What was your fasting blood glucose? (full on chat)

[ianpspurs]

Thank you @ianpspurs. School - if they had gone onto the Northern Power Grid website like I did, it would have informed them that the power would be back on within the hour - never mind.

Obviously good news for all concerned if the power did come back within that time frame. I'd have prepared for at least 24 hours without based on the promise from a power company. From what people post on here one would be very negligent to trust any large organisation's promises. Back in the day parents would probably have supported the school if they had opted to sit it out. Not viable today, career ending.

 

[Krystyna23040]

@gennepher yes, it is easier to go in if possible. The queue in person is about 8 people. It takes up to 50 attempts to get through on the phone, to then be number 10 in the queue, to get through and be told no appointments left for today. I got one at 2.10.
I have been told at my previous surgery that I had to ring. I stood in the waiting room, called on my mobile, made eye contact with the receptionist the whole time. Then said, on my way out "Well, wasn't THAT a productive use of time and resources.". The doctor told me off later for being rude to the receptionist, but they also changed the system (but didn't publicise the fact!).
They don't make accessibility easy though, they don't understand others' needs. Being deaf is one such example. My eldest son is autistic and really struggles on the phone, but doesn't mind chat bots.

@Krystyna23040 pleased to hear about the A47. The roads in Norfolk can be very busy, especially as it's half term in some places already. We always used to go early and meander round the coast from King's Lynn to Great Yarmouth as we weren't in a hurry, and actually it was scarcely much longer than the A47 with queues!

I'm working from home, also dealing with gas engineer servicing boilers.

The A47 an be a nightmare. Luckily I am mostly travelling at off-peak times.

 

[JohnEGreen]

I learned this morning that riding a mobility scooter when the temperature is three degrees and it is raining is no fun had an appointment at the doctors for dressing and INR no change with wound and INR still low so warfarin dosage increased again then when got home found I have only two warfarin tablets left panick called surgery to arrange urgent prescription hopefully it will be ready tomorrow.

 

[gennepher]

Really good @gennepher that they sorted it. You definitely needed it in writing

I most certainly did!
I am trying to wind down now @Krystyna23040

 

[dunelm]

I learned this morning that riding a mobility scooter when the temperature is three degrees and it is raining is no fun had an appointment at the doctors for dressing and INR no change with wound and INR still low so warfarin dosage increased again then when got home found I have only two warfarin tablets left panick called surgery to arrange urgent prescription hopefully it will be ready tomorrow.

My mother has a mobility scooter rain cape but tells me that it’s not enough when cold and wet. She wears thermals and also waterproof over trousers with full length zips on the legs - a real chew on when it’s a visit to the doctor.

 

[jjraak]

Good that you can relax. @jjraak who is/was Freddie Kruger? Thought I had a good knowledge of South African cricket and Rugby players so I'm guessing it is something to do with films. In which case I can't be bothered to ask Alexa

He does sound like a Cricketer...

Not my forte, but a big name horror series of films ages back .

Started the slasher slew of movies that followed it .

Renown for his nails,
Have watched it, & a few genuinely scary moments I thought .

One such is where the lead female is talking to him on an old style phone, and his slithery tongue pops out of the mouth piece as she's talking .....uughh.

( Top left corner of pic I see his hand )

 

[jjraak]

Evening all.

Busy week or two .

Lots on the to do list done or at arranged to be done.

I started a new series of CBT counselling.

Rehab now ongoing with personal trainer

Pain clinic a dead end, but at least I can cross that off my list.

Psychiatrist seen & the first able to offer real assistance, so might be no longer looking into the abyss

After a bit of a dog's dinner trying to get help with the eye, and the suggested visit to A&E proving wasteful of everybody's time, I now have an appointment to check the state of my eye this week ...hurrah

A concern from the p/t badgered me into grasping the nettle and making an appointment at GP's to discuss.

I have a case worker , for my needs at home etc.
She is trying on my behalf to get me re-seen by the team that performed my leg operations.
To see if there's any cause for concern over the ongoing pain
So maybe a little traction there too.

Might not seem a lot, but I'm now so good, I'm thinking of entering myself in the prevarication
Olympics....if they ever come....lol

So, yeah ...lots done or in the process of getting done.

Don't want to jinx it, but Inch by inch despite all the hurdles, while I know getting back the old me is a forelorn hope, I do think there's now some hope I can creep closer to the best version I can now be, of that old me

 

[gennepher]

Evening all.

Busy week or two .

Lots on the to do list done or at arranged to be done.

I started a new series of CBT counselling.

Rehab now ongoing with personal trainer

Pain clinic a dead end, but at least I can cross that off my list.

Psychiatrist seen & the first able to offer real assistance, so might be no longer looking into the abyss

After a bit of a dog's dinner trying to get help with the eye, and the suggested visit to A&E proving wasteful of everybody's time, I now have an appointment to check the state of my eye this week ...hurrah

A concern from the p/t badgered me into grasping the nettle and making an appointment at GP's to discuss.

I have a case worker , for my needs at home etc.
She is trying on my behalf to get me re-seen by the team that performed my leg operations.
To see if there's any cause for concern over the ongoing pain
So maybe a little traction there too.

Might not seem a lot, but I'm now so good, I'm thinking of entering myself in the prevarication
Olympics....if they ever come....lol

So, yeah ...lots done or in the process of getting done.

Don't want to jinx it, but Inch by inch despite all the hurdles, while I know getting back the old me is a forelorn hope, I do think there's now some hope I can creep closer to the best version I can now be, of that old me

We can only ever be the best version of ourselves whatever stage of life we are at.
And it requires work - a lot of work. Which is much harder now that we are all older and more infirm.

And to maintain what we have now, let alone improve on it, does require superhuman effort. And it can be near impossible to find time to do all those things, And have a life to do the other things that are part of life.

I gave into pressure from others and finally employed a cleaner some time ago, but I hated it. She was there, and twice a week the day before the day she came, I will be cleaning up to make sure everything was acceptable when she arrived. I tried so hard not to do that but it meant that 4 days a week out of 7, my life was regulated by the cleaner. Oh what a relief when I finally got rid of her.

A tidy clean house is not one of my priorities.

I need to restore a balance which I don't have at the moment. I am very much lacking in doing my creative stuff, and that is important to control pain as well.

I have stopped doing a 'to do' list. For me even choosing one or three items on it, I can't achieve those items and the list gets far too long.

And so I am now doing a 'done' list...
*Fed beasties
*Taken morning meds
*Done Creative
*Checked email
*Had morning cuppa tea
.... And so on, and that makes me realise how much I am doing when I think I'm not doing much at all.

I am currently reassessing everything, to try and get this balance back into my life for when I come back from the cataract operation.

Taking those morning HRV readings on Visible (I still only use the free version), made me realise how much I push myself even on simple things. And it is making me listen to my body much more. I thought I was good at listening to my body signals, but I'm also very good at overriding them.

I have a helper who tells me when I need to stop and rest. And I wasn't listening to him. And he was getting very frustrated with me and trying every which way to make me stop and rest.

Yes, it is cat Midnight. I know my old hearing dog Meg was very intuitive and telling me when to stop and rest and I went along with it without realising what a good job she was doing with that.

I was talking with daughter in Australia on this on Sunday, And she explained all the things I had done for Midnight, and when he was really ill several times, I worked really hard to save him. And consequently we have, would you call it a mutual symbiotic relationship, where he does his best to help me when he realises my body is out of balance, And he senses when I need to rest.

Daughter explained a dog can be trained to do this kind of stuff, but a cat cannot be trained, This is something that a cat develops with the person that takes care of it over time.

Anyway, I am rambling now... Back to sleep in a mo. Night night

You are doing absolutely amazing @jjraak
It is a lot of hard work, And you are putting a lot of effort in setting things in motion to help you become the best you can be for you x

 

[gennepher]

I woke up just now, because I was in pain. I have been asleep a few hours. It was an old injury resurfacing. And I needed stronger painkillers. I have been working out what to pack for the next few days. And it isn't quite a simple as it appears for some of you, not nowadays, at least for me. Many years ago it would take me a few minutes to throw stuff in a couple of carrier bags, a tank full of gas and I would be on the road again...

Nowadays I have to think all the stuff I need for the cochlear processor, dry bricks, batteries, etc Food that does not upset me, And then which meds to take and so on...

Son is allergic to all the beasties, that is why this is a longer hotel stay so he can stay with me for a couple of days after, as the hospital wanted somebody to be with me.

Hence a lot more thinking by me, what meds I need as well etc... And my brain doesn't want to think about all that stuff at the moment...

Night night sweet dreams...

 

[jjraak]

We can only ever be the best version of ourselves whatever stage of life we are at.
And it requires work - a lot of work. Which is much harder now that we are all older and more infirm.

And to maintain what we have now, let alone improve on it, does require superhuman effort. And it can be near impossible to find time to do all those things, And have a life to do the other things that are part of life.

I gave into pressure from others and finally employed a cleaner some time ago, but I hated it. She was there, and twice a week the day before the day she came, I will be cleaning up to make sure everything was acceptable when she arrived. I tried so hard not to do that but it meant that 4 days a week out of 7, my life was regulated by the cleaner. Oh what a relief when I finally got rid of her.

A tidy clean house is not one of my priorities.

I need to restore a balance which I don't have at the moment. I am very much lacking in doing my creative stuff, and that is important to control pain as well.

I have stopped doing a 'to do' list. For me even choosing one or three items on it, I can't achieve those items and the list gets far too long.

And so I am now doing a 'done' list...
*Fed beasties
*Taken morning meds
*Done Creative
*Checked email
*Had morning cuppa tea
.... And so on, and that makes me realise how much I am doing when I think I'm not doing much at all.

I am currently reassessing everything, to try and get this balance back into my life for when I come back from the cataract operation.

Taking those morning HRV readings on Visible (I still only use the free version), made me realise how much I push myself even on simple things. And it is making me listen to my body much more. I thought I was good at listening to my body signals, but I'm also very good at overriding them.

I have a helper who tells me when I need to stop and rest. And I wasn't listening to him. And he was getting very frustrated with me and trying every which way to make me stop and rest.

Yes, it is cat Midnight. I know my old hearing dog Meg was very intuitive and telling me when to stop and rest and I went along with it without realising what a good job she was doing with that.

I was talking with daughter in Australia on this on Sunday, And she explained all the things I had done for Midnight, and when he was really ill several times, I worked really hard to save him. And consequently we have, would you call it a mutual symbiotic relationship, where he does his best to help me when he realises my body is out of balance, And he senses when I need to rest.

Daughter explained a dog can be trained to do this kind of stuff, but a cat cannot be trained, This is something that a cat develops with the person that takes care of it over time.

Anyway, I am rambling now... Back to sleep in a mo. Night night

You are doing absolutely amazing @jjraak
It is a lot of hard work, And you are putting a lot of effort in setting things in motion to help you become the best you can be for you x

Thank you @gennepher for the support.

I do so agree how hard it is to keep anywhere close to where we were, especially as we age.

But the efforts worth it I think.

And finally almost 4 years later I'm begining to have hope things might just possibly be going in the right direction to sort out the mental side of things.

The more physical injuries, I think I am coming to terms with, adapt & survive, they say.

But the fog & confusion mentally is & was way harder.

Not quite saved, but I do think if I put my ear to the ground, I can hear the hoof beats of the cavalry riding to my rescue....

I just pray it's not a stampede of cattle ...gulp.

 

[jjraak]

Yes, it is cat Midnight. I know my old hearing dog Meg was very intuitive and telling me when to stop and rest and I went along with it without realising what a good job she was doing with that.

And as for midnight....bless him

Maybe you should have called MERLIN
Because of all the magic he brings.

God moves in mysterious to bring help to us when we truly need it.

 

[jjraak]

I woke up just now, because I was in pain. I have been asleep a few hours. It was an old injury resurfacing. And I needed stronger painkillers. I have been working out what to pack for the next few days. And it isn't quite a simple as it appears for some of you, not nowadays, at least for me. Many years ago it would take me a few minutes to throw stuff in a couple of carrier bags, a tank full of gas and I would be on the road again...

Nowadays I have to think all the stuff I need for the cochlear processor, dry bricks, batteries, etc Food that does not upset me, And then which meds to take and so on...

Son is allergic to all the beasties, that is why this is a longer hotel stay so he can stay with me for a couple of days after, as the hospital wanted somebody to be with me.

Hence a lot more thinking by me, what meds I need as well etc... And my brain doesn't want to think about all that stuff at the moment...

Night night sweet dreams...

I hear that @gennepher

I hope you remember everything & the op goes super smoothly.

The time with your lad will be a blessing, too

Hope you both have a peaceful time .

A hug for the pain, not the best moment to appear so I hope it fades quickly.

 

[Peanut234]

And so I am now doing a 'done' list...
*Fed beasties
*Taken morning meds
*Done Creative
*Checked email
*Had morning cuppa tea
.... And so on, and that makes me realise how much I am doing when I think I'm not doing much at all.

I love the Idea of a 'Done' List. Much more satisfying. And like you say lots on it even when we are not 'doing much'.

 

[JohnEGreen]

4.4 this morning at 0700 it’s Judith’s day to work in the office so she will be of to work soon have booked her a taxi as don’t feel fit to drive this morning and buses here are at the wrong times and a bit unpredictable did say she could use my mobility scooter but for some reason she declined.
Visible app says take it easy today so will do so.

 

[gennepher]

I love the Idea of a 'Done' List. Much more satisfying. And like you say lots on it even when we are not 'doing much'.

We don't realise how much we are actually doing until we look at the 'done list'... @Peanut234

 

[Peanut234]

I woke up just now, because I was in pain. I have been asleep a few hours. It was an old injury resurfacing. And I needed stronger painkillers. I have been working out what to pack for the next few days. And it isn't quite a simple as it appears for some of you, not nowadays, at least for me. Many years ago it would take me a few minutes to throw stuff in a couple of carrier bags, a tank full of gas and I would be on the road again...

Nowadays I have to think all the stuff I need for the cochlear processor, dry bricks, batteries, etc Food that does not upset me, And then which meds to take and so on...

I'm with you on the packing. All the meds in case I get pancreatitis, and upset tummy, and various other scenarios, and the normal meds, and like you various food options, and is it going to be hot or very cold and how do I keep the insulin at the right temperature. And are the clothes I need to take washed and clean. And the physical effort of collecting and packing all the things, which in itself causes pain. And do I need my crutches, and a cushion, and the mobility card, and what can I take on a plane, or not. And how on earth do I fit it all in the allowable luggage.
And then my other half just throws a few things in a bag just before we leave.
Sorry, rant over

 

[gennepher]

I'm with you on the packing. All the meds in case I get pancreatitis, and upset tummy, and various other scenarios, and the normal meds, and like you various food options, and is it going to be hot or very cold and how do I keep the insulin at the right temperature. And are the clothes I need to take washed and clean. And the physical effort of collecting and packing all the things, which in itself causes pain. And do I need my crutches, and a cushion, and the mobility card, and what can I take on a plane, or not. And how on earth do I fit it all in the allowable luggage.
And then my other half just throws a few things in a bag just before we leave.
Sorry, rant over

Yes @Peanut234 it is a lot to do x

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 7.0

Short post...
Creative...the view out of my bedroom door window, to bare winter trees outside. 'Believe' is a Christmas decoration that someone sent me many years ago and I look at that every morning....
Time for a nap....
Have your best day for you....

 

[JohnEGreen]

We’re packing well ahead a for hospital stay is a good idea for me my last couple of stays in hospital didn’t allow it when I got covid I was carried out to an ambulance and straight to hospital and the last time had a scan in the morning a phone call in the afternoon requesting my presence at the hospital as soon as my main worry is both occasions happened on or around my birthday and my birthday is fast approaching so am wondering if I should start packing just in case.
I do remember talking to a fellow patient on a hospital stay some years ago who had collapsed while taking a bath and he arrived at the hospital stark naked with nothing.

 

[Peanut234]

FBG 12.0 this morning.