Laugh of the Day

Dr. called today to say surgery was resched. for May 11th-Monday. I told Mick this and asked him if we were going to have problems again since we had issues with his eating last time. His reply was "no" he didn't do it. Of course I had to ask "who's fault was it" his reply......(got to sit down for this one) THE NUTTY BUTTY BARS! He was dead serious... That's my laugh of the day. I told him I needed a laugh today and he gave me a half smile! Anyhow, surgery is sched. for May 11th for those who are interested.

The Peanut Butter Wins

It's the day of Mick's surgery. 5 am comes and our pooch is making noise... a warning I do believe... Mick was in the kitchen trying to eat muffins. He knew he wasn't suppose to eat or drink after 12am...that didn't matter to him... 7am came and I heard noises again I awoke to a clattter... caught him in the kitchen "supposedly" clipping his nails by the trash can... I was having trouble believing but I didn't see anything so I said o.k. and started getting dressed... Don't ask why but I felt the need to go check on him...what did I spy but a tear in his eye as I took away his PEANUT BUTTER NUTTY BUTTY he ate 1 and was trying to hide the other one from me. After taking it away I told him to take a shower and with defiance he crossed his arms and threw himself in a laying down position saying "NO" I don't want to. After a few minutes he went and took his shower...I thought all was good until I checked and he wasn't too be found... Searching the house I ended up outside where I had spotted him coming out of the garage with a COKE in hand... Just wanted a Coke... So the argument began again. Steph intervened and took the coke and poored it down the drain as Mick is wanting to fight me for it. ( Mick is not himself ) Finally we decided best thing to do is head on to Columbia; get him in the car away from everything..Nope, not once but twice did he get out and we were fighting him wanting another Coke this time includes him in the car screaming " I want a coke", "I want a coke"... of course no coke was given so then he started in about wanting gizzards.... again and again.WHAT A MORNING...So I bet you are wondering where this is going...Ck'd in hospital at 10:30 ;surgery sched. at 1pm. 1pm came and after discussions between the anesthesiologist and the Dr. the decision was made...NO SURGERY...Peanut Butter stays in the system too long and they couldn't take a chance with any complications during the procedure. The Peanut Butter wins...Afterwards we found out he did eat the muffins that I thought was caught... We left hospital around 2pm now we are waiting for surgery to be resched. So pray for patience, my hair which is turning grey and for Mick to stay out of the Peanut Butter...LOL...Actually don't worry about the food; Dr. Ryan is putting him in the hospital night before so we don't have this issue again.As soon as I know I will keep everyone up to date.That's all I have to say about that... ;0(

Clarification

A few people have mentioned to me that they thought Mick's surgery is on Thursday. Normally this would be the case but MICK'S SX is on FRIDAY... this change is because he is waiting on the other Dr. to return from out of town. I hope this clarifies any confusion.

Life's Moments

Wal-Mart & Wal Greens= Opening up candy before purchased.
Pouting because we took the cookies away because he was eating all of them at one sitting.Telling Matt "he would get up BUT he didn't want to.
"Going to school with Stephanie and lifting his shirt not 1x but 3x showing his pants unbuttoned and unzipped.
Eating my "gluten free" pancakes Mick taking fork out of my hands and eats my pancakes.
Quote of the day: Our life's a stage, a comedy: either learn to play and take it lightly, or bear its troubles patiently.Palladas

Laugh of the day!

Laughing inside! Put Mick on a scale since he can't button his britches. He has gained 20#... Had to buy him a pair of jeans... went from 31 to size 34... I call him Buddah now ...He just smiles at the name... He has a sweet tooth like you wouldn't believe!

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Long Weekend

First I was glad to see everyone who came to PG for Easter. Sorry we didn't get to stay long. Mick gets tired and bored easily. It was great seeing you though.Anyhow this is the scoop; Mick has been having some balancing issues more than he was before, been squinting a lot again along with some other symptoms so I planned on calling the Dr. on Monday (today) He's been so cross with people . Anyhow , I also have learned that he had a bad rash or something on his stomach, bruises on feet and arms too. Along with those issues he has become very emotional again but not only emotional his thinking process has become worse. When he good moments they are really good but then we had moments like Saturday where I was afraid he was going to be arrested....went to Wal Greens to exchange something and as I was at customer service Mick showed up behind me from the candy section with a RIPPED open Whopper box shoveling them in his mouth. Oh it gets better later that day we were at Wal-mart and he found a box of Rice Krispie treats...Yep you got it! He walked over got the box and started opening it up because he wanted one...the concept of having to pay first and against any law to open before purchasing just was not in his thinking process. SO, I called the doctor today and the rash he said give him benadryl, the memory and the balance thing the Dr. said he needed to up his steroids again. He said that they weaned him to 2 x a day to see how he was going to do but because of his actions shows that he needs to be put back to 3x a day. His final words to me was "It's going to get worse before it gets better" needless to say that is not something someone wants to hear. I love the Dr. but that was so hard to hear although I do know it ;doesn't mean that I want to hear it out loud. He also said that he will prob. keep Mick for a few extra days with the next surgery.Well, that's it for now but on a happy laugh of the day... He can't button his pants and some of us had a good laugh at the dinner table last night when he lifted his shirt when I asked if he ever buttoned them back up.Got to laugh!

Dr.'s Visit

Brief n to the point...because I did this once before and lost it.. ;0(Mick has his sched. test today and Dr. appt. ... Cat scan came back no change good or bad...same from 2 weeks ago. Dr. said on the 24th they will go in and stent both annuerysms but as 1.. it will connect with 1 stent size about 5mm wide to 22-28mm long. he said this procedure should not increase symptoms anymore than what he is already experiencing. The 3rd surgery will be coiling of the small Annuerysm which he said symptoms could increase. This is a change of plans from 2 weeks ago when we met last. He said that the reason they are doing it this way is because stenting and coiling at same time is too much of risk for complications because the stent has a tendency to pull the coiling out...(something like that)... Anyhow, on another note: Mick is still needs to be in care of someone during day, can not lift anything more than 5 pounds and still can not (because his vision comes and goes) allowed to drive. This is the scoop as always we appreciate all prayers and thoughts.

News today

Next Surgery is April 24th…the Dr. who is the specialist in this procedure will be out of town and that is why it is not as planned He will do surgery prep and all that good stuff the day before as usual...(I'm assuming)... Next week is the same sched. for tests, cat scan etc. and Dr. appt. on Wed. the 8th so nothing has changed there… So, we are still waiting patiently to see what all is said next week.

News from PG

First I wanted to let everyone know the Dr.'s are still trying to decide they are doing surgery next week or the following week. Dr. Ryan has to work out sched. with Dr. Sadue that is the issue at this time. I will let everyone know as soon as I know.
Things here are still day by day. Micks mom said he had a good day today; didn't do much but wasn't agitated as usual. His vision is still bothering him but it's something we have learned it comes and goes. As long as we have some good days "we" are good.
Now for a destresser for me for at least for the moment...this from my daughter....
THIS FROM MY DAUGHTER JESSICA:
Hello Family and Friends! Some GREAT people in Pilot Grove have decided to throw a benefit dinner and dance for dad on Saturday, May 23rd at the Pilot Grove Community Building. There will be raffle prizes and possibly a silent auction. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up so they can mark their calendars!! Thanks again for all of the prayers and support!! Love, Jess
WE (Mick and myself) are so blessed to have such wonderful children, family and friends. Words can't begin to touch the way I feel. I will just say THANK GOD for brining each and everyone of you into our lives!