Bad and good? One wonders.
I got a phone call today from some local medical organization. Sometimes when I get calls I remain clueless as to who exactly is on the other end of the line.
The lady informed me that my recent medical records were checked and she was horrified that the Livingston Hospital discharged me so quickly.
According to the records, when I first arrived my temperature was nearly 104, blood pressure was high - - and my blood tests revealed dubious bacterias. I told her to relay the information to my home care nurses.
The woman was outraged that I'm not currently hospitalized. I told her I was going to Cookeville for a CT scam - - which was true.
The dreaded day came. I had to wait for the transport service to come and get me. My expectations were very low.
I dragged my wheelchair down the front porch steps (very risky business) and waited in the front yard for the non-arrival.
It was a very beautiful day. Trees bursting with fledgling green, wildflowers, birds and bees everywhere.
While I sat in abject apprehension, the CHURA transit vehicle arrived right on time! After I regained consciousness I gave thanks to God.
The driver was the same woman who refused to take me last February (because of the mud). She turned out to be absolutely wonderful - one of the best drivers ever.
I wore my contact lenses, so I could actually see. The scenery was glorious - - endless green hills, forests, blossoming trees, cattle, horses. I wish I could share the spectacular beauty with you.
All in all it was a good day, except for the bad medical news. I have more dire health issues than I dare to reveal on this blog.
We arrived in (crowded) Cookeville on time. My outpatient appointment was for 2:45. I had to wait longer than expected.....and when I was finally called another long wait awaited me.
I was given a 20 oz. bottle of water to drink before the test, which was curious. I've had many CT scans, but none of them required consuming water. I kept hoping I wouldn't have to pee (I did, after the scan).
I had to wait 45 minutes for the new transport vehicle to arrive. The driver was an elderly man. He was nice but tired - - said he'd been working twelve hours straight.
Good and bad tidbits.
My huge box of frozen food arrived on time, but it was left on my car (!!!!) instead of the front porch. There was no way I could get it. Two days later I got someone to bring it to me. Thankfully the almost-thawing food was still good.
My Walmart deliveries are a week late - - delayed in transit. That means I'll never see them. Call to customer service upcoming.
I finally found a local man who will brush hog my property (secret hillbilly term). He will come on Thursday or Friday.
One of the nurses contacted a gravel company to get an estimate for putting gravel in my driveway (my request). Unfortunately I was hospitalized and don't know what transpired.
There was a hard frost last night. Had to turn the furnace on and use my winter blanket. At the end of April.
Go figure.
Yours eternally, Jon
Photo from my front "yard"