Carl and Patty got tickets to take the train back home on Monday morning. Kevin and I had to leave for the hospital for Kevin's procedure before they left for the train station, so we said our good-byes early.
Sunday evening the ShortyMobile was put in the garage to await shipping.
Mom thoroughly enjoyed her time with Patty and Carl. They provided DayCare for the 9-4 slot that we normally oursource, so their visit was economical as well as beneficial to us all. They went for walks, came to da Green House to visit, watched movies, planted memorial trees, watched birds, helped move the summer plants inside for the winter, and spent quality time together. CraniumMan managed to fit in a visit Friday evening, before NancyTurtle left. The only thing we didn't do that I thought we might was a bon fire; something we may still do.
Patty and Carl were able to make a couple batches of noodles while here, and we still have those to look forward to. Kevin treated them to pesto as well as a new rub for steaks. Also had Mom's spaghetti, and stew, and of course chicken soup. Then again, not eating hasn't ever been a problem for this family. *grins*
Thanks, again, for making a great week for us all!!
5 comments:
Great picture!
It was good to see everybody, if only for a little while. Diana was pooped when I got there but rose to the occasion and was soon giving me a ration of crap, a dosage I always enjoy.
I am a little disappointed we don't have photos of Kevin's inner parts. And I think it is safe to say his pants were NOT full.
What is diverticulosis (or whatever you said)?
Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots, like an inner tube that pokes through weak places in a tire. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Pouches (plural) are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. About 10 percent of Americans over the age of 40 have diverticulosis. The condition becomes more common as people age. About half of all people over the age of 60 have diverticulosis.
When the pouches become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. This happens in 10 to 25 percent of people with diverticulosis. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are also called diverticular disease.
Illustration of the colon (large intestine) and an enlargement of it showing diverticula.
Diverticulosis
Most people with diverticulosis do not have any discomfort or symptoms. However, symptoms may include mild cramps, bloating, and constipation. Other diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and stomach ulcers cause similar problems, so these symptoms do not always mean a person has diverticulosis. You should visit your doctor if you have these troubling symptoms.
Diverticulitis
The most common symptom of diverticulitis is abdominal pain. The most common sign is tenderness around the left side of the lower abdomen. If infection is the cause, fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, cramping, and constipation may occur as well. The severity of symptoms depends on the extent of the infection and complications.
Diverticulitis can lead to bleeding, infections, perforations or tears, or blockages. These complications always require treatment to prevent them from progressing and causing serious illness.
Bleeding
Bleeding from diverticula is a rare complication. When diverticula bleed, blood may appear in the toilet or in your stool. Bleeding can be severe, but it may stop by itself and not require treatment. Doctors believe bleeding diverticula are caused by a small blood vessel in a diverticulum that weakens and finally bursts. If you have bleeding from the rectum, you should see your doctor. If the bleeding does not stop, surgery may be necessary.
Abscess, Perforation, and Peritonitis
The infection causing diverticulitis often clears up after a few days of treatment with antibiotics. If the condition gets worse, an abscess may form in the colon.
An abscess is an infected area with pus that may cause swelling and destroy tissue. Sometimes the infected diverticula may develop small holes, called perforations. These perforations allow pus to leak out of the colon into the abdominal area. If the abscess is small and remains in the colon, it may clear up after treatment with antibiotics. If the abscess does not clear up with antibiotics, the doctor may need to drain it.
To drain the abscess, the doctor uses a needle and a small tube called a catheter. The doctor inserts the needle through the skin and drains the fluid through the catheter. This procedure is called percutaneous catheter drainage. Sometimes surgery is needed to clean the abscess and, if necessary, remove part of the colon.
A large abscess can become a serious problem if the infection leaks out and contaminates areas outside the colon. Infection that spreads into the abdominal cavity is called peritonitis. Peritonitis requires immediate surgery to clean the abdominal cavity and remove the damaged part of the colon. Without surgery, peritonitis can be fatal.
Aren't ya glad ya asked???
dp, of course, has done her homework.
Wow! No.
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