I spend a lot more time at doctor's offices and labs than the average person, at least once a month. At least. My doctors thankfully almost always run on time, so seldom do I ever have to wait more than five minutes before I am called in. But, even in that short time span, almost…
Month: July 2014
Recovery Should Be Like A Slow Walk Down A Flowered Path
Today marks three weeks since I had my defibrillator replaced, and I was thinking, wouldn't it be great if recovery from surgery was as easy and delightful as walking down a flowered path? Who am I kidding? This surgery marks is my fifth one since being diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2007, and as far as…
Teaser Tuesday – Excerpt From ‘Prescription For Disaster: The Funny Side Of Falling Apart’ Three Of Four – “The Problem With Veins”
Here is the third of four excerpts of the book “Prescription For Disaster: The Funny Side Of Falling Apart” by Candace Lafluer which I recently reviewed here. Candace has graciously agreed to post some excerpts for our reading enjoyment. I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Flash Back Friday – Buckle Up Idiot
Originally Posted January 8, 2011 Anyone getting into my car, front seat or back seat must put on their seat belts. If anyone protests, I don’t drive off or they can get the hell out of my car. Passengers in the back seat often think they don’t need to and ask “why?”, and I tell…
Teaser Tuesday – Excerpt From ‘Prescription For Disaster: The Funny Side Of Falling Apart’ Two Of Four – “Eye Hospital Family Affair”
Here is the second of four excerpts of the book “Prescription For Disaster: The Funny Side Of Falling Apart” by Candace Lafluer which I recently reviewed here. Candace has graciously agreed to post some excerpts for our reading enjoyment. I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Don’t Forget, Another Excerpt From “Prescription For Disaster” Posts Tomorrow
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow morning is the second of the four excerpts that Candace Lafluer has provided of her book about her life with sarcoidosis, “Prescription For Disaster: The Funny Side Of Falling Apart”. Be sure to check it out. Written by Basil Rene © 2014 All Rights Reserved
A Letter From God
Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo Credit: Unknown WOW! Please take a minute to read this adorable story on FaceBook a while ago and thought that you might enjoy iy! —>Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how…
Flash Back Friday – Longing For The Little Things
Originally Posted January 7, 2011 I had to wake up early the other morning to get into the city for my doctors’ appointments and it was a cold winter’s morning here in upstate New York. As went into the bathroom the air was cold and I turned on the shower, which quickly heated up and…
There Is A Solution To People Saying “You Don’t Look Sick”
I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2006, and in my visits of sarcoidosis sites, facebook and twitter, there is always one common complaint from people with the disease, and that is “I get so angry when people tell me 'But you don't look sick'”. Well I found that there is a very easy way to…
Never Own A Disease
Written by Basil Rene © 2014 All Rights Reserved
Teaser Tuesday – Excerpt From ‘Prescription For Disaster: The Funny Side Of Falling Apart’ One Of Four – “Please No, Anything But Hypochondria”
As promised, here is the first of four excerpts of the book “Prescription For Disaster: The Funny Side Of Falling Apart” by Candace Lafluer which I recently reviewed here. Candace has graciously agreed to post some excerpts for our reading enjoyment. I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Is It Really A Zombie Invasion, Or Just My Post ICD Implant Surgery Paranoia?
When I had my original ICD implanted in 2007 due to heart failure caused by sarcoidosis, I went through the paranoia that new implantees go through but you never really hear about, and that is the fear of the device going off and shocking you, which I read feels like being kicked in the chest…
Coming Soon, Excerpts From The Book “Prescription For Disaster: The Funny Side Of Falling Apart” By Candace Lafluer
I recently posted a review on the book “Prescription For Disaster: The Funny Side Of Falling Apart”, a really well written book by Candace Lafluer about her exploits in the British hospital system living with sarcoidosis. You can read the review here. Well, great news! Candace has agreed to provide excerpts of her book right…
Anatomy Of A Surgery – My ICD Replacement
On Tuesday I had my ICD (Implanted defibrillator) replaced as my original one that was implanted in 2007 because of heart failure due to sarcoidosis, battery reached its threshold. I looked on the internet to find any one else’s experience with having the surgery, but no such luck. All I could find was the device…
“Prescription For Disaster: The Funny Side Of Falling Apart” – A Review
Everyone that lives with a chronic illness has their own war stories. Stories of horrors in hospitals, rude nurses, egotistical doctors, and just plain inefficiencies in the medical system. It happens no matter where in the world you are, just in different ways according to your country's medical system. And there are two ways you…
What Do You Mean I Can’t Shower For Three Days?!
In a few days I will have my implanted defibrillator replaced as my current one has reached its battery threshold, and I received the post op restrictions from my doctor's office. Among the instructions is no showers for three days.
Today On Fire, Tomorrow On Ice
Yesterday I helped my wife in the garden to get some heavy lifting and planting done before my surgery next week as I will be restricted in my lifting for a few weeks, and I had a ton of energy yesterday and today I am drained. So it is with sarcoidosis.
Flash Back Friday – Have A Little Faith
Originally posted JANUARY 6, 2011 I received an email from a reader. Here is what it said, and below is my response. Hello, I found your blog last year and have followed your entries regularly. I find your entries witty. I have cardiac sarcoidosis and was diagnosed in 2008. I was told that I would…
