Checking in from the west coast...

CAMary · Post by **CAMary** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:30 pm

Hello all-

Thought of you all as I checked out this fabulous new place near me... http://www.migletsgf.com/
I even got my 14 y.o. to come with and he *loved* the cupcake he sampled :o) Pretty good since he is hard to impress!

We are in the process of renovating our master bathroom - so we are a 1-potty household for the foreseeable future...as an MCer I'm sure you can relate to how that makes me uneasy!

Feeling generally well - think I had a touch of food poisoning last week - came on suddenly and puked my guts out - either that or a nasty flu bug...

Docs never found the cause of my tachycardia episode...I was given a monitor, but was unable to get any reading, as it never happened again. I had an echo, which was normal, as were 2 separate EKGs. I noticed my BP was a bit elevated (for me - reading was normal, but I usually run low...) so *I'm* attributing it to stress, and moving on.... Bloodwork was also fine...

I'm due for a colonoscopy which I'm definitely not looking forward to - but ready to bite the bullet - I think I'll call Monday to schedule. I also have my annual oncologist visit next month - and expect that to be boring and routine... Sometimes managing health stuff feels like a full-time job :o)

Had to take my middle son to consult w/a specialist @ Stanford due to something the pediatrician saw at his recent physical. Fortunately my gut instinct was right (specialist said nothing to worry about!) so I didn't stress too much - I've tried to make stress management a priority...as nothing is more precious than good health!

I hope everyone who is struggling finds hope and inspiration from this board! I think of my friends here often and wish everyone good health and happy tummies!

Be well,

Mary

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:22 am

CA Mary!

Great to hear from you. Sounds as if you are quite busy and that all is going well. Good luck with the colonoscopy - I had one last week. It's much easier now with the Miralax cleanout than the previous ones. Also, have an uneventful oncology visit.

Love,

Polly

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:11 am

Great to hear from you and I surely hope all the Dr. visits are "boring and routine". Glad your son had no major problem AND that you didn't stress out too much.

Love, Shirley

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:25 am

Hi Mary,

So happy to see your post and I second Shirley's wish - that all dr. visits are boring and routine. Been a long hard struggle for you but it seems that you are doing much better now. I am also one who is trying my utmost to not have stress. It is a struggle buch can be done.

Love, Maggie

P.S. - Good luck on the colonoscopy.