Good News...Bad News!

I went to my regular doctor today and I had several things I had to ask him.  I also had to take my normal A1C test (it tells the doctor what my daily sugar average was for the previous 2-3 months) plus get my flu shot since I was planning on traveling (and being in a closed environment on the plane).  It was merely good thinking on my part, as my doctor told me.

I also wanted to discuss my IBS-D problem with him.  He knew about the new medication for it but was not familiar with any side effects it might have and whether or not it was a good thing to prescribe for me.  He wants me to see a gastroenterologist that specializes in treating my problem.  That's the bad news.  BUT...the good news is that he gave me a prescription for a medication to take immediately when my IBS-D hits me.  I take two pills and can take it up to four times every day until it stops the diarrhea.  He says even at it's worse, I should probably only have to take it twice.  Phew!  

He also told me to buy myself some Depends Silhouette's and wear them when I was on the plane and put a couple in my purse...just in case.  He's not sure how being on a plane might affect my IBS since I have never flown since I was diagnosed with it.  BUT...he said a couple of his patients have used them and find them comfortable and unobtrusive.  I plan on wearing jeans on the plane once I replace the pair that disappeared on me.  I am so befuddled by that, I keep looking for them.  I don't understand how they could just vanish!

The Beast made his *famous* potato pancakes (latkes to those more familiar with that term) today.  The Princess, bless her heart, took it upon herself to peel the potatoes and get the onions ready for him.  Of course, it was her that kind of tricked him into agreeing to make it since he had kind of promised to make some for her when they got into the RV.  Since they close on their house tomorrow, they won't be here for lunch or dinner any more so today was the last opportunity he actually had.

Their appliances won't be delivered for another few days.  The earliest is on Thursday but it might not be until next Tuesday since they didn't have the fridge or the stove in stock locally.  But she will have her little invection appliance and I think they also have a small microwave she can use until they get the things they need.  Tomorrow they will be mostly concerned with getting the beds set up for all of them.  She is looking forward to sleeping on her own bed again.  The RV is okay for weekends or even a week but it's just NOT as comfortable as a real bed and good mattress.

Johnnycakes told her he wants the rec room painted first because then he can put the new floor down in there.  He wants to get the pool and foosball tables in there so they don't warp on them.  Actually, it might be a hockey table...I've seen them but never played them and I mix the names up when I haven't seen them myself.  She told me but you know how it is when you aren't interested in something like that.....

The pharmacist did a strange thing today.  I have no idea why but he wanted to discuss with me all my medications.  He just wanted to find out if I knew what they all were for and ...oh, I almost forgot...he reminded me that the doctor had cut me down to one Metformin tablet twice a day instead of my usual two.  He thinks I can take less diabetes medication and still maintain a good A1C.  I was really happy about that.  He said if I do well in three months (that's when he wants me to come back for another A1C test), he might just take me off it entirely and put me on just glyburide.  Since that is what I took back a few years ago, I was happy about that.  The tablet is really small and very easy to take.  It also melts faster.  I know this because I have had it start to dissolve in my mouth before I even swallowed it...LOL!

I'm piling up a few of the clothes I am taking with me and making a list so I don't forget anything.  I will just buy some shampoo and creme rinse when I get there since they give you such a hard time about anything over three or four ounces.  Not a problem since I stop at this one place to buy stuff like that when I am on my way to Kay's house.  It's right on the way to her house so it's not like I go out of my way.

I think I will call Cee tomorrow and see if she wants to go with me to a couple of the resale shops around here on Thursday or Friday.  I'm going to try to find some jeans that are in good shape and maybe a sweater or two since my old ones are really a bit too big now.  Funny how losing 20 lbs or so can make such a difference, isn't it?   Actually, I lost 28 lbs from when I bought those clothes.  Oh well.  I like the size I am now and will try to keep it somewhere close to 120 from now on.

I'm wearing some winter jammies to sleep at night now.  We've had some really cool weather at night and it's just going to get colder for the next week (down into the 40's at night...brrrr!).  Well, I should close this for now.  It's really long I see and I owe a lot of hints.  I'll keep it down to 3 today and tomorrow.  No more summer hints since we are getting into cooler weather in most of the country now.  

Love you all.  Be good.  Be happy.  Take care of your health and see your doctor regularly.  Don't forget to get your flu shot!  A pneumonia shot wouldn't be a bad idea either if you are older.  Those you only have to take every five years and they don't hurt.  Smile...it takes less muscles than a frown and makes you feel better, too.  ***Hugs***

HINT#1:  Stay under the speed limit.  Your car will begin to lose fuel efficiency once it gets over 60 mph.  One of the easiest ways to save money on gas is to always go the speed limit---and it's safer, too.

HINT#2:  After washing your car, give it a second round just like you would your head---use hair conditioner!  You might think we're crazy, but applying conditioner, leaving on for five minutes, and then rinsing it off will give your car a just-waxed shine.  As an added bonus, it will more effectively repel water!

HINT#3:  Even if you clean your paintbrush thoroughly, the bristles are likely to be stiff after they dry.  Keep them soft and flexible with ordinary hair conditioner.  Jst add a tablespoon of conditioner to a pint of warm water, and after cleaning the brush, dip it in the solution for a few minutes.