Everything looked to be in order with the pump, and he was able to use the needle under x-ray to extract the rest of the meds and inject the new refill.  Turns out he *was* in the pump in the other room, but the center of it is rather "mushy" no resistance to the needle.  Should be like pushing it through a stopper.  But not me.. oh.. you *know* I'd have to be difficult!

So, since I'd been having so much pain he decides to roll the x-ray thingy around and just make sure the catheter is still secure in the spine.  I told him that the dr. in Nashville used a "double somethingorother" to hold it in place when he repaired it last year.  So I'm laying there watching this and I see these metal things, I see 2 "sets" of them and think to myself, "oh, there is the 'holders'" and I say *out loud* "they look like hook and eyes"... and as soon as it's out of my mouth, I wanted to grab the words back....

They *were* hook and eyes... of my bra.  DUH!  Of course I couldn't let my stupidity alone so I said "Oh, that is my bra"... at which time the whole room burst into laughter.  Hey, anything for a little tension relief.. right?

He did notice one thing that was a cause for some concern.  When they repaired the catheter last year, the part that had fractured off was still floating in my spinal fluid.  They didn't take it out!  I knew this, but didn't think much about it.  New doc is rather concerned about this thing floating around in there.  Oh well, I guess if it travels up and shoots through my brain, Tom and Tyler will be set for life after they sue the Nashville doctor. *snicker*

So, in the refill, there was an increase in the morphine ratio with the Baclofen.  Then once both were injected, the amount I receive of the mixture was increased.  I still have some pain, but nothing like I *was* having.  The increase has made me super sleepy, that's normal until I get used to it.  I go back next month for another tune-up.  They will increase the daily dosage again (not a refill just an increase).

So the rest of this week, including today has just been a blur for me!

Lets see, what else.  Oh, my Aunt was suppose to have her kidney removed on Tuesday, but her blood count was too low, so they had to cancel it, will try again next week.  I feel sorry for her, she was all psyched up for it and then had to stop.  She's been really positive throughout the whole thing, but this has *got* to be torture.

Phone was out for 2 days this week.  Not sure what happened there, but at first it just rang busy to anyone trying to call in, then it just rang and rang to anyone calling in.  Finally got that fixed.

Well, guess that's all the news that's fit to tell.  Now it's time for a nap.. HEY!  I've been up for 
45 minutes, what do you expect!!  :o)

I got there and there were about 15 people all waiting.. I thought "great, I'll be here *forever* since I'm a work-in".  My appt. was at 1:15 (along with about 4 others that were there waiting for the same doctor).  I got there at 12:50 and settled in my chair for the long wait I just *knew* was ahead of me. 

Some were talking among themselves and I heard some say their appt. was at 12:45, 1:00 and the dreaded 1:15.

I filled out all the "New Patient" paperwork.. I thought they were going to ask for my first born... there was a TON of papers to fill out! 

After I got that done, it was about 1:20 and I settled in with a magazine and only got about half way through it when they called my name!  Ohhh, I could feel the daggers shooting through me from the others that were waiting!  I slunk through the door to where the nurse was taking me back to the exam room and asked her if she was trying to get me killed! LOL

I had a short wait before the PA came in.  He was very nice, did all the checks and got more information... since I had to fill out about 10 pages of stuff when I got there (being a new patient).. I was a bit annoyed when he started asking me many of the same questions that I'd answered already!  But, such is life in a doctors office I guess.

We got the 4-wheeler out yesterday and went 4-wheeling here on the farm and around this area, it was just so nice out.  We got Tyler's gas powered plane out to fly.. it took off, did a nose dive and is now in about a million pieces... it was fun while it lasted.. but I'm afraid my wallet is gonna be hurting soon though.  He was terribly upset about the whole thing, but Tom told him that "stuff happens", can't predict a wind gust.  It was calm out until the plane took off.. figures.. then the night was topped off by pizza, a couple movies and lots of laughs.

We watched "Quigley Down Under".. old movie, but really funny.  And Tyler and I started watching "The Incredibles" but he got sleepy, so we'll finish it tonight.

Today was another beautiful day spent mostly outside.  Had to do some yard work where we worked on the septic tank during the winter.  The area needed to be tilled and new grass seed put down.  Then the horse lots had to be readied to move the horses around before the Spring planting season.  Yard got mowed.  I mostly just sat around in the shade watching all of these tasks take place! LOL  I'm good at pointing and directing! :)

So it's an early supper, then Tyler and I will relax with a movie and he'll unwind before going back to school tomorrow after being off for Spring Break.

Spring Fever is in the air for sure! :)