Daily Chats and Encouragements
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Well I have had 3 dialysis treatments- now the weekend is free from being connected to the machine and then we start Monday Wednesday and Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm.
So far so good though each time I felt sick after - yesterday after the treatment went and had a hamburger - not good as 2 hours later brought some of it up. Also last night had a terrible headache -both are effects of getting the kidneys cleaned out
They suggest keeping a food diary noting the food eaten, how much I had to drink (they want only water and definitely not fruit juice or soda) and if any headaches or upset stomach. Really need to stay away from any processed foods, sugar and flour - when I go off and eat a hamburger after dialysis I will get sick - something to do with toxins.
Losing weight- each time I have diaylsis they weigh me before and after and each time 2 kg of water was removed. They told me yesterday that I am doing well with not gaining back the water.
Todays weight 225 this is down 10 pounds in 2 weeks. I am not back to where I was beginning of the year so this is the year for me get this under control. The Lord is in control, He is aware of the problem of trying to lose the weight and I now see better why I should take it seriously and eat probably.
Thanks for the prayers
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Well, we will take the positives, your body is being cleaned out and you lost some weight. You have been doing so good with your eating that I'm sure you will get that under control. I don't know how it is in Canada, but here we can get a grilled chicken sandwich without the bread. They put the mayo on the side if you want that. That way you don't get unnecessary carbs and still get to eat a good piece of chicken. (This was at McDonalds) It's a way to get to go out and yet not do harm. You could even do that with the burger, just ask for a fork to eat it with. Unless it's the beef your body doesn't like rather than the white bread. You'll get it figured out, you have in the past! I'm sorry you are having to go through this but know that we are standing behind you in prayer!
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Sweet! Makes my heart smile to be one of yours, Kim! Same here! God gave us to one another as sisters, friends and encouragers!
I did take the Tylenol PM last night and it did help. I still woke up 5 times to go to the restroom and do my sip and flip but went right back to sleep, the pain was eased somewhat on the getting up times and I got up at 4 AM.
Oh, I hear you on the great pain of having BP done at the Dr.'s office! I am near tears each time. I do always pray it's of short duration because whining has never helped at all! Your BP is good! I remember the times of HR in the 80's but it's been years since that happened. I read elsewhere that a low HR can contribute to feeling chilly…which I do, quite often.
Thank you! It feels great to pare down, thin out and release things. I gave away about 6 pair of reading glasses in a tub recently. I had to go up to 1.75 strength. When I was still working, I had the hard cases. I used one for my diabetes supplies and an extra pair of glasses in another. I think I had about 5 of those and they went as well. It's amazing how much can fill our spaces that goes unused or unloved. LOL…Like the egg molds I just had to have, never used nor will I be inclined to do so. They are in the kitchen box to pass down. I still…want new coffee mugs, dishes etc. on occasion and am usually able to talk me down….
Wishing you all a blessed and beautiful day…Love you!
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So true. I have found that if I am feeling a bit down, I smile. It's hard to feel unhappy when you are smiling! Joy in Jesus!
Wade and I worked out a way to keep the number of mugs in check. Each time I want to get a new mug I have to let go of one. That wasn't easy. I really wish I hadn't let go of this huge mug that I had, it would work great for me coffee now. It doesn't bother me to drink cold coffee so I just work on the 17 ozs I have in my metal cup (with creamer) all day. I did order some decaf coffee, a different brand from what I had been buying and about $10 cheaper, but still clean, mold and toxin free. We'll see how it is. The caffeine is a diuretic and I don't need any more of that, I'm becoming a prune, my skin is so wrinkly. I can't pinch it and the pinch stay up for even a moment, it goes down as soon as I pinch it! I'm trying to add more fluids in water form. If I do drink my caffeinated coffee, maybe I will do 8 oz of that and then not drink it to slake my thirst but use water for that instead! I also need to get in the habit of putting on lotion. I am taking a Beet Root hair skin and nails as well, but need to be sure to take those every day. My hair and nails are doing great, it's the skin that needs the help.
Still feeling poorly. The antibiotics didn't really work much. I felt good on Saturday, almost well, but then Sunday had a total relapse. Today is mildly better than yesterday. I sent a note to my NP to let her know and that I would just like to wait, for the CT scan she talked about doing a month after I got sick, to do anything else. I told her though, that I would be willing to do whatever she suggested. I must have been really tired last night. I fell asleep before midnight and woke at 8:48! Am I feeling refreshed? Naw! Not really. Still very tired. I've prayed and left it in the Lord's hands. Am going to trust Him to teach me what I need to learn, to help me glorify and honor Him in the midst of it, or minister to someone else.
Love you, my ladies!
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Good afternoon, my lovely ladies! I hope you are doing well. I am actually feeling much better. No coughing or struggling to breathe today! God has graciously brought healing! Praise the Lord! Still have pain, but I am so glad to be feeling so much better in my lungs. I'm especially glad that I will be able to go to Bible Study tomorrow night!
We have gotten a little bit of rain today, but not as much as we thought we would. I'm just happy for any amount.
Weight is going up again, but that is because I haven't said NO as often as I should. It's Memorial Day, that deserves a treat - even though it isn't on the weekend! Okay! NO more until Saturday! I even walked past the peanut butter cookies which Wade said isn't really a treat, you know protein from the peanut butter! hahaha!
I love David's last words to Solomon: 1 Chr 28:9 "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever." He knows our hearts and He knows what the intent of what we think (wow, I can't try to wiggle out of it, I just need to repent because I can't fool God). Seek Him and you will find Him. Our Pastor preached on this on Sunday. The beautiful thing about seeking is that God is not hiding, He is right there waiting for you to look! Once you find Him and give Him your heart you continue to see a deeper relationship - from grace to grace, from hope to hope. What an awesome God we have! Love y'all.
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Happy Wednesday, ladies. I hope that y'all are doing alright. I will keep coming on and letting you know how much I miss you and let you know that you are in my prayers. Love you
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Hello dear friend!
I was in so much pain with this sciatica yesterday that other than deal with the dishwasher and getting trash to my car was about all I could manage. No game playing etc. I have another cushion ordered and I hope it will help. It's like I m sitting on a concrete block on the right side and I get comfort from it only when lying down. I'm doing a new thing today…and using my donut type cushion turned lengthwise so the right side is in the hole. That might help?
I am resting SO much better at night, since starting the Tylenol PM. Wow….I'm not having the hours long waking that was my long standing habit, my day time naps are of much shorter duration and I sleep solid. I am so thankful. When standing/moving about, I'm hunched over in 3-2-1…minutes. However….I am still and always…blessed beyond measure and loved abundantly.
I am SO glad to hear you are feeling much better! What a blessing. Any breathing issues are scary to me. Praise God for relief and comfort!
Coffee mugs: I still have some from my years of Goodwill scavebging. I've let go of a lot but still have some I got over 20 years ago, tho they are not in my rotation of ones I use. I have a set of 3 China tea cups/saucers and matching sugar bowl although I haven't had hot tea in about 4 years at least. I got carried away too, with travel mugs and the insulated water cup things but gave some of those away as well once I retired. My newest is my favorite, with the handle and 40 Oz. capacity.
I did a dumb move…I'd ordered my favorite cologne, Wings, and a couple of divided, covered dishes for my veggies….didn't change the ship to address so they are going to be delivered to the prison in Brent, AL today….I was so mad at me! My last order was 3 books for him. Duh. Oh well….The cushion at least will be sent to me. I tried to cancel but it was too late as they were on the way. Nothing gets returned to Amazon so my account will not be credited. I'll pay attention….next time!
Love you all and you remain in my thoughts and prayers…be blessed.
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Wow, won't your son be surprised!? I hope that your donut cushion worked! It's my right side that is also my most painful. The torn or degenerating glut muscles get painful at times and I have to lean over to the other side! Praise the Lord, the only pain I have right now is in my right upper leg and hip, and occasionally that right SI joint. God is so very good. I still have some discomfort in my chest, but the breathing is so much better and I haven't coughed for a couple of days. I'm supposed to have a CT scan in the next week or two so will know then if it was pneumonia or if the lymph nodes in my lungs and gotten inflamed again. Oh, that reminds me, I need to call the Dr. who referred me to the rheumatologist and let them know what is happening. well, I'm on hold so I'll say bye-bye and love you!
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He would be….but they won't give it to him. I wish they'd return it to Amazon but that most likely won't happen either. It's not the most costly mistake I've made but I need to reign me in now…I'm thinking I need to monitor myself….plan ahead and stop the impulse buys….like the egg molds I'll never use.
Last night wasn't as restful. I woke from my nap, crying yesterday and it was really disturbing…was about my Mom…aunt and brother. All gone. I went to bed early…around 8 but it was about 9:30 before I took my Tylenol and I had a more restless, painful night.
I'm working on a couple of food bags for give away…all my lovely, little pizzas go in the bag. The sodium and carbs are beating me up and I need to be restrained from such things….I can still do easy things but use better sense and more veggies.
Me too….the leaning to relive pressure….it's extremely painful to bend over to pick something up and sitting, no matter how comfy a spot might be. This donut type cushion is of some help tho it's small and a bigger one would be of more benefit.
I'm going to have my coffee, do my list for the day and get started on it….in about 30 minutes! Be blessed at your spots today. Love and prayers for us all.
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I'm so sorry you had a sad dream and a painful day. I'm hoping that you mean a more painless night after you took your Tylenol PM. It's so nice when we find something that helps keep us asleep.
I'm still trying to get things worked out between the Rheumatology office and my ortho office who sent in the referral. They've sent two referrals and the Rheumatology office says they don't have any. They were going to get in touch with the ortho doc to have them send another, but they didn't do that, so the ortho doc is requesting that they let them know what is going on from the rheumatologists end. She sent the message while I was on the phone. I told her I wouldn't be mad if they referred me to another rheumatologist. Bummer! I can't get an appointment without the referral and that could be months out. Praise the Lord I'm in little pain right now. Just that right hip and leg. Even my hands are behaving. Thank You, Jesus!
Love you, my ladies!
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No…I meant painful….not sure why…but overall, I am doing better pain wise with the Tylenol PM…just had a more painful day perhaps. Today has been a more active day with the "collections" going on so will watch myself this evening.
While pulling some things from the closet to give away, I found a can of Biofreeze…expired in 2020. I still have some roll pn stuff that's fresh.
I'm glad you're at ease for the most point at the moment and hope you get this situation settled soon! Waiting for appointments, others to do their part and getting things done in a timely manner….only so much you can do yourself….and waiting….there's the rub….
I'm going down for some reading and rest time…will work a bit more this evening, to tidy up the kitchen. Enjoy your day and rest well my friend! Love you!
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Yay….a lady just came for today's offerings…a repeat and I like that. I had a clothes basket full of clothes, a bag of frozen items and a bag of packaged goods. I did keep 2 packs of cornbread mix, tho it's high in sodium and I whined a little at letting my hush puppy mix and mashed taters go. I do need to look into a lower sodium intake. I've not been careful at all.
I need to get to the good things in my freezer….like the boat load of veggies I love. I have plenty of lean protein as well…smash burgers, Tilapia, Whiting, Shrimp, Chicken and the pork as well as my popcorn chicken and meatballs. I can still do simple and easy things….
Lunch yesterday was a bag of steamable mixed veggies in cheese sauce with meatballs and a bit of Pizza cheese on top. I did keep all my cheese! It was really yummy…
Last night was another restless night…but I'm OK….still got up at 5:15. I did take my Tylenol earlier and it helped with the pain. I am thankful for any ease we are given. Wishing you all a blessed weekend…
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Cheese isn't as bad for us as too many carbs are! Yes, it is fatty, but it's also protein! Your lunch looks good! I had meatloaf with mashed potatoes and peas for lunch yesterday and my yogurt for dinner. Friday and Saturday have been my cheat days, so tomorrow I am going to try to be good.
So sorry you meant painful! I was hoping it was the other. Drinking more water has me up during the night to go to the bathroom - sigh. I get about four hours of solid sleep. I am having trouble getting to sleep as well. I don't know what is going on, but it is 1 or 2 AM some nights before I fall asleep. I got up a little after 8 AM this morning. Oh, have you tried using potato flakes to make mashed potatoes. They are just flakes of parboiled potato. I just put some in a bowl and then mix in some boiling water, a little bit of butter and some pink salt - yummers. Super easy, and only the sodium that you add to it. Once in awhile it's not bad. Add a healthy meat and salad and you have a healthy meal.
Having a bit of ache in the chest and a wee bit of breathing trouble. My MRI was moved up if I was willing to go into the mobile MRI machine (which is a bit smaller), so I will be having my abdominal MRI this Thursday at 8AM. I already have my sedatives! Last time they put me in the other machine feet first, so if they do that this time I should be just fine. It's having that 20 lb thing on my abdomen and then having to take deep breaths and hold it that is hard for me! Not only do they shove you in a tiny tube, with this MRI they strap you down as well - eek - claustrophobia overload! It could take up to an hour if I do okay with the holding my breath! Didn't do well last time, but I know what to expect this time and can lie still. I just moved to much trying to stiffen my body so I wouldn't let the air out, but with 20 lbs on your chest the air pushes out. I just need to relax and let that happen slowly!
Well, it's lunchtime - mmm, meatloaf and taters and peas again. One of my favorites!
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Update on how I am doing.
I have now had 6 dialysis treatments - done over 2 weeks.My schedule is 3x a week, 4 hours each time and I at the hospital Mondays, Wednesdays,Fridays. Yesterdays treatment was the best as they got me on the chair and no pain in my back - but the diaylsis makes you feel like you have gone through a hole backwards.
Each time they are taking out extra water and all toxins. In 2 1/2 weeks I have lose 10 pounds and I am sure most of this is the water - I don't have water retention now-and the apron type hangover re my belly (it is like having a large ball hanging between the legs from my stomach) well it has shrunk considerably now that water is being removed.
Things are changing with respect to eating. For sure no salt, water has been limited to a degree. Am to eat mainly fruit, vegetables, eggs, and if I really need meat to limit it to no more than 3 oz. Been told to avoid beef as it is hard on the kidneys and also difficult to digest properly.
Part of the problem with diaylsis is how you feel at the start - lots of sick to stomach and many headaches - the headachs are from removing all the toxins. But they are getting better - last 2 days have not felt sick and the headache is mainly when connected to the machine
This is a real life changer- for the rest of my life I will be conncected to a machine 3x a week - not a nice thought but the alternative is not to be alive.
Ladies, please if you are eating any processed foods please, please give up- you don't now the damage it is doing to your organs especially the kidneys - our Lord has provided us with lots of healthy food and wants us to go to them rather than the processed -stay away from foods with sugar and salt. Give up the sweets and replace it with fresh food. Having done this I am having people now tell me my color is so much better and am feeling so much better with not having junk in my body. The Lord wants us to be obedient to him and to take care of our body by putting in only the right food. The Lord spoke to me telling me that the best medicine is proper food - that eating properly would cure many of my health positions. It is just sad that I was disobedient and therefore became addicted to harmful eating and I am paying for it now - but I know that I can feel so much better for the time I have left here on earth.
My pray for all of you is that you get your eating issues corrected - God will direct you - I know that the changes are difficult- but you are a child of God and he will guide you on this path you just need to be obedient.
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You are so right, Marilyn. The sheet that Peter saw when he had the vision on the roof top wasn't filled with boxed goods, but actually it was filled with all kinds of meat. This was to let Peter know that nothing God has made is unclean, even men. It was okay for Peter to go and speak to the Gentile man about Jesus! We are working on getting as much processed foods out of our diet and saturated fats. I found that that is what raises the cholesterol and getting that out will help to lower it. Getting the sugar out has been harder. I need to say no to them during the week and I haven't been. I need to make sure that I only eat something on Saturday and Sunday - one treat on each of those days. My husband is a proponent of moderation in everything; and more and more fresh foods are making it to our table and the bad stuff less and less. I am drinking a small amount more of water (about 16 oz a day) but even that is getting me up two or three times during the night to use the restroom. My skin is looking like crepe paper though so I am lotioning up as well as continuing to get more water. I bought decaf coffee this time so it won't work as a diuretic but rather it will count in helping moisten my body. I also am taking a beet root product for hair, skin, and nails. My hair and nails are great, just my skin that is looking icky! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm so glad that you are handling your dialysis better! You continue in my prayers.
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Kim, my skin is dry, wrinkly, scaly…but then I am 72….and rarely use the lotion I have plenty of…in 3 spots for convenience.
Marilyn….I hear you…I wish good habits were as easy to form and keep as the bad ones. There is a "pay off" as Dr. Phil would say, for both and the negatives of bad habits are often extreme. The pain and mobility issues I deal with now and the weight gain certainly need attention. I am a weak and weary woman.
I am thinking I need to let Mary know I am having the bed bug re-run while it's small. It makes me ill…and I am snagging them on my lovely new headboard….so it will probably have to go. Our inspections start this month….and I don't ever want to have the troubles I did with that major infestation. Perhaps it will be much less costly, catching the problem early. I think my pain increases at the thought of such an interruption to my life again. I ordered a can of high dollar Crossfire spray but with all the restrictions and instructions, am afraid to use it….so will leave it to the pros. I will wait until after the 12th, as my roach guy comes that day…and he can't spray while I'm doing the BB treatment.
I need to get laundry sorted and bagged for pick up on Wednesday, trash out and perhaps another collection done today. I got one of the long handled Swiffer things to use on my curtains in here. They are really dusty. I used it on the bathroom floor too. I like it.
Be blessed today in all you do…all you need. Love and prayers…
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I gave away 2 more bags of food items this morning….new boxes of cheese toast, bacon, Velveeta, popcorn chicken and the remainder of the Tyson wings…as well as a beautiful bag of jalapenos. Walmart got a little happy and gave me about 20 and I only wanted 4. A new bag of hamburger buns and misc. goods to top off….I do enjoy the gifting of things to others!
My intentions are….to take Marilyn's advice and encouragement to heart…while I can. I will read labels, use the vast supply of good things I have in my kitchen, make an effort to watch the sodium and carbs in what I consume and aim for 15-20 minutes of activity daily. So far, I've had 8 "laps"…to the kitchen and back, got the trash to the dumpster, did that collection and posted it and done a round of my sitting moves: 5X15X2 I will aim for a no spend June as far as groceries go. I have such a great assortment of veggies and things to use…and need to check my spices for the no salt varieties. I've used them so rarely because I do so little real cooking. I'll work on that too.
Thanks for the love, support and encouragement, Ladies….Love you lots!
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Amen on your picture's sentiment! Very good in changing your eating habits too. There aren't many prepackaged things that are whole food, but you can find some things that are healthy. I use a protein powder that is purely fruits and veggies, organic with nothing fake in it. KOS makes it, although right now they are out of their protein powders. I did find another one that isn't quite as healthy, but it is all natural. the Peanut Butter powder we use in our smoothies is just peanuts ground into a powder. That is the ingredient list, peanuts! We use frozen berries rather than fresh ones because they are great to use rather than fresh in smoothies, they take the place of ice. You can also use them in yogurt or in pancakes, etc. Just defrost a bit in warm water, then cook while still cold. That way they shouldn't get mushy. If there is a long list of stuff you can't pronounce, stay away from it!
Doing well today. Went out to town with Wade and was able to walk around the thrift store and then we got a McDonald's $5.00 meal (I eat the four nuggets and a few fries, he eats the rest) and ate on the Beaufort waterfront, enjoying the water for a little while. I was able to walk back to the car, which is a hike from the water (for me), and did pretty good, although my hip and leg go sore and tired quickly. Wade asked if I wanted to be picked up but I told him I'd keep going and took his arm to help. That's probably the farthest I've walked in several months! I'll rest the rest of the day.
Phew, those terrorists who hate Israel (here in America) are getting crazy and killing anyone who even supports the Jewish people. So satanic! All of the killers are in the country illegally! The guy who threw Molotov cocktails into a crowd who were supporting Israel and those who are still held captive by Hamas were hurt badly but I haven't heard of any deaths from that. Crazy people. I hope some activist judge doesn't let these people back out into the population!
Well, I'm going to finish up my afternoon Bible Study time. Love y'all bunches. Kim
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