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Started by skb, December 31, 2019, 11:00:46 PM

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bigskygal

#3690
February 18, 2025, 11:59:48 AM Last Edit: February 18, 2025, 12:47:28 PM by bigskygal Reason: typo
4,759 steps yesterday.

Practically the same day as the day before except for the drive up the road. Even though the shoveling is lighter, my knee and now shoulders are really feeling it. Resting today as much as possible while still staying ahead of any big accumulations of snow is all I plan for today, except maybe a load of laundry.

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

bigskygal

#3691
February 19, 2025, 10:56:32 AM Last Edit: February 19, 2025, 01:05:25 PM by bigskygal Reason: typo
4,206 steps yesterday.

I can't do much more than that at this point. I tried a few times over the past couple of days, but my knee hurt more for it so I am just going to listen to it. I'll stick with doing what I can and resting it as much as possible.

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

walkerwally1

#3692
February 19, 2025, 06:36:14 PM
This is just an idea but when my BIL had his hip surgery it was with the same surgeon that did my surgery when I broke my hip. He asked the doctor about his knee as it had bothered him some and the doctor said that he has patients that had good success with supplementing with Glucosamine and didn't need any further treatment. I don't know if it may help you but it may be worth a try.
If that doesn't work it would really be worth seeing an orthopedic doctor and see about injections. They are really good and even better now than when I had them and it is a very effective method.
Type 2 since 1993.  Control with LCHF diet. 
A1c 5.5%   10/23/2024
Living in Mojave Desert, California, USA
"The 50-50-90 Rule.  Anytime you have a 50-50% chance of getting something right, there is a 90% chance you will get it wrong"

bigskygal

#3693
February 19, 2025, 06:53:28 PM
Thanks for that suggestion Wally! I will get some Glucosamine Friday when I go out to the podiatrist. I have had a shot in that knee at my pcp about a year ago. I should call and see if I can get another one now. This has been very annoying to deal with, especially this time of year.

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

bigskygal

#3694
February 20, 2025, 10:23:51 AM
5,013 steps yesterday.

Took it easy yesterday. I did a load of laundry which always seems to add steps, then I got started clearing out a cabinet in my office which again added steps, but no "just for walking" steps again.

I am going to see if i can get in to see my pcp today to get a shot in my knee. She did one once a year or so ago that really helped so maybe one now will too. I'm hoping I can get in, it will make the drive easier tomorrow.

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

bigskygal

#3695
February 21, 2025, 10:21:46 AM
4,372 steps yesterday.

Quiet day yesterday and my knee feels pretty good this morning for it. I decided to see if total rest for a day would help, then do the drive to dr today and see how that goes. If I need to after that, I'll call my pcp about a shot. Will see if that was a good idea tonight!

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

bigskygal

#3696
February 22, 2025, 10:39:29 AM
6,130 steps yesterday.

The grocery shopping and browsing in the local department store before and after dr appt yesterday added a lot of steps. The drive was OK and actually today my knee feels the best it has in days. I wonder if the milder weather has anything to do with it feeling better? I'll still baby it some, but hopefully it is finally really on the mend.

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

bigskygal

#3697
February 23, 2025, 10:22:30 AM
4,520 steps yesterday.

I was exhausted all day and dozed off in recliner several times. Probably good I got that rest given what is ahead of me today!

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

bigskygal

#3698
February 24, 2025, 10:13:47 AM
5,888 steps yesterday.

Plus my five or so hours shoveling snow and clearing ice. I think I got my quota for the day! Surprisingly, I don't feel too bad for it. My back, shoulders, and arms do remind me to not do much more, but knees both held up pretty well.

With that in mind, all I plan for today is garbage to the road, grocery store/PO/pharmacy and maybe a couple times of sweeping water away. Otherwise rest, rest and rest!!

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

skb

#3699
February 24, 2025, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: bigskygal on February 24, 2025, 10:13:47 AMPlus my five or so hours shoveling snow and clearing ice.
~gjb~  That's pretty impressive.
No meds since June 2011
Controlled by Diet & Exercise
Member of 5% A1c Club
Blog : Metabolically Challenged
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bigskygal

#3700
February 24, 2025, 10:21:57 PM
Quote from: skb on February 24, 2025, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: bigskygal on February 24, 2025, 10:13:47 AMPlus my five or so hours shoveling snow and clearing ice.
~gjb~  That's pretty impressive.

Thanks! I had to do it! The water was already getting under the garage door. I have furniture that I didn't put up on boards to raise it from the floor so it wouldn't be damaged. Fortunately, I managed to stop it just in time. And without hurting myself in the process!

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

skb

#3701
February 24, 2025, 10:31:30 PM
What kind of a door do you have. How about a plastic flap at the bottom to prevent the water from going in.
No meds since June 2011
Controlled by Diet & Exercise
Member of 5% A1c Club
Blog : Metabolically Challenged
You Tube Channel HEALTHY WEIGH

bigskygal

#3702
February 25, 2025, 10:25:15 AM Last Edit: February 25, 2025, 11:18:20 AM by bigskygal Reason: typo
Quote from: skb on February 24, 2025, 10:31:30 PMWhat kind of a door do you have. How about a plastic flap at the bottom to prevent the water from going in.
It is a typical electric door, rolls up to open and then rolls back down to close. There is a rubber seal at the bottom to seal the closure, but this door is more than 20 years old and the rubber is old and doesn't make a tight seal any longer. In the 20 years I've lived here there have really been only 2 times when this became a problem and both were due to flooding from an early melt with lots of snow on the ground. This doesn't give the the melt off an adequate chance to be absorbed into the ground or follow natural flow plains to the creeks and ditches. This is something I might add to my "to do" list when I get my inheritance...lots of little things here need some fixing!

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

bigskygal

#3703
February 25, 2025, 10:32:29 AM Last Edit: February 25, 2025, 11:33:04 AM by bigskygal Reason: typo
5,570 steps yesterday.

My errands added steps which always helps! Made an appointment with an attorney to get a Power of Attorney for my son so he can handle my side of house sale (and start my own estate planning). So that entailed me gathering all sorts documents just in case I needed them, thus more extra steps.

Today's appt is all I have, an unplanned trip out. The rest of the day will be quiet time resting my body from all the snow/ice work from the other day.

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%  1/25 6.4%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  
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