Had my INR factor checked again today and it was 4.32... a little high...meaning my blood was thin. (Should be happy something about me is thin!?!) Had to go to the lab and have a vial drawn after the finger prick showed the high reading. This time the lab guy had a little trouble finding a vein to use (something else about me that tends to be thin) but it didn't hurt too much and he got the blood. Now I have to wait and see if the doctor will order a change in meds. April, my nurse, said I might have to take a smaller dose. Will have to go back to her next week and have another INR done. After the vampire experience I had to have a mammography. All I can say about that is if it was a sensitive part of the male anatomy a tech wouldn't be sticking it in a vise-like machine and squeezing....
I was sure Fanny would have snacked on the comforter while I was out but she didn't! I praised and petted her, calling her a 'good dog' and giving her an extra treat. I swear she smiled at me. As a reward for this morning's torture in the name of medicine on the way home I treated myself to a vanilla latte at Burger King...not bad for a $1....and made myself Kraft's Macaroni & Cheese for lunch (which I shared with Fanny the good dog). Now I think I'll go build a fire in the stove and get comfortable...maybe even knit.
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