Walking around with a large blood clot in your leg is not a comforting situation and I was anxiously awaiting my doctor's appointment today at Ruby Hospital in Morgantown. Fortunately, the news was good and I will now be jumping back on the road to recovery. The blood clot is slowly being absorbed back into my body and should be significantly reduced in the next three months. Hopefully this is a significant milepost on my journey back from my Pulmonary Embolism on September 6, 2012.
I would never pick this malady if given a choice but like many things in life, no one asked me. I have experienced a wide variety of high-tech medical testing. MRI's, CAT Scans, Ultrasounds, Blood tests and numerous other magical medical mystery tricks and tests. I have seen more doctors in the past three months than I had seen in my previous sixty one years.
I have really learned to appreciate the dedication and commitment of today's medical professionals. They are dealing with a constantly changing environment and yet they continue to engage you on a personal level at a critical time in your life. I know that not everyone has a positive experience with today's medicine, but I have always tried to be an optimist. Throughout the past several months of dealing with a serious medical condition, I can honestly say that I have not encountered one person who was less than professional or caring.
The drive to Morgantown today was stunning. A fall day in West Virginia is a blessing and one that is enjoyed in almost every direction. So, for now, I will enjoy my good news and start working on the next thirty or so years. God Bless!
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