Weight 156.8 lbs today and FBG 127. Although my primary wasn't upset with my BS being in this range, I remember when I kept it less. I hope once I have this last chemo on May 5th that I will be able to get it back down to where it was before chemo. Of course that probably won't happen until June. I think I will go back on low carb in June. Of course that has a lot to do with what immunotherapy medicine I will be on by then.
Carol Sue DH seldom goes into my purse. Although he might think my purse is too heavy, I don't think he would ever dump it out. Mine is heaviest when I go to oncology for treatment because I put my kindle in it. I carry a protein shake in my walker to drink while I have my infusion. Hope y'all have a good day at the casino.
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scale is still fluctuating. 175.2 today down from 177. I got weighed earlier than usual too. They say y9u should get weighed at the same time every day. aThis was before breakfast and its usually after breakfast.
Wednesday was not a good casino day. We are going back today so maybe it will be better. I hope so.
When DH dumped out my purse I found an earring I thought was lost. Its a favorite too. When I got my hair cut I toOk off my earrings and put them in mY purse. Only one of those earrijngs was in there. I dont know what happened to the other one.
I heard from my friend. He loves me and wants me to come to Texas.I told him I'll let him know. I'll have to see how DH feels about that.
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Weight is the same today 156.8 lbs FBG 116. Didn't eat breakfast today because DH got up early to mow the lawn and will probably want to eat earlier than usual. I wasn't hungry anyway. I do have to be careful not to quit eating. I don't want any health problems here when I'm getting for last chemotherapy. Also BIL funeral services are next Tuesday afternoon and I want to be able to go to that.
Carol Sue I hope y'all's day at the casino will be better today. Have a good day.
Weight today is 154.4 lbs. I thought the 153.4 yesterday was a fluke. FBG 120.
DN made me 3 breakfast meals that I only have to put in microwave for 1 minute and it is like little muffin or cake of protein, oats and this one is chocolate. So I am having that with my mushroom coffee mixed with protein powder.
Carol Sue I'm sorry y'all's trip to the casino wasn't profitable. I know you would love for your DH to tire of going, but not sure it will happen. I think gambler thinks next time will be better. We can only hope.
Weight was back down to 153.4 lbs so I guess it is real. FBG 122.
Oncologist has called in an antibiotic, Keflex, for me. When my niece was here Saturday, I showed her my legs and she said the rash on my legs was cellulitis. She took pictures of it and sent it to my oncology portal for him to see and take care of. It is worse on my right leg. We hope the Keflex will take care of it so I don't have to go into the hospital. I may have to go for a paracenteses, draining of stomach fluid, but I am trying to wait until after I have my infusion on May 5th. This happens when I'm on chemo and don't want to have to have it done this month and maybe next as well. If I can hold out, I can have it done just one time.
Carol Sue I hope you are doing well today and have a good day.
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I did not get weighed today.
We went to Walmart but I forgot to make a list so I forgot to get my test strips.I will have to make a special trip tomorrow to get them. i dont want to stop testing.
This evening my neighbor came over and told us the neighbor who was having medical problems passed away. I dont know if her husband will stay there now or move in with one of their boys. His health is not good either. If he leaves then DH and I will be the oldest in the neighborhood.
Trish,, I was reading about cellulitis. It said it can be life threatening if not treated. Good thing your niece notified your doctor.
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Today the scale is down to 176.4 from 178.2 on Sunday. Thats a loss of 1.8. Last night when i went to bed I was a bit hungry and realized I hadnt had any ice cream last night. So thats probably why its down. Also I got weighed at 10AM instead of in the evening. It was still after coffee but before breakfast.
Weight down to 153 lbs today and FBG 122 same as yesterday.
Carol Sue My niece said she was glad that I showed my legs to her. I am blessed to have her.
I have my BIL funeral to go to today. I'm having shortness of breath because I need to go have the fluid drained off my belly, but I want to be there for my baby sister and her family. I will write oncologist and see if he can get me an appointment in the next few days to have it done. I wanted to wait till next week but woke up with the shortness of breath which means I need to get it done this week.
I think this a new low for me... weight 152.2 lbs and FBG 116. I am almost down to the goal I've had for years of 150 lbs. Yesterday baby sister said to me "You've gotten skinny on me". I don't know how much of this is due to the mushroom coffee that I drink. Still waiting for a call from doctor's office to schedule paracentesis, but I am feeling better today.
I saw so many people I had not seen since I was diagnosed with cancer. One girl came up to me and hugged me and told me how much she has missed me. I had no idea who she was. I finally asked one of my nephews who she was and she was his brother's first wife who I spent a lot of time with until they split up. I got upset with her because she lied to me about my nephew but I didn't know it till they split. She actually looks good and I think their split was good for them. I was able to see all my nephews and their kids and grands that were there. I also learned that another niece by marriage who had lived in CA has moved back here. She is the 1st wife of another nephew and we have kept in touch. Hopefully she will come see me. She is such a sweetheart.
Dear BIL did not look like himself. He was African American and was never as dark as funeral made him. He had also lost a lot of weight through his illness. He was dressed full Army uniform with his medals and he had a military funeral and burial in military cemetery. The nice thing about that military cemetery is baby sister can be buried by him. It was long service and I was tired although I was glad to see all of them. It is a shame that people only see each other at a funeral.
Carol Sue I'm sorry your neighbor friend passed away. Was she one you were good friends with?
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We went bc to the casino. Just when DH was running out of money he won $1200. so we stayed for a while and played some new machines. we got home after 9 pm with $900.
The woman who died was 90 years old. She was active in good health. She went in to have the same heart proceedure as I had. They botched it and she was in the hospital for 3 months. Home for 2_weeks then died. We spoke but were not close. When I had it done I was home the next day. Different doctor,different hospital. Many people go to the hospitals in Pittsburgh. We go to a small.local hospital that has a bad reputation but both of us have had very good results. Many locals refuse to go to that hospital.
I found some test strips. I havent made it to Walmart yet to buy new. I havent weighed or tested yet today.
Trish, my friend who died from cancer was very dark when she passed, from the cancer. Maybe that was why DBIL looked darker.
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Weight this morning 151.4 lbs. I've lost 12 or 13 lbs this month but I'm sure it is from all the fluid I had on my legs from all the saline I had in the hospital and then the hydration saline oncology gave me. If things keep going like it is, I will reach my goal of 150 lbs any day now. DH wants me to stop losing weight when I reach 150 lbs, but I am not trying to lose now so I will let the weight keep coming off it does. I would like to weigh 130 lbs before I stop losing. I can't remember what FBG was, I think it was 123.
We had a homemade pizza for dinner yesterday made on a large tortilla. It was a perfect size. I'd never seen a tortilla that large. We used one and halved it. DH said he liked it better than the takeout we usually get and it gave us exactly the amount we need to eat and no more. It is also low carb.
Carol Sue I'm glad your DH won. Of course that means y'all will be going to casino. LOL
What a shame that your neighbor had complications from the surgery you had and died. You just don't ever know.
I still haven't heard from the hospital for me to have the paracenteses. I wrote oncology and they sent them a fax, but still haven't heard anything. At this rate, I may just wait until next week sometime.
Weight up 1 lb to 152.4 but not unusual for it to bounce. FBG 117.
Never did hear from the hospital for a paracentesis. Dr. requested for when they have an opening, so I have to assume no time is available. Not feeling as bad as I was when I requested it so maybe it will work itself out.
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Trish I hope you feel okay.
We were on the way to the casino and DH got chest pains. we pulled off the road and i called an ambulance and he is in the hospital. Step daughter and I went there and he is feeling better . They admitted him and will do tests.
im not used to being home alone. He called and they put him in a room. I guess he will be there til next week. i was so scared. I think he will be okay .
