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It's an ulcer. Apparently I will live and it should be cleared up by the time I get to Florida. YAY.

Not that she could tell. Diagnosis pending further tests but my doctor does not anticipate major problems. Whew. :)

Now watch the Kitty Cat Song bySteve Ibsen.

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I have an appointment at 3 PM today. I'll let you know what happens.

Trip to Florida is two weeks away, whatever happens, it's gonna be done in two weeks!

At first I thought I was having a heart attack. I was having chest pains, heartburn, dizziness and everything.

They ran tests... blood work, an x-ray, and an EKG.

Not a heart attack, but most likely an ulcer. Possibly bleeding.

No treatment tonight, other than a drink that was a mix of Maalox and some numbing agent for my heartburn. I need to get checked by my regular physician and schedule more tests.

I don't know what would cause me to have an ulcer, but if that's what it is, the treatment would consist of medicine, a change to a blander diet (ick) and much less stress. Apparently I'm under a lot of stress, although I don't feel it like that.

It's good that it's not a heart attack.

What do I have an ulcer from? Life, I guess.

Once I got home, I watched this video and it cheered me up, even though it's supposed to be sad. It's pretty amazing:

The Sad Song

It's pretty, and the video is incredible. The video was created entirely using 15 second jpg movies from a Nikon still camera! What a novel idea. It reminds me of the Circlevision movies at Disneyland.