frog or lizard?

"Amphibian or reptile?"

Sure, we could go that route, but I was keeping it simple.

"And just what are we talkin' 'bout?"

The photo on the wall of Examining Room 5 at Doctor Cobb's place.

"Oh, was this the day of your discussion with him about your 30-day heart monitor study? I was wondering when that was coming up."

Actually, that was yesterday afternoon! It went very well, too. He told me the study only found two instances of atrial fibrillation... and I was able to tell him when those were! That surprised him!!! I'd brought my journal and my exercise calendar with me and looked it up. Sure enough, those two instances were both on the night following my installation of the monitor pad in a vertical orientation on top of my sternum. I told him the weight of that pad felt like someone pressing on my chest and made me feel like I was suffocating! That had woken me in a panic twice in the early hours of August 27 and it had taken a while for me to settle back to sleep. That's why I called Boston Scientific the night of the 27th, because the thought of trying to sleep with that vertical mount was not what I wanted. I'm glad I switched over to the electrodes! He was glad that I only had that one limited time of a-fib action. Me, too!

"So, does he think you need to go back on the Sotalol?"

Nope! He still wants me to keep taking the Eliquis, but he doesn't think I need the Sotalol. I think he thinks he cured me the last time he zapped me. I think the a-fib is absent because the weather has been warm. I guess we'll both see in a month or so. The nights are already going into the low 40's, so it's just a matter of time before those are the highs of the day. I already find myself limiting my night-time exposure to cooler air.

"Guess folks won't be wearing skimpy costumes this year. You'll be able to spot the locals from the northern transplants!"

Hahahaha! Yes, I guess so! So, what's your guess about the picture of the critter on the wall at his office? 

"I think it may be a lizard. I feel sure I'm seeing little legs, not flippers."

Yeah, I told nurse Robin that's what I decided, too. At first I thought it was a frog, but the more I looked at it, the more I saw lizard characteristics. In particular, there's the eyelids. I don't think I've ever seen a frog with such fancy lids. However, when I was in Panama, I had noticed plenty of lizards skittering about with fancy eyelids. Maybe I'll post the pic on fb and see what folks say... that will be fun!