Leak Proof

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                                                                                              My Innards!

Gruesome photo, yes? I took my annual CT Scan this morning to check on the stent that was placed in my aorta. It was placed there in order to fix a rupture caused by the force of the impact from the motorcycle accident. I always ask for a DVD copy of the images, not because I can actually read it with any sense of discernment, but rather because my insurance deductible for this procedure is astronomical and I want my money’s worth (Yeah, stickin’ it to the man). I’m not quite certain what the photo above means, but it’s just one of a series and I expect that within a week or so I’ll receive a call from my cardiologist’s office informing me that there isn’t a leak and there is no movement in the positioning of the stent. It has become a yearly routine, but it’s apparently necessary. I get tired of the whole thing, but I know that I should be more thankful that I have the wherewithal to take care of such things in order to make certain that I’m healthy and well. I didn’t really take part in the medical scene before my accident and these days it wears on me as I continue to deal with doctors, medication, and a whole lot of blood extraction. In any case it all went well this morning.

I spent the afternoon helping some relatives with a move to a new place. Some within the family thought that I would be unable to help, but I was indeed able to help quite a bit in moving things from the truck into the condo. I had to be extra careful with a set of stairs, but I was very cautious with everything and I wore some supportive braces for my knee and my wrist. None of my relatives actually know about this blog, so I feel that it’s safe to declare now that I’m really worn out from it all. My knee is in need of some TLC and my elbow hurts where they jabbed it for the scan. Regardless…I won’t be hearing the words “I told you so”. Yeah. Still, I feel a little beat-up and I hope to get some rest later tonight after a family get-together at my house.

But hey, at least my heart isn’t leaking, right?


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