Sunday, August 14, 2022

Little update

 I know it has been a long time since I posted....life finally feels like it is somewhat back on track.  It did take a while.  I will begin with Roger.

I am not sure what made his sugar get so low.  Normally if he is sick, it is high.  He did not feel like eating, did not joke around at all.  His cardiologist/NP had increased two of his meds.  The one was doubled, then doubled again.  One for cholesterol.  And the other was magnesium.

So I started playing with his insulin and oral meds for the diabetes, and got him to our NP in a few days.  (I got him in as soon as I could but it was 4th of July weekend.  They did call and talk to me...) She said I had done exactly right with the reduction in the oral medication and the insulin, and even reduced the insulin more.  And when she saw the cholesterol meds, she was almost what you would call upset.  Wanting to know why he was on so much.  He is on two different pills.  I told her it was from the cardiologists office.  

She was going to have me eliminate one entirely, but I said how about cut back on the one.  So she said fine.  After doing that, in 24 hours he was some better.  Still he was not himself.  I gave it about 10 days or two weeks, and then cut it back to the original dose...that did the trick.  He is back to joking and teasing and being hungry.  


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I had MOH's surgery Friday...the first time showed no more cancer.  Hopefully it will not show up in that spot again.  This last time was just about exactly in the same place the first one was in years ago.  I am so thankful to God that there was no more.

I have tried to get up the nerve to post a pic but it might gross you out...it is not a good pic but it sure is not fun to look at.  You look at it and say OUCH!  And maybe even 'ooooh, gross!'

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In the middle of this we had a major plumbing issue.  It is too long to go into.  Sarah came and got her day for a couple nights.  We had the drain back up late one evening.  I went to take the plug out of the sewage line to see if I could run the little snake and get anything to move.  When I went to twist the plug, the whole line broke!  

They fixed it in about an hour the next night... a couple of good, decent working guys.  After dealing with the one company for all the hail damage a couple years ago, I am always so thankful for people that try to do a good job.

I am not sure when or if I will be blogging again...I have to get stitches out either in a week or so.  Can go next Friday or else wait till Monday and I do dread it because the last stitch is so close to my eye.

I am going to put a video here below...one that I came across just a few days ago:

22 comments:

  1. Glad you posted - I am sure everyone has been worried about you. Hang in there - you got this. Give it to God, and He will get you through what comes your way.

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  2. Oh gosh, you have really been through it! I am so glad to see you back, and to know that Roger is better! I had feared the worst!

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  3. It's good to see a post from you. You've been through a lot and I'm glad that you managed to make your husband feel like his old self again by adjusting his meds. He must be so thankful for that. I hope to hear from you again in the near future.
    Thanks for the entertaining little video of Pepper.
    Take care,
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  4. You've had so many problems and through it all you've coped amazingly well. I hope you can continue to cope and that you have some support persons around you.

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  5. Hello,
    I am so glad Roger is feeling better, all his medicines have been adjusted. Great news you have had a clean checkup too. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

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  6. It's so good to see a post from you. Glad you were able to get Rogers meds figured out. It's amazing how things that are supposed to make you better can just make things worse.
    Sorry to hear about the plumbing issues. I know what that's like

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  7. Forgot to say I enjoyed that video. What a unique experience they have with the turkey.

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  8. I hope this post will see the end of all the STUFF happening all at one time. Prayers now that the woes will turn to wow, how good is this. hugs and love coming your way. off to see the turkey

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  9. It is good to hear from you. It is great you have such a keen sense of how Roger is doing and can help as you did. I am glad your surgery is done and you have a good result. I hope it heals quickly and well. Take care!

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  10. Oh my! I am sorry that life has been that difficult for you. I understand that posting is taking a back seat, but please do consider keep us all updated as you are able.

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  11. So good to see your post Rose. That must have been a very worrying time for you both. I’m glad Roger is feeling better. These meds can be tricky getting the right dosage. Good to read your MOH surgery went well also. I’ll be thinking of you round about the time you get your stitches out and praying for both of you that you continued to feel better. Sorry about the plumbing issues and thanks for the turkey video, so cute!

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  12. That cholesterol medication is lethal!!! I took myself off completely!!!! I fell so much better. You did good Rose. It's good to hear Roger is better and your cancer hasn't returned

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  13. That cholesterol medication is lethal!!! I took myself off completely!!!! I fell so much better. You did good Rose. It's good to hear Roger is better and your cancer hasn't returned

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  14. Good to see a post from you Rose. You've sure had a lot going on. Good thing you know so much about Roger's medications. Glad he feels better. Guess you've had your stitches out by now. Hope you feel good and also hope the cancer doesn't come back. Rose I owe you an apology. I checked my comments...the spam and also the ones waiting for me to check as spam or to publish and was surprised that several of your comments had been there so long. Don't understaand why they were there. I did read them all and appreciate them. Thank you Rose.

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  15. Isn't it awful when we have to deal with meds, ourselves?!? My husband has cut in half, one of his meds from cardiologist. He was so tired from whole. He is a retired pharmacist so he knows about meds. But it still worries me. Between a rock and a hard place, as they say.

    So glad you did what was needed, and doc backs you, and he is back to how he felt before.

    Glad for good results.

    Things have been breaking around here to and finally got to *3*! Tv than stove then pool motor. -sigh- (you know the old saying that bad things come in 3's)

    Courage!

    Gentle hugs
    πŸ’›πŸŒΌπŸ’›πŸŒΌπŸ’›

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  16. I'm so happy to hear that Roger is feeling more like his old self. Some drugs have such horrid side effects. I'm glad too that your bi-op results were good - and I'm also glad you didn't post the 'gross' picture!
    Hopefully you can get a new kitty one day soon to keep you both company, and then maybe life can return to feeling more 'normal' for you both.
    Big hugz, Mxx

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  17. I am so glad to hear that your life is getting back to a more normal . I miss all those wonderful photos, so am hoping you will be back soon. Take care and best wishes to you both!

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  18. I didn't realize you posted anything here. I usually come over from your other blog when you post.
    So sorry you have been dealing with all these.
    I've heard so many people have problems with their medicine and get better when taken off it.
    I pray for you and Roger each morning.
    I sure hope you don't stop blogging - I sure do miss you. You are one of my favorites!!!

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  19. So glad your biop was good and that you are recovering. PTL for Roger's improvement because of your "doctoring". Glad he is back to his old self again.
    I do hope you don't give up blogging..I really enjoy coming here and to your other blog. Take a break if you have to but don't leave completely...please... Sue

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  20. Nice to hear from you, sorry to hear how much you've been dealing with. I certainly hope both you and hubby are on the mend and you have no more house issues. Take care, hope to hear from you more often now.
    Sandy's Space

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  21. Apparently I have missed a lot. I guess I will have to email to try to figure all of this out. Will be praying for both of you and glad you got Roger's meds straightened out!

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  22. You've not had an easy time ...
    Sending my good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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