when you say you checked your stool and urine... do you mean visually, or by a test? Visually can fool you. What bullet?!

Fred, take it easy. You have a busy schedule so rest up when you can. I can understand your grand daughter will be sad if her beloved puppy has to be left behind so get ready to mop up her tears.

Just blog when you can - no pressure mate!

My doctor said take a cotton swab and examine the poop I caught on a napkin in the commode before it was in the water portion of the bowl. There was no blood or red color anywhere or seen on the cotton swab to me! His prior check was from blood samples he took from me in his office. I may still have to visit the VA if need be later!

The bullet in me came from my third wife after I had moved out and in my own apartment. I was getting ready for work as airport mgr. for Yellow Cab company in Houston in 1983 when she pulled the trigger and fled the scene but was caught a

few hours later in Galveston Texas by the state troopers!

The bullet I had in Vietnam was removed before I boarded my flight back to San Francisco Letterman General hospital. I

did not want to be at Walter Reed hospital in Washington, DC. I guess you could say I'm a triple survivor???

fred wow.. my favorite country singer trace adkins was shot through his heart -- a long time ago... when i hear him sing i think wow-- still alive through all that ... just like you .....

Fred, you are a survivor! shot twice! and a stroke survivor? you are a bad man! So the family is growing?

Take care Fred, enjoy your trip, please be careful, take your time. Keep in touch when you can.

God bless to you and your family

Yvonne