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Borrego Springs, CA

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Preparing for the Mayonnaise Clinic

I’m sure most of you have heard of the famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.  Well, in my mind, I think of it as the Mayonnaise Clinic.  By the time they get finished poking, probing, and squishing (you ladies will understand that term) me, I feel like a freshly whipped up bowl of mayonnaise.  I have my every other year appointments all set up for Sept. 7.  With no glass of wine the night before, and a fasting morning, I’ll be run through the mill all day.  The Mayo Clinic is an amazing place, but I’m already trying to deal with my white coat syndrome.  I HATE going to the doctor, but it’s necessary for me to get another year of prescriptions written.  I’ll be relieved when it’s all over.

To that end, I finally called the dog kennel today, and got Emma signed up for another four or five day stay at the spa.  I’m going to be driving the car instead of the rig, so I’ll drop her off on my way out on Tuesday morning.  I also called the motel in Kasson, MN, to sign up for three nights there.  I persuaded them to give me the same rate/night that I got in July.  That was a savings of $15/night over what they were going to charge me.  Of course, I’ll be in a handicapped room, but after my day at the clinic, I’ll probably feel that way. Smile with tongue out

The other thing I’ll have to do while I’m there is make a quick trip to Sioux Falls, SD, with the proper documentation this time to renew my driver’s license.  My plan is to do that trip in one day, and return to Kasson.  In the midst of all this, I’ll visit with my son and his family, and I really would like to get a meal at the locally famous Hubbell House (?).  It was a stage coach stop over place way back when, and I do enjoy their shrimp dinner.  Don’t think the three young grandkids would do very well at the slow paced dinner, but maybe Andy can get a babysitter for the evening.

Since I felt a bit punkie last night, I only did very sedentary chores today.  Nothing planned for tomorrow either…

Thanks for stopping by… talk to you later,  Judy

25 comments:

  1. Good luck with your appointments. Hope all the news is good news!

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  2. I can relate to the white coat syndrome! As I was reading I thought to myself that you ought to go on over to SD to take care of the driver's license, and then saw you already have it covered. Good luck, and double check for your passport this time.

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  3. Hope all goes well for you at the doctors... I hate that stuff too...
    Keep Safe
    Donna

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  4. Mayonnaise Clinic? I like that nickname. I student-taught in Rochester in 1974, so I know that town well.

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  5. I think we all hate all that stuff..but it is necessary!!..good luck with it all!!

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  6. I understand how you feel about the appointments, I am a major medical coward:(

    I hope all goes smoothly:)

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  7. Sounds like it will be a busy few days! Hope they take you out for that shrimp dinner!!

    You didn't actually tell us if you are feeling better today... hope so!!!

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  8. Must be catching - I just made an appointment for an annual physical as well.

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  9. Good luck with all you doctor appointments...I hope they go well. Unfortunately those things are necessary evils. Enjoy some time with your son in S.D. too.

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  10. I did the big squish a few weeks ago. Being a breast cancer survivor, I'm always happy to get the all clear for another year!

    My thought will be with you on Wednesday. I hope you aren't sick for your appointments! :-)

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  11. Sigh. I added a total skin check this year as well, and that happens in one week. Agh. I sure do identify with you on all this!

    Emjay

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  12. Now that I am all moved, I have to search for a new doctor which I'm sure won't be any fun at all!

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  13. Good luck at the clinic. Hate that stuff too but gotta do it. At least maybe you can get that good shrimp dinner as a reward!

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  14. I am with you I hate the doctor. If Catherine did not make me go once a year, I would probably skip it.

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  15. Good luck with your appointments ... and "Geçmiş Olsun" (may it be in the past) in advance.

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  16. That Mayo Clinic is one of the best in the country!! Good choice for an overhaul. I am swearing off the foot Doc until I absolutely cannot walk!
    I have heard of the Hubble House..as an old stagecoach stop ..and boarding house?? I will be trying to channel some history through you, if you don't mind..."-)

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  17. I love that nickname, good luck with all of your appointments!

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  18. Good luck Judy, travel safely and stay out of trouble!

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  19. I hear ya. My appointment is tomorrow. My blood pressure always read high that day.

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  20. Even though I am in health care I still hate going in for my physicals. John usually has to hound me to get my appointment made. Good luck with all the poking, prodding and squishing. :)

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  21. I'm with you, don't enjoy the stuff that goes along with a physical. But the reward of getting the okay for another fun year on the road is worth it.

    Now if they could just come up with better hospital gowns, I don't like the draftyness back there! ;c)

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  22. Hope you test better than last year and continue to get better, not older. I just applied to Malheur on your and another friend's recommendations.

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  23. I could so relate to your opinions. I have been single for 16 years and it would be better to have some help. BTW..Mr. Mouse will probably not be back for another nose-mashing. Now just get his roommates.

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  24. good luck on your preparations, hope that you will have a fruitful day..its really a great help for everyone..

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