Sunday, July 22, 2012 5:48 am. 

Friday we went to The Dalles to do some shopping and see Dr. M who suggested another prescription and a surgical procedure called a TURP if the drugs don’t work. We are only considering this.    Dr M also ordered several tests which we will have to schedule, blood work and and  a MRI which will have to be done in Portland.  So it will be a couple of weeks before this is all  completed.   We are already struggling with the side effects of the Zofran generic (elimination problems) so are wary  of trying something else with even more listed side effects.

The prescription was called into the Wal-Mart pharmacy by mistake.  We got a phone message from them saying it would cost us 187.00;  that is with our Wal-Mart drug card thru Medi-Care. The Zofran was 37.15 here in town at KC Pharmacy but at Wal-Mart was 145.00!  We are required  to pay 17.00 per month for this card which makes no sense to use, as so far everything we have used or inquired about is much less money here where the card is not accepted.  We got the Wal-Mart drug card when our insurance agent said it was the most economical even tho the closest Wal-Mart is in Hood River.  We reasoned that we so seldom get prescription drugs that convenience was not an issue and most times it would probably pay to pick it up here in town and save the gas.  So far that is the case.  Makes no sense to have to pay for a drug card every month;  something in the system is broken. 

We consulted with Dr D also this last week;  it is his opinion that Leland has an overload of toxic stress and needs to do a cleanse.  We will be able to get the materials needed for that on Monday, and will begin the cleanse then.  It will not be easy, but something needs to change here, and we are hoping this will do it along with dropping several of the cancer fighters he is on and retaining only the Protocel and the nutrition builders for now. 

Yesterday afternoon Leland felt well enough that he suggested a drive and a picnic, so we packed a simple lunch and drove to Trout Lake then  north where we had beautiful views of Mt Adams and lots of lovely wildflowers. When he got tired, we came home;  had a light supper on the deck  and watched the day end. 

We have another appointment in Portland for a consultation  on Tuesday this next week, so it will be a busy week again-

Thank you Bob and Annie for your visit and the lovely box of garden goodies-it was very good to see you.  We appreciated the thoughtful selection of vegtables, Menucha Honey and potted plants plus the tiny corn.