Ginormous Step

I had to go to group today to pick up my bus pass. I got my stuff in order for L, my latest lab results and another co-pay. Turns out she'd already paid it, she wrote down it down with check # and date it got paid. So now I have to call Santa Rosa and see what my records show.

Anyhoooo, forgetful moi forgot to take my cane. I was in the lobby and made a decision to go without my cane. Like I've written before I can no longer walk in in strides and walk very slowly now. I actually did okay but found out I still need my walker or cane, depends where I'm going.

Speaking of labs, I got my recent labs and everything is okay. My t-cell count dropped to 153, down from 250 last time. My viral load was good so I'm still undetectable which is what my doctor looks at. My kidneys are fine, cholesterol was under control, everything came out great. I'm the healthiest sick person I know. LOL.

Chif out.

More Baby Steps

Friday, the nurse saw that my wound had scabbed over and that we're doing great. We did talk about letting it air dry, so after she left moi decided to take it off. It's still delicate and itchy, but anyone that knows me knows I like adventures, and this was.

OMG, OMG, OMG! HP came by to use my computer, it's the only time we get to see each other. He's curious and wanted to see my wound when I was in the hospital, but it was bandaged. So yesterday I showed him my boo-boo. OMG was all he could say.

I can only feel it because of the location and I think an OMG is what I can say about it also. I was planning on tatooing the area to hide the scar, but there's an indentation there. We'll see how it is in a few months.

Chif out

Happy 79th Birthday to Dame Elizabeth Taylor, today 27 February. Legendary actress and AIDS activist.

4 Days

So there I was stuck in the bath tub. I lost track of everything. Remember, I was in the bathroom and there are no windows for me to make sense of night or day.

After all the drama, I found out that Mess and HP figured there was something going on. My nieces call or email once a week, so they were left out of the loop. HP asked Mess to call 911.

After more drama, it sank in that I was 'out' for four days. Four Days?! That's what I'm worth? HP was dreading that information. And management here called B&D that I was on my way to the hospital. They broke down and cried thinking the worse.

Of course there were messages on my answering machine. It took me a while to get acclimated to what was going on. I still have dizzy spells and I'm very careful with everything. I was blessed to have these amazing people looking after me. I now regularly check in with everyone.

Four days. It could have been been worse. HP was dreading telling me how much time passed. Mess and HP are my heroes and I will never forget that.
Chif out.

Baby Steps

Mess has been an angel taking me to HEB once a week. It's fun shopping with him because there are cute men to cruise at the store.

This week we were short on funds, so we didn't shop. However, I needed a couple of things and I psyched myself up for the bus routine. I have to remember to take little steps rather than my usual strides. I was very careful as I maneuvered my way through the store.

I'm proud of myself for getting my fat ass out today. It was exhausting also as I took a nap when I got home.

Chif out.

The Saga Continues

Seems I lost a week in November. I left rehab on a Monday, I remember that much. I was at home the week of 14 November. HP verified that for me. He did say it was probably the meds. B brought me home with the kids. While I was on hiatus, D and B cleaned my apartment, they're sweet, takes after the wonderful uncle.

I even showed up at Sunday Group, gurl take a picture.

On the 21st I went back to Santa Rosa for a battery of tests. The nurses were all abuzz about me. Apparently I made a lot of fans during my first visit. I don't remember much . I did learn that my meds go down better with a glass of wine though. LOL. Of course all my tests came out great. I'm a healthy sick person.

I'm almost sure here is where the fat lady sings! If I remember anything else, I'll blog it of course.

Chif out.

Birthday Girl

Happy 74th birthday to singer Nancy Wilson, February 20. She can sure belt out some quality songs.

Little Green Men

Apparently there are more inhabitants of my apartment. I live with little green men or gremlins. They don't do anything bad, but they are a nuisance.

Example: In the late evening I turn on the hood light on while I do other things around the house. When I least expect it, the light is gone from the kitchen. I thought maybe the bulb blew out, but it's been turned off at the switch. Makes one think.

Example: I keep a water bottle in the fridge so I can have a cool sip whenever I feel like it. About two weeks ago, I woke up to find the bottle missing. Today I found the bottle in the oven!

Example: I renewed my driver's license over the net in October. I received the license sometime in November or December. It was on my computer and I checked for it everywhere. I emailed TXDOT saying I never received it hoping they would send me a new one. That was Friday. Yesterday morning the license was laying on top of my desk calendar! The old one that was in my wallet was gone though.

It does make my life interesting. I never know what to expect or when. At least they're friendly.

Brownie points to the first person that can name the animated green man above.

Chif out.

Section 8

Finally some great news. I have been on the San Antonio Housing Authority, or SAHA list for the past seven years. They put me ahead of other people since I was disabled. Seven years I've waited patiently.

I'm gonna be busy the next few days with management here, but it should be no problem because she's familiar with the jargon and paperwork.

Maybe I'll go buy a bottle of champagne to celebrate...Have a great Friday followed by a great weekend.

Chif out.

Ho Hum Day

Today was another ho hum day. Been there done that. Last week was ho hum with cold weather. Today was a gorgeous ho hum day. I did venture out, went to the library and pharmacy.

I checked out some DVDs I may or may not watch. I just have to commit to watching a movie and try to get into it. The pharmacy is always interesting because I sometimes get medication I've been trying to get for some time. And that happened today.

Note to self: write about gremlins.

Chif out.

Birthday boy

Happy 61st birthday to Mark Spitz. I remember watching the Olympics and was just mesmerized by this hot hunk. Kudos to his speedos, my one complaint about the current swimming where they wear these ergonimic thing that looks like not as hot as they can be. Let's write to the Olympic Committee to bring back the speedos. LOL.

He was interviewed somewhere and he still looks yummy. My one complaint, he shaved his mustache! How dare he.

Chif out.

Nurse Visits

The fall left me with two wounds, one on the left elbow and the other on my back down from the left shoulder. The elbow finally healed over and now we're just left with the back wound. My doctor wanted five times a week, but my insurance only approved me for three times a week.

I've gotten used to my nurse visits as has Jean Luc. He has to get in everybody's business. He always says hello and we have to wait for him to give his permission. Everyone likes JL.

Chif out.

Neuropathy

I don't know if I've written about my neuropathy. Apparently there are two kinds of neuropathy, one is pins and needles pain. I have the numbness in my left foot and it's jumped over to my right foot. It's very annoying and frustrating.

Damn if the thing went up to my head. It's a funky feeling to have that in my head. It feels like you're wearing a hat and when you take of the hat, it leaves a numbing feeling where the hat was worn.

I do have an appointment with my primary physician tomorrow and I will run this by him. Cross your fingers, I get lab results tomorrow also.

Chif out.

The Return of Lupe?!

Before my infamous fall in the tub, I was loopy and we don't mean Lupe! Mess, Hush Puppy, and Purple 13 noticed there was something wrong with me. I didn't make sense and spoke gibberish. Of course nobody said anything for whatever reason.

So that takes us to yesterday. Apparently me and HP had a conversation that I don't remember. Just got off the phone with him and he was a bit concerned, alright, very concerned.

I know I have written about my talking to people who aren't there or my mind is racing from one topic to another. HP is the only one who has seen me in action. Pobresito.

They all said I sounded loopy and some said I even look like I was stoned. My apologies to them. I'm fine and everything's fine at home.

Chif out

Birthday boy

Happy 49th birthday Garth Brooks, 7 Feb. I just love a man that can fill in a pair of blue jeans, and Garth does a great job.

Chif Out.

Shady Pines or Rehab!?!?!!!

Meanwhile, back at the ranch...Santa Rosa was able to have me admitted into a rehabilitation hospital and I don't remember the first few days. As I started to feel better and confident.

This 'hospital' was a disappointment. They actually have a physical therapy area and I was there to learn how to walk. Okay, I was disappointed with the therapists because they had me doing things I don't do. It wasn't until the final week that I told them I wanted to concentrate on my legs and feet.

Chiflado wanted out of Shady Pines asap. The social worker told me that my stay was on only to a certain day and he wanted to know if I wanted to file paperwork for another two weeks.

The nurses station was next to my room and they were loud and freely used colorful language. They never even came to change my dressing until I asked. The cafeteria food was horrible. I'm hoping to get a survey so I can vent myself out.

Chif out.

An Outing

We're in the midst of very cold weather with a possibility of snow. Of course this will freak out the locals. Okay, I'm a local but I spent five years in Michigan and honey, that's snow.

Mess rang me up and we were off to HEB. But first we had to get his inspection sticker. That was no brainer, somebody talked about to Mess where we could go.

Then we went to Luby's for lunch. That way he can have his fish and I can get some meat. Don't go there.

Then we went to the Olmos HEB. I was disappointed because there were no hot men out today. I did get some things that were not on my shopping list.
Of course as soon as I got home and starting putting things away, I remembered other stuff to get.

Now that I'm on Meals on Wheels I don't have to buy that much groceries. I did get my whimsical sangria. Whimsical is cheap booze according to Gucci B. And I'm always in a whimsical mood, I'm a meat and potatoes kinda guy.

Chif out.

Birthday boy

Happy 66th Birthday to Tom Selleck, one of my favourite hotties that is masturbation material. Woof! I'm loving the body hair and the speedos only confident men wear.

Chif out.