Yes I used the word 'random' because I couldn't understand the times you were testing so I asked you to help me out! I even adked you to bear with me so I could get a picture of your situation. Believe me I NEVER pick anyone apart! SueNearly everything I have written has been torn apart by more than one person. The "man up" statements do not cut it. If you do not like what I have written do not reply. Post blood glucose readings and I am picked a part because the time appear "random". I am tired of the cheer leading "we like diabetes. We conquered diabetes."
Presactly - whatever anyone says is interpreted as attack or cheerleading.Yes I used the word 'random' because I couldn't understand the times you were testing so I asked you to help me out! I even adked you to bear with me so I could get a picture of your situation. Believe me I NEVER pick anyone apart! Sue
Presactly - whatever anyone says is interpreted as attack or cheerleading.
The "man up" statements do not cut it. If you do not like what I have written do not reply.
Some people would complain if their backside was on fire and we put it out.Nearly everything I have written has been torn apart by more than one person. The "man up" statements do not cut it. If you do not like what I have written do not reply. Post blood glucose readings and I am picked a part because the time appear "random". I am tired of the cheer leading "we like diabetes. We conquered diabetes."
I have bruxism too, and a custom made splint protects my teeth from wearing each other down. If I didn't have a treatment for it I would consult dentists, oral surgeons and other specialists until I found one. Or make the best of it and puree my food.because of serious chronic pain, i grind my jaw. Dental implants are not an options.
Then see a doctor and get antidepressants.I was not smiling nor laughing before the diagnosis.
IMO you are one of those people who say things to provoke a reaction,maybe what you say is true and equally maybe not I for one am tired is reading your mining and backbiting posts and will read no more of your drivelThank you for the post. I like your avatar. I use to have a dozen of coffee cups that said "Keep Calm And Carry On".
A simple saying with profound meaning.
I discovered I have to go by the hospital tomorrow for some reason, X-Ray then vascular surgery. Not sure what that is about.
You can get lowish carb Popcorn - Tesco make a variety bag of Sweet, sweet & salty or salty and Tyrells make a sweet and salty one; they are all about 6g per bag. How about Greek yogurt with some pureed apple or berries?
This is so true. I think every one of us has had times of feeling angry that we got this disease, and that we got other diseases/injuries that are much harder to live with than diabetes. But we have decided to process that anger and put it to good use as a motivator to do the best we can, and to be kind towards those who try to help us. If I allowed myself to feel angry about my medical issues it would eat me up inside, and if I lashed out at those around me, they would rightly stop investing their energy in me. So I choose to move on, and be grateful for what medical treatments we do have and to do my best at my end.You sound very angry. I'm sorry that you have been dealt a difficult hand and you feel like life is unfair. Despite that, you found your way here to this forum, that is a wealth of information and helpful people. I don't believe those things happen by accident.
People are trying to help you...a stranger...and be YOUR cheerleader to help you navigate this new diagnosis and give you the help that you have asked for.
Let us help. We have all been smacked down by this disease, but it is manageable. It isn't easy and it takes discipline, but the rewards are worth the effort. If you can control your diabetes, you will see improvement in many areas of your life, including pain. Many people here are managing their co-morbidities and may be able to help you manage yours.
If you want to focus your anger on something, focus your energy on improving the life you have been given rather than focusing your anger and energy on people that are just trying to help.
Best of luck for your surgery. I hope you stick around. Personally, I am beholden to this forum, because without it, I would still be struggling with how to manage my diagnosis according to the ADA and my physician's recommendations, rather than discovering a way of life that is doable and produces better results. My family is counting on me to take care of myself so that I can live a long life. I am certain that there are people who love you who wish the same.
@AndBreathe, @Brunneria, @vintageutopia
Hospital appointment was with vascular surgery to discuss a required surgery. I need to give some background for you to understand the issues involved.
While in Intensive Care after the Head-on-collision an IVC, inferior vena cava, filter was placed in me. The reason was to prevent any blood clots which may form in my legs from traveling to my lungs.
In 2008, the hospital stated that the filter should be removed since it was a temporary measure. The V.A. Hospital stated that they would not remove it. They felt it was still required.
In 2010, the FDA issued a recall & warning on the IVC that is in me. This IVC Filter has two issues, it migrates and it can break apart.
The V.A. Hospital again stated that they would not remove it.
In 2013, the V.A. hospital, after pressure, agreed to remove the filter.
They first had to find it. A CAT Scan with contrast allowed the Vascular Surgeons to locate the filter. It had migrated upper in the vein toward my heart. Surgery was scheduled. On the day of surgery I was in the special operating chatting with the surgical nurses when the assisting doctor walked in. He stated "We have a problem. A surgical tool we absolutely have to have to safely remove this filter we discovered is contaminated. We have tried to borrow one from 6 local hospital with no luck. The surgery will have to be postponed."
After that I asked that they send me to University of Pennsylvania at Hershey, Pennsylvania where there is a Doctor who specializes in removing IVC filters which have become issues. The V.A. Would never approve it.
On 10 September 2015, I was at the hospital for the 6 month orthopedic appointment. To make sure everything was still looking good. X-rays & CAT scans to make sure the titanium rods,screws & wires are no loose & still secure. A side effect of this was that they should have been able to see he IVC filter and inspect it. The IVC Filter had migrated again toward my heart. The concern now is that it may migrate again with the possibility that it would enter my heart. The would be a BAD thing. if they attempt to remove it now there is a possibility that the IVC filter may break a part and tear the IVC. Depending on the tear, I could exsanguinate.
The normal way to remove these is to enter using catheters in the large vein in the groin and the neck. They use a Fluoroscope to direct the surgical tools to the IVC filter. The alternate way, is to just open up my chest and remove it by clamping off the IVC for a short period of time make a small incision, remove filter & close up the incision and me up.
One way short recovery the other way long recovery.
So the type II diabetes is on the back burner so to speak.
@AndBreathe, @Brunneria, @vintageutopia
Hospital appointment was with vascular surgery to discuss a required surgery. I need to give some background for you to understand the issues involved.
While in Intensive Care after the Head-on-collision an IVC, inferior vena cava, filter was placed in me. The reason was to prevent any blood clots which may form in my legs from traveling to my lungs.
In 2008, the hospital stated that the filter should be removed since it was a temporary measure. The V.A. Hospital stated that they would not remove it. They felt it was still required.
In 2010, the FDA issued a recall & warning on the IVC that is in me. This IVC Filter has two issues, it migrates and it can break apart.
The V.A. Hospital again stated that they would not remove it.
In 2013, the V.A. hospital, after pressure, agreed to remove the filter.
They first had to find it. A CAT Scan with contrast allowed the Vascular Surgeons to locate the filter. It had migrated upper in the vein toward my heart. Surgery was scheduled. On the day of surgery I was in the special operating chatting with the surgical nurses when the assisting doctor walked in. He stated "We have a problem. A surgical tool we absolutely have to have to safely remove this filter we discovered is contaminated. We have tried to borrow one from 6 local hospital with no luck. The surgery will have to be postponed."
After that I asked that they send me to University of Pennsylvania at Hershey, Pennsylvania where there is a Doctor who specializes in removing IVC filters which have become issues. The V.A. Would never approve it.
On 10 September 2015, I was at the hospital for the 6 month orthopedic appointment. To make sure everything was still looking good. X-rays & CAT scans to make sure the titanium rods,screws & wires are no loose & still secure. A side effect of this was that they should have been able to see he IVC filter and inspect it. The IVC Filter had migrated again toward my heart. The concern now is that it may migrate again with the possibility that it would enter my heart. The would be a BAD thing. if they attempt to remove it now there is a possibility that the IVC filter may break a part and tear the IVC. Depending on the tear, I could exsanguinate.
The normal way to remove these is to enter using catheters in the large vein in the groin and the neck. They use a Fluoroscope to direct the surgical tools to the IVC filter. The alternate way, is to just open up my chest and remove it by clamping off the IVC for a short period of time make a small incision, remove filter & close up the incision and me up.
One way short recovery the other way long recovery.
So the type II diabetes is on the back burner so to speak.
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The diabetes is not relevant if the IVC filter migrate & I drop dead. I call that being on the back burner.
If a person is bleeding to death giving them CPR does not save their life.
I could have done without this. This is exactly what I meant when I said that the minute I get past one medical issue another one comes a long to smack me down.
As of this morning thing got even worse, if that is at all possible.
The compound fracture of the right shin. the latest x-rays show what I have been saying for 8 yrs, that there was something not right. The x-rays show that the tibia never healed. basically, the only thing holding my shin together is the titanium rod. the two ends of the broken tibia have just been grinding against one another. To quote the Doctor, who called me this morning, "We have no idea why it never healed, we do not understand how we missed it for 8 yrs & no we have yet to formulate a plan as to how to fix it."
I have all ready left a voice mail for the lawyers. they are going to love this.
So why have 1 surgery when you can have 2 for three times the cost! I am being sarcastic.
No, I am not a Happy Camper.
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