One Week

It's coming fast... my one-year evaluation at BUSM starts next Monday, for a three-day extravaganza of tests, doctors appointments and of course, the never-ending stays in the waiting room. I will have every time of bodily fluid sampled, and have a 10-inch needle dug into the back of my hip. I can't wait.

I'm pleased to report that I have been able to get control of the swelling in my legs. The trick, unfortunately, is to use the thigh-high compression stockings. They are as uncomfortable as hell, but they do the trick. After wearing them for a couple days in a row, I'm able to keep the fluid buildup down for a couple of days without wearing stockings. This will come in handy during the weekends, when it is simple too hot to wear anything but shorts. Plus, I'm learning that when it is excessively hot, it makes me swell up easier (sigh)

That's not to say that things are fine and dandy in edema land. I am still taking 80mg of Lasix twice a way along with a low-sodium diet just to keep it in check. It has slightly improved over the last few months -- but only slightly.

Stay tuned.