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Overdue Update

COVID Got Me End of March, early April I had COVID. Two days of feeling like I was hit by a truck, then nearly two weeks of blowing my nose. I went through three boxes of Kleenex by myself. Released from Urologist I had a six month follow up visit with my urologist and myContinue reading “Overdue Update”

One Year Anniversary of Diabetes Diagnosis

I had a note in my diabetic journal (where I track my glucose readings) to remind me that today is one year since my diagnosis of diabetes. My A1C was off the chart a year ago with glucose of nearly 500! I am only controlling with diet and exercise at the moment. My last weeklyContinue reading “One Year Anniversary of Diabetes Diagnosis”

Changing Urologists

I just got an email from the urology practice that my urologist, Dr. Johnson, is moving out of state so I have to change urologists. I’m bummed. I really like him and am impressed with his bedside manner, professionalism, and the jokes I can tell having a urologist named Dr. Johnson…. I don’t have anotherContinue reading “Changing Urologists”

1st Semi-Annual Post-Op Visit

I got busy and didn’t update this right away. This visit was on March 14, 2022. I was nervous about my PSA being at 0.02 after being undetectable. My urologist was reassuring and told me that there is no immediate cause for concern. Some men have a detectable amount of PSA and that it flatlinesContinue reading “1st Semi-Annual Post-Op Visit”

1st Semi-Annual PSA Test

My stress just went up. I have my PSA test results and instead of undetectable it is 0.02. As I understand it, that is not a good sign. I have a visit with my urologist Monday morning. So I’ll try not to dwell on it until I speak to him. I’m expecting radiation to beContinue reading “1st Semi-Annual PSA Test”

Diabetes Update IV

Eyesight Yesterday I had my diabetic eye exam. FYI – This requires a visit to either an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. I scheduled it with my regular annual eye exam with my optometrist. When classed as a diabetic eye exam, they bill your regular insurance instead of your vision insurance. Once the medical is resolved,Continue reading “Diabetes Update IV”

4th Quarterly Post-Op Visit With Urologist

I had my fourth quarterly post-op visit with my urologist this morning. It seemed kind of anti-climactic since my PSA is so far, undetectable. Improving I’m recovered/recovering from prostatectomy. My aim is back to normal. I don’t wear a pad during the day. I need to wear a pad at night. I’ve found in theContinue reading “4th Quarterly Post-Op Visit With Urologist”

4th Quarterly PSA Test

I just got the results for my 4th quarterly PSA test and it is again undetectable. This is great news at the one year plus a couple weeks since my prostatectomy. I have a follow up visit with my urologist on Monday. I now go to bi-annual PSA tests, so will have one in MarchContinue reading “4th Quarterly PSA Test”

Diabetes Update III

On Thursday, August 26, 2021 I called the ambulatory pharmacist about whether I needed to order more of the bedtime insulin. I had enough for two doses of 12 units. She had me change it to 8 units and said I did not need to place an order for more since I was headed inContinue reading “Diabetes Update III”

One Year Post Op

Today is the one year anniversary of my prostatectomy. I go in for my 4th quarterly visit with my urologist September 13th. I have to have the blood draw for my PSA test no later than September 9th. I feel well. Now that my diabetes is under control and numbers are still under control, otherContinue reading “One Year Post Op”