Nettie 60

I’ve decided to stay with the diverticulitis diet. That seems to help the gut. Goal is to get 25 grams of fiber each day.

Drama with the neighbor seems to have improved. She texted me yesterday to tell me she was taking me out to lunch. I was shocked and feel that this is her way of apologizing. I went but didn’t really want to. During lunch I recieved another text from my sis stating that her daughter in law had her ultra sound. The baby is a boy. YIPEE. Can’t wait for June to get here. I’m going next month for a visit if the weather still holds up. And I’m going with out the friends.

Got both exercise dvd’s Thursday and I’m really liking one of them. Wish their was more reps. but it does give a total work out.

I slept late this morning and was groggy when I got up. I had a deep deep sleep for more than 9 hours.

It’s almost lunch but I’m having breakfast.

Called my sister last night at home. They may have spent the night in Branson at the condo. I’ll call her cell number in a bit. Need to tell her what is happening here.

The news paper has a write up in the paper that our city is 1.7 million dollars in debt. There will be lay offs in each department, fire, police, water, parks and recreation. I’m upset knowing that I could be in the number that is laid off. I do, however, have a license to operate the plant so I’m praying that this will keep me on the payroll.

Went to eat lunch with Brenda but I did not invite Mary. I am refusing to buy her lunch and I can’t let her clean house any more. I may have been wrong to do this but I cut Mary short this morning. She started in on the city again. Hey this is my where I work. I am not going to stand for it. She said at least some good is coming out of it. They are helping us with our light bills. I plainly and sharply said they have always done this. Thank goodness I heard another phone call come in and had an excuse to tell her I needed to go.

Good news is that I did get my State income tax refund yesterday in the mail. I thought it was going to my account. I need to verify that and if it is the real deal then I’m going to the bank. Think I’m going to ask about a money card. This is different than a debit card or credit card.

Other good news is that the exercise dvd’s came yesterday and I tried both of them. One had to many squats and lunges which are hard on my knee’s. The other one gave me a good work out. I’ll keep using this on for the time being and use the other one when I’ve progressed some more.

Today is ground hog day. The sun is shining brightly which means 6 more weeks of winter. I want to get outside and clean up the bird mess on the drive way.

I’ve been going back and forth but think I’ll stay here. 

This time around it’s all about heart health.  My doctor’s visit in January  showed my lab test were good but as alway’s my hdl, good cholesterol, was low. Doctor say’s to exercise so that is what I’ve been doing after work.  I’ve been riding the bike and doing a  strength dvd.  This dvd would be good for a person in rehab.  I’ve ordered two more dvd’s from the same company for people over 50.    I’m hoping they will come this week end. 

I’m learning to eat for diverticulitis.  I had another bleeding episode Sunday after I pigged out on pecans that some one had given me.  The bleeding episode’s don’t last long or at least I don’t notice it, but it still bothers me.  I have to take more control of my eating habits.  When my doctor returns from his vacation on the 19th I’m going to tell him and see if he need’s to do another colonoscopy. 

Don’t know how I’ve stayed up all day.  That decadron injection kept me awake till 5.30 a.m. I’m really tired but not sleepy.

Got a lot done today and tonight.  It was really nice at 60 degrees.  I did not want to stay inside and clean so I decided to wash the car.  It really needed it.

After I came inside, I picked up the living room and put up the few Christmas decorations and washed the dishes. I’m getting hungry again and I’m thinking bean and bacon soup.

Doctor called me with the blood test results. He commented on the very low hdl and told me I didn’t have any protection against heart disease. He told me that exercise is the best way to bring this up. He also lowered my dosage on my thyroid med. And told me to take 2000mcg of B12 that dissolves under your tongue. This should keep me from taking a b12 injection each month.

2 of my friends and I are looking forward to our outing tomorrow.

Okay. Need to exercise. Already completed 15 minutes.

I now have a plan to follow–
water=64 oz
calories 1690-1200 bmr=490 calories to burn each day.
first goal 189
weight at doctor’s office yesterday 200

Went back to my original doctor this morning and it was so nice not to drive to Jonesboro, AR.
They drew my blood and will find out results of this tomorrow. He also checked me for this lingering cold. Told him I thought I had bronchitis since the week before Christmas. Still had congestion in my lungs so I had an injection plus 3 rx’s. It was good to be back.

Stopped by my friends who called me last night. I’d been asleep and heard the phone go to voice mail.
I thought she said she was sick. We used the same doctor in Jonesboro, AR. I was going to take her to the doctor if she was sick. We made plans to go go to Jonesboro on Saturday for an outing. I think we’re all getting a little stir crazy from being inside for so long. The weather is supposed to be nice also.

Stopped by the new SuperD drug store. It’s very nice in there. I should have gotten the Nasonex, however, I think this is part of my sinus problem+it’s been burning my nose, and Evista refilled but absolutely forgot about them. Will do this tomorrow when I pick up my rx.

Also drove to Blytheville, AR to check on my cell phone bill. I had suspended the wireless internet service because my laptop crashed and decided to buy a new desk top. It turns out that the suspension on the wi time was up–only goes for 3 months, and it automatically renews itself. UGH. That was a hunk of money. While there I checked on the Ipad’s/tablet’s which I really liked but those were expensive. I’m thinking about getting an Iphone instead. Those are expensive. I should have asked about the internet on that. I asked my neighbor to go with me. I was hungry cause I had to fast for the lab work, and had eaten nothing all day. It was 4 p.m. by that time. We ate at Greacian Steak house. I’m not sure of the calorie content. But don’t feel bad because of the lack of food. I made as many healthy choices as possible. Then came home and had a huge slice of pineapple upside down cake. That was not a good choice at all, but oh so good. I’ll give the rest to my neighbor.

I must have had a steroid injection because my sinuses are already clearing up. Yeah. I may be up all night.

Another tidbit on office visit. The nurse had trouble getting blood out of the vein. Told me I wasn’t drinking enough water. I didn’t realize that water helped thin the blood. Need to difinately drink more water.

Why, the wife of the doctor I used here in town called and asked where I’d been. I miss understood what the doctor told me the last time I was in there. I’m going back in the morning. It’s time for lab work any way. And I want to discuss something with him concerning the diverticulitis. He’s the one who found the diverticulum.

Watched the Biggest Loser last night. They all did good at weigh in. Red team won. Anna was not one of the trainers, just Bob and Dorvette. I think that’s his name.

I baked a pineapple upside down cake while the BL was on. No I didn’t pig out. Can’t afford this -don’t want the diverticulum to flair up again. But I did eat a small piece while it was warm and my was it ever good. And brought a small piece to work with me.

Food has been on plan

I did 20 minutes on the pedals while I watched Kenneth Copeland on VTN.

sleep and water needs work.

Yes it’s Monday and I’m at work as usual. However, the phone has not been as hectic as it was on Christmas day. I kept thinking the phone would ring but at 9 a.m. I checked the phone and low and behold a busy signal. Some one had been at the Light Office and didn’t switch the phone back over. I had to call B to have her go check it. She had a bit of an attitude.

I did get the December 2011 reports done. I’ve started on January 2012 but can’t concentrate. At least my new folder is made.

Food has been okay. I really wanted to raid my co-workers stash but decided against it. So far I’m on plan. Not sure what I’ll have after work. 20 ounces of water so far which is better. Functional exercise is wearing the pedometer. So far it reads 5,230 steps, which is almost a mile.

Today is national weigh in day but I’ll weigh in tomorrow with the Biggest Loser’s.

It’s a new day and a new year.

Not making a list of things to do today.

Will be making the traditional New Years day dinner a little later of black eyed peas, cornbread, spinach for green and ham for hog jowl.

I slept late again today and feel guilty for not going to church.   Even though I did watch Kenneth Copeland and Concepts of Faith on TBN.  Not to many would see that as church.  I do.

Friend called to go eat lunch.  We ate at the Mexican resturant.

I’m still having sinus issues.

Making a list of things to do today.

clean bathroom and kitchen

clean out refrigerator

two loads of laundry/ one load is ready for dryer

go to grocery store.

do ironing

Slept till 9.30 a.m.  But I did get up to take the trash outside.

Invited my neighbor to go eat pizza.  After that we drove out to the Mighty Mississippi River.  There was a  couple of barges on the river.  The current was fast.  We also picked up pecans while we were there.  Came back home.

I’m wondering what the pizza and salad will do to the diverticulitis.  It’s been two weeks since the first bad flair up But this may have been too extreme.  I can add a few things back .  The country fried steak didn’t agree to well.  Could have been the pepper.

I’ve decided that I’m not going to my uncles this week end.  I don’t have enough to make the trip. Hope they understand.

Went to Walmart later to get some supplies.  Bought three new things for me to wear, a long sleeve top, sweat pants and a hoodie.  It’s suppose to get cold next week.  Also bought some Mucinex DM for me to see if this will help with the congestion.

Food for the day.

No breakfast–slept late

Lunch 3 slices of pizza, 2 cinnamon sticks, salad–extra carrots sticks.

bowl of honey bunches of oats with milk

raisins

a small can of chicken noodle soup.  with crackers.