Category Archives: TAZ

Courtney and I Learn a New Board Game

Posted on May 24, 2019 by tazscott

[pics incl] If you missed it in previous post, Courtney lives in China. This makes the two of us learning a new board game together… at the same time, particularly challenging. Leave it to Ashley to figure a solution. it … Continue reading →

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txt Me

Posted on October 17, 2018 by tazscott

I’m attempting something different… if you can see this… txt me. Please identify yourself! As stated in my last post months ago, I’m on a mission to RECONNECT w/ people. I’m working my way slowly down my contact list in … Continue reading →

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Ode to Silverfish

Posted on July 15, 2018 by tazscott

[pics incl] It’s really a txt conversation between Ashley and me… and while I typed “cinch bug” I promise I meant silverfish. Ashley HATES silverfish. As much as she has personally triumphed in the “spider wars” over the years, if … Continue reading →

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New Phone, Same Number

Posted on June 14, 2018 by tazscott

I have a new phone and it’s still the same number. No, I haven’t fallen of face of the Earth but I’ve pretty much given up on the blog. I figure no one’s reading it anyway and I lost any … Continue reading →

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Scott Family Portrait 04/21/2018

Posted on April 21, 2018 by tazscott

[pix incl] Monina got married and she & Andrew decided to have a FUN reception. Everyone dressed up as their favorite CosPlay characters (yes, EVERYONE!) Heather was in the wedding party so they all wore their similar outfits (she’s a … Continue reading →

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My Neck has NOT Been Swelling

Posted on November 15, 2017 by tazscott

I had a realization today that my arm/shoulder surgery area hurts worse than my head. This made me stop and “what’s different?” My head hurts but it’s more like “just a headache”… how is that possible? And my arm/neck/shoulder feels … Continue reading →

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Stitches are NOT Infected 11/11/17

Posted on November 11, 2017 by tazscott

The stitches on my neck kinda look “funky” today, so Jeff insisted we go have them examined “better safe than sorry.” I have an incision a full 1/4 of my neck and it is “sealed” w/ dermabond (surgical glue) and … Continue reading →

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Home From Hospital

Posted on November 5, 2017 by tazscott

i came home from hospital yesterday.  i’m moving slowly but i’m encouraged by the fact that i have more range of motion than i had before surgery.  I may regret moving my arm around so much once this numbing agent … Continue reading →

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Surgery 10/31/17

Posted on October 27, 2017 by tazscott

I’m having surgery 10/31/17.  Remember those nerve/arterial studies, tests, etc [ http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/10/17/nerve-study-test-pt-2-101717/]  Well… the results were significant.  The short version is that all the specialists agree that I need to have the surgery and THEN start PT (I think about 10 … Continue reading →

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Nerve Study Test pt 2 10/17/17

Posted on October 17, 2017 by tazscott

Last week I had a nerve study test w/ electrodes [ http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/10/09/nerve-study-test-100917/].  Today, was a nerve block test (x2).  They injected lidocaine into two different muscles and had me try to raise my arm up and hold it. [Think holding it … Continue reading →

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Nerve Study Test 10/09/17

Posted on October 9, 2017 by tazscott

Since the vein study showed blockages [ http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/09/08/venogram-scheduled-091417/], doctors wanted to do nerve tests.  Apparently, is just code for “stick electrodes on me & shock the crap out of me!”  it did detect diminished results, so next week is test … Continue reading →

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Venogram Scheduled 09/14/17

Posted on September 8, 2017 by tazscott

After my CTA ( http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/08/09/cta-scan-scheduled-for-081017/) I had a follow up w/ neuro who referred me to a different type of neuro surgeon.  If I understood it all, the thinking is that I have something similar to thoracic outlet syndrome but not … Continue reading →

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Children’s Songs Test

Posted on August 16, 2017 by tazscott

[pics incl]  You must be fluent in Veggie Tales songs to get this…. but fair warning, it’s an evil plan ;-P  Of course, if you don’t know the songs, you’re safe.

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Neuro 07/25/17

Posted on July 25, 2017 by tazscott

This was the follow-up from my spinal Tap.  http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2017/07/06/neuro-070617/ To be honest, I was mostly confused…but… I think that’s OK. The was a lot a talk about doing some more pressure tests and an angigram (sp?) all w/ dyes that … Continue reading →

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Spinal Tap 07/10/17

Posted on July 10, 2017 by tazscott

Well, I’m on the flip-side of my LP… Of course, they couldn’t get the IV, took 3 attempt, including “the IV team” w/ the ultrasound.  Then the local anesthesia didn’t really kick in so I had to be still in … Continue reading →

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