kbois Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Okay I'm going to have to jump on the @Wayne Gray bandwagon and support the whole "go see the damn doctor and get routine maintenance done!" I had my follow up appointment today to go over lab work. Mixed bag of results, but overall not horrible. Blood pressure is still high so the meds got adjusted. The majority of the labs were normal. The one thing I worried a about was the status of my previous diabetes diagnosis. I was put on medication but let it lapse when we didn't have insurance. So 3 years of having no clue as to how my body was processing natural insulin and sugar and what kind of damage was being done. Levels are still elevated, but only slightly, falling into the 'pre-diabetic' category, which means it will be monitored and if I can get past this damn plateau I've been stuck on since mid-December and get back to losing weight it will in all likelihood resolve itself. So that was a big relief. Knees still suck. Getting referred to an ortho to possibly get some injections. So, if you're scared of the doctor, try not to be and go. It's not so bad. 🙂 1 4 Link to comment
Kitt Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, kbois said: Okay I'm going to have to jump on the @Wayne Gray So, if you're scared of the doctor, try not to be and go. It's not so bad. 🙂 That is easier said than done. When my one doc retired I started looking for a new endocrinologist. When I landed in the hospital with a major infection last month they assigned one for me. His office is over an hour drive from where I live, so while I currently am staying with him, I am also continuing to look for an office closer to home. Of 6 offices I have called so far, 1 is even further and out of network too, 3 are not accepting new patients, and 2 just never returned my call at all. 4 Link to comment
kbois Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 12 minutes ago, Kitt said: That is easier said than done. When my one doc retired I started looking for a new endocrinologist. When I landed in the hospital with a major infection last month they assigned one for me. His office is over an hour drive from where I live, so while I currently am staying with him, I am also continuing to look for an office closer to home. Of 6 offices I have called so far, 1 is even further and out of network too, 3 are not accepting new patients, and 2 just never returned my call at all. I lucked out, I truly did. I really like this doctor and she's part of a small practice, just her and her husband. The majority of the practices in this state are part of corporate chains. 4 Link to comment
Starrynight22 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Happy Saturday y'all. It's finally edging toward spring here. It's currently 63 (19c) and while I wouldn't say it's warm......a very cool breeze is blowing, it's warm enough to try and forget winter. How is everyone? Im good. Nothing new to report. Lol. 5 Link to comment
Mrsgnomie Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 46 minutes ago, Starrynight22 said: Happy Saturday y'all. It's finally edging toward spring here. It's currently 63 (19c) and while I wouldn't say it's warm......a very cool breeze is blowing, it's warm enough to try and forget winter. How is everyone? Im good. Nothing new to report. Lol. 63° Is a summer day here! I’d need AC for sure 1 2 Link to comment
Mrsgnomie Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Heading to the valley to get soccer equipment for the kids. Small town life. Trying to find soccer cleats for a kid with ridiculously wide toe box is so hard it’s bordering impossible. I’m worried he won’t be able to play. 4 Link to comment
1brokNangel Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Starrynight22 said: Happy Saturday y'all. It's finally edging toward spring here. It's currently 63 (19c) and while I wouldn't say it's warm......a very cool breeze is blowing, it's warm enough to try and forget winter. How is everyone? Im good. Nothing new to report. Lol. 73 here and we are supposed to have storms moving in later, but in a few days we're going back to 39 at night......YAY 5 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted March 5, 2022 Site Moderator Share Posted March 5, 2022 15 minutes ago, 1brokNangel said: 73 here and we are supposed to have storms moving in later, but in a few days we're going back to 39 at night......YAY About the same here. It’s supposed to reach 63F (17C) tomorrow and then drop back to the 30s in the following days. T-storm with 55 to 62 mph (90-100 kmph) tomorrow as well. Most times these alerts miss my area, so hopefully, tomorrow they do as well. 4 Link to comment
Popular Post Kitt Posted March 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2022 Anyone else got a case of weather whiplash? 4 2 Link to comment
kbois Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 4 hours ago, Starrynight22 said: Happy Saturday y'all. It's finally edging toward spring here. It's currently 63 (19c) and while I wouldn't say it's warm......a very cool breeze is blowing, it's warm enough to try and forget winter. How is everyone? Im good. Nothing new to report. Lol. I've been okay, but not okay. Trying to come to grips with some news that eventually will be life-altering by trying to do normal things to take my mind off of it while some part of my brain tries to process it. My husband was diagnosed with macula degeneration. While not life threatening, eventually his sight will deteriorate to the point where his life will be drastically changed. Hopefully not for a while. It's only been a little over a year since his last exam so they caught it early. He has to test his vision every day and has added some recommended supplements and dietary changes to Hopefully stave off the progression for as long as possible. Who knows? Maybe in ten years there will be an effective treatment. For now we're just going to have to deal with however his body decides to deal with it. On a positive note, winter in Florida is over. Near record heat is in the forecast. 1 4 Link to comment
Popular Post mollyhousemouse Posted March 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2022 it's really nice here today, overcast with a good breeze to take care of the humidity we have the back and front doors open to capture the breeze and it feels really good. there was a little note about another chance for a light freeze in the next week though @kbois eyes are tough, we've been dealing with that for about 5 years now. find a good ophthalmologist and do all the things. sending you all kinds of good thoughts i hope everyone is doing well, it's been a rough couple of weeks for me. hoping it gets better in the next week or so take care y'all 6 Link to comment
chris191070 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I'm late to the party. We're supposed to have dry and sunny day on Sunday, with a cool breeze. 2 Link to comment
Fae Briona Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 1:43 PM, Kitt said: Anyone else got a case of weather whiplash? Yep. Was 81F yesterday and 40F today. 2 Link to comment
mollyhousemouse Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Hello friends! This is your Sunday evening reminder you that you are beautiful, there is hope in the air and you have got enough in you to match whatever this new week demands. Take time out for you. Rebalance your energy when you need. Remember you are meant to be here and take the days in your stride. Don't let the small stuff bring you down. Rest well... 4 Link to comment
kbois Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 This photo has been making the rounds on social media in the Tampa area. A beautiful picture for sure. https://photos.app.goo.gl/FPTMm6L8Tph1wGyh6 How did it get to be Monday already? It was Friday two hours ago! Have a good week everyone! 3 Link to comment
kbois Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 My husband sent me a text today as we were two ships passing in the night this morning. Last night I did cauliflower in the air fryer. Well, as you all know, that stuff stinks when it's cooked. Apparently the scent was still lingering when my husband and son came in from work. Upon entering the house my son turned to my husband and said: "What the hell did Mom do? Assassinate the entire cast of Veggie Tales in the air fryer?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry @Wayne Gray you can't have this one. I'm so using it in my story! 5 Link to comment
Wayne Gray Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 36 minutes ago, kbois said: "What the hell did Mom do? Assassinate the entire cast of Veggie Tales in the air fryer?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry @Wayne Gray you can't have this one. I'm so using it in my story! LOL. Wow. That's fantastic. 😄 2 2 Link to comment
kbois Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 24 minutes ago, Wayne Gray said: LOL. Wow. That's fantastic. 😄 Apple doesn't fall far from the tree with that one🤭 4 Link to comment
1brokNangel Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 1:32 PM, Reader1810 said: About the same here. It’s supposed to reach 63F (17C) tomorrow and then drop back to the 30s in the following days. T-storm with 55 to 62 mph (90-100 kmph) tomorrow as well. Most times these alerts miss my area, so hopefully, tomorrow they do as well. The storms passed but NOW they're talking about possible snow later in the week with accumulations ?!?! WTH is wrong with mother nature ?? 5 Link to comment
Mrsgnomie Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 9 hours ago, 1brokNangel said: The storms passed but NOW they're talking about possible snow later in the week with accumulations ?!?! WTH is wrong with mother nature ?? Keeping everyone on their toes! 4 Link to comment
Popular Post mollyhousemouse Posted March 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2022 we are at 2 hours 10 minutes of an internet and network outage because of a power outage in Baltimore. i'm in Texas. 6 Link to comment
mollyhousemouse Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 and we're back. 30 emails & 2 missed calls..... our manager is again wondering why all of this is handled in Baltimore and not locally hope y'all are doing well 3 Link to comment
Wayne Gray Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 1 minute ago, mollyhousemouse said: and we're back. 30 emails & 2 missed calls..... our manager is again wondering why all of this is handled in Baltimore and not locally hope y'all are doing well I bet it was outsourced to Baltimore because it was cheaper at the time. And I bet the issues from having it remote vs local outweigh all benefits of having it outsourced in the first place. Ahhh ... those little unknowns, adding up to a big headache! 3 Link to comment
kbois Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, mollyhousemouse said: and we're back. 30 emails & 2 missed calls..... our manager is again wondering why all of this is handled in Baltimore and not locally hope y'all are doing well For the same reason call centers are located outside of the US. $$$ 3 Link to comment
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