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<blockquote data-quote="christi99" data-source="post: 842124" data-attributes="member: 179601"><p>I am so sorry to hear about your health issues - particularly when you were doing all the "right" things (good numbers etc.) I have been an ICU nurse (as well as cardio-thoracic surgical ICU nurse - and a diabetic and a son who is diabetic) and for what it is worth - you may be sicker had you not taken such care for 35 years. I have seen 30 year old diabetics with severe diabetes related illness. Diabetes is such an extremely complex disorder. However, I realize that info probably does little to help your feelings of frustration. In reality, you feel like **** now! But...we just have today- or "now". You can choose only that and give up (which may seem tempting) but the only consequence will be more sickness and disability.</p><p>Also...Please note- <strong>There is a very real physiologic depression that can happen "post-pump" (the heart pump used to bypass the heart during bypass surgeries) in addition to just grieving your losses of<em> your</em> health baseline- try to give yourself some time and self-care- and also know that you may very well feel better as you recover from your surgery. </strong> Perhaps you can talk to your cardiologist for a referral to talk with a professional/? antidepressants Rx.</p><p>Take ONE day at a time instead of looking at managing your diabetes long-term like you are used to- as it may feel more doable. I don't think people can really fully understand the constant vigilance required and the lifestyle management needed- everyday of your life!! Many people will not even finish a course of antibiotics for 7 days with compliance!!! How many people can lose weight without regaining it? Or stop drinking, smoking or stick to an exercise regimen for life? Give yourself a hug and I am betting that many here reading your post (like myself) are also sending you hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="christi99, post: 842124, member: 179601"] I am so sorry to hear about your health issues - particularly when you were doing all the "right" things (good numbers etc.) I have been an ICU nurse (as well as cardio-thoracic surgical ICU nurse - and a diabetic and a son who is diabetic) and for what it is worth - you may be sicker had you not taken such care for 35 years. I have seen 30 year old diabetics with severe diabetes related illness. Diabetes is such an extremely complex disorder. However, I realize that info probably does little to help your feelings of frustration. In reality, you feel like **** now! But...we just have today- or "now". You can choose only that and give up (which may seem tempting) but the only consequence will be more sickness and disability. Also...Please note- [B]There is a very real physiologic depression that can happen "post-pump" (the heart pump used to bypass the heart during bypass surgeries) in addition to just grieving your losses of[I] your[/I] health baseline- try to give yourself some time and self-care- and also know that you may very well feel better as you recover from your surgery. [/B] Perhaps you can talk to your cardiologist for a referral to talk with a professional/? antidepressants Rx. Take ONE day at a time instead of looking at managing your diabetes long-term like you are used to- as it may feel more doable. I don't think people can really fully understand the constant vigilance required and the lifestyle management needed- everyday of your life!! Many people will not even finish a course of antibiotics for 7 days with compliance!!! How many people can lose weight without regaining it? Or stop drinking, smoking or stick to an exercise regimen for life? Give yourself a hug and I am betting that many here reading your post (like myself) are also sending you hugs. [/QUOTE]
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