WHAT I KNOW SO FAR

I'm sure you all are getting tired of my health issues. I know I am tired of having them. Here's what I know from what I posted on Wednesday Hodgepodge. 

Saw my lung doctor on Monday the 23rd of February. I have had issues since the Dupixent, which I stopped and then I started to feel better. Then I started going downhill again. I did the 5 day steroids and only felt better the first 2 days. 

I was seeing her because of some blood work which was better than a few months ago. It was for my Immunoglobulin levels. So that was good. Will go again in April for the blood work again. 

I ended up getting a steroid shot which is taking a while to kick in. So along with my other issue which I will share next, it's been hard for me to do much of anything. I am so tired of watching TV and not being able to accomplish my housework.

Also, we are watching James Saturday and part of Sunday. I just want to feel good for that. 

I saw my podiatrist doctor on Tuesday February 24th. I've been getting a steroid shot every few months and so far my last one didn't do anything. My right ankle is in pain when I walk. So I am going for an x-ray next week to see if he can see a lot of debris at the ankle. 

There is one thing we can try before doing an ankle fusion. They go in and clean out the debris and some people have a good experience and others don't. It is a fairly simple procedure and you can walk out of the hospital that day. 

The ankle fusion is pretty serious and you can't bend your ankle anymore. Also, you cannot walk for six weeks following the surgery. So even if the other procedure works for me, it is just a matter of time before having the ankle fusion.

He does not like the ankle replacement surgery so he doesn't do it but could recommend someone to me. So at some point something will be done and I am not looking forward to that. 

I have also appreciated all of your prayers for me that you mention in your comments on my posts. Thank you so much. 

Love,

Debby

P.S. I had something very unusual happen to me on Thursday. I woke up and both of the ankles hurt. It was painful to walk. I couldn't figure out what it was about. I did a lot of research and it has to do with a low potassium level. One of my medications can do that, along with the steroids. So I am doing all the things they recommend for that and praying that by the time you read this that my ankles are doing better. 

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #642

Thank you Joyce.

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1. America celebrates turning 250 years old this year. Primary cities set to lead the celebrations on July 4th are Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington D.C. Other significant locations for celebrating will be Charleston SC and the 'historic triangle' which includes Jamestown-Willimasburg-Yorktown Virginia. 

Of the cities listed how many have you seen in person? Of the cities listed which would you most like to visit this year? Any plans to do so? What's one place in America you think everyone should see? If you're not American what's one place in the US you'd like to see? 

I have only seen New York in person. I really loved seeing New York but I think Washington D.C. would be nice to visit. 

2. Three sounds you love to hear? 

The voices of my family members, I like hearing an owl in the middle of the night and a crackling fireplace. Also Mark suggested hearing the car start on a cold morning.

3. Three sounds you hate to hear? 

Ambulance, Police car and Crying. I would say HELP also. 

4. February 24th is/was National Tortilla Chip Day. Are you a fan? With salsa, guacamole, queso, or just plain please? Do you like nachos? With what on top? Is there anything (besides nachos) you make that calls for tortilla chips? 

Sure, I like tortilla chips. Definitely like Queso and Guacamole. Yes I like nachos. Mainly cheese and salsa. I can't think of anything else that I make that I use tortilla chips for. 

5. We March into March with next week's Hodgepodge...what's one thing on your March calendar that makes you smile? 

Nothing on my list yet that will make me smile. I have a colonoscopy in March and who would smile about that?

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

We finally celebrated Gabby's 42nd Birthday on Friday night which was a nice celebration and a delicious meal. We also picked up a coconut cream pie but we were all too full to eat it when we got back to their house so we took some home.

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I have been having a lot of issues with my lungs lately. I saw my doctor on Monday but wrote this post on Sunday before that appointment. 

I also saw my podiatrist on Tuesday this week. I'm having way too much pain now in my ankle and have to see what we do next. Ankle surgery vs  ankle debridement. I will keep you posted.