Subj : Interstates
To : Dave Drum
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Thu May 15 2025 17:53:18
Hi Dave,
DD> The procedure wasn't too horrid. The results told them where to look
DD> during the broncoscopy. Turns out I have a cancer in my right lung.
RH> Not fun, I presume you'e setting up a date to get it taken out? I've
RH> had several CTs of my chest/lungs in the last couple of years--no
RH> cancer but some "ground glass nodules" that they need to keep an eye
RH> on.
DD> My first consult with the oncologist is next week. The cancer is of
DD> the squamous cell type and therefore, not aggressive. Today Im seeing
DD> a new doctor that my pulmonologist set up. And I'm confused. My
DD> problems are
DD> lungs, kidneys and heart. The new deal is a rheumatlogist and I just
DD> don't see, on the surface, how that fists my profile.
There's undoubtedly something they want checked out. Don't know what a
rheumatologist woud have to say but they figure there is something he
needs to look at.
RH> That doesn't sound good; did you just pass out?
DD> Yup. Just keeled over. I don't remember much of it but I scared my
DD> brother when he couldn't find a pulse. Turns out it waqs caused by too
DD> high level of potassium in my blood.
RH> Gee, that would balance out the times I had too little potassium.
RH> Average out the two and we'd both be OK. (G)
DD> It's like a tight rope act. Got to stay balanced.
Very much so!
DD> So, there I was in a place known to have good hospital food - and I
DD> was not able to eat much of it since I was on a both a renal and
DD> cardiac restriction.
DD> Fortunately they did let me have this ....
DD> Title: Cod Almondine
RH> Good thing they let you have something that tastes good. We're in the
RH> heart of Ohio Amish country--last night went out to dinner (buffet) at
RH> an Amish restaurant and tonight had a catered by (I think) Mennonites
RH> so have been eating well. Moving on in a couple of days so enjoying it
RH> while we can.
DD> Mennonite - Amish with a phone and/or a car. Bv)=
DD> We have a thriving Amish area not far from me. Have to be careful
DD> driving in that area lest you run over a buggyclip clopping along the
DD> road.
We're out of that area now but still in the state. Had supper at a Steak
N Shake tonight--we both enjoyed it, could go back but not too often as
it's very filling. We'd had a very light lunch, me a light breakfast,
but supper made up for both of them. (G)
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Catch you later,
Ruth
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