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2010s Health and Medicine Medical Medical Records

Medical Records – Cardiology No. 5

Trenna standing behind a hanging Chain of hearts plant
"Chain of Heart me". In the Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory in Melbourne. Trenna, Helen and I flew to Melbourne for a few days between the second and third cardioversions described in this post, but by then Trenna was already back in AF.

Three Cardioversions in Less Than a Month!

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST – THIS POST IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

The following historical information is for interest only. It should in no way be thought of as medical advice applicable to any other individual. Medical science has moved on, and no two people have the exact same medical circumstances. I hope you find the information interesting, To see the “Introduction” to this series of posts, please click here.

Common abbreviations used by … Read the rest ... “Medical Records – Cardiology No. 5”

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2010s Music Writing

Soundwave Festival 2013

Close up of Greg and Trenna in front of an outdoor rock music stage
"Greg & me reunited STAGE 1a". The stage is set for Blink 182. 4 March 2013.

4 March 2013

By Trenna, with an intro from Greg

Introduction

I had always planned on including this story from Trenna’s iPad. As I read it I can tell that she has done a bit of a download of her brain to get it down in print whilst still fresh in her memory.

I feel sure that she hoped to come back to it in future and elaborate on some of the comments. She either never got around to it, … Read the rest ... “Soundwave Festival 2013”

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2010s Coping Health and Medicine iPad Knowledge Marfan Medical Snippets and Vignettes

First Aid & Home Remedies

Screen shot of the document discussed in this post
Screen shot of the document from Trenna's iPad.

By Greg then Trenna

Introduction

This post comes from another document on Trenna’s well organised (of course) iPad.

All I’ve done is cut and paste the original document into the main body of this post. I’ve also inserted a PDF of the original document as it appears on the iPad.

I hope you find it either useful or interesting – or both.

Greg

FIRST AID & HOME REMEDIES

MUSCLE or JOINT PAIN/ INFLAMMATION

Consider Heat or Ice.

Heat helps … Read the rest ... “First Aid & Home Remedies”

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2010s Coping Medical

Medicinal Cannabis

Medicinal Cannabis Oil
Trenna's Medicinal Cannabis Oil

By Greg

What This Post is About and Who is it For?

Recently I was reading a Marfan Syndrome Facebook Group post. The person was asking about people’s different experiences with pain killers. A really important issue for Marfans.

I gave a reply which, among other things mentioned medicinal cannabis (MC). I then got some other questions about our Australian experience.

This post is based on my reply to them.

If you aren’t in the market for MC there is … Read the rest ... “Medicinal Cannabis”

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2010s Marfan Medical Medical Records

Medical Records – Cardiology No. 4

Trenna at Uluru
Trenna at Uluru in the Northern Territory on 7 November 2015. Nine days before her final cardioversion for the year. It was REALLY hot that day.

Tales of 3 Cardioversions in 2015

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST – THIS POST IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

The following historical information is for interest only. It should in no way be thought of as medical advice applicable to any other individual. Medical science has moved on, and no two people have the exact same medical circumstances. I hope you find the information interesting, To see the “Introduction” to this series of posts, please click here.

Common abbreviations used by Trenna … Read the rest ... “Medical Records – Cardiology No. 4”

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2000s 2010s Snippets and Vignettes

BABY ZARA HEIRLOOM BLANKET

Couple with baby
"Jase & Rac, parents of 1wk old Zara". 17 May 2014. The photo taken when they called in to show us the new baby.

By Greg, plus Trenna’s iPad document

2007

This story has it’s origin in 2007, or maybe earlier.

In the 2000s Trenna became part of a group of women from around the area – mainly in our street – who had formed a craft group. Trenna hadn’t been much of a craft person, but she was keen to be part of the community.

She had met most of the women before, but because of the group she developed a friendship with … Read the rest ... “BABY ZARA HEIRLOOM BLANKET”

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2010s Coping Heart and Lung Failure Marfan Medical

“SCOLIOSIS BODY MIGRAINES” 

Trenna lying on our bed with Felix the dog on her legs
"Felix the back pain therapist". Trenna trying to get relief from a "body migraine" by lying still on our bed. October 1998.

Introduction by Greg and then Trenna’s words, with only a little editing

The inverted commas in the title were in the original document. A “Body Migraine” is a Trennaism. In this case the term she used to describe this set of symptoms.

Introduction

This is another post that I am including mainly for the benefit of those with musculoskeletal issues. That of course incudes those, like Trenna, with Marfan Syndrome.

Trenna’s words below were on her iPad. It looks like … Read the rest ... ““SCOLIOSIS BODY MIGRAINES” ”

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2010s Coping iPad Knowledge Marfan Medical Medical Records Visually Impaired

Blepharitis & Conjunctivitis

View from the London Eye
The Thames and Houses of Parliament from the London Eye. 17 September 2009.

Medical Notes From Trenna’s iPad

Here is a page Trenna made about two eye problems she encountered.

Everyone is welcome to read the post, but it doesn’t contain any funny or poignant stories. I’m just trying to pass on some information Trenna accumulated in case it is of use to anyone else.

Maybe in the future it has historical benefit as well. Who knows!

In case you are wondering, according to the Mayo Clinic (who Trenna trusted for this sort … Read the rest ... “Blepharitis & Conjunctivitis”

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2010s Collected Wisdom iPad Knowledge Snippets and Vignettes

The Art of Conversation

multiple conference name tags
Hmmm! I did seem to go to a lot of conferences and networking events.

Wisdom From Trenna’s iPad

This is an item I noticed on Trenna’s iPad and thought I’d share. I knew it was there, and Trenna would remind me of it from time to time.

She was extremely supportive of my career and encouraged me in it. As a result I was involved in a number of professional organisations, and held some senior positions.

She was also supportive of me going to conferences and professional development sessions. Even when it meant I … Read the rest ... “The Art of Conversation”

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2010s Heart and Lung Failure Marfan Medical Medical Records Writing

Medical Records – Cardiology No. 3

"Pretty spot on walk trail". A picnic at Noble Falls for Trenna's birthday in 2014. Four days later she was having a cardioversion.

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST – THIS POST IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

The following historical information is for interest only. It should in no way be thought of as medical advice applicable to any other individual. Medical science has moved on, and no two people have the exact same medical circumstances. I hope you find the information interesting, To see the “Introduction” to this series of posts, please click here.

Common abbreviations used by Trenna in this series:
AF – Atrial … Read the rest ... “Medical Records – Cardiology No. 3”

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2010s Coping iPad Knowledge Marfan Medical

To Feel Able

Trenna at the table
This upset the routine. Trenna turned 60 in 2017. She didn't feel up to going out to lunch so I set up a card table in the lounge room, set the table and bought a couple of take away burgers. It was a nice, low stress lunch.

Weekday Routine 2016 and 2017

Intro by Greg, and then Trenna

Among the documents on Trenna’s iPad there are two called “Weekly Routine”. One is labelled “2016” and the other “2017”.

It is actually not quite as pernickety as it seems.

In this post I will reproduce both of them. In them Trenna goes into immense detail abut times she intends doing things and what looks like a very strict routine.

It is actually not quite as pernickety as it … Read the rest ... “To Feel Able”

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2010s Heart and Lung Failure Marfan Medical Medical Records

Medical Records – Cardiology No. 2

Trenna in the bush
"Am off for a walk." Taken on Trenna's birthday in 2014. We went for a picnic at Noble Falls. And that's what Trenna did, fall. She mentions it in the notes of the September cardio appointment.

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST – THIS POST IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

The following historical information is for interest only. It should in no way be thought of as medical advice applicable to any other individual. Medical science has moved on, and no two people have the exact same medical circumstances. I hope you find the information interesting, To see the “Introduction” to this series of posts, please click here.

Common abbreviations used by Trenna in this series:
AF – Atrial … Read the rest ... “Medical Records – Cardiology No. 2”

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2010s Household Tips Snippets and Vignettes Visually Impaired

A Rug for Jack and Jade

Trenna with Baby
Sleepy Jack, Tired Me. Christmas Day 2014.

by Trenna and Greg

To fully understand this post you are going to need to access the iPad document I have embedded above.

You won’t need to know much about crocheting, and you don’t need to read the whole document, provided you scan through the lot.

So what am I talking about?

Well. Some time, probably in September 2014 Trenna and I received the wonderful news that one of our 9 nieces was pregnant – congratulations again Jade.

Trenna decided … Read the rest ... “A Rug for Jack and Jade”

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2010s Carer End of Life Heart and Lung Failure Medical Snippets and Vignettes

A Trip to the Psychiatrist

Trenna in fancy dress
Trenna in 2017. Hmmm! Pehaps she did need to see a psychiatrist?

By Greg & Trenna

This wasn’t the first time that it was suggested that Trenna might need to see a psychiatrist. See also this anecdote from when she was a child.

The recent post “The Key to Happiness and Fulfilment” got me thinking of a visit to Trenna’s cardiologist, which ended up turning into a trip to see a psychiatrist. Here’s what happened…..

It was Monday, 12 June 2017 at 9:30am (actually from about this point we never made appointments, … Read the rest ... “A Trip to the Psychiatrist”

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2010s Collected Wisdom Coping iPad Knowledge Snippets and Vignettes

The Key to Happiness and Fulfilment

Trenna and Greg outdoors
Happy & Relaxed @ Crowded House Gig. 14 November 2010, Sandleford Winery. (Trenna's caption)

Intro by Greg, Wisdom by Trenna

Here is another pearl from Trenna’s iPad. It looks like she started it on 27 April 2016 (at 10:31 am) but then didn’t edit it again until 31 May 2017. (How nerdy is that detail I’ve given you?!)

PLEASE NOTE: It is a 3 page document from the iPad, if your browser is only showing one page you may need to click on the link or the Download button.

As I write this I … Read the rest ... “The Key to Happiness and Fulfilment”

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1990s 2000s 2010s Menus Recipes

Introducing the Menu Diaries

Greg and Trenna preparing morning tea.
Trenna's caption read "The hosts in new kitchen, 6 January 1991." Of note to me is the "Wisteria" coloured bench top, important staples on the bench - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Baileys and Tia Maria, the bone china cups (which Trenna brought into the relationship), the impressive at the time Chef brand automatic under bench oven, and the white china tea pot and the spoon rest, both of which I still have.

A New Series of Posts Based on Trenna’s Records of Evening Meals

A New Career and a New Kitchen

In 1990-91 Trenna and I employed builders to do our first home renovation. Trenna had recently resigned from her job at the Hospital Benefit Fund (HBF) and therefore had the time to keep a record of what tradesmen came when.

I believe I’ve still got that record, but that will be the subject of a totally different post.

The reason I … Read the rest ... “Introducing the Menu Diaries”

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2010s Love and Marriage Music

THE Rolling Stones Concert – Part 2

4 people at a concert
Four in the Pit. Greg, Judy, Sue and Trenna. 1 November 2014

By Greg

As the title suggests, this is the second part of the story, the first part is here.

Near the Stage

So there we were, in the tongue pit with Tren’s great friend Sue, who she probably hadn’t seen for a couple of years, and Sue’s sister, Judy.

“Ahhh! You’ve got the same top as me!”  Both have a black (of course) “It’s only rock n roll” singlet top.  Judy has a different, but equally cool Stones top.… Read the rest ... “THE Rolling Stones Concert – Part 2”

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2010s Love and Marriage Music

THE Rolling Stones Concert  Part 1

The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones in Perth, 1 November 2014.

By Greg

The time had to come in the life of this website when I had to write about THE Rolling Stones concert.  For one reason I have HUNDREDS of photos Trenna and I took at the concert, and for another, Trenna and I had such a good time.

The Very Earlier Story

Trenna told me that she was keen to go to the Rolling Stones concert, at the WACA grounds in 1973.  She would have been 16 years old … Read the rest ... “THE Rolling Stones Concert  Part 1”

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2010s Travel

Andy Warhol

Tren and Helen in an Andy Warhol Style
Photo Booth Babes 23 February 2016.

By Greg

I started to watch The Andy Warhol Diaries on Netflix last night. It reminded me of two instances when the great artist and the great woman connected…….

Trenna at the Western Australian Art Gallery – 16 December 2012.

Starring Helen and Trenna. Melbourne 2016.
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2010s Coping iPad Knowledge Marfan Medical Music Visually Impaired Writing

Moshing With Black Sabbath!

Black Sabbath on Stage
Black Sabbath - Perth 2016

By Greg and Trenna

Reliving the Experience

Looking through Trenna’s iPad I came across the document she wrote to review/record the Black Sabbath concert we went to along with a friend, Adrian. It was the first time I had read this piece since 2016.

It immediately brought back memories of a really fab night. I also found some of the turns of phase pretty entertaining.

I will put her writing below, in the main body of this post but also … Read the rest ... “Moshing With Black Sabbath!”