April 2, 2026
Periodically a sweet bird sits on the bush by my car. 
I have a lovely collection of this scene.


 

I really am unclear on how to describe what is happening medically.  It is all too much, too complex but as of today.

*I need eye surgery soon, but can't until the heart is determined to be stable.

*Am in the process of determining if the heart is stable by exploring a month long plan including 2 weeks on a monitor.  Analysis of data will happen on May 4th.

*determining the cause and possible impact of severe hydronephrosis on my right kidney, referral to urologist has been made.

*Appointment with neuro surgeon to explore the fusing spine/lumbar and to look at options for relief/repair. May 14th.

*On April 23rd sports medicine doc will do new cortisone shot and probably delay replacement based on heart and kidney out comes. oh yeah, and spinal.

*Diabetes is stable

* intestines still unstable and unpredictable.  Do not know if it may be connected to the kidney issues.  

* Eye surgery postponed until further notice.

* Send warm, healing, caring vibes. 


Raining at the rookery, 37 degrees this morning.  

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