Hello, @Whiskey, @pete67, @Vapin4Joy, @Huckleberried, and all participants herein.
Just arrived at Liz's therapy appointment. She is on edge, and our home departure was nothing but stress.
The rearview mirror had to be super-glued to the windshield, thanks to our dogs during the trek from the East Coast.
Liz has better health coverage than I do, but they're making her jump through so many hoops that I think it's unfair.
She's about to run out of her meds, but Colorado is strict about prescribing controlled substances (except for the legal one that grows).
They even enter you into pharmacological state database. With a picture taken of you at the neighborhood Walgreens.
They're surprisingly tight, except for one Federal law.
Very strange.
Pain level: 8. We're going to a pharmacy after this appointment, so I've got the WRITTEN prescriptions.
Poor Liz. I love her so much, but when she's under duress - her Irish comes out. Duck, and cover.
Damn it, I hurt. Yet, I don't complain about it too much.
It's too much of a downer.
Hopefully, this appointment will pave the medical path that she needs to see the end of.
The end, being a psychiatrist.
I already have a psychiatrist appointment next month, and I'm already prescribed.
The medical care in Colorado is superlative, compared to where we lived before. To get that level of care (!) where we used to live, you had to go to Duke or UNC.
Here, you're in, er, civilization.
Not so much, where we lived before. Do I miss it? Nope.
I do, however, have to thank that uncivilized state for giving me the medical stepping stones that brought me to where I am.
Plus, I love my power chair.
Just like I love my Liz. Actually, I love Liz more than I love myself.
LW & Liz
View attachment 56982 She's soooo adorable . LW
Hi LW,
I am Joel, and the new "old(er) fart" on the corner,
I introduced myself a couple of weeks ago and have been mostly a late-night lurker since. I see the tight knit family and friends that make up this group, and don't really know how to merge into the traffic without causing a head-on, but your post really touched me.
I have no idea what Liz and you are dealing with (and it is none of my business). But my heart goes out to you both. I am sorry that the move was so taxing on the both of you. But I am glad that it has been worth it. I hope that each of you, in your own way, find a better quality of life in your new Colorado surroundings. I hope you continue to be impressed with the care that each of you receive. And I hope you each may find the relief you need.
The love you express for Liz is truly touching!
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Liz; may you find the peace, comfort, and joy, that you desire.
With all of my respect and love,
Joel