Last Day for a Zap!

Today's picture is of the orange tree that is growing right outside the front door of the radiation center in Riverside. I took the picture yesterday - just imagine oranges off the tree for Christmas. Today will be our last day for an early morning drive for his Lordship to get a zapping.

Yesterday was all go! But, I think we got a lot done. Radiation went well and we were in and out in 15 mins. After today's session, we shall meet with Dr. R and she will tell us how things are looking. The radiation clinic was the first stop on a trip that took us to the gas station (I am putting a few miles on this car!) the drug store (I'm keeping Larry in business) the grocery store and the post office (I just shoved stuff in the box this time!) We were back home in time for Mr. Indi to have a little bit of a rest before going to see Dr. J - but on the way we stopped in to see Sharon - the best hugger in the whole world - and she gave me lots of extra squeezes. I also saw my throat specialist, Dr. K who asked how I was doing and why was I so hoarse! I said it's because I talk too much but am taking Bailey's on ice and it's helping! He shook his head and walked away! Can't understand why!

Dr. J was somewhat pleased that Mr. Indi is able to move his legs a bit better than 2 weeks ago and he is hopeful that radiation was started soon enough to avoid paralysis - he was, however, very cautious because he had hoped to see Mr. Indi walking without a walking frame. Still, he thinks the tumor may have been zapped in the nick of time. We shall see! Regarding the letter of rejection, he said we must go to our Primary Care Physician and allow him to examine Mr. Indi and for him to give the OK to the insurance company! What a load of tripe - our PCP is a General MD - a mumps and measles kind of bloke so how does he know more about cancer of the spine than an oncologist? Doesn't make sense to me! But, what the hey! I just do as I'm told. BUT, the next hurdle would be getting an appointment with Dr. Nelson (the PCP) who needs an Act of Congress signed by God before you can grace his presence.

We went to lunch and worked on a strategy while munching on chicken wings and cheesy french fries. I then stopped by the house and picked up all the paperwork from the MRI place, the radiation center with all of Dr. R's notes and the letter of rejection from the insurance co. I put them in a very smart looking folder and made a label for it - Rejection Documentation. It all looked very official and gave the impression that I know what I'm talking about! Off we went to Dr. N's office. I plonked the file folder on the reception desk and began to explain the issue to the lady who makes appointments. I didn't get very far - I think she knew where I was going with this - "Give me an appointment for Mr. Indi - or else!" She said,"Dr can see John on Monday at 10 a.m." Ta very much - mission accomplished. I fully expect that Dr. Nelson will give the OK for Mr. Indi to see a neuro-surgeon and we shall be back on track to define the next avenue of treatment!

After our success with Dr. N's office, Mr. Indi wanted to go to Radio Shack to look at more electronic gadgets! It must be a man thing! AND after that, we went to Brian's where I finally sat down with a large, tall, cold beer! It was during this time that I missed a few phone calls including one from my sissy - Mrs. Banjo! Sorry - hope to catch you today.

So - all in all, it was a pretty good day expect I think I lost the lovely silk scarf that I was wearing! Grrrrrrr! I hope it shows up somewhere.

UPDATE - I found the scarf! It was folded up and put away in the drawer where I keep my scarves! That's it - I've gone mental!