tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post7904916853854990748..comments2024-03-05T23:42:30.151-06:00Comments on The Poor Farm: At The Moment, I'm Pretty BummedJeffrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873138122305060834noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post-9548451487442913232014-02-03T20:20:53.720-06:002014-02-03T20:20:53.720-06:00It sounds like a rough road, Jeffro. I remember w...It sounds like a rough road, Jeffro. I remember when PT was diagnosed with cirrhosis in 1995. He started reading every box and every can looking for sodium content before he would take a chance on eating it. It paid off and kept him around almost another 20 years.Dad Boneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03172007701510004771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post-61482881707231841522014-02-02T15:47:06.426-06:002014-02-02T15:47:06.426-06:00Here's to hope their collective brainstorming ...Here's to hope their collective brainstorming will work soon. <br /><br />I can't imaging how difficult it all must be for you. It is amazing that you keep your sense of humor and your ability to rationalize.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post-69876930220566838162014-02-02T01:22:54.730-06:002014-02-02T01:22:54.730-06:00Hi Jeff. Sure hope that edema starts going down a...Hi Jeff. Sure hope that edema starts going down and they'll let you go home real soon! I'll be thinking about you and hoping for the best. -Cousin SteveSteveKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626627531288610781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post-47186569385073367962014-02-01T21:47:39.803-06:002014-02-01T21:47:39.803-06:00Weirdly, though I'm on a diuretic, I'm pro...Weirdly, though I'm on a diuretic, I'm probably going to have to give up bananas: new med for the glucose has a tendency to screw with one's potassium levels something fierce. Oh, and it's $10 a tab. I got in on a marketing program, so it's cheaper, but still...<br />CGHillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789097361138861462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post-77439179207080817742014-02-01T20:16:32.914-06:002014-02-01T20:16:32.914-06:00I can only pray the current treatment strategies w...I can only pray the current treatment strategies work. <br /><br />Hang in there. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969361446367636746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post-82842412837729922482014-02-01T18:15:58.989-06:002014-02-01T18:15:58.989-06:00Tatyana: They're on the phone talking to each ...Tatyana: They're on the phone talking to each other quite a bit, and they see each other a lot at the hospital. So they get together. My main doctor is a real facilitator when it comes to that sort of thing.Jeffrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873138122305060834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post-18150744376405232522014-02-01T17:57:32.785-06:002014-02-01T17:57:32.785-06:00Assigning blame is not productive, Jeff. Besides, ...Assigning blame is not productive, Jeff. Besides, who knows why some get sick and others, doing the same thing, don't? "It's in one's genes" is not always true, either. When even doctors are not certain, don't assume you know; so don't blame yourself.<br />From what you describe, the logical thing would be to bring all these various doctors together for a discussion and exchange of opinion and let them come to consensus of course of action. <br />Would there be someone who organize that!<br /><br />Hang on there, Jeff. You have to be strong mentally to get better physically.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post-31895354637836471102014-02-01T15:49:36.014-06:002014-02-01T15:49:36.014-06:00This sounds like a crappy way to start the new yea...This sounds like a crappy way to start the new year, Jeff. What a team we'd make though, as I can't walk from one end of the house to the other without oxygen. Forget grocery shopping, vacuuming, etc. By the time I take a shower and get dressed I need a nap, so I understand how frustrated you must be. Hang in there friend, and let the docs do what they do best.MorningGloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078474162704328555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post-21574381844754816772014-02-01T15:32:42.373-06:002014-02-01T15:32:42.373-06:00Jeff, most of us in our generation have not eaten ...Jeff, most of us in our generation have not eaten what we now know we should. Don't blame yourself, or your parents who brought you up on fried salty food. <br />Look at the sodium content in everything you eat. I had to cut way back. Things like salad dressing, ketchup, mayo, lunch meat. Any processed food. Look for low sodium diet online. It's not pleasant! I was close to a heart transplant, but God had different ideas for me. Doing much better, but still careful about salt. ShirleyJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09447187509468633567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961111.post-89571649340966063522014-02-01T14:14:47.562-06:002014-02-01T14:14:47.562-06:00There is no question of deserving or not deserving...There is no question of deserving or not deserving sympathy and concern among friends, and you certainly have a lot of both of mine. Your symptoms sound both terrifying and miserable and I wish there was some way someone could help. Meanwhile, I hope you get some answers that will help you plan and accomplish a wonderful recovery....hang in there. You have every right and reason to be bummed.threecolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811004278088768813noreply@blogger.com