Another health update...

1) For those who missed it, or in case I forgot to post it...I got a good
report on the colonoscopy in late October. Only one polyp was found this
time...compared to 5 polyps that were found the last time I had a colonoscopy
2 years ago. So, I don't have to have that done again until 2018.

2) I had a large benign cyst removed off the left buttocks cheek yesterday,
via outpatient surgery. The cyst was EXTREMELY DEEP, similar to one I had on
my back several years ago. They did prescribe some Hydrocodone, but if the
pain stays at a 1 or 2, I can just take generic Tylenol, and tough it out.

  The home health care nurse just came by, and she said it looked like it was
healing nicely. I told her that Medicare would only pay for a certain time,
but she said that the way it was setup, I shouldn't have to worry about it.
It'll probably take about a month for it to completely heal from the inside
out...and they'd come by daily for a week, then reduce it to maybe 2-3 times a
week.

  There was drainage, as expected, but it's far enough away from the anal
orifice, where I don't have to worry about fecal contamination from a bowel
movement...but they may end up shaving the hair off the buttocks cheek. While
the cyst was "benign", any time you hear that word, it raises a "red flag".

3) The scrotal cyst removal was postponed until December 22...because of a
threat of severe weather and flash flooding here Monday and Tuesday...and I
don't want to risk going out if there's a threat of flooding or possible
tornadoes.

  The worry of the scrotal cyst becoming abscessed or a boil is a
concern...because any laceration in the groin area can result in a male
bleeding to death.

  While the scrotal cyst has been there longer than the buttocks cyst was,
I've wanted to get them removed, as I've had a problem with cysts over the
years, but didn't want them to become boils, because they hurt like heck to be
lanced.

4) The last blood work I had done showed elevated A1C, liver enzymes,
cholesterol, and triglycerides. I have had problems with elevated levels on
all of them except the A1C, but have had the potentil to become type 2
diabetic. With a potential for severe weather and flooding this next week,
plus it being so soon after that buttocks surgery, I may wait a bit to get
that done.

5) I'm to have an eye exam on Nov. 20 -- but cataracts are no longer an
issues, since those were removed a few years ago. But, they still check eye
pressure, and for signs of glaucoma, and macular degeneration. I have
permanent intraocular implants in each eye...and I use reading glasses when
I'm at the computer, or reading items. Otherwise, I don't need them while I'm
driving.

  Other than that, all things considered, I'm doing pretty good...considering
I have over 50 medical conditions to deal with.

Daryl

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