Update & Dec Goals

Saturday, December 03, 2011

My dads home from the hospital they say that his low blood sugar are what cause stroke like symptoms. They arent sure y his sugar is bottoming out but now I really have to watch his food intake and his sugar levels and insulin. I really cant wait to get him into this day program; he will be there 6 hrs a day. They will bathe him; wash his clothes; feed him breakfast and lunch; monitor his meds; and give him physical therapy.

As for me I took the antibiotics so the infections gone but now I have the flu or something similar. I have tracked my food all week even when I overate. I m once again becoming more conscience about what I eat and my exercising.
Hubby is going to be working on an exercise room for both of us next week. I cant wait to once again have an area in the house to workout. It will also help that we will b pushing each other to do our exercises even though we do different things we can do them @ the same time.

DECEMBER GOALS
1. to do 2 different types of exercises @ least 5 days a week
2. to track my food everyday
3. to eat fruits & veggies everyday
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SPEEDY143 12/6/2011 9:43PM

Excellent plan... an exercise room for you and hubby sounds fun. Glad your dad didn't have an actual stroke. The day program will be great for every one. I hope he enjoys him self while there. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 12/4/2011 1:13PM

Sounds like you are getting back on track after all your problems. Good for you! Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

BITTYGIRL51 12/3/2011 9:38PM

Great plan! "When we fail to plan, our plan will fail"...so good for you! Sorry to hear you aren't well. Will say a little prayer for you. My best to you and yours!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Moving Forward

Monday, November 28, 2011

Well I'm waiting here waiting to hear from the hospital. They are suppose to be sending my dad home this evening; suppose it's his sugar causing stroke like symptoms. They are changing his sugar & wants him to see a specialist for his sugar ( I cant even pronounce onco something)

I volunteered today giving food out @ the church - it felt great to be doing something from my normal routine again.

I am getting another infection I have to wait to see if its gonna be more like the cyst that was on my hip or n like the thing on my back that they lanced & had mrsa in it. This is the 3rd infection in less then a month.

I did a little exercising today sore but feeling good. I've now tracked my food fro 2 days in a row.

Well I guess that's it for now, Thank you to everyone who has offered me encouragement and understanding


ADDED
Its 9:00 pm & they decided about an hr ago to keep my dad for more test but noone can answer anything until tomorrow

  

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COLEENCOLE 12/1/2011 1:32PM

Hang in there. God is in control. Report Inappropriate Comment

PIXIE-LICIOUS 11/29/2011 7:08AM

Keeping you in my prayers, Maga! Report Inappropriate Comment

YIGOBUTTERFLY 11/29/2011 1:25AM

Maga, I have been thinking about you. Thank you for checking on me. I think the name of the specialist is endocrinologist. They deal with people with diabetes and thyroid issues. I have a thyroid that does not work right so I see an endocrinologist who diagnosed me with Hashimoto Thyroiditis, which means I have an immune problem as well as being hypothyroid. Hope they get things figured out for your dad. Delighted that you are feeling better. Jane on Guam Report Inappropriate Comment

CRYSTLE4HIMTX10 11/28/2011 8:33PM

So glad you could do some of your routine. Report Inappropriate Comment

LOSE4LIFE47 11/28/2011 8:19PM

Hope everything goes good for you all. Report Inappropriate Comment

I REFUSE TO GIVE UP - I'm ready to fight 4 myself

Saturday, November 26, 2011

WOW has this been a year for me and my health. After i had a spinal fusion in May I really went thru some things. Mentally, physically, and emotionally its been really rough.

It's been really rough on me having to rely on my hubby to do things for me (getting in the tub; washing my hair; cooking; dishes just to mention a few). I really wasn't prepared not to be able to care for myself & I couldnt sleep for days.

Things got so rough for me mentally that I got to the point - I did try to kill myself. My daughter gave me some sleeping pills 150 mg I took a bunch of them & a handful of my sleeping pills. I just wanted to go to sleep & never wake up. Instead I was speeding for 3 days with no sleep & then 2 days that I have no recollection of.

I started to feel better mentally then I got a sysct on my hip, that healed then there was a bite on my back that turned into a severe infection that had to b lanced. Even though my blood came back clean the culture from the infection had mrsa in it.

I M DOING FINE NOW

I have recently started walking again & today i even rode my bike. I do still deal with my depression especially as my granddaughter La who I raised for the 1st 6 yrs of her life; my daughter & I had a falling out & she will not let me c La or La's sister.

Now my dads health is acting up again. last Thursday he went to the er on Fri they took another toe & Sat they sent him home.
Tuesday he was back in the er to get more antibiotics & pain pills. Then he was back in the hosp on Wed & is still there. We are not sure whats wrong with him now. He is a diabetic yet his sure has been dropping to the 30's & 40's; he is also slurring his words @ the time the incident started he was talking a bunch of crazy stuff. He now can have a conversation but still slurring. They are doing a bunch of test but say it wasn't a heart attack or stroke. They cant seem to pin point what is causing all of this.

Well this is some of whats been going on since of been pretty much mia but I plan on today being my restart cause when I was coming onto Sparkpeople regularly it helped me alot.

Thank you to all that read this I truly do appreciate my Spark friends

inpsite all that has happened & is going on I M REFUSING TO GIVE UP i will continue to get better in all ways possible.

  

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CJPJHM 12/1/2011 10:52AM

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DAISY443 11/27/2011 10:23AM

You are a strong woman and handling adversity with braveness! I admire you! Hope your dad improves soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

AMITAI 11/27/2011 8:38AM

Glad you are on the upbeat sis. Hang in there and lean on us, that is what we are here for. Not just to help you reach your dietary goals, but to help you mentally and that is a big part of reaching your dietary goals as well. So sorry to hear about your dad, I will keep him in my prayers and you too sis. (HUGS) Katy Report Inappropriate Comment

SEAJESS 11/26/2011 10:48PM

Hooray on your restart! I love that old saying about "fall down seven times, get up eight". Keep on getting up and you will get to where you want to go. Report Inappropriate Comment

the ER

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Well I just spent 7 hrs in the er. After the blood work was done twice & the cat scan with the iodine, it is a bacterial infection - that caused an abscess

Good thing is no mersa but there is a possibility that I will have a few abscesses that will have to b lanced this coming week. I go back to the er on Monday for them to take the packing out of it.

It was an experience but hey I'm home now - I have to keep changing the dressing cause it is well lets leave it at its just messy.

They did the cat scan to make sure that it wasn't close enough to the fusion to cause any damage luckily it wasn't

The most frustrating part to me is that I cant care for it cause of where it is located

Prayerfully tonight I will finally get some sleep
Well i'm still feeling funny from the meds that they gave me so I m now heading to bed

  

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DONNA_VT 10/31/2011 12:42PM

Marcia, I can't believe I missed this blog. I am sorry to hear that you are still having problems. Hope that you are feeling better soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 10/24/2011 4:00AM

Take care of yourself and get better soon! Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

KMIRANDA2000 10/23/2011 8:35PM

Feel better! Report Inappropriate Comment

W8FALNOFF 10/23/2011 5:16PM

Marcia..I am sorry to hear about all the pain, I am glad to hear they found out what was causing it and are in the process of getting you back onto that road of a full recovery. My prayers are with you honey! Love ya, Patty Report Inappropriate Comment

LILY8486 10/23/2011 9:08AM

Maga, I am praying for you thanking Him for His faithfulness and continued help!! Report Inappropriate Comment

PIXIE-LICIOUS 10/23/2011 7:52AM

I am praying for you Maga! Report Inappropriate Comment

REACHING4HOME 10/23/2011 3:15AM

I hate the ER. It takes forever, you end up with a monstrous bill, and still have to see your own doctor later. But at least you got some relief. I have had those abscesses and yes, they are yucky and messy as well as painful. Feel better soon. Erin Report Inappropriate Comment

MINDYJ1 10/23/2011 12:37AM

Praying that you will be better soon! Hugs, Mindy Report Inappropriate Comment

-WRKNG2ABTTRME- 10/23/2011 12:31AM

Thoughts & prayers are with you! Hugs, Nancy Report Inappropriate Comment

CRYSTLE4HIMTX10 10/23/2011 12:00AM

Praying you heal quickly. Report Inappropriate Comment

KIMBERLYSWEET 10/22/2011 10:57PM

Being Diabetic I've had them everywhere.I feel your pain.Remember to wear gloves when interacting with them. Report Inappropriate Comment

October Goals Update

Friday, October 14, 2011

My goals fro October are:
1. cardio @ least 3x a week
2. strength training @ least 3x a wk
3. eat fruits & veggies every day
4. come on sparkpeople everday
5. do a status update everyday


Week 1 goals 4 Oct
1. go to church
2. start packing up things in the house that we no longer use
3. get kitchen back in order

I didnt set any goals for the 2nd week of Oct but for next week, my new goals will be:
1. start paperwork for my dad to go to a day program
2. clean up & organize the pantry
3. walk a mile @ least 2x this wk

  

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W8FALNOFF 10/14/2011 4:25PM

Keep up the great work on your goals! Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNA_VT 10/14/2011 2:03PM

Just catching up with the Team Blogs so I thought I would say Hi!!! and wish you luck with your goals. Report Inappropriate Comment

SPEEDY143 10/14/2011 2:01PM

goals Love those icons they look lovely on YOU Linda Report Inappropriate Comment