6 week Check up today

It was not without a good deal of trepidation that Marie and I set out this morning for our trip back to MUSC for a CT scan and then a meeting with Dr Ellegala. After completing the CT scan and then reporting to the doctor's office for the usual rundown of medical questions, blood pressure, and temperature by the nurse, the good doctor finally appeared with a huge smile on his face. He reported that everything looked well with the clipped aneurysm and he felt that the second aneurysm was not serious enough to require immediate surgery, but could be dealt with using a less invasive procedure called coiling. Coiling requires only an over-night stay. This was really really good news.

As regards my overall health and fitness, the doctor positively beamed when I told him that I was walking every day and feeling great. He released me from all restrictions on physical activities and sent me home to continue recovering for the next three months. At that time, he will have his associate, Dr Turk, do the coil procedure and hopefully, I will be home the next day.

There is lots of life left to live and lots of golf left to play after the good news today. I will be teeing it up tomorrow for at least nine holes and hopefully playing in the senior blitz Wednesday.

See you on the course!

Christmas on the Pointe

As we wind down to Christmas, it has been a very busy time around the Scott household. Last Friday, we celebrated our progressive dinner on our street. It was really great seeing all of the neighbors together sharing food and drink at different locations on our street. On Saturday night, we all went up to the golf club for the member's Christmas Dinner. As usual, Chef Charlie's team did a great job hosting the party and preparing the food. Sunday found us at Charleston Place downtown for their Christmas Brunch with our neighborhood dining club. I know it sounds as if all I am doing is eating, but in fact, I have been increasing the length of my walks everyday. I am now up to walking the complete circle around the front nine. The photo is from today, December 20, and it is the annual Santa drives around the neighborhood from the local fire department.

Two Weeks at Home

Hey Y'All,

I've been home for a little over two weeks now. I have gotten my blood pressure down to 140 over 80 and my family doctor has reduced the number of blood pressure pills I am taking to two. I am managing to stay up for most of the day and evening, but still require a short nap sometime during the late afternoon. It seems the same to me as before I had the head injury. Now that I am staying awake most of the day, feel free to stop by for a coffee or soda.

I can't believe how boring life is when you can't drive anywhere but I have some wonderful friends that have saved me and drive me anywhere I need to go. I am still trying to walk about a mile each day. I had lunch with Alan Abernethy, John Halley, and the Senior Blitz Guys on separate days this week. It was really nice seeing all my golf buddies on Wednesday.

See y'all soon,

Dave