It's Been A Long Time

There isn't much new to report.

My stomach issues are less frequent but more severe when they occur. Sometimes the medications just don't work.

I am now allowed to put full weight on my leg with my brace on, but the bone is still showing minimal healing. The rod holds the bones in place allowing me to walk on it. I'm thankful that I was able to have the rod placed. If not I would still be no weight bearing.

The IA remains about the same. I also have the weakness, shortness of breath and extreme fatigue still. For the past few days my blood pressure has been extremely low even without my blood pressure and heart medications. I am going to keep checking it before taking the medications and see what happens.

Bentley decided to help his Mom bake a few days ago. He got into the flour container by himself while she was busy with other ingredients. He took 3 steps unsupported last week. He is exploring everything now.

Variety

My reading has a touch of variety on this post. (Just a touch)

The Frontiersman's Daughter is about early settlers in Kentucky. The main character's life goes from childhood to adult. It is a romantic book. I give it 4 stars. I read this free from ebookfling.com

The Devil's Peak is about abuses that occur in long-term care facilities. It is told from the viewpoint of a man who they believe to be brain dead, but he is actually aware of everything that goes on. This is an excellent book and tells the truth about things that happen, having worked 2 years in long-term care myself. The author also worked in long-term care. I give this 5 stars, and I think everyone would enjoy it. I got this for free from ebookfling,com also.

The Healing is about a family who moves from Pennsylvania to the Amish country in Kentucky. It is also romantic, and I give it 5 stars. It was especially interesting to me because I have an uncle who lives in that area.

Health wise, my stomach issues are much better. I have had a few episodes, but nothing like before.

I hit my broken leg on the toilet getting out of the shower last weekend. I have a bruise that is about 6-7 inches long and have been having increased pain. I had hidden the bruise from Scott until this morning. He said, "Why didn't we take you somewhere?" I said, "What are they going to do? They already put a rod in it."

Bentley is enjoying a week at the beach. He has tried all sorts of seafood, but he still likes kiwi better than anything else. He tried to taste sand but it fell out of his hand before he could get it to his mouth. He loves the pool too.

Not Much Happening

My stomach has settled down for the past 4 days - knock on wood. I ate Chinese with no problems last night.

I finished this novel on my Kindle. It is another Amish story. It was very entertaining and had very little knitting content other than the knitting group they had weekly. This is a good book for the women. 

Medical Updates

Let's get the good parts first. I finished The Mercy, the last book in The Rose Trilogy by Beverly Lewis. I really enjoyed these books, and it is disappointing that there is not another. I give all three of these books 5 stars.

On to doctor's reports...

The ulcer on my heel is healing very nicely. The open area is down to about 1/2 inch. I am to keep up with the dry dressings since they are working so well.

Unfortunately, my x-ray shows no improvement since my last visit. The bone is just not healing. They assure me that we don't need to worry yet. They expected this to be a long road because of my medicines and diabetes. My weight bearing is still 60% on my right leg. 

Nephrology says my last labs were great but she doesn't trust just one lab report due to the possibility of an error in the lab. She also restarted my Lasix due to my having so much swelling in my feet and legs. I have labs in 2 weeks to see where we are then.

I'm fighting to stay out of the darkness. Here is what is keeping me  somewhat sane.

Lots of Reading

I have been reading lots the past few days. I am really enjoying reading this trilogy.

I am looking forward to my orthopedic appointment on Monday, hoping that I can get rid of my walker. I  flipped it over and it hit my foot this morning making a nice bruise.

No Bentley today. Casey and Jeremiah are both sick with sore throats.

 

Weather leg?

I'm not sure if I have put too much weight on my leg today or if we are having some bad weather come in. My brother broke his tibia almost 19 years ago and he can tell when bad weather is coming in by his leg pain. Either way, I filled up my hot water bottle and have my leg propped up.

I saw my cardiologist this morning. Dr. Haddadin feels my pulse and blood pressures are high but not high enough for invasive treatments, so I will be continuing my current medications. He also said he would help with my disability claim in any way that he could.

I didn't manage to get over an hour total of sleep last night, so while I was up anyway I read The Thorn by Beverly Lewis. I had missed this series, and I am glad I can get 2 more when I want them. I got this book from ebookfling.com. Beverly Lewis fans won't be disappointed.

ebookfling.com

I have been a huge fan of booklending.com, but when I added my Kindle books to ebookfling.com today I already have 10 credits. It is easier to navigate booklending.com, but easier to add books to ebookfling. ebookfling.com also loans Nook books. I will be going to ebookfling.com first from now on.

For Time and Eternity was a booklending.com loan. It is about the wagon trains going west, but this is a Mormon wagon train. At that time polygamy was still practiced by the Mormons, and it shows the viewpoint of the 1st wife. I liked this book.

We had a very nice visit with Bentley and Casey yesterday. After leaving our street, someone on Sunset Drive was driving in the middle of the street and would not move over causing Casey to break the mirror on her Santa Fe. It is so common for people to do that on Sunset. We all need to be more aware. I was guilty of not paying attention myself when I was still driving.

After Casey got home, she was making Quick Vegetable Soup, a family favorite. Bentley got into the potato bag and was having a little snack before she got to him. He moves so fast now that it is hard to keep up with him.