, the plumbing showed only a bit of plaque, and he was giving me stronger med to calm my heart. My heart skips lots of beats, one time it was 21 beats in a row. He said, "You do not have heart disease." I silently rejoiced, smiling behind my mask I still wear. I still do have questions. I do appreciate their care, but why did they scare me so? Why does a loud noise make my heart jump and not settle down for an hour? Why does Tommy screaming at me at the full force of his male voice cause such a reaction by my heart? I see him in two months.

Last night, the bandages were killing my legs and feet. I took them off and the pain exploded in my legs and feet with pins and needles to follow. I went to bed a little after 9 pm and slept until a bit after 1 pm. See, it is not my late hours that cause me to miss sleep. I was up and down until finally I got up at 8 am. I am sorely missing sleep. 

Tommy did not feel like peeling carrots and potatoes, but I have zucchini and Brussels sprouts to cook with the bscb. And, we have a bag of salad fixings, not the kit. He put a load of kitchen towels in washer and now is getting them in. We did not get home until 4 pm, so he is tired, maybe more tired than I am.

I received my first disappointment in used clothing. Well, this is new with tag. I ordered cropped pants, crinkle pants. I don't remember the cropped part. I may add a white piece to the bottom. There is a blouse to match that I may get, too. I know it is too short, so a white piece or sort of a ruffle would work on it. It is orange and white. Tommy said it made him want Dreamsicle. He calls it Creamsicle. It really does look like one! 

There are other things, but I am tired. But, it is a happy tired. Next week, will be more fun when my breasts are mashed, squashed! NOT!

I thought there were two hamburgers. Nope, just one, but a large one. So, we are halving it now and having a salad later. I suppose we will cook the chicken with zucchini and Brussels sprouts. I know they are both green, but it is what we have that is easy to prep for baking.

Well, I went to bed about 9 pm and awoke about 1 am! I have no idea when or if I will be able to sleep again tonight. I ate half a small zucchini, about five slices of sprouts, and a tiny piece of chicken. and aa tiny, perfect, crisp apple. 

These two days do not make up for all the horrendous appointments I have had in the past. The electrophysiologist and nurse who ran the vein clinic were stunning even before they gave me good news. They actually refuted the information from other colder doctors.

The electrophysiologist questioned me about alcohol, smoking, and caffeine. I answered in the negative to all but forgot about chocolate. I have eaten so many kisses late at night that I was shaking from the caffeine and could not sleep...lol. Only twice and log ago. So, I suppose I have a new reason to lay off the chocolate. I wonder if they make no caffeine chocolate.

I asked him about the damage from one fried thing each week. He smiled and said to enjoy life. He should be able to tell from looking at me that I am enjoying too much of life...lol. 

Tommy washed and dried the kitchen towels. I have a huge load of my towels and underwear ready to wash on Friday. The garbage is at the road, ready for pickup. All is right and beautiful in my world. I suppose I will be awake all night to enjoy it. Ugh! 

Have you ever had stunning good news from a doctor about yourself or loved one, something you never expected? Twice? 

Has it ever taken you seven years to have doctors believe you?