The Ownage

I haven’t posted in awhile so thought I would jot off an update for anyone who cares. Let’s see, I just got back from a camping trip in the Apache National Forest. I went with Jenny and Jeramiah. We met up with Christine and Jenny’s mom April, and her husband Sam, plus their kids. There [...]

As you know, I’ve been battling some infections in my legs since February, when my left leg got so inflamed that I had to go to the ER, and spent 3 days in the hospital getting pumped full of broad spectrum IV antibiotics. Since then I have had weekly doctor visits and taking prescribed oral [...]

So my last blood test showed that my sodium had returned to normal, but that my chloride was still low, and my white count was still up from the infection. Today (Monday) when I went to the doctor, he was at a loss to explain why the infection is not getting under control. He seems [...]

I got the results of last Mondays blood work, here is what was on the card they sent me: Cholesterol Total: 242 (lower is better, optimal is <200) HDL(good): 66 (higher is better, optimal is 40+) LDL(bad) 154 (lower is better, optimal is <100) Triglycerides: 130 (lower is better, optimal is <150) Glucose: 78 (normal [...]

I had my follow up doctors appointment yesterday. After a week of antibiotics and diuretics, the swelling in my foot and leg is all but gone, and it feels much better now that it’s not being squeezed by all the pressure. I apparently had a lot of excess water which was causing the swelling, because [...]

I finally found a new doctor. Doctor Scott Steingard. He was recommended to me by one of my ex-coworkers. I really like him thusfar, as he not only really seems to know his stuff, but he was not the kind of doctor that sweeps in, grumbles at you over his clipboard, and then rushes out [...]

When I went to the ER, I didn’t think I would be spending the night, much less being held prisoner for 2 more days. All in all it was not too bad of an experience, except for being stabbed by over a dozen needles! I apparently have very deep veins that are hard to hit, [...]

Willingly making a doctor appointment today for the second time in my life (first time was for sleep apnea). I have ALL the symptoms of a DVT in my left calf, but also have a similar much smaller painful mass in my right calf, so who knows what it is. Could be anything from DVT [...]

I had set a goal of “390 by Christmas”, which I did not quite reach. However due to my diligence of not partaking in all the sweets and fattening foods during the holiday I have now reached my goal with some pounds to spare! Next goal is 380 by January 11th. Wish me luck!

Just walking around used to be such a chore, but today, wow…I don’t know if it’s because I slept all day, or my diet, or losing weight, but I just feel so strong and light on my feet, which should be impossible since Im still near 400 pounds, lol. NEED MOAR EXERCISE! I’m going out [...]