Tag Archives: medical

his chair gets up – April 20

Posted on April 22, 2017 by landl30

4.20.2017 his chairs gets up by itself a button moves him into position to rise, step, move out for bodily functions. and yet his voice is clear his eye sharp his listening full and present, … Continue reading →

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MRI anxiety – August 6

Posted on August 8, 2016 by landl30

8.6..2016 MRI anxiety knockings and bang rattles buzzings fill the ears but stay calm, do not move it is only your insides that we are scanning for things that you would rather have not show up. ———————

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results unwelcome – August 5

Posted on August 6, 2016 by landl30

8.5.2016 results unwelcome, actions forward change ways or stay a course measures of direction to date. ===========

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procedure – December 27

Posted on December 28, 2014 by landl30

12.27.2014 the tube goes in down the throat via the nostrils and the body rebels at the violation. looked upon now in older age one wonders will it be me. —————————

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MRI – August 4

Posted on August 5, 2014 by landl30

8.4.2014 rattle screeches, knocks pings, obstructed music panging against piano wire magnetically resonating endlessly. silence and waiting. doctor doctor please tell me. no. don’t. look hard enough and you’ll find something. what’s that. nothing. nothing. nothing. happiest … Continue reading →

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