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Joan McGuire

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · Apr 8

Remembering, that at lunch yesterday and discussing a fairly benign situation with my kid, he asked; “Have you considered Mother, that perhaps you are too hot to handle?”

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1h

The guy w/dementia has absolutely nothing wrong with his heart on ECGs, despite every other body system failing.

Yesterday his blood pressure hit 190/94, he went to bed at 4pm.

When I had my preop ECG, the tech had me stop talking. I’m sure mine looked like that of the 21 year old I am at heart.

Jeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · 8h

Typos aside, there is simply no such thing.

ECGs are not an indicator of age.

They literally do not contain that information, either directly or indirectly.

This is just made up gobbledygook.

So, my question is: why?

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1h

The trick to a good veggie lasagna is to precook the chopped veggies, that way nothing is soggy.

Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1h

and another to put in my freezer until next weekend. I won’t have much of an appetite until then.

This evening, I’m meeting my bestie and her visiting mom for dinner at Inizio. I’m looking forward to seeing them and a nice meal.

I do have to duck out and get the veggies I need.

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1h

Good morning!

Slept well again, I’m enjoying that while it lasts, only 3 more sleeps until surgery plucks that away.

But I can’t fully straighten my right leg anymore, the rain has made it cranky.

Today is all about pasta. This morning I’m making veggie lasagna. One to take to the kids tomorrow

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 12h

👏👏👏

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 13h

I just toasted home baked rye bread from the freezer and made a sandwich with Federal’s chicken salad, a few slices of Sub cheese and the last slice of a homegrown tomato.

If I had more tomato, I’d eat another one.

Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 16h

Okay, I am going to get a concrete saw and make a hole in my driveway so I can put this section on my wall.

The leaves look like they are dancing, not just stains on the ground.

A section of my driveway where leaves have left impressions.

Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 18h

See you tomorrow! But call if you need me sooner.

Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 19h

She asked questions that clearly distinguished between anger and frustration, that sensitivity was helpful.

Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 19h

I just finished up the intake phone call for the dementia caregiver support program and every question broke my heart but the woman who called was so kind.

We will get a “plan” next week and I should have access to 80 hours of free respite care a year as well as placement services.

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 19h

❤️❤️❤️

Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 19h

I need to do this before Tuesday.

Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 20h

I will wear orange do you don’t have to.

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 20h

Getting my somewhat flirty butcher fix, he called me darling, likes my hair this long.

Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 22h

I prefer my eggs scrambled, but I love pancakes. I might make some this weekend and freeze a few for next week when every meal will be breakfast. After surgery I just want carbs and soft food.

Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 22h

Flexion at +133 degrees, extension at -3 degrees!

I will live to dance again.

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

He has my enthusiastic endorsement!

Adam Bojak for Assembly @bojak4assembly.bsky.social · 1d

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Join us on Instagram today at 1PM (@ bojakforassembly) as we take on Albany together.

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

Sylvester had a tie to Buffalo from his work with Patrick Cowley. I knew people who knew them, so the music is personal.

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

I’m driving to Rochester for a show on Sunday. I’ve got to pace myself.

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

If you are looking for me later; “Sorry, can’t talk now, they have remastered the master of funk.”

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Step II (Deluxe Edition) by Sylvester on Apple Music

Album · 2025 · 14 Songs

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

I’m sorry. I hope you have some downtime this weekend, you’ve been extra busy.

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

This afternoon I also have that call with the caregiver support program. Every time I think I don’t need help here, I wake up to evidence of otherwise, so it’s past time for that.

Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve requested my same home visit team for my aftercare.

I’ve had home services after past surgeries, but never found them to be as effective. But I’m also dreading how much that first visit will hurt.

But it’s only bad for a few days and by the end of the year, the worst will be over.

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning!

I slept very well, no dreams.

I complained all day yesterday about being cold, but sleeping on a frosty night is perfect.

Today is Physical Therapy, they will evaluate my progress this morning even though I plan to get in one more visit on Monday.

Then it’s surgery on Tuesday.

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

I need to get some work done, I’ll leave it on low and try not to get emotionally involved.