Good grief, it really makes me wonder sometimes where some of the doctors - and the nurses - get their advice. Glad you've at least had some clarity obtained re symptoms and hopefully all will be back in train soon!I'm back. I will try to avoid the chat though, and curb my loose tongue (aka fingers on keyboard).
I'm back because I just spoke to my doctor about the results of the blood test he took last Friday. HBa1c is up from 53, at one point, to 77 on Friday. Why? He wanted to know. Because I've been eating carbs. So don't, he says . Go back to eating low carb! That's a reversal of opinion.
Unfortunately, this morning I decided to try porridge for the first time in a couple of years. BG up after 2 hours from 11.2 to 15.4! Down a short time ago to 13.4.
Lunch was a pear and a piece of cheddar. Tea, of course.
Not sure what to do about dinner now - it was going to be haggis, but that's pretty high carb, so maybe not.
I'm looking for more ideas now from your posts to try to get back on course.
Chest problem was fluid on my lungs - upped diuretic and it is improving a bit.
That was still pretty chatty, so I'll stop and try to improve in future.
rum sounds fab - I can't remember the last time I had an alcoholic drink I may have to have 1 soon ...I'm thinking about a dash of rum or brandy too. x
@Bex72 montezuma chocolate is lovely especially the one they do with the orang nibs and they also do a mint one too (which reminds me I need to re-order. I also like the Lindtt 85% or 90% with some peanut butter on top.
Thanks MrsT, orange nibs sound sublime.
@zauberflote I do like oysters but not something I have often usually just as a treat as they are expensive - the last time I had them they were done in lemon and ice with a touch of garlic and we were at lovely posh hotel we stayed in right on the sea front (happy memories not like what we are living through just now)
@Rachox I recommend the slc bread and rolls for anyone who is missing them - I have a regular supply now. @DJC3 what will you have a roll on first burger, bacon or egg? @maglil55 I am the same really loving the slc and having them almost every day so quick, handy, convenient and filling.
@Goonergal hug for the meh-ness - take it easy and rest up
@Annb Good to see you back - take care and look after yourself
10.30am - 2 boiled eggs mashed up in a cup with butter and 2 slices of slc bread sandwiches on ham salad and a mug of earl grey tea
7.30pm - chicken with a little nandos piri piri sauce on top with side salad and some almonds and another mug of earl grey tea
Another active day on my feet for 6 hours ...
I am fortunate that my butcher's home made GF haggis is the only one I have found so far that has little effect on my BGs. First time I tried it I found the texture a little strange but I've got used to it because it tastes like haggis! Thank goodness for the small local butchers.AnnB, I hope your chest is improving. Take care. All that talk of haggis has made me hungry, it's been a while since I had some. Maybe a small amount would be ok.
Hi All
Sorry missing in action, well not much action, again! Have had a bit of a relapse of Covid but lots of rest seems to be helping. @Goonergal hope you are feeling better. @Annb great to see you back and hope you are able to find LC to suit you and your lungs improve. @Bex72 hope you are feeling stronger too.
Thanks Penguin Mum, all good here. when in the covid nightmare it felt it would never end, such a yoyo illness. I hope that you're getting better, remember to take it easy if you're tired. x
Anyway since the top of the week I have been having my usual breakfast of HiLo toast and tea. I made a big pot of mixed green veg (Leek, broccoli, green cabbage, shallot and parsley at the end) soup and it is still going for lunches. Tip blitzed and thickened with some celeriac mash left over from weekend so very smooth and creamy.
Had sliver of farm bread yesterday with egg mayo on too. Last night had three giant fishfingers only, couldnt be bothered doing veg. Today supper will be chicken, chorizo red pepper diced fried and served dry with pasta and lots of grated parmesan for Mr PM and maybe with cauli rice for me. Mr PM has got bored with the “stew” like version where I add tinned toms paprika so changing it up a bit to make him happy.
Take care everyone. Stay well, stay safe.
I have to agree, the rolls are huge. What impresses me though it that the bread keeps quite a while in the fridge. I order quite a few and I do put some straight in the freezer but I keep 2 loaves in the fridge. They are gone before they go off!High fbg today so thought I’d better start skipping breakfast again. Just black coffee.
Lunch was 2 slices SLC bread: one topped with Brie and avocado slices. The other with egg mayo and lettuce. Raspberry bakewell DGF afterwards.
Dinner - the new batch of SLC rolls arrived so it was a big juicy burger @Mrs T 123 ! A slice of Emmental in it and salad with Halloumi fries too. Very full now!
@maglil55 that’s exactly how I feel about sandwiches - I ate one for lunch pretty much every day for 40 years. And ‘just a sandwich’ has become a real joy now. The rolls are huge aren’t they?
Well done for sticking to lc in spite of the relapse into Covid territory @PenguinMum -it doesn’t always tick the comfort food box when you’re under the weather I find.
Hope you enjoy the Lakanto sweetener @OzBlossom
Glad you got into Hotel Chocolate for a pre lockdown celebratory drink @Goonergal Hope it helped to fight off yesterday’s meh-ness.
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