[wish]

I am out of town and my computer time/access is limited. My father has had open heart surgery, and I am helping my mom visit and take care of houshold things.


I learned the hard way to take care of myself. Had been driving back and forth, quite a long drive. Did not eat right before leaving one day and got stuck on the highway behind a wreck that made the trip an hour and half longer. Got to feeling really bad before I could get to an off ramp. Have decided to stay down here and make sure I eat right because otherwise I am really not going to be any use to anyone.

 

[Shanny]

(((Wish))) Very happy to hear from you, and good wishes for your dad's speedy recovery. He'll be a new man once he gets his strength back from the surgery. Sending prayers & positive thoughts for all of you.

 

[Richard157]

Hello wish, thanks for checking in with us. I am sorry to hear about your father. I have been in traffic jams before, and my BS dropped. I always have glucose tablets close at hand and they have brought me out of several bad situations. good luck to you and your father in the weeks ahead!

Richard

 

[wish]

thanks! We are back now, and Dad is doing pretty well.

I had a new A1C done just after I returned. The dr's office called to say that my "diabetic control was good" but did not give me the numbers, so I will be calling them back. I'd been trying to avoid cholesterol meds but no dice there. After Dad's experience, I will be a good girl and take the medicine.

Hope you all have been doing well.

 

[Shanny]

The combination of low-dose statin & low-carb diet has kept my lipids nicely corralled this past year. I rather hoped my doc would discontinue the statin when my tests came in this year, but he didn't, and it's only 20mg lovastatin, so I be a good girl too. I've had no ill effects.