... so many things, but today I have that in particular is on my mind, or rather, my stomach. Waking this morning after a night of up and down due to leg cramps, I found myself just wiped physically. I had plans ... but that didn't happen.
Saw the PCP yesterday, and we played catch-up on stuff I have had done since late November. We discussed which doctor(s) are in charge of dosages/renewals of which medications. She okayed me to take the Shingles shot. She also wanted some blood. Seems every doctor I see wants bloodwork done. Sigh. She is having the staff look into the Rybelsus issue (still don't have and it has been two weeks). I asked if I could quit taking, as my A1C yesterday was 5.3, and it was under 6 last time as well. For two weeks of not taking it, my glucose numbers have stayed consistent. She wants to wait until our next appointment, and re-evaluate. Maybe one less med soon...
Rushed over to the hospital for the paracentesis. Drained another 9.5L and sent me on my way. As always after these procedures, I hurt for a couple days. The organs just feel like they are hanging in there without all the fluid pushing them wherever. Takes awhile for them to adjust back to normal. Also brings on some nausea at times.
Then it was off to the pharmacy. I picked the non-special order medication the Liver Doc prescribed. It is a liquid, that once it gets to the colon, helps as a laxative to help push out the bacteria causing the ammonia causing my encephalopathy. It says it takes 24-48 hours to begin working, but just in the last hour, I released a convoy of RVs sump tanks, and I think half my internal organs.
Ran to the grocery store to get a select few items (yeah right). I joined a website that you sign up to try certain products, buy them at the retailer you choose, and enter the receipt online. They supposedly pay you back a rebate portion. So, I found 2 of the 4 items I was looking for, and a cartload of other stuff. I admit, I goofed. I went to the store hungry (fasted for possible bloodwork, which I didn't have time for). Anyways, went home and unloaded, then shortly headed back out to get my hair cut and head to the Post.
The Riders meeting went well. Interim Director had some great ideas, and the Chapter cleared up some unfinished business. Overall, I think we will be okay.
Today, I was going to get the bloodwork done, followed y a trip to the pharmacy to get the shingles shot, and a last stop at Lowes. Seems our bathroom toilet flapper wore out and isn't seating properly. Three minutes if that to fix, but need the flapper. After waking this morning, I pretty much knew I was not going anywhere today, even though I want to. My buddy J says there trivia night up at the pub he is going to now. Maybe later I will head up there. I don't know. I don't much care for sitting at the bar drinking soda, watching everyone else get drunk.
Tomorrow morning I have my phone interview with SSA for my disability application. Hopefully it won't take long, and I can get today's stuff done tomorrow, maybe.
And now you are caught up.
PeacE
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