Updaterydoodery

[missdiane]

Before I get to my own stuff, Dad update. He was feeling better the last day and a half though he did sound a little gravelly still. But how did I know he was getting better? Because Mr Antisocial was whining about being lonely and had INSISTED that even if he tested negative that he wasn't going to be allowed out, even if Sis came to collect him (no, no one told him this, he's assuming and couldn't be convinced otherwise). lol. Dude, it wasn't even a WEEK yet. Guess with your newfound short memory, 2020 was ages away.

Then he mentioned last night that he ate something (not sure what) out of his mini-fridge and thinks it might have gone bad since he wasn't feeling well. He didn't have a good night and had to call me at 7:45 this morning to tell me he had black poo again. Sigh. Well you're getting over covid which includes not a lot of moving around for days, you possibly ate something bad, and you have a chronically screwed up stomach. While not completely surprising, it would be nice if he (and I) could get a break for a while. I called him around 11 and he was able to eat a little oatmeal for breakfast but was still feeling cruddy and had been sleeping. Crossing fingers that things start to improve again.

So aaaanyway. Last night I caved and signed up for AARP - cheaper than I thought - and tried out a virtual tai chi zoom session with 180 other people. I was only able to do close to half of it before I had to sit down but considering the guy was sounding a bit out of breath, I didn't feel too bad about only managing part of the class. I knew I was out of shape but damn. It's each Friday so I'll keep trying and hopefully can do a little more each time.

I got my exercise in today, though. Down and up the stairs for a trip to HMart to get veggies, tofu and seafood. For some reason the pharmacy wasn't open at 15 minutes past opening time so I went home and dropped off groceries. Then about 20 minutes later it was down and up the stairs to go get the prescriptions (I also parked behind the deli across the street since it's easier to get in and out of...and got pick 6 there heh). Then a few hours later, down and up the stairs to get a package on the front porch that has some glass containers with bamboo lids to replace some beat up plastic ones.

Then the last annoying one. I saw the fedex guy that I knew he had my new meter. He was in the lot so I thought yay! No more stairs. No such luck. I looked out after he left and no package, nothing on the stairs. I looked at the picture on the confirmation email and it was on the middle of some staircase but which one? No clue but I assumed 475 since that's the usual mistranslation of my address. So I gathered my cardboard and put it in the dumpster and nope, not there. I had to backtrack and it was on the staircase BEYOND mine. Idiots.

To give the new meter (thanks vysila for the recommendation) a try, I unpackaged everything and followed the directions to see if it worked and was all nervous. The reading was 139 which I'd had a low-carb wrap sandwich about an hour before so I think that's super good, isn't it? My poor little finger has a bruise. Awww.

Comments

[halfmoon_mollie1]

Boy you don't mess around! Got right on the case.

I might join you next week for Tai Chi. I hear it's good for balance.

Poor Dad. I'm glad he has you.

[missdiane]

One thing that anxiety is good for is the HOLY CRAP I GOTTA DO SOMETHING NOW reaction. Just need to make sure I don't overdo anything, though.

It is very good for balance. An in-person class is better since they can correct your form and so you can see the movements better but it was a very good class even with the limitations. It was more challenging than I expected because the form was completely different than the one that I have previously done.

I'm hoping the old dude can do at least one more round. He likes his room and his movies and even going to church (but NOT bible study) with Sis and BIL. He has had such stress dealing with mom for several years, he deserves at minimum one GOOD year.

[vysila]

You really did get on the ball there, didn't you! And what a day of activity you had today. All those stairs - I hope it hasn't been too painful for you.

Giving you another link. The advice in this article is pure gold and if you follow it exactly you will learn what foods you can safely eat, and which ones are questionable for you.
https://www.bloodsugar101.com/how-to-lower-your-blood-sugar

Your poor Dad! I hope whatever stomach issues he is having are relieved soon and that he can get out and about. It's nice that he is enjoying a little social life now that he's settled in.

[missdiane]

Surprisingly, while it was a little tiring, I didn't have pain with the stairs today.

I've not received anything back from my doctor yet but it usually takes a few days. If she puts me on metformin, I'll be mad if it causes me to have menstrual cycles. LOL I took it for years for PCOS

He was sounding a little better this afternoon so hopefully his stomach chills out.

[vysila]

Very good news that the stairs didn't cause you pain! There are lots of diabetes meds these days, so whatever she prescribes, do your research to see how it will affect you. I'm a big believer in arguing with the doc if they don't take all of you into consideration.

Fingers crossed for your dad!

[missdiane]

Much as I would love to avoid any meds, it's certainly time. I didn't sleep well at all last night and the number reflected that this morning. Bah. Another thing to work on improving.

[vysila]

Yes, with your numbers you are definitely diagnosed as full on diabetic, so meds will be prescribed. And that doesn't mean forever, you know. If you can manage your diet well, they can be reduced or dispensed with.

Shocking how critical sleep is! Yesterday my fasting number was 101 after a very restless night.