this definitely warrants a separate post... (two posts in the blog in one day.... you guys must be thinking, she has flipped)
Dave means the world to me. He has been there through the cancer and the ms diagnosis and just wants me to get better. he knows how much i have missed the running and working out in general. he is not thrilled of the extra cost of the gym, but if it gets me in a better mood to do anything...(in terms of everything including eating and going out instead of being in bed by 9!) it is worth it....
he will be taking care of himself again starting tomorrow. i was able to get an appointment for him at the local watson clinic for a check up and to get refills of some of his medication. the pharmacy next door to the clinic offers FREE drugs for certain diabetic prescriptions. he will be so much better once he gets the medicine back in him. the out of pocket cost isn't that great at the local cvs, but free is better. maybe this doc will be able to tell him what is wrong and why he falls asleep with me just looking at him..... i will update you guys as soon as i know something.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
update
i did the one thing i have been wanting to do for the past two years yesterday, i joined the local anytime fitness. i am once again starting my fitness routine. i have an appointment tomorrow with a trainer who will help me get in the right direction. it excites me beyond words. i will be heading there today to check out one of the eSpinner bikes. I have truly missed spinning and working out in general. Breaking a sweat would be nice. I do know that getting back in shape is not a far cry. I have my good days and bad ones; but the good ones (like today) far exceed the bad ones. Maybe the working out will totally elminate the bad ones. I can hope.... the gym folk are telling me that i am strong minded and nothing will stop me from my goal of a marathon by the end of the year....
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Its cold outside
Its really cold for Florida. Its only 37 degrees now, but is supposedly feeling like 32. If we were in New England I would almost say that it was gonna snow.
I am feeling pretty good these days, but dying to get out there. I am still looking for a cheaper gym to join, even if its only for 45 minutes at a time on the dreadmill or elliptical. I would love a pplace like Anytime Fitness that has classes, because i think a spin class would be great. Anything to get back in shape and be moving. And I got clearance to do so as long as i do not get too warm. i think the bad thing for me is cold. i really feel the difference in my feet and legs when i am just a little cold.
I just want to be on the roads again and training. The marathon dream is still alive. It is just so hard to be on the side lines.
I am feeling pretty good these days, but dying to get out there. I am still looking for a cheaper gym to join, even if its only for 45 minutes at a time on the dreadmill or elliptical. I would love a pplace like Anytime Fitness that has classes, because i think a spin class would be great. Anything to get back in shape and be moving. And I got clearance to do so as long as i do not get too warm. i think the bad thing for me is cold. i really feel the difference in my feet and legs when i am just a little cold.
I just want to be on the roads again and training. The marathon dream is still alive. It is just so hard to be on the side lines.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Doctor appointment outcomes
OK, just to let you guys know about the latest outcomes about both the neurologist and endocrinologist appointments this week
The neuro made me happy beyond words. He said "its okay to exercise". I am now looking for somewhere (cheap) to go and get back into shape. YEAH. Its been way too long.
The endocrinologist did an ultrasound and i have to go back in 6 weeks for another. she thinks she saw something in one of the lymph nodes, and wants to make sure it is still there before a biopsy/possible surgery is done. Follicular Thyroid Cancer is scarey. But just a little bit. I do know i have to keep having this checked forever. She said lots of folks hear "remission" and just don't do anything more. Won't be like that for me. I have to make sure I am around for a long time for Dave. One thing I forgot to ask was about the insomnia. Its nasty these days and maybe some Ambien will help.
The neuro made me happy beyond words. He said "its okay to exercise". I am now looking for somewhere (cheap) to go and get back into shape. YEAH. Its been way too long.
The endocrinologist did an ultrasound and i have to go back in 6 weeks for another. she thinks she saw something in one of the lymph nodes, and wants to make sure it is still there before a biopsy/possible surgery is done. Follicular Thyroid Cancer is scarey. But just a little bit. I do know i have to keep having this checked forever. She said lots of folks hear "remission" and just don't do anything more. Won't be like that for me. I have to make sure I am around for a long time for Dave. One thing I forgot to ask was about the insomnia. Its nasty these days and maybe some Ambien will help.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
New Years -- so far
We had probably THE best time at a NYE party since the days at Davenport. I really miss those days for some reason, but the Haven friends are really getting up there with our McAuliffians. Its not the same by far, but still a good time at the bar.
I have been feeling really good lately, and my Avonex seems to be doing some good. I am giving myself the shots, and as freaky as it is to do that, all I can say it is making a difference. Working out again is the BIG goal, and I was waiting until yesterday at the neurologist to get confirmation that it is okay to exercise. The big thing is not to get to hot. I know this is a problem with me, but I can tone things down enough so that I do not get to overheated as it exerbates symptoms. I am thinking that inside working out in AC is the trick. I would LOVE to get a treadmill for the house again, but one never knows. $$ is a huge factor. THe fact that I got clearance to exercise again, excites me to no end. I found a 24 gym not to far away from us that has SPINNING classes; and pilates. That is better than the Anytime Fitness in town, just for the use of the spinning bikes.
THe doc did not think much of the Ampyra as I walk to well for it to make a difference, plus the side effects are not to great. He also did not think much of the Swank Diet, thinking what I have been doing on my own -- limiting alcohol and stuff is good enough. I will look at the Best Bet Diet (I think that is what it is called) for diffeences. He did emphasize to take some good Vitamin D (in milk) and since I am avoiding sun for what I am missing.
I am very excited to see my JOR and :LCAR peeps this week. Especially after being given news that I can "officially" start running and exercising again. Just have to remember to keep it nice and easy in the beginning
I have been feeling really good lately, and my Avonex seems to be doing some good. I am giving myself the shots, and as freaky as it is to do that, all I can say it is making a difference. Working out again is the BIG goal, and I was waiting until yesterday at the neurologist to get confirmation that it is okay to exercise. The big thing is not to get to hot. I know this is a problem with me, but I can tone things down enough so that I do not get to overheated as it exerbates symptoms. I am thinking that inside working out in AC is the trick. I would LOVE to get a treadmill for the house again, but one never knows. $$ is a huge factor. THe fact that I got clearance to exercise again, excites me to no end. I found a 24 gym not to far away from us that has SPINNING classes; and pilates. That is better than the Anytime Fitness in town, just for the use of the spinning bikes.
THe doc did not think much of the Ampyra as I walk to well for it to make a difference, plus the side effects are not to great. He also did not think much of the Swank Diet, thinking what I have been doing on my own -- limiting alcohol and stuff is good enough. I will look at the Best Bet Diet (I think that is what it is called) for diffeences. He did emphasize to take some good Vitamin D (in milk) and since I am avoiding sun for what I am missing.
I am very excited to see my JOR and :LCAR peeps this week. Especially after being given news that I can "officially" start running and exercising again. Just have to remember to keep it nice and easy in the beginning
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