WQ #161: Wait, Weight – Improving Our Body’s Looks And Function Inspire Us The central problem in heart failure is not that patients are short of breath or that they retain fluid: the problem is that they die. Heart failure… Read More ›
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HOW BIG?
I have very small hands and big feet. I’m short — almost 4 inches shorter than I used to be. I have tiny veins and arteries which is only an issue when someone needs to inject or infuse me. This… Read More ›
MIRACLES AND MAGIC
Miracle was a big white horse who saved the day in Mel Brooks’ “History of the World, Part I.” Miracle was also part of the team of doctors who rebuilt my heart when it failed. I didn’t realize that any… Read More ›
STAYIN’ ALIVE
Back when the song came out, it had a great beat. Say what you will about disco, you had to be both rhythm and tone-deaf to ignore that beat. It made you want to walk like … John Travolta. That… Read More ›
NOW AND THEN: MARILYN’S RECUPERATION By GARRY ARMSTRONG
It’s Saturday, mid afternoon under a lazy, warm February day with sunshine and April Fool’s warmth. It’s the one week anniversary of Marilyn’s return home from a three week hospital stay, culminated by successful surgery to repair a torn mitral… Read More ›
THE CHANGING SEASONS: JAN 2024
The Changing Seasons, January 2024 Oh my, how this season has changed itself and me! It was December. I was not feeling great, nor was I feeling at death’s door. Then along came 15 January 2024 and I crashed. Finally recognizing… Read More ›
SUDDENLY
And just when I think I’ve gotten ALL the bad news I can handle, along comes more. Cardiac catheterization because maybe I need more bypasses. My kidneys are looking not so good. Probably more testing because says the kindly doctor… Read More ›
MOVING ALONG
Medical Update: Marilyn Today Garry talked to Marilyn and reported, “They ran that micro cam exam of her heart. They have confirmed the deteriorating heart valve needs to be repaired or replaced. Now, it’s a matter of when.” Marilyn prefers… Read More ›
ANOTHER SUNRISE
While Marilyn is resting up, she reports that at least the view is good. Marilyn calls this “Dawn from the heart failure unit.” I guess if you have to be there, you ought to at least have something good to… Read More ›
ARCHIVES AND MEMORIES
The Best of the Past, by Rich Paschall Sometimes I rummage around in the archives to find an article I have used before. There are various reasons for this. I might wish to bring back a favorite story or article…. Read More ›
MEDICAL UPDATE: MARILYN
By Garry Armstrong Owen and I visited Marilyn this afternoon in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Marilyn, via ambulance, has been a “guest” there since Tuesday evening. Marilyn’s health has been failing for more than… Read More ›
THE PROBLEMS OF GETTING COVID TREATMENT
Considering how many vaccinations we’ve had, I would have liked if they’d worked longer. They didn’t prevent us from getting it — though Garry is still negative — but they did keep us from getting really bad cases. Everyone told… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 