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d'ohNow Playing: Day 704-The Final Road To Survival
Where else but Ohio can you have snow then the next week summer weather and 85 degrees?
Boy! Nevada is sure looking better & better by the day! WHEW!
My friend who has never had allergy problems before just started last year. Today he felt the blunt of it with sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes. He takes sinus medicine but I tend to think there isn't anything strong enough with this crazy weather. I wasn't able to take much of a break from my steroid nasal spray last year. I am now up to taking it twice a day in hopes of staying out of trouble. Maybe I just need to create some masks with sayings on them so it stops people from asking some of the most ridiculous questions. Maybe I just need one word in black marker, "WHAT?" Hahahahaha!
This afternoon I finally had to quit dragging my feet and make an appointment to see my specialist next week regarding the red rash and nagging quad pain-liver/pancreas. Sure, I will always have issues going on with my organs due to my Gastroparesis but if there is anything they can give me to quiet the monster down and put it back to sleep it will be worth the visit! My doctors don't like me procrastinating and waiting until things get out of control. I learned last time when I got a royal ripping over the phone. Its best to work with them as a team, not against them. My spine is still behaving badly today so I wasn't able to do much but at least I was able to get out with my friend for awhile and enjoy the day. Thankfully my post concussion syndrome is now long gone. WOOHOA! One down! If I can continue taking things off my full plate one at a time I will be a very happy gal! Wishful thinking...W I S H F U L thinking...
I got some beautiful red roses today and a very nice card in honor of my GP anniversary from a dear friend. Thank you sooooooooo much! You made my day and brought a huge smile to my face. Its nice to know there are people out there who still treat you as the person you once were before becoming sick. I sure wish they could be a lesson for others. Amen. I have had a few old friends come out the woodwork over the past six months. I like to call them the "Houdini Friends." Those who disappear as quickly as they pop up in and out of your life. Maybe it was a guilty conscience or just curiosity that made them magically appear like nothing happened but a lesson learned as I resort back to watching who I trust. I have had enough hurt in my life and I don't need "Houdini Friends" that come and go when they please. Instead I should take that time and invest it in my real ones. Those who continue accepting me at face value even while being sick. A friend of mine I have known over the past 22 years gave me a few words of wisdom, "If they weren't there for you when things got tough then how in the world can they be there for you now? Look at the once again disappearing act and quit setting yourself up to get hurt." Great advice and once again lesson learned! 
"Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't."
quizzical
It was the dreaded day! Another day dealing with my teeth. Another dentist appointment. UGGG! So far this year I am on 2 dental repairs due to my GP and darn Hell-In-A-Jug treatments literally eating away at the enamel. Thank goodness though that they were able to work me in later this afternoon so that gave me time to catch up on some much needed rest.
So after two hours and three teeth later I can now take a short break for a few weeks before heading back so he can repair another tooth and anything else that might be going on. Thank goodness for a break!
At least its easy to tell what part of the refrigerator is mine. Hahahahaha! I only take up the lower shelf which is enough room for all my liquids. Its literally going to be a Slimfast way of life whether I like it or not. Gatorade has been very hard to consume on a daily basis although I know its important seeing I lose so many electrolytes during my weekly treatments. Gatorade makes me severely nauseated and now since Slimfast changed their formulation I have to literally water down half the bottle. What does work with Gastroparesis I guess is the question?..
special
I have lost family. I have lost friends. I have lost a spouse. What I have not lost is my pride and will to live. That is something my GP will never, ever take away from me. Today I celebrate 8 years of LIFE. Thank you everyone for your supportive and loving words of encouragement today and through out the years. Gastroparesis has indeed opened my eyes to the world and what it means to care. Kindness comes from those you least expect but in the end you realize who was there for you all along. 
lucky
It's St. Patrick's & luck of the Irish day! 
Once I finally got some GP relief it wasn't till 3pm by the time I woke up. The animal gang were ready to run in the backyard and take out some of their energy. I didn't see any leprechauns outside nor a pot of gold but I am still alive and that to me is priceless! Amen! I am determined to keep up with the holiday tradition and head out later to celebrate the lucky day. Maybe as well Lady Luck might be on our side since my friend had a few extra greens$$ and wanted to head out to the casino. It takes a bit now to get my body motivated so I wasn't sure by the time I took a shower and got dressed if I would have enough energy to spare for this evening but you only live once and I wasn't going to dare pass up celebrating St. Patrick's day!
The fur kids had on their holiday festive attire and greeted us at the front door. They are so used to their Mom being home that now they wait on the couch looking out the window to greet me once I return. That is true dedication! The rest of the evening I decided to have a movie night and RELAX....Cheers to having a great St. Paddy's Day!
happy
If this St. Patrick's day weekend turns out anywhere close to the shade of green like the summer-like grass quickly growing outside (due to this crazy weather) then its going to be one LUCKY WEEKEND!
lazy
I slept horrible! Between the treatment getting stuck inside my intestines, Littleblue bouncing back and forth between the couch and the floor, sweats and the monsoon rain it was a sleepless night. The only positive thing was since the storms produced some serious high winds, hail and lightening most lost their electric. This means my dentist appointment will once again need to be moved to next week. Good news for me because I only got around four hours of sleep and wasn't physically in any way, shape or form capable of dealing with dental work today. Its already been such a hectic week that it might be better to wait things out a few days. I don't have any pain but that's only because of the extensive nerve damage from my GP. 
My friend has a new project on their hands since buying a large piece of gym equipment last week. The equipment just arrived Monday and since hes being putting it together solo we both realized the directions that say it takes 2-3 hours has now turned into 4-5 hours. Oreo and Pumpkin have been busy playing Supervisor but today its been more like sleeping on the job. Hahahaha!
Hes hoping to have it finished by this weekend so my GP room can be back to normal. Gym memberships anymore are so expensive with all sorts of hidden fees that its smarter to buy your own equipment. Its also nice to work out in the privacy of your own home and be able to watch what you like on TV. I sure do miss working out but mostly connecting with people-society. With my spine a mess and dealing with numerous GP problems the best I can do is walk. Its nice having the small park right in front of the house but looks like the rest of the week I might have to just settle for my treadmill. That is if I can catch a break with the Hell-In-A-Jug side effects. By that time I might be due for my next treatment. GEES!!
don't ask
Here we go again and again and again...
My friend has also gotten involved stepping in to speak on my behalf regarding new legislation to put a stop to Ohio Dog Auctions which will stop Puppy Mills. Sad when people lose the meaning of life and treat animals cruelly. 
celebratory
I already miss my snow. Sigh...The flowers are all blooming and the way things are going the grass might need to be cut by next weekend. YIKES! Soon everyone will have their pools open. This might be by next weekend so get your rafts out! I'll bring the Drano. Hahahahaha! Dranotini's for everyone!....
happy
Have you found your passion in life? I did a year into my Idiopathic Gastroparesis diagnosis. It was then I started the "Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign" and the online support family called the "GastroparesisPatientsGroup." This coming weekend I will be celebrating my 8 year fight for life. My Gastroenterologist said it will be 9 years but we found out it will actually be 8 years after finding my original GP diagnosis and GES test results last week. Trust me it feels three times longer than that! WHEW!
Fur kids will always have a huge place in my heart. My gang mean the world to me! They have been loyal and dedicated to their Mom through the worst of the worst being sick. I have also come across a few others who have found their passion in life and who also have a huge place in their hearts for the wildlife and fur kids. I didn't realize there are beloved pets who work hard to help those with disabilities and seizures at the organization 4 Paws for Ability. 
Bring on the boat because its almost that time again to be sent out to sea as my balance issues fire right back up again. I might as well just go into hiding for the next six months. I used to enjoy spring and summertime but this was before of course I got sick. Forget telling you the last time I went on vacation and if I ever plan on taking one again it won't be until early fall and winter when my head issues can take a break. Gees!
Oreo has reallllllllly been enjoying his new huge bed! This afternoon it appeared he had a new sleeping buddy Cuddles kitty who found an open spot on his bed. Oreo tolerates the kitty gang although I won't say they are his bestest buddies, hahahahaha! At least he is learning to share and that's all that matters.
Hee,hee,hee,hee...My friend even joined in as he made changes of his own. Just part of life and we all go through it one day or another. One dreaded part out of the way for this gal and hopefully I can say the same thing for next week after my "I lost track" of dental repairs. Amen!
