Tuesday - February 6

 Posted by Mark:

Early start today.  We had to be to the ENT office by 8:15 and it was 15 miles away, but in morning rush hour that is 50 -60 minutes.   

The office was efficient and got us in right on time.  The PA was very confident that she could fix Pat's ear issues.  Using a small vacuum device, some hydrogen peroxide, and a tool she cleaned out the wax in both ears.  Then "non bad" ear actually had more wax than the impacted wax ear.  There was some discomfort involved when she did the impacted ear, but nothing like the other nurse had done to Pat.   When she was all done, Pat could hear just fine and the buzzing and swooshing sounds were gone!   A very successful trip.

On our way home we went out to breakfast at a new place on Fowler Street - Biggie's Place.  We had never been there but any time we drive past it they are always busy.   Just a good plain breakfast place with multiple large tables.   Looks like a favorite spot for men to meet for breakfast.

Then on home for rest of morning.   

Left at 12:30 to head for our 1:20 with Dr. Mehalik.   That session went very well also.  He told Pat her shoulder is progressing just fine.  Her progress will be slower than others because she had a lot of damage to muscles and bones before the surgery.  He is not worried that it would become frozen.  Forward motion with the arm will come first, but side motion may not completely heal for a full year.   Patience, Patience.

He did recommend a visit with their hand specialist.  First she has to have a muscle test with a special technician.  It will be scheduled end of February.  They prefer it to be 12 weeks or more after surgery.  Yesterday was 10 weeks.  Then we see Dr. Mehalik end of April.

On our way home I suggested drinks downtown to celebrate all the good appointments and good status.

We went to Lodge downtown, has a nice bar and Pat remembered their Blackberry Moscow Mule. Gin and tonic for me. We also tried their Burnt Brisket Ends with garlic toast.  Menu said it was a favorite.  It was very good. 

Then on home to crash after a Big day.