Tag Archives: surgery

An Interesting Year

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Kirk M

I turned 51 a few of days ago and although the day itself wasn’t particular special (just the way I like it) nor thought provoking (gives me a headache), the thoughts have been slowly building within my wee brain since … Continue reading →

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Attack of the low blood sugar

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Kirk M

As most of my regular readers already know (all 3 or 4 of them), I’m not exactly what you might call a big guy. I’m more like that guy that has to run around in the shower to get wet. … Continue reading →

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Breathing a small sigh of relief

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Kirk M

Follow up CT scan shows my lungs clear of the dark area that was seen during post-op. Bit releived about that. Continue reading →

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Lacking posts but accomplishing more?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Kirk M

I haven’t been posting much of late (as if that’s a surprise) and for the usual reason—not feeling well. But now there’s an extra reason you see. I’m starting to do (more difficult) chores per day and (finally) running errands … Continue reading →

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My body is brittle?

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Kirk M

I went to down Boston way one week ago today for a follow up appointment with my surgeon. She wanted to see how me and her fine work were getting along and I, of course, had a few of my … Continue reading →

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Spammers welcome me home

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Kirk M

Once upon a time there was the Internet. Then came the World Wide Web (WWW). And later there were blogs and with the blogs came the comment spam. And at first the comment spam was written by human spam generators … Continue reading →

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Back from surgery alive—I think

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Kirk M

I’m Back! After 11 total days in Boston, 9 days in post-op and 4 days recovery at home before I felt able to sit at my computer for any length of time, I’m back. Now just ask me if I’m … Continue reading →

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Surgery | The Game’s Afoot

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Kirk M

The word has been given. Surgery will take place on Wednesday, May 6th. Yes, that’s this coming Wednesday and no other. My lovely lady will be hauling my sure to be comatose self to my “local” VA at the wee … Continue reading →

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