Alan’s Army

Hi all!

Last week Alan had his blood pressure checked sans-Hydrochlorothiazide. It was “perfect” so he now has one less daily pill to take.

Today we saw the neurosurgeon in Philly, who removed the tumor and installed the shunt way back when, for a check-up. All is well, he wants another MRI at the end of November, and then we can go to a 3 month schedule. We can also start weaning Alan off the Cymbalta and if he feels OK we can drop it entirely which would be a second daily pill to get rid of.

Alan also asked the doctor about alcohol consumption as he’s been wanting the occasional Guiness. The doctor said that in moderation it was fine and probably actually good for him and a beer a day would probably make him feel just as good as the Cymbalta.

Tonight there is a disc golf club meeting that I will miss (I’ll be at Philly airport waiting to fly to Germany) and I suspect there will be lots of friends vying to buy Alan his first Black and Tan in 8 plus months. (Remember folks, just one.)

That’s the news; and as always thanks for your prayers and support!

Andrew