After a few phone calls to the Mayo Clinic, Jim managed to get an appointment with the family practitioner on Friday, and the hematologist on December 11th. So until then he is taking the Xarelto and trying to get on with life.
The ER doc told him to take it easy for a few weeks, but he is walking several miles a day and feeling more like himself. The side effects of the medication seem to be gradually subsiding as the days go by. For those of you who know Jim, he has maintained a surprisingly positive attitude throughout all this. I’m thinking one of those clots must have gone to his brain;-)
I’ve been having a great time biking the trails here at McDowell, although I hate that Jim can’t join me right now. That’s one of the many things he plans to ask the doctor about.
In spite, and because of this, we really do have a lot to be thankful for this year. We plan to spend a quiet day at home tomorrow, eating a non-traditional vegan dinner.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Yeah, but has it affect his taste for beer??????
ReplyDeleteGayle and Jim,
ReplyDeleteWe have been following your trip south and these recent health issues had us worried; so glad to hear Jim is up and about again. Hope we can connect while you are in AZ. We are looking over trails to tackle today at Catalina SP (great campground ). Keep the posts coming and take is easy Jim!
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ReplyDeleteLove the cartoon! And the good news.
Thinking of you both.
My time with Xarelto was frustrating. Mountain biking was forbidden, although we did do a couple of benign jeep trails in Bishop. Being on blood thinners is just weird when you think about it. Hopefully this won't go on for too long and Jim can get back on his bike. Happy Thanksgiving to you both.
ReplyDeleteHope Jim is making the connection between a positive outlook and feeling better :-) Or maybe he's just cutting you some slack for the holidays....... In either case - yay!! Enjoy that beautiful place and all you have to be thankful for - Happy Thanksgiving to you both.
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting too to find out how Jim is. Glad to hear the side effects of the medications are not major. That's a biggie in how well you feel. A positive attitude helps a lot too. At this point, there's not much else you can do until you talk to those "experts". Hope you'll post what you have for your Vegan Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear Jim is feeling better. Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have thought that walking several miles a day would be considered taking it easy. Happy thanksgiving to you both. Enjoy that turfey.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful holiday. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWishing you both the best; speedy recovery to you, Jim.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving. Don't know about the tofu, but we, too, will celebrate the holiday at home by ourselves. This life and our relationship are among the many blessings we are thankful for.
ReplyDeleteA turkey thanks you. Be well.
ReplyDeleteIs that the smell of a Tofu Turkey, wafting through the Lazy Daze galley? Do they shape it like little drumsticks? ;-)
ReplyDeleteAs I pause to recount my blessings received over this most incredible year, from the California Coast, all the way around the OP to the red rocks of Southern Utah, having spent time with you and Peterman will be right up there at the top of the list! Sharing your friendship and humor has made it an extraordinary year!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Jim.
ReplyDeleteGlad Jim is feeling better. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI hope those doc appointments go well and that you have a great relaxed Thanksgiving. Miss you guys,
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Good to hear Jim has some doctor appointments lined up and he is feeling better:)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and Jim!
Happy Thanksgiving you guys. I'm glad the side affects have worn off. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving greetings from Fabulous Fernley. Glad to hear that Jim is doing better and is getting some use out of that Medicare. Hope to see you guys down the road this winter.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are so active, I'm sure the most bitter medicine for Jim is having to "take it easy." Walking a couple of miles a day wouldn't be taking it easy for a lot of us. LOL I wonder if riding his bike would be considered easier on his body by his doc. Glad things are settling down a bit for him.
ReplyDeleteA Vegan Thanksgiving sounds good - much better for you and I'm sure it was delicious. I usually have a nice frozen turkey dinner on holidays - I don't know why. I could cook like I do every other night. :)