So as of late, things have been going good. I’m starting to Really get into a routine of taking my meds and insulin at regular intervals. I’ve been getting used to doing readings every so often as well too. As of now, I’m on at least 18 different medications and two types of insulin. I’ve also been getting used to taking my vitals twice a day as well. So it’s all been getting routine.
Today was the monthly visit to the Nephrologist at University of Washington Medical Center. He’s such a great doc. Today, when we saw him he apparently heard something he didn’t like. Basically he could hear the blood pumping through my artery at my new kidney. What does this mean? There could be a collapse of the artery at that location, or there could be a “kink” in the artery because the kidney is shifting. He said in the past they haven’t Really done anything about it because my bloodwork looked Really good, and it wasn’t very alarming. But he said it sounded louder so it could be getting worse. He said it was better to take care of the problem while it was small instead of letting it get worse and worse then having to take care of it when it was critical.
So what does this all mean? Well, I had an ultrasound today which will hopefully help determine that. If indeed there is a big issue (a kink or collapse of the artery), then the next thing would be to do a cat scan. The cat scan will tell us exactly what it looks like and what is going on. After the cat scan, if indeed there is a big problem, then the next step would be an Angiogram. Fun. Yes, it’s similar to the angiograms for the heart. Actually it’s exactly the same procedure, except in a different location.
Lots of ifs going on there. But you know, everything is possible. We knew that eventually we would have to do something about this. Best to do it now than later I suppose. Luckily recovery is not a big deal, maybe a day or two of taking care of myself, nothing I don’t do already. I can’t do anything stressful to my body like lifting heavy objects, but you know, I can’t do that now.
So that’s what’s been going on as of late in my world of Malignant Diabetes. How’s yours?
I’m sure you’ve all seen the commercials for Pizza Hut’s Tuscani Pastas. I mean it’s been around for quite a while now. In the past, Meesh and I have had the Creamy Chicken Alfredo. It was good. So tonight, we decided to go with the good ol’ fashioned macaroni and cheese, but pizza hut style.