Archive for February, 2010




Kate Update: January 6, Mayo Clinic, Medicine

Written by on February 23, 2010 Topics: My Life

January 6, 2010 As today goes on, and people continue to contact me for updates, I am remembering more about yesterday’s appointment. But first, a funny story: Yesterday morning Sus and I got up and got ready for the day. We knew I had an appointment at 11 and were planning to leave at 10 [...]

Kate Update: January 5, Mayo Clinic, Day One

Written by on February 7, 2010 Topics: My Life, Trying Stuff

January 5, 2010 Today was my first day at Mayo. It went well. I have an unusual doctor, with a “bedside” manner unlike anything I have experienced previously. Despite his odd behavior, my doctor seems to really know his stuff. He has me on a new five-part regimen which consists of drinking an inordinate amount [...]

Kate Update: January 4, Arizona, Mayo Clinic

Written by on February 3, 2010 Topics: My Life, Trying Stuff

I’ve pondered how best to relate the events of the last month, and have decided to be most open and share the notes I wrote for myself , while in Arizona.  These will read a bit more like a journal than you may be accustomed to, but I make no apologies. January 4, 2010 Tonight [...]