Follow up to doctor visit

After the doctor visit, I got sick the first part of July. Cold which went into my lungs as usual. By this time, my doctor had gone on vacation. So I went to MedExpress. They gave me an antibiotic, but it wasn't the right one. So finally, I got back to the doctor the end of July. Got an antibiotic and cough syrup and changed some of my regular asthma medications. Of course, by then I was a mess. So It took a while for everything to kick in and for me to get well. And, of course, by now, I had no stamina. And depressed big time.

So I'm slowly getting back to life. I'll be glad when it cools off and being outside isn't so draining.

Pulmonary doctor visit

Went to the pulmonary doc today. Regular check up but breathing hasn't been good lately. We did a test and I was down 20% in all areas since my last test in December 2008. Also the cough from my cold has been hanging on for three weeks. Had a real coughing spree as I finished the breathing test.

So we are changing one medicine and adding another. The one we are changing is for the post-nasal drip. He thinks that is what is causing the continuing cough. The one we are adding is for the breathing. Hopefully they will help. I was really out of breath at the end of my lesson and moving the agility equipment on Wednesday. I kept having to stop while doing it to catch my breath.

Obedience lesson today

Haven't been updating lately. Went through a long depression. Better now.

Ringo and Starr had their obedience lesson today. Starr has been very slow coming back after her surgery. But she did very well at the beginning of her lesson. Then she got hot, tired and stubborn. I out-stubborned her and we got her back on track. We started Ringo on utility training. Did moving stand and signals. I can actually work on those inside during the extreme heat.