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On Being Patient [revisited]
1. Acclimation: Try Try Again
2. Redeeming Qualities
3. Clearance Level
4. Successful Dilemma
5. Keen Being

Recuperation: the Recovery of a Keen Being
Monday, October 17, 2011
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Recuperation: the Recovery of a Keen Being

With the follow-ups that followed, I had several doctor appointments: the otorhinolaryngologist (the logician for the endoscopic adenectomy surgery), my primary care physician, the adrenalectomy surgeon, and my endocrinologist. Prior to the scheduled appointments, on two separate occasions, I was in contact with the physician on-call to find out what I should do about the abdominal discomfort I was suffering. After each physician went over the symptom "causes for emergency" checklist, I was advised to wait to hear back from someone from the adrenalectomy team and from the endocrinologist--and try to wait until the scheduled appointment. I did receive word to pickup a prescription for my stomach, and that I should have some blood work done for the surgeon and endocrinologist to review prior to seeing them.

The appointment with the otorhinolaryngologist was fine; I was healed from the adenectomy--no residual complications. The appointment with my primary care physician was fine as well; he provided me with some advice in health management. The appointment with my adrenalectomy surgeon proved to me that I am not a hypochondriac. After reviewing the lab results and consulting with my endocrinologist, the surgeon had me admitted to the hospital for additional testing and an x-ray of my stomach, which would conclusively determine whether or not my abdominal problems were a complication from the surgery (i.e. infection) or from the regimen of medicines prescribed to replace the hormones once produced by the adrenal glands and to counterbalance the effects (diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure) caused by the toxic levels of cortisol (Cushings Disease).

After a few days in the hospital, the physicians concluded that my body was in cortisol withdrawal and was adjusting to the prescribed medications. Relieved that there were no complications from the surgery, I could focus on recuperation, recovery, and remaining loyal to my endocrinologist's recommendations--she, who reminded me that my brain was/is still "swimming in cortisol," which is being reduced gradually and needs to be closely monitored until the disease abates and hormone levels are normalized. Understood, however, my appetite had not increased, nor had my fulsome taste perception become less sapid.

Perniciousness aside, when I was admitted to the hospital, as I had before, I was asked if I had any religious beliefs that would become a factor regarding my medical treatment options. I claimed that I did not have any doctrine-based concerns. However, since having my adrenal glands removed, the effects on my physiological systems makes this layperson ponder this profundity affecting my psyche--a hypothesis: a glandular soul in conjunction with an ethical one? The futility taxing my natural brain, calling upon a non-existent gland to automate my immune system, now "naturalized," reminding me to take action or else my health would progressively deteriorate automatically. My will is exhausted.

This depression would pass within time, I was informed during my preoperative consult with the surgeon, who indirectly encouraged me to "keep the faith." In respite, I had been able to contrive two recipes. An espresso has invigorated my ability to contemplate the renewal of my vitality.

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10/31/11 On Being Patient #13
Recuperation: the Recovery of a Keen Being
Perniciousness aside, when I was admitted to the hospital, as I had before, I was asked if I had any religious beliefs that would become a factor regarding my medical treatment options. I claimed that I did not have any doctrine-based concerns.
10/31/11

On Being Patient #12
Successful Dilemmaa: A Cut-Out of Alacrity

I did not fuss over the taste matter for fear that the issue might rouse a pedigreed reaction as opposed to a symptomatic classification. If either fear (or both) were provocative, I did not want to delay. I wanted to move bravely onward to solid food as quickly as possible without a hint of this incident.
10/31/11 On Being Patient #11
Clearance Level
For the past two weeks, my concern, the obsession for the latter part of August, has been the consuming of enough dietary fiber--a discomforting, but welcomed distraction from thinking about the upcoming surgery to remove the glands that are producing high levels of cortisol in my body.
07/23/11 Redeeming Qualities: Sources of Frustration After several days of dining on culinary musing repeaters (and Maw drinking her power protein powder fruit smoothies), we set aside an evening to partake of Continental To-Go from the Orient (aka Chinese Takeout) for dinner.
07/07/11 Acclimation: Try Try Again As I progressed towards my second pituitary tumor resection, my physicians had some concerns about the amount of stress that could be potentially placed upon my heart, while under anesthesia during the surgery. A stress test was ordered.
08/15/10 The Lite Imaging of Pithy Epiphanies Water falls, then evaporates, clouding the 'lustration of photo synthesis. A trial surveys, then abates, appraising tribulations of stress.
04/07/10 The Gab Hagglefest: Speed-Coaxing, Pressure-Pointing In this two-part travel portrait, Ed and Eddie, father and son match wits as they banter for their own benefit--each working an angle for the consumer good.
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07/29/09 On Being Patient #8
Precise Obfuscation: A Cafeteria Commentary
Ed concludes that he is healing--the economy???
06/21/09 On Being Patient #7: I Love Medley Nostalgic, scatterbrain daddy (Ed) variates audiably about bread, downloading, information and love.
06/13/09 On Being Patient #6: A Philosopher's Progress Ed takes pause detailing abstract limitations, composes a theory, and applies the theory to his psyche.
05/25/09 On Being Patient #5: Operation Staycation During his time of crisis, Ed tries to remain playful.
05/18/09 On Being Patient #4: Recuperation Ed looks out his bedroom window while the birds encourage him to rest.
05/13/09 On Being Patient #3: Reversion Triggers Ed extends his art appreciation penchant to sleuth his predicament.
05/10/09 On Being Patient #2: Strike or Spike Multitasking Ed juggles his work, vacation and sick time--on schedule?
05/02/09 On Being Patient #1: Introduction This portrait is a grand round, a gross clinic in the removal of a tumor that is causing, within me, Cushing's Syndrome. This portrait is about a pituitary case requiring Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery
09/01/08 Sandy Watiff Off-Season: Part 7 I asked myself, "How might these images reside within me as an aesthetic lore, as a magic from which I can gain a belief in being engaged with Art daily, while living a li[f]e?"
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08/25/08 Sandy Watiff Off-Season: Part 6
Having a hand in this infliction by smearing myself with the flagrant solar salve, I remain haunted by the experience recalled--with birds tweeting in my head.
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08/10/08 Sandy Watiff Off-Season: Part 5 The Overseer had zoned my attitude, thus conceptualizing the aesthetic lore for which I sought secretly.
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07/27/08 Sandy Watiff Off-Season: Part 4 We ran our errands, completed the itinerary and were back at the cottage within a few hours. Eddie was anxious to get out of the car. He wanted his easel, drawing paper and tackle box full of his art supplies.
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07/13/08 Sandy Watiff Off-Season: Part 3 The lobsterman read through the downloaded directions, then scanned the rental documentation, then skipped over the tourist information.
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06/27/08 Sandy Watiff Off-Season: Part 2 I drove over to the intersection leading to the expressway. I checked to see if my downloaded directions to Maine were still tucked away in the overhead visor, then I reset the odometer.
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06/16/08 Sandy Watiff Off-Season: Part 1
I wanted the artist's itinerary (aesthetic-lore).
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01/17/08 Manifest Destiny [c. 1970] A mean business, these Art Matters. All this blackness over (a) b(B)eauty.
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10/28/07

The Velvet Shadow

Controlled Substance Culture listen
05/11/07 Ed contemplates the meaning of belonging. listen
05/10/07 Ed tries not to smile while eating lunch. listen
05/02/07
Ed knows where he's going, and he isn't going to tell!
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04/25/07 Gallery hopping or not, Ed finds what for he is looking. listen
04/19/07 Ed is able to contemplate his day. He begins to realize that his breakfast chats are becoming more pointed and direct. What is going on here? listen
04/12/07 Ed takes a stroll around downtown Santa Fe. He is drawn to the Cathedral. listen
04/08/07 Ed finally gets to visit the Georgia O'Keeffe museum. He realizes that the "magic" of the artist is not gone. Ed discovers that (t)his "reality" is an ever-shifting perception. listen
03/31/07 Forgetful and neglectful, Ed will not let his vacation be hindered! listen
03/29/07 A cottage with a view... listen
03/26/07 With all the scenery, Ed manages to arrive at the B&B enthusiastic. listen
03/22/07 Ed is off on his way on vacation to... This is his correspondence of his adventures eating some of the surrounding areas' ingredients. listen
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