blood test results, running out of gas
My VA doctor called Thursday night to give me my blood test results. My vitamin D levels are low, which may contribute to depression, so she's sending me a supplement that I'll take once a week. My cholesterol is slightly elevated, so she's putting me on medication for that. And my blood sugar...whoo boy. Not quite diabetic, but close. So she's having me pick up a monitor so I can check it on my own. She's hoping it can be brought under control with diet and exercise. She thinks the culprit is the Symbyax - it causes weight gain and elevated blood sugar. I have to avoid white sugar, white flour, white rice, and white potatoes. Basically, I have to have a joyless food-life. This will be hard, but I've done it before, so I know it's doable. I have to get more blood drawn on Tuesday when I go for my Move appointment.
In other news, I ran out of gas for the first time ever on Friday morning. How embarrassing! I was able to handle it, though. Brynja's principal took me to the house to grab my gas can, and when what was in it wasn't enough, a kindly gentleman took me to the gas station. It was one of those times where I count myself lucky to live in this community - we're all so neighborly!
In other news, I ran out of gas for the first time ever on Friday morning. How embarrassing! I was able to handle it, though. Brynja's principal took me to the house to grab my gas can, and when what was in it wasn't enough, a kindly gentleman took me to the gas station. It was one of those times where I count myself lucky to live in this community - we're all so neighborly!