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Hi Samana
How are you today? Have the headaches eased up? I hope so. The bike ride yesterday has helped my stiffness and reset my body. I managed 5.5 miles yesterday so was pleased with that.
Just a short one....
Cheers
Steve
How are you today? Have the headaches eased up? I hope so. The bike ride yesterday has helped my stiffness and reset my body. I managed 5.5 miles yesterday so was pleased with that.
Just a short one....
Cheers
Steve
Georgina1605
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My GP has not mentioned testing to me? Is this recommended for Pre-diabetes please?
Hi Steve,Hi Samana
I think the bike ride will help as I'm so stiff from sitting in the car. I'll let you know lol.
Personally, I like the 4th nose job. It does look like a hedgehog's nose lol.
Sorry you've been feeling so rough of late. I hope it improves soon. You hba1c is a work in progress and I'm sure if you keep on losing weight it will come down. It's not a sprint, but a marathon!
Enjoy your chill day and I hope it works well for you.
As discussed, I've attached some pics of the Commonwelath Games Opening Ceremony. I had to sort them a bit as I took about 100 shots. I'm a happy snapper lol.
Feel better soon. I'l be thinking of you and willing it!
Cheers
Steve
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Wow, what lovely pictures! I bet it was a great atmosphere there! I love them!
Hopefully the bike ride paid off? Did you go? Hopefully you are feeling a bit looser now?
Hahaha, yes the 4th nose job was the best one! I decided he was looking at his best and left him with that profile hahaha. I've not done much due to not feeling well but my pebbles are in process and trying out something else new, I've done the base coat already so will see how it all goes.
Yes you're right is is a marathon rather than a sprint. It is still early days and I'm working on it, the last few days I've not been so good but I am on it the best I can be. I will get there, by keeping losing weight slowly and taking steps I'm going in the right direction, even if we take the odd step back!
I had a good chill day and used some steroid gel, one for facial nerves and the other for back and neck. Plus I have some steroid treatment for my ears too so blasted the lot and I got some relief at least for a while. I can't keep using it continually but if I get a break and some rest that will be great! Plus I've temporarily increased my head meds. I managed to get out for a short while this morning but got tired very quickly so came back and rested again, was lovely to go out though.
This Wednesday I will be taking a day off or maybe a couple as shall be celebrating my birthday and taking a drive but not too far and due to needing to rest it might get split up over a couple of days and go out for a light meal the next day maybe we will see how it plays out.
Have a lovely rest of day
Samana
Oh Hi Steve,
Just spotted this one! I didn't wake up with a heavy migraine this morning which was good! So we went out for a short while, it was lurking and I soon got tired but it was good to go out for a while and did a little shopping whilst it was quiet. I came home and had to rest but so lovely to have some respite, not so great again now, but found something that will give it a blast now and again in my other message
Wow, great! You managed 5.5 miles! Plus it helped your stiffness! Win win! So pleased that the cycling has helped you and you managed to get out! 😉
Have a lovely afternoon
Samana
Steve these pictures are fantastic 😉
Hi Georgina1605
I just saw your message and thought I would just jump in... many GPs don't mention testing and recommend checking HBa1c every 3 or 6 months or even longer if you are pre-diabetic depending on your GP. Many of us buy a blood glucose monitor and strips etc to check it. You could always ask or make an appointment to see the Diabetic Nurse to get some advice on diet etc I'm guessing that has been offered already?
Samana
Georgina1605
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no such thing has been offered sadly. Just join the prevention programme and get on with it! Think our diabetic nurse has left the practice and has not yet been replaced. I have finally managed to get a referral for a 12-week exercise programme but this took some doing when it should have been simple!
Ask your surgery if there is any advice locally you can get about pre-diabetic diet. If you are interested there is a Diabetes Carbs & Cals book £15.99 that they recommended to me which is helpful to help you be aware, monitor and reduce you carb levels per meal. 30g carbs is recommended per meal on average. I try to reduce that further and lose any excess weight to reduce your HBa1c levels.
What is the prevention programme? Is that a program you sign up to for a one off session? The exercise programme sounds good and might be really helpful for you. Good you persevered and got it, many things can seem to be a challenge to get when you least need it!
Hi @Georgina1605
No mine didn't mention it either. I think it's more important for type 1 diabetes. I bought a meter for interest in the hope I could see how my prediabetes was doing, but now think it's not practical. For us 'pre' people I think a periodic hba1c blood test is the way to go. I was just being impatient as usual lol.
Cheers
Steve
Hi Samana
Bit of a late reply tonight as we've been hard at work, lying on the beach and then off to my stepdaughters for a barbecue which her partner cooked so it was such an easy day. I'm shattered from relaxing lol but it's a good tiredness.
Thanks for you comments on the pics. I was pleased with them. My phone has a 5x zoom which I used to take most of the snaps as we were quite far back.
Sorry you're suffering. It sounds like you know what to do, but it must be a balancing act for you at times. My wife uses a steroid ointment at times, but can't use it too often as it thins the skin.
Happy Birthday for tomorrow! I hope your head and shoulders give you a break on your special day.
My feet are stinging - too much time in the sun lol. Now, where's that After Sun cream?
Keep Smilin'
Steve
Bit of a late reply tonight as we've been hard at work, lying on the beach and then off to my stepdaughters for a barbecue which her partner cooked so it was such an easy day. I'm shattered from relaxing lol but it's a good tiredness.
Thanks for you comments on the pics. I was pleased with them. My phone has a 5x zoom which I used to take most of the snaps as we were quite far back.
Sorry you're suffering. It sounds like you know what to do, but it must be a balancing act for you at times. My wife uses a steroid ointment at times, but can't use it too often as it thins the skin.
Happy Birthday for tomorrow! I hope your head and shoulders give you a break on your special day.
My feet are stinging - too much time in the sun lol. Now, where's that After Sun cream?
Keep Smilin'
Steve
Morning Samana
I hope you enjoyed your birthday and your migraines were kind to you.
We're off for a long weekend in Mabelthorpe so I won't be posting up for a couple of days. Looks like it's going to be a real scorcher! Almost the whole family is coming so it prromises to be a crazy time lol. I'll need to come back for a rest 🙂
I'll be in touch again on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Cheers
Steve
I hope you enjoyed your birthday and your migraines were kind to you.
We're off for a long weekend in Mabelthorpe so I won't be posting up for a couple of days. Looks like it's going to be a real scorcher! Almost the whole family is coming so it prromises to be a crazy time lol. I'll need to come back for a rest 🙂
I'll be in touch again on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Cheers
Steve
Hi Steve,
Sorry I missed this one and the one below... just replying now of course...
Oh wow, yes sounds like you've really had a hard time of it hahaha! That sounds so lovely! I know what you mean about being tired from doing nothing hahaha.
Your pics are brilliant! They are very clear and great shots and very interesting too! You've captured some good memories there... at least 100 hahaha.
Yes it is very much a balancing act and deciding which thing not to do today. Of late I am having to leave many things and feeling like life is getting left behind. I'm trying to stay upbeat about it all as many things can wait. I have done a little pebble painting but my mood is a little tainted by not feeling great and tired all the time but enjoying it nonetheless. Yes the steroid ointment does thin your skin and I am using it in many places and use a spray for my ears too as they get sore. Currently I'm using 4 ointments, most I've ever used, I'm hoping that lessens soon. I understand how your wife feels, it's a case of shall I use it or can I go without? I gave my whole areas a good blast the night before my birthday so it gave it the best chance to have a good start to the day and it paid off initially too!
Thank you for your lovely birthday wishes. We had coffee and banana (started off healthy) at a local marina then drove further to a place where they make huge iced buns to die for! Yes I know... my carb levels... but it was worth is and it was my birthday and I bought one for later too! Hahaha. I was determined to try to get to that bakery and lovely bay where it is, so didn't stop off on the way and managed it. We went onto the beach and had a short stroll and even paddled in the sea, the drove back to a place for early lunch in the shade as I have to stay out of the sun with the ointment so stayed there for a while then drove home and rested. It was really lovely, and had a sausage roll, iced bun and wine for dinner... how good can it get? I loved it... hubby said it can be my birthday every day... we plan to go out for a meal when I have more energy and feel better. I did have a lovely day though, with lots of little special moments 🙂
Ooh no! Are your feet burnt? ouch! They say yoghurt or vinegar also helps soothe the sunburn too. But guess you will be soothed by now?
Hope you're staying cool!
Samana
Good afternoon Steve,
Have I caught up with all of your replies? I'm not used to finding things on this site yet.
I got through the morning of my birthday reasonably well, by lunchtime the headaches became a bit heavier, think the meds and ointment was wearing off and being out was difficult to apply but was going to be in the car and going back anyway so was fine and re-applied when home and rested and enjoyed time in the afternoon just chilling quietly.
Oh Mablethorpe that will be lovely! Sounds like you will all have a great get-together. Have great fun! You just take your time. Hahaha, yes you will need to come home to have some quiet time and have a rest hahaha. You'll love it!
Have a fabulous family time! Have a great weekend too! 😉
Samana
Hi Samana
Sorry for the slow reply - I've been a bit floored from the drive back from Mabelthorpe which was 7.5 hours lol. Sounds like you had a good trip and an iced bun to boot! Sorry your head was bad on your birthday. Mablethorpe was lovely! We were on a Haven Holidays caravan park and we stayed in 2 static caravans. The entertainment was pretty dire, so the next night we got some booze in and played cards with the kids. It was a good laugh. Another night it was karaoke but I didn't get up as it wouldn't be fair on the audience 🙂
We all went swimming a couple of times which was good fun. You need eyes in the back of your head to keep an eye on the kids!
I've not been on the bike for a week now but am determined to go for a ride tomorrow.
My feet are better now thanks. They are size 12 so plenty of area to burn lol. My daughter says my big toe has its own post code. You just can't get the staff these days....
Any road up, I hope you've been well today and not suffering too much.
Cheers
Steve
ps I got a letter from the mental health clinic saying they had referred me on to the stroke consultant for my mood. I rang the stroke consultant and she said she's not a psychiatrist and couldn't help, but would contact the clinic and refer me back. They hadn't even copied her in on the letter lol. It's like a game of tennis!
Sorry for the slow reply - I've been a bit floored from the drive back from Mabelthorpe which was 7.5 hours lol. Sounds like you had a good trip and an iced bun to boot! Sorry your head was bad on your birthday. Mablethorpe was lovely! We were on a Haven Holidays caravan park and we stayed in 2 static caravans. The entertainment was pretty dire, so the next night we got some booze in and played cards with the kids. It was a good laugh. Another night it was karaoke but I didn't get up as it wouldn't be fair on the audience 🙂
We all went swimming a couple of times which was good fun. You need eyes in the back of your head to keep an eye on the kids!
I've not been on the bike for a week now but am determined to go for a ride tomorrow.
My feet are better now thanks. They are size 12 so plenty of area to burn lol. My daughter says my big toe has its own post code. You just can't get the staff these days....
Any road up, I hope you've been well today and not suffering too much.
Cheers
Steve
ps I got a letter from the mental health clinic saying they had referred me on to the stroke consultant for my mood. I rang the stroke consultant and she said she's not a psychiatrist and couldn't help, but would contact the clinic and refer me back. They hadn't even copied her in on the letter lol. It's like a game of tennis!
Hi Steve,
No apologies necessary, we all reply when we are ready. Yes I'm exactly the same after a trip away, it takes a few days for my body and everything else to catch up.
Sounds like you had great fun making your own entertainment. Yes these places aren't always great with the entertainment, my stepdaughter loves it but we cringe at some of it. We all like different things I guess and that's totally fine. You still had great fun and that is the main thing. Hahaha, you didn't get up and do some karaoke, you could have shown them how it was supposed to be done hahaha. I'm sure you have a lovely singing voice hahaha.
Ooh yes you do need eyes in the back of your head with the kids I know. I get tired looking after myself so am sure you need a rest now you are back?
Good about the bike ride and you beginning again today if you can. I too am behind with exercise with the hot weather and not feeling so good so planning some in when it's cooler and up to it, if not them just aiming to move around more if I can. It's a bit hit and miss at the moment.
Glad your feet are better now, that's great! Hahaha, wow big shoe size! Hahaha, your big toe has it's own postcode, I love that! Hahaha!
I had my GP appt yesterday and the update about the neurologist made perfect sense... it was the Memory Clinic who referred me to the neurologist not my GP so she can't expedite a letter, that was the reason... so she is in touch with the Memory Clinic to aim to make that happen one way or another so it IS in process, it's just slowed it down a bit. I didn't see that scenario coming!! So it has redeemed my faith in my GP fully and she has supported me with all my new gels.
Plus yesterday I spoke to my Orthopaedic consultant secretary and she told me due to me having holidays it's difficult to get me in for shoulder surgery. I NEED TO MAKE MYSELF AVAILABLE... I said okay I have holidays in October and December/January... she knew this... can we work with that I asked? ... she said I AM NOT AT THE TOP OF THE LIST ... so what was the point of me making myself available if I'm not at the top of the list anyway? Plus they don't have regular surgical lists at the main hospital they have more at the community one where they have chosen not to do it! I didn't realise what she said until I came off the phone... I shared this with my GP and she said 'Nooo! Your life is for living, I don't want you coming to me with depression because you are putting your life on hold waiting for surgery that isn't happening. You have waited already over 2 years. Just go have your holidays. they can fit you in when you are back.'... I was thinking it was me who was in the wrong having holidays and was getting mad over what the secretary said. I was really upset.
Had my special test on Monday in Manchester Hospital and was there much of the day with driving and allowing for test etc, everything went smoothly. I do have some dysfunction but don't have any results and will get them via my Gastroenterologist consultant there soon I'm guessing. At least it's finally done after waiting two years!
I have been rough with headaches and pain, but have rested with the gel when I can etc. All good and pottering and focusing on my goals etc and doing some pebble painting, started a slate for my daughter's birthday and will post it when done. Some of my recent ones I dabbled with I'm not so happy with but they were more an experiment but will post next time anyway so you can see them.
Have a great Friday what ever you are doing both of you. I'm doing some sorting and painting.
Have fun
Samana
Hi Samana
I typed a reply to you earlier, but wasn't logged in. When I logged in, it wiped my message lol so here goes again...
I think my singing voice is just fine, but nobody else does. I wonder who is right? 🙂
I'm glad you've managed to sort things out with your GP. It always seems more complicated than it needs to be! It's good she's on the ball to help.
I think sometimes they think you have all the time in the world and no plans. What a cheek! Gosh you've been waiting for 2 years for your op. That is a long time. You hear about these cases on the news. Very frustrating.
Sorry you've had a bad bout with your pain. I hope it eases soon. If you're painting slates I could post you some off our roff once the rain passes over. Don't forget to let us all see them when you've done.
If a pebble doesn't come out as expected, do you just paint over them and start again?
I didn't do my bike ride today as it rained here. Good excuse eh? Tonight we're off round the neighbour's as it's his birthday. His wife has booked a live band so it should be fun. I've got a few beers to bring but probably won't stay too late. I need my beauty sleep more than most 🙂
Cheers
Steve
I typed a reply to you earlier, but wasn't logged in. When I logged in, it wiped my message lol so here goes again...
I think my singing voice is just fine, but nobody else does. I wonder who is right? 🙂
I'm glad you've managed to sort things out with your GP. It always seems more complicated than it needs to be! It's good she's on the ball to help.
I think sometimes they think you have all the time in the world and no plans. What a cheek! Gosh you've been waiting for 2 years for your op. That is a long time. You hear about these cases on the news. Very frustrating.
Sorry you've had a bad bout with your pain. I hope it eases soon. If you're painting slates I could post you some off our roff once the rain passes over. Don't forget to let us all see them when you've done.
If a pebble doesn't come out as expected, do you just paint over them and start again?
I didn't do my bike ride today as it rained here. Good excuse eh? Tonight we're off round the neighbour's as it's his birthday. His wife has booked a live band so it should be fun. I've got a few beers to bring but probably won't stay too late. I need my beauty sleep more than most 🙂
Cheers
Steve
Good morning Steve,
Oh no I hate it when that happens, you are really in flow with your reply too and then lose everything, sorry to hear that. Thanks for taking the time to reply again, I know how frustrated you must have been.
Hahaha, I'm sure it is you that is right about your singing voice and the others... well they are entitled to their own opinion hahaha. You enjoy your singing, especially in the shower hahaha. 😉🙂
It was good to speak with the GP and iron out the issue around the neurologist as I could only see that she had lied given the information I had. In fact it was the message I had received from the surgery coordinator that implied that, but things had just got mixed up in miscommunication. All sorted now and things are moving if slowly. Yes my GP is great and even the gels for pain she has given me stronger ones and she says she has to justify prescribing them now but she will do that given my situation and health issues.
I thought initially that I was being unreasonable about taking holidays... but I had been waiting more than two years due to Covid and then took holidays that had got pushed back to this year due to Covid, and she was blaming me... but the cherry on the cake is that I am still not on the top of the list for the Main hospital as there is more serious cases before me apparently as the list for there is less frequent and seems quite random and so I could be waiting God knows how long! I came off the phone having realised this and then cross at myself for not realising whilst on the call as that's how my brain works, it doesn't 'connect'. So basically I stay at home for the next year or six, whilst they fit me in, so I'm available... okay then... I'll keep ringing her and saying 'is it time now as I'm available and nothing is happening?', whe will wish she hadn't told me to stay home hahahaha.
Ooh yes, up you go onto the roof and get me some slates
that would be so kind of you, we have slates too actually hahaha. My pebble painting has been a little slower but it is moving. It's quality not quantity and I've been doing a bit of inner work to keep myself from being a bit down actually about health etc which is what I do, but that takes up my time and I rest also due to headaches etc... What I'm trying to say is I've had less quality time to paint some days recently, but that's fine it's all about when I want to and enjoy the experience. I have done a few and can't remember which I posted so will take some pics and if you've seen them fine, some I'm less impressed with as I was experimenting with some pics I saw but they didn't turn out how I wanted them to. That's fine. Others turned out better. I'm loving how my daughter's slate is coming together, I'm doing that and making her a little pocket lavender one that I thought up in the last three days, so started to add the layers and it's coming together beautifully. If they don't come out as I like and it's just a tiny bit while it's wet I take it off with the brush and let it dry and carry on. Sometimes, I can paint over it, but sometimes I just at the end don't like the design as much as I might have to begin with. It's just trial and error, it's all good though and fun.Wow, you had rain! That's great in itself! That's fine, best not to get wet. I won't go for a stroll if it's wet as I suffer for it. I'm starting to get moving but not getting out much yet. I'm putting my energy into shopping and like the hospital this last week and stuff rather than just a stroll etc like that as been too tired, so listening to my body.
I've been slightly off track with food too around my birthday, think I mentioned, I forget, so put on 2lbs and now need to lose that. Will weigh myself at the end of the month, and last night had crisps, but for the first time I comfort ate dur to a friend being played by a friend of theirs... long story... but I really get upset when I see someone being taken for a ride and they can't see it, and it was in a bad way too!
Wow! Party night! Sure you will have fun... my GP said 'life is for living' so go for it!... Hope you had a wonderful time! The band sounds fun. Hahaha you need your beauty sleep more than most... if that's the case then I must be an 'eternal sleeping beauty'... I can never get enough!
hahaha!Have a beautiful day what ever you are doing. I have a webinar that's called a 'Mastermind' that I do on a Saturday, it's life coaching type which is what I was learning to do a few years ago when I got ill, so I joined and help people now and again and the guy who runs it helps me.
Have fun
Samana
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