[Candy1955]

Welcome, Child. Study. Learn as much as you can.

[possum220]

How are you going with drinking water Marilyn?
Sorry you are having a rough patch Gus. I tried to send you a photo but my comp doesn't like it. Hang in there.

Good going with the exercising Deejay.

It is very cold here today. Currently 37F. My hands are cold. My bsls go up and down. Can never understand why it is so different to the quarterly blood tests. Wondering if there will be a difference with the last one I had done. Don't want a stern talking to from my gp in August.
Yesterday my sister came around and we pruned and re-staked the roses and did three hours of general clean up in the garden. This morning my ribs hurt. Today my exercise will consist of vacuuming the floors and cleaning the blinds - not my favourite job but need to do it. I made some pumpkin soup for when my sister was here yesterday. Left overs today.

[Gus1234U]

try to pace yourself, possum~! vacuuming is not what comes after sore ribs~~

[possum220]

Thanks Gus. Ended up having a migraine. Went back to bed. Will think about cleaning tomorrow.

[Gus1234U]

Lil' Orphan Anne sings "Tomorrow"

[Deejay14]

Possum hope you are feeling better!

[possum220]

Thanks Gus and Deejay. Tomorrow is another day............. Need to visit Tara. My migraine has gone away. Today is the second day after gardening. My muscles are still letting me know I haven't used them for a while. I got up and could well have done nothing but I made myself move. I did some cleaning and had a shower. Today I was in the back yard picking up small stones. Pain in my gut was not nice so I ended up taking pain killers. Did grocery shopping and cooked meals. At the end of the day I got a bit of perspective thinking that I shouldn't have done so much. It's hard to know when I need to push myself or when I need to back off. Chocolate was not a good idea.

[Gus1234U]

i, too, have poor impulse control, possum~
so i have made rules, to help me remember what NOT to do~!
do NOT plan any activity for 2 days after going shopping~! (that's my major exercizer.) most other rules are still being broken,,, but they are DO rules,, like DO dishes~

[possum220]

What beautiful Hollyhocks Gus. Love the color and my mum used to grow them in her garden when I was little. I don't have a separate kitchen so I do Do the dish every night. Pretty much the only thing I do each day without fail.

Still have a pain in my gut today. Felt a few bumps that have not been there before around my belly button this morning. I suspect a hernia. Never had one before. Hope I am being a drama queen and that when I see the doc this afternoon it will turn out to be nothing.

I thought chocolate for breakfast would make the pain go away. It didn't.

[Gus1234U]

i think succulents make lovely, low maintenance gardens, too~!!

i sure hope you don't have hernias, possom... i have little bumps in places, i just think they are fatty deposits... diabetes comes with a host of lovely side effects ~

[possum220]

I do have succulents in my garden, many in pots. I do love the panda plants and others that look like they are ready to bite but I don't know their name. The succulents are toughing out in the cold and windy weather at the moment.

Went to the doctor today and had an ultrasound done after it. I was sent for the hernia and got a two for one deal. Not only do I have a hernia, confirmed but lots of gallstones. Who knew? Going back on Friday to see the doctor again and to work out who he is going to refer me to for the surgery. Hooray (not).

[Gus1234U]

what a bummer, possom~! i hope you get a really good anesthesiologist~! (and no after-effects~!) is it an hiatial hernia ? i hope they do the laparoscopy (little cuts with long scizzors).

there is a medicinal tea you can get at the health food stores, i bet, called "Licorice Root Tea", that dissolves gall stones,,, much nicer than docs and pills, and it's delicious and warm~!

holding the good thought~!

[possum220]

After being poked and prodded yesterday I was quite sore and at the same time overwhelmed with the reality of it. Went to bed really early last night as I had had enough of my world. Last time I had any form of surgery was in 1985.

Thanks for letting me know about licorice tea. I do like it. Much better than other alternatives. I am enjoying sitting in the sun out of the wind.

[Gus1234U]

sitting with you in a sunny nook, out of the wind~

[unaluna]

Best. Picture. Ever!

[possum220]

Very lovely Gus. Yes, lets all meet there to get away from the hot wind or cold wind whichever you may be facing.

Are those 'bumps' of your sore Gus? My bumps are near my belly button so I am not sure of the name or how they will fix it. Least today it's no where near as sore as Monday. Think it helps when people aren't prodding or poking in that region. My bsls were up again this morning and I hadn't even eaten anything. I could put it down to stress but who am I kidding with that one.

[Gus1234U]

i am completely mystified by what makes my blood sugars go up and down, sometimes, possum... of course pasta and cookies are obvious, but there are times when i go for 6 hrs without eating, and my blood sugar drops 10 points... other times, i take a nap (which usually raises my bsl by 30 points, and wake up in a cold sweat, shaking for juice.

honestly, my meds are not working well at all. i'm on a 1200 calorie a day diet, and i'm using more than my maximum prescribed meds,, at this rate i calculate i will come up about 25 days short of my 90 day supply~! i know my doc is going to be unhappy, but not as unhappy as i am~!

i am seriously considering alternatives to the met/glyp Tx that i've been on for 7 yrs... the only time it really worked was when i was on 800 calories a day. that was a side-effect of a med, which the doc promptly took away from me, because i was loosing (much needed) weight (60 lbs, 40 of which i have kept off more than a yr, now).

i just wish i had more access to tests and trials than i do~ or better yet... no diabetes at all. i had considered the gastro-surgery, but i hesitated, and likely a good thing, because my body no longer produces the enzyme that is necessary to keep my veins permeable (passing gas ), so i'm on oxygen and hating that. it has also impaired my small blood vessels and corpuscles which carry nutrients to the cells and lactic acid ('ashes' and toxins) away... leaving me with diminished stamina and strength.

still, as i loose functions, i find i desire less and less, appreciate more and more, and feel more comfortable with the end result of living......... i have a little saying that i joke with myself, tho most people don't think it's funny:
life sucks, and then you don't die~ ME just a little cheese with my whine

[possum220]

Sounds like the meds are not quite right if you need to adjust them. Too bad if the doc is unhappy they aren't you. Did you end up getting the new oxygen tank sorted?

I always did appreciate the dark side of humor. Yup, life sucks and then you don't die. Often in my head a line from Jack and Diane song "Life goes on long after the thrill of living is gone". Maybe there needs to be a cheese and whine club on PC.

[Gus1234U]

i'm exceeding the max dose of met/glyp, so the only alternative is some new drug or insulin....

i did get my CPAP repaired, without a sleep test, after 3 months of hassle and even calling Medicare... gads what a nightmare~



you start the club, and i'll join it,, possum~!

[possum220]

I am pleased that you eventually got the CPAP machine sorted.

Fingers crossed that there will be a medication that isn't insulin that can help.

I am considering putting a cheese and whine thread some place.

I have a referral to see a surgeon (is away on holidays at the moment) on the 24 August for my hernia. My doctor is worried that it may strangulate and he wants to gets it fixed before it gets nasty. Tooth issues had me seeing a prosthodontist yesterday and I need to see a periodontist next week to treat the infection. Don't know how many treatments that will take.
Two weeks need to get bsls tested and iron levels. Seems like I am wearing a goat track to my doctor. Feeling old and cold and overwhelmed.

[Gus1234U]

it's often wise to take a course of 'pro-biotics' after any oral antibiotic, because it kills off the 'good bugs' in the intestine.... i personally like the expensive 24 strain kinds, but most of them just have 4 strains, which you can get in good yogurt and cottage cheese...

doctors... can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em....

[Deejay14]

Okay guys really not doing well here. Think I exercised once this week. I just can't get myself back in the groove. I stopped because it has been so hot and humid. The last few days have been lovely summer days, but I just can't do it. How do I get myself back in the habit??

[Gus1234U]

maybe a change of routine, DJ ?? like doing the core exercises, or even just leg lifts and arm swings while sitting down,,, anything to start small so you're not exhausted and sore...

(Just a little picture show to remind you, if you aren't familiar with Core Exercises,,,, mine were much easier to start

5 Exercises For Core Strength | Fit Stop Physical Therapy

[Deejay14]

Originally Posted by Gus1234U

maybe a change of routine, DJ ?? like doing the core exercises, or even just leg lifts and arm swings while sitting down,,, anything to start small so you're not exhausted and sore...

(Just a little picture show to remind you, if you aren't familiar with Core Exercises,,,, mine were much easier to start

5 Exercises For Core Strength | Fit Stop Physical Therapy

Gus after months of doing very well I ha e come to a screeching halt. I have very little desire to budge. I do pretty much keep up with stuff around the house.Thanks for the exercises!

[possum220]

Yes, yogurt and probiotics Gus sound like a good idea.

Was wondering where you were Deejay. Would your hubby go for a walk with you in the early morning before it gets too hot. The heat is very draining emotionally and physically. Any malls close by that have aircon? Sending you lots of cold air from across the pond.