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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Tiring Day

 April 16

13,000 steps

After visiting the cardiologist today, I am back to more exercise. However, I think I overdid it with too many steps. 

The doctor gave me more info, emphasizing how I could not miss a dose, asking me if I whaere taking the Eliquis. I had brought some with me, but it turns out it was a box with a coupon for more. He rushed out of the room, got two boxes, opened one, punched a pill through the foil, and told me to take it. I must take this for at least a year. 

He told me, emphasized how lucky I was. Only one out of 100 make it alive to the hospital. That is from afib, I think. Then, the surgery is risky. I had tears in my eyes, about to burst out crying. 

He is from Israel. I asked him if he were not afraid Trump would deport him. He looked surprised and said he was a citizen. When I told him Trump deports citizens, he looked shocked. Later, Tommy said does he not read? 

The whole time was very pleasant. Excellent doctor visit, excellent office staff. Now, I have to take care not to die. We picked up 3 grocery ads, bought a couple of items.

I barely slept last night, so took a nap this afternoon. 

For Easter, I have a turkey breast that I will cook with Polynesian sauce from Chick fil A on it, green bean casserole, potato salad, deviled eggs. Maybe something else. We each have a chocolate bunny for dessert.

Car is repaired. More about that later. 

 

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Tuesday Groceries, Doctor, and Stuff

 Today was a beautiful, sunny day. However, at some point two mosquitoes found their way into the car. They did not start flying around for about two hours. We swatted until we were almost swatting each other. These are black or dark gray mosquitoes that are impossible to kill. It seems like they are invincible. 

We both went to the podiatrist. She really hurt me getting the ingrown toenail out. The top part is not too bad, but lower in the nail is horrendous. She really made Tommy bleed from his toe but had styptic powder to stop it. I know about styptic stick, but not the powder. She gave us each a brief foot rub. Nice!

I went into Publix and bought 3 half-gallons of my milk, two 11-oz blueberries for $8, yellow squash $2.99, Large Publix eggs $6.39 for a dozen. Total $36. I forgot to get beautiful Red Delicious Apples. I will get those tomorrow.

I needed to go to SS office, but I read on internet that it was closed. I know it is easy to get into without even one step. Rats! I know a lot of those employees, and now they have lost their jobs, and life is made more difficult for people. 

Once again, Tommy lost his key fob. He could find it nowhere in the car. I asked a guy in Publix to help him. He went out and opened the passenger back seat door and immediately saw it behind the driver's seat. How it got in the little door pocket in the back seat door is a mystery. I think he put it in his lap, and it slid off his leg and into the back seat. He always puts things in his lap and moves around. Then, one of us has to find things. Most of the time I have to reach over between his feet and struggle to reach whatever he drops. Maybe he will learn after two times. 

I took a nap at 7 and woke at 8 tonight. I awoke with a fever. The doctor tomorrow can tell me something or send me to proper doctor. 

Dinner was leftover baked chicken, tiny piece of potato and 6" of carrot and a small bowl of cooked cabbage. I really could not eat much more. Tommy is chopping and cooking two packages of ground round.  He ate during my nap. 

Today, when we were out, we took things to eat. I had applesauce and wheat thins. I think he had a cheese or pb sandwich. We bought nothing. Tommy said we could not get stuff in freezer, so we gave away frozen turkey breast to young mother who was going to let her grandmother bake it. 

The tulips Tommy planted from purchase are not coming up. I may dig one up to see if he planted them upside down! I know they will come up eventually.

French fries in commercials make me drool for fries, but we have not had fries in months! Do you want fries when you see them on commercials? 

With a fever, I don't feel like pedaling. So, more tomorrow, maybe.

Two trips to the doctor in two days will be brutal. 

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Forrest Gump Again

 Saturday night here.

March 8. My Mother would have been 103 today.

EDIT

Steps 9,999 I relented and could do no more.

Going to the doctor wiped me out. We went there, got a small burger and came home after a visit to bank and The Pig. I went in neither place after we left the doctor.

At dinner Friday, I could not eat, so told Tommy to fix me nothing. I went to bed at 10 after complaining I would get hot. He countered he would be cold. He set the ac so low it would never come on. It did not and I had to get out of the bed at 2;30 am because I was hot and sweaty. I sat in here about an hour and went to sleep sitting up. I awoke at 9:30. I still had not recovered from Friday. 

Some guy opened the storm door, gave two shave-and-a-haircut knocks about 3 pm. Tommy was asleep and I was under my laptop. So, I loudly asked who it was twice. 'from verizon' I loudly asked what he wanted....something about asking us some questions about our internet. I told him we did not want anything from Verizon and not to come back. Do you remember someone came last year with the shave-and-a-haircut knock. I think he was the guy who put his foot in the door. So, I need to call Verizon. WEIRD! Tommy always opens the door to unknown persons!

It is now Saturday night. I had dinner--chopped chicken on a bun with bbq sauce and slaw on the sandwich. Tommy, too. 

I did nothing today. I might pedal some. Well, I did 'do' something. Forrest Gump played again. We watched it again and hung onto every word. I did catch something I have never realized before. (Bubba asked Gump if he had ever been on a shrimp boat. Gump replied that no, but he had been on a big boat. Bubba laughed and explained a shrimp boat.) It was so much fun, even this time. Tom Hanks was very good at showing his feelings through his eyes. Maybe it will play again this week. lol

Tommy will want the ac on tonight so I won't get so hot. Thank goodness. I will pedal some, watch news and go to bed if I can stay up until after the news goes off.

Allergy season is here. We both are having sinus problems.  

How about you? Are your allergies affected? 

Is there any movie you would like to watch again two days later? 

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Madhouse in Grocery

 Jan 8

10, 217 steps

Sometimes, I think going to bed early is useless. I woke at 5 am and had no nap because I was busy. I will never wake Tommy before 11 am if he is sleeping late. So, I turned on TV and he woke up and ate.

I wanted to get the ads from three stores. That went off well. And, straightened out the mess of buying wrong thing by returning it and then rebuying it. Publix was a madhouse again today. Since I had been up since 5 am, I was a mess. 

When we got home, Tommy ate the leftover lasagna and I ate a meal ready to cook that had a chicken breast and asparagus. It was delicious. But, before it was cooked, it was 3 pm. This was not the plan.

Pt was coming between 3:30 and 4 pm, I barely finished eating. I spent an hour exercising. When she left, it was too late to make phone calls I needed to make. 

We got 6 huge bscb, potatoes and 2 lbs. carrots into a turkey cooking bag. Then, I had three bscb for the crockpot. Unfortunately, I left onions and celery out of the bag, so it went into the crockpot. I went to bed for two-hour nap. 

When Tommy woke me, we then ate a tiny dinner at 8:30. I used my machine for a walk. Now, I am waiting for my lymphedema therapy. 

So, that was my day whether you wanted to hear it or not,,,,lol. It seems like all day we have been listening to CA fire news or Alabama snow news. 

I was going to wait until Tommy noticed the CF Diet Pepsi. He never did, so I asked him if he put any CF in the refrigerator. He assured me I had not bought CF. He will drink them since he did not object at all. Things, change, must be mentioned over and over until he thinks it was his idea. 

Tonight, when I was pulling a gown over my head, he was shocked by a bruise. It is very dark right now, just below my armpit, about six inches by 2 inches. It does not have any pain at all. I have no other bruise from the fall. I pulled my nightgown up so he could check for other bruises. There are none. 

The cleaner to be is still not reachable! This has been a tiring day. 

I am so happy Tommy is willing to give up some of the caffeine he consumes every day. 

He yelled about going to a cardiologist, but is now okay with it, so tomorrow, I will make him an appointment with my cardiologist. Next for him will be a doctor for his osteoarthritis. He says there is nothing except surgery and he is not doing that. It is getting worse, so I think he is changing his mind since he no longer yells.

Do you have anyone you have to cajole or talk about a health problem until that person sees the light? 

Is everyone ready for bad weather?

Monday, November 25, 2024

Valet Lost Car!

 Today, the weather was beautiful. We left early, well 10 am is early to me. We both had appointments with our dermatologist. Tommy's face has been red, something entirely foreign to his face since I have know him. She gave him tube of med for Rosacea. I thought she should test. Plus, his face has had huge flakes of dandruff stuck to his face. I have mentioned both these to him in the past and he exploded. But, now he meekly heeds my suggestions to have things checked. As the doctor was close to his face, she looked at his chest and took a biopsy, saying it looked precancerous. 

I had several growths on me from collar bone up, all of which she blasted/froze. One eyebrow has a growth near the outer edge. She took her freezer-blaster in hand and said, "Maybe the brow will grow back."  So, I maybe only have one eyebrow in the future. She blasted about ten areas on head! She really hurt me! My former derm gave the blaster a little pst pst pst. She gives it a long Pssssssssssst while I am in severe pain. 

Nothing hurts Tommy. I want her to hurt him! 

Yesterday, Tommy said in alarm, "What is wrong with your lip?" I was eating a Nathan's teeny hotdog in a blanket. After the first bite, I tried to drink, and a huge, clear blister had risen on my lip. Now, my lip is raw, so it is one more thing I am allergic to consuming.

I accidentally found out from her that wart remover will do the same job. I will certainly not return for torture. She is very nice, and I trust her. 

While there, the valet who parked out car lost it. Everybody was looking for it and apologized to us. It took an hour to find it. He parked it somewhere in the parking deck where it was not supposed to go. 

On the way home we stopped at Publix to buy Cokes b2g2, so a 12-pack carton cost $4.65, better than $9.29 for 12 Cokes. The place was packed at 2 pm. 

Saturday, I bought 6 pair of house shoes. I am trying them on at home. 

Tonight, I finally cooked the pork loin chops. I forgot what seasoning I used, but they were delicious. The sweet potatoes were Beauregard, my favorite variety, slaw was good. Tomorrow night, we will share with neighbor. 

Tonight, I ordered a washable, wool, blanket from Woolroom. I won't be cold this winter! I hope it is good one. Have you ever had a blanket from Woolroom?

If you have anything frozen off, does it hurt you? 

Have valet parking ever lost your car? 

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Painful Doctor Appointment

Slept two hours last night and then had to get ready for podiatrist appointment. It was painful. Tommy's visit was painful, too. 

On the way home, we saw the church that sells food to pay off the church mortgage and bought lunch. It costs too much, but there was enough for dinner, too. I forgot the hamburger had two thick pieces of meat. So, planned dinner will move forward to Friday. 

It is dark and the spooks are out. It might actually rain here, so I brought in the Halloween trash bag with face on it. There is no use it getting wet after a month of no rain. Tommy will remove Skelli in a bit. No one can see him, just his eyes, and no kids will be out coming down this road. 

Tuesday night, I went to kitchen barefooted and screamed and staggered about moaning. Tommy was equally alarmed. I was so grateful I managed to keep my balance. I looked as well as I could and saw something quite large sticking out of my heel. 

When I got to my chair, Tommy looked and saw lots of blood. He pointed out three drops almost as large as a dime on the carpet. I asked him to get the Oxyclean for carpet spray bottle. After I took care of the spots, he spotted another about the size of a quarter. Then, I saw an even larger spot on a white plastic bag that I cleaned off before it dried. 

I still poured blood. That was actually a good thing, hopefully clearing out anything toxic from the puncture wound. Then, I put several layers of a Kleenex on the bottom of my foot.  Tommy could see a cut, doctor could see it, too. She said it seemed okay. 

What did I step on? Tommy dropped a chipped plate on the porch. It was already chipped and was being used under a plant on the table outdoors. Well, he walked in shards. I found another shard in the kitchen. Since Tuesday, he has been too busy to vacuum the kitchen floor or in front of my chair. 

He thinks I worry too much about shards of these cheap plates he has had for forty-four years. They are sort of a Blue Willow pattern and he won't give them up because someone gave them to him. Two went in the garbage Tuesday. From now on we use plastic under plants since he drops stuff. I know plates are prettier. 

The shard was only about 1/4" on each of four sides. That was large enough to leave a cut on my sole near heel. 

Rats! Kids just now showed up at the door. The porch light is off! But, Skelli's red eyes are on. So, Tommy needs to turn those off. I cannot figure out how to turn them off. We have nothing to give kids. Maybe a tiny fake pumpkin? They are gone now, giving up. These are the first in five years. Tommy just told me we have tiny bags of Cheetos. 

On September 28, we had our last rain. it looks like we will get rain later tonight. Tommy went out to remove Skelli. I looked out the door and Skelli was sitting on the walker like we would. Cute! He is in his box he came in, ready to sleep until next year.

Now, on to Thanksgiving! 

First, I need to box up Halloween. The plain pumpkins will stay out until after Thanksgiving. I have fall and Thanksgiving items to add the plain pumpkins, fake pumpkins, of course. I store Halloween and Thanksgiving together.

The weather will remain in 80s for the next week. 

How did Halloween go in your world? 

Are you making lists, mental or actually on paper for Thanksgiving plans? 


Wednesday, September 18, 2024

I am Ecstatic!

 Tuesday afternoon, we forgot to go to the Farmer's Market. Bummer! Tommy traded out another pint jar of rice from shelf to freezer. I was so excited waiting for the cleaner to come, I forgot about market. My hair did not have so much cream rinse that it needed to be washed the next morning. I suppose I was not exhausted from applying the color that I could really wash the color out, taking enough time. 

Monday night when I could not sleep, I walked into the kitchen. Right there in the middle of the floor was something unidentifiable about three inches in diameter. I leaned in closer to determine what it was. Well, it looked like a roach with six sets of wings or something. Maybe two mating? I got a peanut jar sitting on the counter, clean or something. I took off the lid and slapped it over this gross bug. Then, since it was right in the middle of the floor, I knew Tommy would knock it over. I was afraid he might fall on it. 

I did the only right thing. I woke Tommy at 4 am and told him to come quick. It takes two of us to subdue a bug! When we got there, the roach was climbing up inside the jar. This made it easier. I grabbed the roach spray with no fear I would frighten it into some corner by moving around, handed him the lid to slap on the jar. I sprayed the roach, and he put the lid on. I threw the roachy jar into trash and washed my hands. Tommy went back to his chair and went to sleep. 

That is why I had cleaner spray back door and storm door. I meant to have her close front door, go out and spray it, close storm door and spray around it. But, I had given her a big box of stuff and her hands were full. 

When I saw the expanded roach, I thought it was two roaches mating. Then, it looked lopsided, so I thought it was sort of stepped on. It was about three inches long, so gross. I still don't know why it looked so wide that it looked round. I think I will put roach baits in the closet with ceiling collapsing. 

I wrote this on Tuesday. Right now, I am too exhausted to tell you about today, so forgive me for this cliffhanger. I got good news at doctor's office. It is nine in the evening, and I may go to bed. 

My hair was really pretty today after hair color. I used curling iron on it. Tommy told me one curl was turned wrong. I am glad to have any curl. I wore the black pants with white stripe I got from eBay and the $7.50 blouse from eBay. I looked nicer than usual. Then, I got good news. 

Going to rest or go to bed.


Tuesday, August 20, 2024

New Doctor and a Gift

 


Remember, Tommy went to her first for diabetes. My appointment was set for later even though I got both of them for us. She did not like me telling her about Tommy's low blood sugar episodes when he had no idea what he was doing. He could not tell her anything. 

Today, she looked at me, then Tommy, when she came in. She held up her hand to me and said she wanted to see how Tommy was doing. So, he got a portion of my time. I don't care, but I doubt she would give me any of his appointment. She told the nurse to put his monitor on him last time. Today, she handed me mine and told me to put it on at home. 

She told me the pain I felt when she squeezed my knee and throat was 'just fibromyalgia" that I have. No respect for pain? That is not the point of the fibromyalgia diagnosis!

Tommy said it was harsh when she told me was going to get me a telehealth appointment because it 'was too much trouble coming down to get me and push me around the office.' I was crushed. 

She said my tongue was not swollen when I bite it all the time lately and cannot pronounce words correctly. She said swollen tongue was not part of Hashimoto's.  She said the Hashimoto's was nothing. It is getting a lump on one side from my biting it! Sometimes, I awake and have to push my tongue into my mouth before I can close my mouth. 

She told me to take Ozempic. I said "no," and she told me I needed to lose weight. This is just after I had told her I had lost five pounds. There was no "GREAT:" She did not ask how I did it or encourage my own initiative. Then, she gave me Mounjaro and said, like she was my mother, and I was five, "I want you to take this." I won't but did not tell her so. She knew! 

She told me she wanted blood. I said everyone, most everyone, could not get blood from me and raked the needle around. She said flatly to me, "You have to cooperate." When she left I gave my veins a talking to. No, the nurse could not get blood! This lack of blood has been going on for over fifty years, and is no fault of my own!

I will never go back and neither will Tommy. I told her some nurses rake the needle around and just bruise me, so I hoped the person did not do this. She gave me a flat look and said, "You need to cooperate." After she was gone, I gave my veins a talk and told them to cooperate, Tommy said that was harsh for her to say that.  He said he was surprised to hear a doctor say that. I will not go back and neither will Tommy. He agrees. 

I did ask the nurse to put on the monitor. Less than 20 minutes later, the receiver said the monitor needed to be replaced. We were well away from the doctor's office. Well, I don't have another one, contacted the nurse and have not heard a thing. 

She demanded to know how much Victoza I took. My answer--second mark. She knew the numbers but kept trying to make me say what she wanted to hear. Witch

I did not mean to make the above bold or so large. But, it works. I wonder how I do that unknowingly. I know how to do it on purpose. I will leave it. 

The people in this office are gems, except for the doctor. She may weigh 100 pounds, and probably sees weight gain as a moral failing. 

We forgot to return the UPS package again. 

We went to Farmer's market and got tomatoes. At Publix, I got grapes cheap, Planter's Peanuts bogo, bag of salad greens, and something else. 

The car lot is a separate story--tomorrow. 

I felt attacked the whole time with the doctor! I asked Tommy if I did anything to receive this treatment. He said, "NO." He would tell me. 

If you want to blame the interaction on me, your comment will not be published. Tommy will moderate. I am too wounded and bruised to see it. 

Mower has offered to sell my car. It will stay at my house, and he will bring people here. He said he just wants to help and wants nothing. Great. But, he will get something from me. Best news today. 

Dinner was ham, tomato (lots), and grapes. Tommy had more ham, salad. 

When we picked up food for the five girls, a woman was talking to us. She was a volunteer. She was hot about the weather and her treatment. The police would not keep order, letting people break in line. They messed up the order by telling people in cars the wrong way to go. She was furious because the volunteers sitting in the shade had drunk all the water for volunteers. 

She was on a rant. She said--I don't come out here because God told me to come. I am here because these people need food. I am trying to help. Tommy had heard this and put a bottle of water in the freezer but left it at home. She carries a clipboard and pen, so I thought she needed a water bottle holder. I bought two for $8 or something close. The dark pink is for me.

It has an outside pocket for a phone or whatever. I will get some sort of crackers or candy bar to put in it along with the frozen bottle of water. She asked for it to be frozen. She doesn't know I am bringing the holder. 

Have you ever had a doctor be so unfeeling, rude, annoying as this one was today? Now, I just need to get my veins to cooperate. I lay in the hospital in 1968 with 106F temperature. The nurses did not follow the doctor's orders and put an IV into my arm. He came in cursing and throwing things and put the IV in my arm himself. He was also a friend and church member and there is no fault I place with him. Don't go there. He was just so upset. And, they could not get an IV in my arm as I lay there for two hours, cooperating completely. More than 50 years this has been going on with my veins.

I am tired and more than that--drained. 

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Wednesday, Ads, Movie

 Wednesday, we both had a doctor's appointment. The podiatrist trims our toenails and tells us how our feet are doing. Tommy is treated to a vibrating trim. I hate it because it hurts me so. She just gouges, pulls, and digs out the ingrown toenails. I highly approve. Once that was done, I went to Lowe's to talk to someone about an electrician. She was not there. 

As soon as the doctor came into the room, she said, "Oh, you have lost weight!" No, I had not, not one ounce. It was the outfit I was wearing, the striped pants and top. They are tighter than when I bought them five years ago. Still, they are loose and flattering. I was pleased and flattered by her comment. Now, I need to lose weight. I have an event next year where I would prefer to be lighter

While walking down an aisle in Lowe's, I saw a man approaching that looked very capable. I stopped him and spoke. He said he was a carpenter but could put in a light fixture. Daddy could safely put in a light fixture, so I was going to let him. Tommy said no. So, the search is still on. 

I bought a medallion to put above the chandelier in the dining room. Tommy has an Auburn banner that needs a dowel to hang. I cannot seem to find a ready-made one. I can stain it, make a notch on each end, and attach appropriate cord to hang. He has had it ten months just folded up. And, he got to pick out his gift with no input from me. 

Today, the heat index was over 100F at 7 pm. I need to paint the mailbox and have the urge but not the motivation with the heat so high. There was no rain today, thankfully. I want to paint the post black and the box red. This is in prep for Christmas. Besides, no one else has a red mailbox on this street or anywhere nearby.

For lunch today, I ate a portion of the bscb with the last half of a tomato and a bit of MW. The tomato chopped was almost a cupful. Amazing. The tomatoes are huge and juicy. Also, I had a half of a banana. I was satiated until 5 pm. 

We cooked 6 bscb and I froze 3. We prepared carrots and potatoes. He put them in the chicken broth in the crockpot. Almost an hour later, they were still hard and we were hungry. So, they are in the oven now. 

We collected the three ads today. I shopped in The Pig and Publix. I found Special K cheaper than bogo at Public by shopping at the Pig. They forgot to give me my 5% discount for being a senior and shopping on Wednesday. I bought very little--Special K, bread, and discounted salad that looked very fresh. I bought bananas and ice cream at Publix.

It hurts Tommy to get in and out of the car so many times, plus walking in the store. I felt well, plus my hair was clean and I was dressed to go inside. 

We will go through the ads more thoroughly and make a list to shop further. I need to find bscb at a price that suits me. I still hope to find it for $1.99/lb. We still have some in freezer, but I need to keep the supply stocked. 

Inside The Pig was shocking. Almost half the store was torn apart while they are getting it ready for sharing the store with Ace Hardware. I wonder if they will cut down on the number of food items they will carry. 

Dinner tonight was chicken, carrots, potatoes. I also had five strawberries. 

Tonight, we watched The Manchurian Candidate, a real shocker. Have you ever seen this movie? 

Feels like temp on Thursday will be between 105F and 110F. Wow. 

The Pig in Cullman has an Ace section. It is not nearly as large as the one here. 

Did you ever see a man in Lowe's or elsewhere who just looked capable? 

Do you shop at a Piggly Wiggly where Ace Hardware is sharing the space?

Are you always on the lookout for cheap protein of choice? 

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

 No, that was not my question. 

Where are all the cicadas? I have not seen one nor heard one. I did experience the last two swarms, but this one has eluded me. 

Sleep also eluded me on Wednesday night. But, I slept most of the day Thursday. 

It is early still, but I am making a list of things to do today. I need some things from Lowe's. We also need to fetch the other two store ads.

I cannot remember the other question. Today, we went to get the other two store ads late, left here at 4:30. There was no cheese on either one. I do not need to buy cheese, but I want to see how long it takes either of the three to have cheese on sale again. 

Tommy washed two loads of clothes today, towels and things for me and kitchen stuff. He is amazing, but I wish the washer and dryer were in the house where I can use them.

If you remember, in order to not have stacks of wrap boxes (waxed paper, two kinds of foil, Glad Wrap, different sizes of freezer bags, storage bags, snack bags) I bought two trash cans, sort of small and clearish to put all these items into and store on the freezer. For a long time, I have meant to put the little stubby stick-on things that will elevate the storage above the freezer. I know nothing should be place on or too close to the sides of freezers and refrigerators. Tommy said incredulously, "Since when?!" Since every one made, I suppose. So, I got those from Lowe's for a chore tonight or tomorrow. I know these should hold the trash bins further from freezer top. 

Oh, I remembered the question. I was talking to a friend I have known since 1974. We are not visiting friends even though her children know mine and I have done lots of business with her. We were talking since I was trying to reach her daughter. We got onto the subject of allergies, food allergies specifically. We have some of the same allergies and people around us who do not understand. 

While she talked, she said, "And Dr#### told me...." I listened with my mouth open and disbelief seething in my head and stomach. This is the same doctor who will not give me a bit of advice, walks out of room while I am talking. And, I have not been back in three years. I have another friend who went to him, too, and never went back after the first visit.

Anyway, to the point--the question. Friend said doctor told her to only eat white cheese. It seems the yellow coloring is in cheese and an allergen. I knew this but have never been told anything bad about it. I suppose I may need to find a2cheese to avoid the protein in milk I know that affects me and allergies. 

And, there is this history of the color of cheese--

Yellow Cheese vs. White Cheese: What's the Difference? (allrecipes.com)

Tonight, dinner for me is chicken/bbq sauce, slaw and green beans with no sodium. I used a hot dog bun to put the meat, sauce, and slaw to make a sandwich. I ate the rest without a bun. Tommy had chicken, bbq sauce, slaw, mixed vegetables, and a jalapeno cheese roll. It looks like a monkey bread muffin. 

Have you seen or heard cicadas?

Have you been advised to not eat yellow cheese?


Thursday, May 2, 2024

Medicare Fraud?

 A hummingbird visited my petunias Wednesday morning. I suspect this is not the first visit, just the first time I saw it. The petunias have been here for about two weeks. 

I was telling Tommy he needs to eat protein first, followed by carbs, fats, and fiber. I pointed out that I thought Honey Nut Cheerios and milk did not have enough protein. He said I was confusing him because I was stuffing him full of carbs one day and now I am saying he is eating too many carbs. Today, I explained it to him for about the hundredth time. 

It is 84F at noon, expecting high of 88F or higher. I love it and ac. Really, I like wearing less clothing--no sweater, no scarf, no socks, no gloves.  I am tired by the time I gather it all and put it on.  

The mower was supposed to come today. I told Tommy to wake me up when he came as I had questions. Well, the mower did not come, so he let me sleep all day. It is dark AND raining, so we cannot go out. 

I managed to make calls when I was punchy before nap. And, now it is too late! One call I did make was to a government agency and it did not go well. Everyone was very, very nice. I was/am sooo confused.

I went to a doctor. Then, I received what I suppose is amount insurance/Medicare did not cover from a LAB for $65. Since I had nothing excised for a lab, I am confused. There was a lab charge and other things I did not understand to the tune of over $800. The receptionist knew nothing about it. Until today. Today, she said there was nothing sent for a pathology exam. 

The Medicare people had a pow wow and concluded I needed to first tell the doctor that she needs to redo the bill so Medicare can reclaim their money. It looks like fraud to me. The woman said they could not ask her anything. It is all on me. They said if they reported it as fraud, doc could lose license even before they investigate, so we should give doc a chance to rescind the charges. And, I am the one who has to report it as fraud. ???  If the doctor is committing fraud, should I care about the practice? And, does anyone really think this is the only time doctor has done this? 

I told Medicare people that I was not comfortable doing this. And, if they were willing to spend $800 of tax money for a fraudulent claim, why should I care? /s She said to think of the doctor. 

I had called the office five times and receptionist will always ask doctor and call me back. So, today the receptionist looked at the office notes and there is no record of anything sent to pathologist. 

Why is this all on me to give doctor a chance?  What if doctor is part of a bad group that is so widespread and bad that they will get even with me? I have a good imagination!

When I awoke, Tommy was opening cans! I really want to cook chicken and vegetables, but he will want to watch GHOST. I hate that show and he loves it. 

Tommy had chopped ground beef, pork and beans and collards. eeew. So far, I have had almost two cups of collards and need to decide on something else to eat. 

What would you do about this Medicare money paid to pathologist and supposedly ordered by my doctor? 

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Peaceful, Easy Feeling at the End of the Day

 It is almost 5 pm, and still have not slept all night. I was sitting here about ten this morning and the phone rang, waking Tommy, It was a call from the gynecologic oncologist.  The nurse reminded me I had an appointment, one I had forgotten. It was a month off, so no problem. She said the appointment was with a different because Dr. NAME had died. That was such a shock. 

He was the kindest man with best bedside manner I have ever known. When I was having trouble getting off the exam table after being in the stirrups and hurting my back, he said, do you need help? He was already holding my arm. I said yes and he took his arm and put it around me, like in a bear hug and held me while I managed to get my feet on the floor. He held on while I got my bearings. I thought that was such a kind gesture. Well, he is dead! 

I asked how he died. Covid. So, I looked up his obituary. The obituary and other sites said cancer. He had been ill with lymphoma for several years. My appointment was about six weeks before he died. I suppose he had cancer and covid weakened him.

I cried. I tried to stop and did. But, tears kept coming. 

While I was waiting in the car for Tommy later in the afternoon, I decided to call the friend who is 92. She is very ill with congestion like I have not heard for a long time. We only talked for ten minutes. 

So, I decided to call the friend who has had falls. Well, she is bruised all over from a fall last week, still feeling ill and could not talk. The nine minutes on the phone was hurting her. 

I did not dare call the relative for fear she would be too ill to talk. But, I had her daughter's number, so we talked for 30 minutes, making each other laugh the whole time. I never call these three friends on the same day, usually not in the same week. Today has been another emotional day. However, it has been a good day in all other ways. 

Gaining weight may be in my future. I mentioned buying the DQ milkshake that had something like wood in it. . Well, I took the receipt, shake container with the offending piece back to DQ. Manager wanted to know if I wanted money back, another milkshake or what. So, I told him to give me a Blizzard of equal cost. And, what did they have in chocolate? Well, he brought me a 16 ounce, at least, blizzard. I tried to get Tommy to eat some. This thing may last me for another two days at least. It is chocolate with chocolate brownie, and chocolate chunks. It is so rich. I have never in my life had a Blizzard that was larger than the smallest they sell. It is in the freezer and may go into the trash!

It is a beautiful day, sunny, deep blue skies, cloud free, warm, with a chilly wind. I could not have handled a gloomy day. I am rigging Easter eggs to hang in the tree out front. That is a fun, pleasant activity. 

I have been lucky in my life to have ob/gyns that were gems, men who truly helped women. This was a blow losing my present oncologist. He was so young and kind. But, the nurse assured me the new one is just like the one who died. 

The day is over with a peaceful, easy feeling. I don't need excitement to laugh and enjoy life. I tried to take a nap, but my feet hurt so I got up and hung clothes in the hall. Well, I put things on hangers and Tommy hung them. I cannot reach up with something heavy, plus, I get dizzy reaching up and looking up. 

Midnight now. Up from my nap and ready for dinner. 

Got a message I cannot read, but it appears we are now safe from mosquitoes. And, fleas are what we complained bitterly about biting. Of course, another one bit me. He fled because I missed picking him off me. It is freezing, but we are safe from mosquitoes! 

I was so out of sorts today, a grammar question evaded me and I had to look it up to determine whether to use 'hanged' or 'hung' while writing the post! I had hoped never to become so tired that I forgot grammar. 

it is after midnight, so we are on to Wednesday. 

Was your Tuesday successful? Fun? Busy? 

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Car Shopping

 Wednesday, we went to Cullman and had lunch. Then, we shopped for a new vehicle. We tried 2 just sitting in them and driving around the huge parking lot. We took another one for a drive down the highway. The seat hurt my back and the seat was not very deep. I felt like I was perched on a narrow bench. The salesman saw our car seat and commented that it was deep. Otherwise, we would have driven it home. I wish I could get a more comfortable seat exchanged for this uncomfortable one. 

Today was exhausting. We ate our pick up lunch at the lake. It was serene. Then we headed off to the car dealership, PO, and Publix, and home. `

Lunch was 16 oz. bowl of soup. A salad in 12 oz cup, dressing crackers, and an oatmeal sandwich cookie with overly sweet cream filling. Tommy ate both soups while I ate both salads. I bought a chicken tender at Publix. 

For dinner Tommy had another bowl of soup. I went to bed. When I got up around 10 pm, I had cottage cheese and applesauce. I was too tired to chew. 

My gastro doctor's nurse called me. I had called and left a message about the endocrinologist who was supposed to have called. She assured me they had contacted the endocrinologist. True to everything I have experienced, his nurse was wonderful. 

I am still trying to figure out why I did not know I had gallstones and why I am not being treated for them. 

I am exhausted! The ride is hard enough on me. Throw in getting in and out of the car, negotiating, and all that car buying/shopping entails and I may recover next week! 

Does car shopping/buying exhaust you in the best of conditions? 

Friday, February 9, 2024

Great Strides

 On Thursday, I asked for someone to get four cases of Diet Pepsi from the shelf--white cases. So, I watched and approved and thanked him for helping me even though he put four blue cases of regular Pepsi. I was exhausted.

When we came home, Tommy told me they were wrong. He had gotten the wrong Diet Cokes for me when he did not get the Caffeine Free for me earlier in the week...lol. I had take mine back, and now I had to take his back. If it is not one thing it is another. 

I got a surprise call from the lymphedema clinic. The woman said they finally got all my paperwork in so that I could get an appointment. YAY! As it stands now, I have three appointments next week. That should exhaust me, but I am overjoyed. Wouldn't you say I am making progress. 

Friday, we had to exchange the drinks. I needed bananas and Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. Of course, I did get other things newly bogo this week--cheese, butter, something else. We had a sit in the car and watched a cat in a yard. We made up scenarios for the cat and what it was thinking and where it was going. Do you ever do that? 

For dinner four or five nights in a row, I have eaten baked chicken breast, bbq sauce, slaw, and green beans. Well, I ran out of chicken and slaw, so I could not have it tonight. Instead, I cooked an onion in a skillet with two hamburger patties and had a salad. It was delicious after chicken for a week. However, I was sad I did not have chicken and slaw. Tommy ate the same thing. 

There is chicken meat from five legs he took off the bone. Plus, there are four thighs for him to take meat off bone. I need to freeze a large portion of that in small portions for him. Tomorrow, I have two packs of bscb to bake for me. I still need to cook a cabbage that I have meant to cook all week! Tommy still hasn't chopped and cooked the package of ground beef. We can do this tomorrow since Saturday and Sunday will be too bad to get out or even think about it. I really want spaghetti! 

Oh, I bought Tommy a pretty green walker. Well, the handle  parts that he attached are black as are the leg parts that have the wheels. So, I did not get what I thought I bought. It is okay, but green all over would have been nice. 

I was considering buying a cup holder online when I bought the walker, and Tommy was excited about having one. I did not purchase one. We were both surprised when a cupholder came with the walker. However, the first time he went through the door to kitchen, I heard a crash and Damn! He had run into the door or wall, not sure. So, now the cupholder sits by front door on bookcase. The walker has an umbrella holder, just a cup that slips on down low. We suspect it will fall off. 

When he pulls in the garbage, I can see he struggles less as he walks two steps and reaches back to pull the can to him, walks another two steps and reaches back to pull it to him and does it all over again until he gets the can pulled to the house. I really hate he has to pull the garbage can in. Neighbors did do it for him. But, they no longer help. They just watch him.

So, those were the highlights of our day? What were the highlights of Friday for you? 

Do you have a meal you could happily eat five days in a row? 

What plans do you have for the weekend? We will not be watching the Super Bowl.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

This is Awful--Chocolate Offenses+ Electricity Out

 I am horrified at the offenses committed by these chocolate companies. This information will have no affect on my decision to buy Palmer's Chocolate. I bought some on sale after a holiday years ago and could not finish it. I tossed it. 

Don't Buy this Chocolate

Tuesday night, I heard Tommy go AAAH! Then, I heard noises I could not identify and him gasping. I asked what happened. He said, "This thing broke." He then came through the door half holding up and half holding onto the walker. One leg, a round metal leg that goes from hand hold to wheel was snapped into. If he had fallen, which he almost did, the broken part could have killed him. 

The guy who sold it said if he kept breaking walkers he needed one to suit his weight. Tommy weighs 190 lbs., not enough to get a heavy duty walker. So, I ordered one from Amazon. We will give store back this walker and get his $170 back. The new one is pretty, dark green. It arrives tomorrow. In the meantime, he is using my pink one.

Last night, I was getting out of my chair at 2:45 to go to the bathroom when the lights flickered really fast. However, I kept my hand on control for the chair. It slowly went down enough I could get out. But, I was plunged into utter darkness. I yelled for Tommy to get a flashlight so I could see to get out of the room. I did not have time to let my eyes adjust. I needed to go now. 

Of course, this woke him. I was ready for bed, too. I got my lantern from the bedroom. My tiny light next to me quit working two days ago. I took the smallest pillar candle to the table next to the hall door. I took the larger to bathroom and put it on counter next to door. Behind that, I put one of the round push on led lights. At least we could see where the doors were and Tommy could use the push on puck light to go to the bathroom. 

There was a time when I could walk in total darkness in my own home, but now if I stumble or bump into something, I am down and need to be help up. I was a bit more nervous about pitch dark. Seriously, I could not see the windows because they were not receiving lights from houses around us or the moon.

We struggled to get the power packs on both our chairs, so the chairs could lift and let us down. That was an ordeal. It took both of us to work on both chairs. 

I went to bed with my lantern. I lay there for over an hour, knowing I was not going to sleep. I could not use my CD player or my sound machine. All of a sudden, I heard a noise. The heat had come on. I jumped up and the living room was flooded with light, kitchen light was on.  

Tommy would not get enough sleep to drive. So, he canceled my appointment for this morning and made another for the same time on Thursday. Then, I got a call to be there at 9 am. No way. Finally, I said I wished I could get an appointment with dr. Okay, and she gave me a time early in the afternoon. So, I am all set. The pain bends me over, so I may have to go to ER. Probably not.

Backing up--Tuesday night, I washed my hair and needed Tommy to help rinse it. I said point it right here, aiming it behind my ear on neck area. Well, I took my hands and rubbed the area to get soap out. I said to hold it right there. Then, I moved my head to rinse toward the other side. I realized that he had moved the sprayer and it was still on the first side of my head. Finally, he understood how to do it. Of course, three minutes later he was confused again.

This sink has a really high spout. I think I will just put my head under that and forgo the sprayer. Maybe not!

Today, we got two rainchecks out for Publix. They still did not have Diet Coke Caffeine Free. So, I got the last two cartons at same price it would be for bogo. Then, I have been waiting for foil that was bogo, 75 sq ft Everyday Reynolds. For bogo, it would be $4 for each. Today, the markdown was $3.99. So, I bought at sale price and tossed the bogo raincheck. 

We also collected the three sale ads. Boring, nothing we need or can stock up. I finished all my strawberries and blueberries, so we do need more of those. 

This has been a busy day with little sleep last night. We had plenty of lights to use. However, there was no full moon or it was covered by clouds. 

Have you heard of the offenses these chocolate companies have committed?

Do you know of any walker that has broken? I am talking about one of the main structures breaking into two pieces. Do you think 190 pounds is a reason for extra-sturdy walker?

Are the ads for your stores good this week?

Do you ever have profound darkness when lights go ou t? Do you worry about falling over something but could navigate when younger?

Friday, February 2, 2024

Strawberry Love Notes + Doctor Fails

 


I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter.

So cute for any occasion. RECIPE HERE No, not making these.

I figured out tonight that I forgot to put brown rice in the taco soup. I knew it did not taste the same and just thought it needed more cheese. Tommy ate a whole bowl the night I cooked it. I ate about a half cup when I felt unwell. He thought it was delicious. I just thought it was food. 

Tommy's finger is still very infected and hurts. I never lanced it or anything since I have been suffering malaise today. He is soaking it in salt water and will get some mupiricin applied. A nap late helped a bit. My right hand, injured in 1980 hurts worse than ever. I have to remember not to try to lift a 190-pound man from the floor again. 

Today was a wonderful day because I did not have to cook or think about cooking! Tommy even brought my food to me. He knew I felt unwell.

I talked to someone who knows someone who can come help in the house. I hope the person calls. Keep your fingers crossed for me. 

The doctor did not call about the specimen. I suppose I don't have a uti. But, how long does it take to call?

His office also did not send the form for lymphedema therapy. I asked them to send a referral. Something was sent that was not adequate. I talked to the therapist! She sent a form back to the doctor on the same day he sent in whatever he sent. So, I have waited patiently since Jan. 9 for a call and an appointment. I hate to be melodramatic, but this is traumatizing! I am so frustrated!

Tommy carried two huge Publix tote bags of newspapers to the car so we can put it in Publix recycling tomorrow. Ooops, we were taking this to the animal shelter, so change of plans. 

Today, it was so warm that I saw a sweat bee out and about. He was trying to get in the car window. Are things that eager to sting me? I think it was 73 here today, but stinging weather? I hope not.

Now, I get to spend the weekend waiting to call the doctor for two fails. I really hate to change doctors to get proper and timely treatment. 

Saturday, I plan to cook bscb. Sunday, I plan to try to partially empty and rearrange the freezer. How about you? What plans do you have for the weekend?

Any sales? Great accomplishments? Small accomplishments?

Friday, November 10, 2023

New Cardiologist

 I could not believe the cardio office called and pointed out I missed my appointment I had last Tuesday. Yes, I did not go. It was at the doctor who said he did not know what doctor could help me with my swollen left leg. He told me it was my 'size." No, that is not right.

So, when she called asking if I wanted to make another appointment, I said 'yes, but not with doctor name. She said, "I see he is treating you for venous insufficiency." Well, that was a surprise. So, I have an appointment with a nurse practitioner. This appointment should yield better results since I will see a nurse practitioner. 

Tonight, I baked the $1.99/lb bscb. There were nine breasts, so nine or more meals. I had green beans, slaw and half a breast that I chopped and used bbq sauce. Tommy had slaw, green beans, and a salad. We usually each eat half a chicken breast which we did tonight. 

The road in front of the house almost got wet today. So, it is supposed to rain enough to measure on a rain gauge--0.005 inches of rain is the forecast. It has been dreary out and was about 60F today. But, the pollinators are going crazy over the lemon tree. 

I slept 8.5 hours last night and woke feeling well. The only thing I did differently was go to bed early--3 am.

This weekend we will be chasing Ziploc pint freezer bags bogo. Seriously, we have no plans. What are your plans this weekend? Are there any veterans in your family or life?



Saturday, October 20, 2018

Unbelievable

The second doctor I went to wanted to up dosage on a med. So, he "increased" a dosage of 850 mg three times a day to 1000 mg twice a day.  ???

850 x 3 is 2550 mg
1000 x 2 is 2000 mg

So, he is actually reducing the dosage!

And, he forgot to give me a meter for finger pricks.

Nice man, good bedside manner.

I certainly do not want to be unconscious with medical people making medical decisions for me.

Two huge tubes of blood were drawn. It took one woman to not find a vein, a second to show a third where to stick me.  It is very hard to find my veins.

Friday, I had to go to salon to get my hair washed since I cannot wash my hair due to shoulder issues from the wreck. When I described what was happening, the nurse practitioner said these were classic whip lash complaints, and yes, they do show up months later. I thought I was over the worst of the repercussions from the shoulder injury. And, they are talking surgery!

I immediately felt much more healthy after my hair was washed. I felt run down and depressed before my hair was clean. It has been over a week since I could wash it.

Nuts are going to be the death of me. Do you ever slide along after stepping on acorns on concrete? Now, the hickory nuts are falling, nuts larger than a golf ball. Sometimes, squirrels bring pecans from the neighbor's yard. My yard is a hazard area for me. Tommy always picked them up for me, but now it is hazardous for him and he cannot pick them up.

Do nurses have a difficulty finding your vein to draw  blood? Do you have nuts that cause walking to be hazardous?

Thursday, October 18, 2018

A few things forgotten

I had something to say, but I forgot it in a little nap. I went to doctor yesterday who denied I knew what was wrong with me--written instructions were go to ER or doctor. !!! That was less than helpful.

I saw a different doctor in same office who did not want to hear about the last doctor, but I just kept telling him. He denied also, but gave me meds for the bladder infection and diagnosed a big problem. sooo, now I am referred to another specialist.

After coming home exhausted and napping, I forgot what I really wanted to say. So, this will have to do.

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Ortho Visit

On Friday, exbf took me to orthopedist in Huntsville since I was carless. Now that he has a walker, he can get in by himself. Before, I had to get a wheelchair for the both of us. When I call for a wheelchair, the questions  and comments are unending. Why can't he push me in? How can he drive if he needs a wheelchair? We only push patients inside. Do either of you need help getting out of car and into wheelchair?

I actually want to take a few steps as it sort of loosens me up after sitting. He cannot take one step at all, ever, without assistance from canes or walker.

Yesterday, he lit up when he saw the high chairs in the orthopedist's waiting room. There are normal chairs, some slightly higher, and some really high ones. Of course, he wanted the really high chairs. I stay in the wheel chair. All the chairs have nice high sturdy arms, wide seats, and sturdy cushioned bottoms. There are wide paths between all the chairs and areas. I mean really wide!

Lots of MRIs were ordered for office here, so I don't have to travel so far. Since I actually have a car now, thanks to exbf (aka Tommy), I can take myself anywhere. I still cannot drive to oncologist because the C word makes my brain turn to mush and I need the support. I don't want to even think during the trip down.

We ate lunch and finished the car purchase.

I was going to write more about car and chickens, but this post was getting too long.