Reply #33: Sorry I haven't posted in two weeks.

[Systematic Chaos]

I've been doing as well as I can, all things considered. My doctor changed my medications around a lot last week and it really threw me for a loop. I was without one of my blood sugar meds for a period of time while waiting to see this new doctor, and it really did a number on me. My blood work results showed my fasting blood sugar in the 300s with an HbA1c of over 11. I was told that if the new medications I'm on don't aggressively lower my numbers then I will have to use insulin because the state of my legs and feet demands that my sugars are under control. My cholesterol was in the 180s, and my triglycerides are high but not ungodly. I can get those back down just by watching my diet and moving around more. In addition, my blood pressure medication was switched and I was also put on Lamisil for my toenails which are total fungus city. :puke:

On the bright side, we got my bike worked on a little so it's easier to ride. I still need stuff worked on, but my back rim is straight now and I have a new tire to replace the old, dry-rotted one. For myself, I am sleeping better most nights thanks to the Ambien, and my appetite has gone way south. I don't know if it's the medications doing it or just my subconscious taking over and helping me to do the right thing, but I'm probably averaging around 2,000 calories a day now which is where I should be. Some days I doubt I eat that much. As soon as money permits, I'm going to buy a high-capacity scale to keep here, so my doctor and I can both know what I weigh. The scales at this office max out at 350, and that's not enough.

I have a referral to wound care once again, and this time it is not to the facility at St. Rose hospital. That's good, because I don't really want to bother with them again after my past experiences. To be honest, this new primary doctor I'm seeing is giving me better care for my wounds than those people did. Hopefully, between my efforts and theirs, I will see this through without losing any body parts.