Uncle Bean's

Leg Infection

Well, I picked up an infection in my bad leg this last week. It was getting worse, so, Friday, we made a trip to the ER. They checked me out and did an ultrasound of my leg just to make sure I didn't have any blood clots. I didn't. My leg was swollen, discolored, and pretty painful. The doc said it was most likely a skin infection and prescribed two antibiotics; one is twice a day and the other is four times a day. David and his family were coming up to visit and ended up just saying hi and going back home. David took a picture of my leg do document it.

The next pictures I took Sunday evening. The antibiotics seem to be knocking this thing down. It looks a whole lot less angry than it did last Friday. Most of the pain is gone, but some swelling remains. I am going to see my surgeon on Wednesday as a follow up.

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July 13, 2020

Here it is on Monday. Looking much better.

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July 15, 2020

I went to the doc's today. Things are looking much better. I still have some swelling and one spot is tender. I am to finish my meds and continue to monitor things. I am scheduled to return on the 29th.

Update: August 3
Well, things were going pretty well until about July 24th. Then things went south from there. By Sunday, I had a fever and the area was red and inflamed again. My temp got up to 101.  I laid low and took lots of Advil. Monday, things had settled a bit, so I decided if it didn't get worse, I would try to make it to Wednesday's appointment with the doctor. I made it, and the doctor gave me two antibiotics for 14 days this time. After two days on the antibiotics, I was doing much better. I am hoping that this round will do the trick and banish this infection forever.

Kidney Stone Passes

On April 4, I spent a couple of hours at the ER to find out that I had a kidney stone. I had reluctantly agreed to EMS to transport me there. I was in really bad pain and did not know why. It turns out I had a 5mm stone making its way down my left ureter.

I was sent home after a shot of morphine and told to drink lots of water. I went to my urologist the following Tuesday. Then, after 10 days, I passed the stone last night just before bedtime. I measured it at 5.3mm. Praise the Lord that is over.

Dad Dunkin

We were in South Cackalacky today, and David took this video showing off some mad skills.

Wilmington & Manchester Railroad Bond

Tai Chi Lessons

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Lesson 6

Snow Starts to Fall - 8/12/18

The Big Snow of December 2018 started today.

The first pictures were taken about 7:40 AM on December 9. The sun is barely up.

The next pictures were taken about 8:40 as the sun is up some more.

I got out and took these about 9:20 AM.

8 inches

There is my Sweetie at the door.

9 inches on top of the mail box.

Lady and the Tramp call for their friends.