Monday, April 30, 2012

Triumph

This mornings glucose reading brought a real sense of  accomplishment to me. Considering a normal reading is considered to be in the 70 to 100 range and considering when the diabetes was first diagnosed the reading was in the 550 range, this mornings reading of 87 brought a real sense of satisfaction and accomplishment that the changes I've made are working. The changes in lifestyle have not been drastic and are certainly something I will be able to live with on going, emphasis to live with. Now I'm looking forward to the visit with my doctor on Wednesday to see where we go from here.


To celebrate the minor victory today I went on and did two loads of laundry while I was in a good mood. This is just more thing out of the way as I start thinking about moving out.


Today's package was delivered by the FedEx man but it is not something that is included in the Christmas gifts.


This looks a like work, but I'm willing, like my mentor Tom Sawyer, to share the fun if anyone happens to be in the neighborhood.

The rest of the day will be spent contemplating when the appropriate time to use today's package might be. Rushing into a project like this could get in the way of enjoying the good life.

26 comments:

  1. Barney, The Old Fat ManMonday, April 30, 2012 at 11:58:00 AM CDT

    Hurry that cleaning on down to Rockport and I will be happy to put my extensive supervisory skills to work as you clean the carpets.

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    1. John HedgesMonday, April 30, 2012 at 12:20:00 PM CDT

      You're too late Barney, I've already appointed myself supervisor in charge and am now looking for Manuel to do the labor.

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  2. Paul and Marti DahlMonday, April 30, 2012 at 12:58:00 PM CDT

    Slow down! You don't want to over do it and wear yourself out. ;c)

    Good work on getting the numbers down.

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    1. John HedgesMonday, April 30, 2012 at 1:06:00 PM CDT

      Paul, there's very little chance of that happening, I've got this full-timing thing down pat after 5 years of practice.

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  3. The Good Luck DuckMonday, April 30, 2012 at 1:07:00 PM CDT

    That number sounds very heartening. Are these dietary changes you have been making?

    Roxanne
    The Good Luck Duck

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    1. John HedgesMonday, April 30, 2012 at 1:30:00 PM CDT

      Some diet, but mostly walking at least 45 minutes a day and eating every three hours which actually cuts down the amount you eat per day. One major change was cutting back on Dr. Pepper from 5 or 6 per day to 1 per day.

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  4. Travels with EmmaMonday, April 30, 2012 at 1:46:00 PM CDT

    Boy, you must have really been feeling good to do two loads of laundry before you ran out of underwear! :)

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    1. John HedgesMonday, April 30, 2012 at 2:47:00 PM CDT

      Judy, I was on top of the world and went on and did laundry even though I still had a stack of clean.

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  5. MichelleMonday, April 30, 2012 at 2:20:00 PM CDT

    Oh I love Dr. Pepper too. The only Dr. I do like. After your laundry please come over and do mine so I can enjoy the day too. LOL

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    1. John HedgesMonday, April 30, 2012 at 2:48:00 PM CDT

      Sorry Michelle, it takes a good arm twist to get me to do my laundry and I've used all that energy up.

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  6. BarbMonday, April 30, 2012 at 3:47:00 PM CDT

    Let us know how the carpet cleaning goes. I need to clean my tiny patch of carpet, and that "dry" cleaning looks like a good way to go. I only have a little hand held vacuum, but it should work.

    Congratulations on your numbers! Great news. :)

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    1. John HedgesMonday, April 30, 2012 at 4:16:00 PM CDT

      The reviews on Amazon looked like this product might work for the small spaces we own. I'll let you know.

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  7. Kenny And Angela's AdventureMonday, April 30, 2012 at 4:49:00 PM CDT

    I'm worn out just reading from people telling you to slown down..

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  8. MaryMonday, April 30, 2012 at 9:08:00 PM CDT

    Congrats on the great readings. Hope you get the ok to move

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  9. TeriMonday, April 30, 2012 at 9:18:00 PM CDT

    Great Job! You are doing the right things to take care of yourself. My mom was diabetic and her kidney doctor said "no more than one can of soda a day".

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    1. John HedgesMonday, April 30, 2012 at 9:22:00 PM CDT

      I thought giving up D.P. would be hard, but water seems to work just as well.

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  10. AnonymousMonday, April 30, 2012 at 9:53:00 PM CDT

    I love the numbers, that's terrific!!

    By the way, how is the railroad building going? I was so impressed with the Trainz software that I went and ordered it. I'm anxious to hear what you think. Oh yeah, how long after you ordered it did it arrive. Since they are in Australia I'd guess it takes a while.

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    1. John HedgesMonday, April 30, 2012 at 10:23:00 PM CDT

      Thanks Kenny. I haven't started building yet, I'm still running the rites that came with the program and getting the feel of the software. I ordered through Amazon and with my Prime account I had it in two days.

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  11. JOMonday, April 30, 2012 at 11:59:00 PM CDT

    Great numbers John. Your doing a fantastic job.

    I hope the Dr. gives you the green light to hit the road.

    I did the dreaded laundry yesterday 4 loads. :(P

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    1. John HedgesTuesday, May 1, 2012 at 12:05:00 AM CDT

      Thanks Jo. I did see you did r loads of laundry yesterday and that was what probably inspired me today.

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  12. TexCynTuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1:29:00 AM CDT

    Wonderful on the numbers John!! Good to hear that. Let us know how the carpet cleaning stuff works out. I do mine the hard way, I actually shampoo it with a shampooer, so am interested to hear how your chose product works.

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    1. John HedgesTuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:56:00 AM CDT

      The ratings looked good, I'll let you know how actual practice works.

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  13. MaggieTuesday, May 1, 2012 at 3:53:00 PM CDT

    Congrats on your self-discipline John. We would all like to keep you around a little while longer so glad you are taking care of yourself.

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    1. John HedgesTuesday, May 1, 2012 at 3:55:00 PM CDT

      Thanks Maggie, staying around a bit longer fits right into my plans.

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