Saturday 07/05/08

Independence Day Weekend
Heppy Independence Day! I am sitting here listening to the Men’s Barbershop International Quartet Finals AS WE SPEAK! I am listening via webcast. It’s narrowed down to the top 10, who will compete for the GOLD. I’m routing for 2 quartets. I don’t want to jinx myself (or them) so I won’t mention any names yet. Well, okay... “Old School” and “OC Times”. I hope they will both be in the top 3 or better yet, the top 2. I’ll add the results once the results are in.

UPDATE: OC Times quartet won the gold, and Old School quartet came in 5th place (in the world). Not bad for first time out!

Friday 06/27/08

Stormy weather & website updates
We’ve had so much rain this past month. I’m ready for some sunshine. Hubby bought a weather scanner and it’s been going off just about every day... Severe thunderstorms, flooding, tornado watches, etc. I’m wanting to have a garage-sale, but the weather has not yet been cooperative. We have had a nice day of sunshine here and there, but those days don’t seem to land on the weekends. Soon tho, I’m sure.

My son was supposed to come over tonight with a friend and help me with a few projects. The little stinker stood me up. He’s at that age where friends come first. No biggie, I’ll get the projects done sooner or later!

I posted a new poem on my poetry page, and started making personalized clocks. I also revised my Trading Post. Please check out these pages!

Until next time, “May your days be filled with sunshine!”

Saturday 06/14/08

Happy Saturday!
I had a great day! I woke up early, drank some coffee, then got ready to go out and spend the day with my daughter. We had a good time. She cracks me up! It was nice to giggle and have a girls-day-out. =)

The last 2 weeks have been extremely busy at work. I’m not complaining! It sure makes the weeks go by fast! And, I usually sleep in on Saturdays, but I was a good girl (lol) and woke up early and got some things done. YAY!

Tomorrow, I will continue to shovel out my daughter’s bedroom... HUGE job. Can’t be done in one day. But, I’m getting there!

I have a new RX for glasses. My distance went up a notch in my right eye, and my bifocal (did I say that??) went up THREE notches. What’s with that? No wonder I can’t see! Trying to save money to get new glasses. I have insurance, but it will still cost me about $250. out of pocket... I HAVE TO HAVE a no-line bifocal (not covered), and the non-glare coating (not covered). Plus, the frames that I want, cost OVER $100. Insurance only covers UP TO $100. towards the frames. Hopefully I’ll get some clients soon, and can get my much needed glasses!

Get this... I got the bill for my 72-hour ambulatory EEG the other day, and it was $1,800.00 PER DAY!! ...Isn’t that a hoot?!

It’s time for me to get some “shut eye”, as I want to accomplish many more things tomorrow!

Nitey-nite ~~~

Friday 06/06/08

Howdy!
Recently had my evaluation at work and it went well. I am eager to work toward my next set of goals! I love to keep busy, and I also love a challenge. I CAN DO IT! =)

I’m sitting here with heartburn. Ate pizza for lunch today at work, then came home and hubby had ordered pizza for dinner. That’s perfectly fine with me, as pizza is my most favorite food.

I’ve been kind of down in the dumps lately. I suppose that with all I have gone through recently and continue to deal with, it’s to be expected.

Last week I was sitting here with no one to talk to, so I wrote a poem to get some feelings out.

Yesterday, (Thursday) I went to work and for the first 2 hours I had a mandatory CPR recertification class to attend. After that, I went back to the office to work. I was wearing a pair of Capri’s, and a co-worker noticed that my right leg and ankle were swollen quite a bit. It was very red, very swollen and hot to the touch once again. They called the nurse at work to come take a look and once again I was sent home to go to the doctor. I was scared that my blood clot was getting worse instead of better.

I couldn’t get in to see my doctor until 2:30pm, so I had almost 4 hours to lay with my leg completely elevated before the appointment. What a difference a few hours make! By the time I went to my appointment, the swelling had reduced by 50%. Still hot to the touch, but my doctor reassured me that I was out of danger as far as the clot bursting and going to my heart or lungs and killing me. He told me that since I am on blood thinners I ALSO need to sleep with my feet elevated ABOVE THE HEART. Well, for anyone who knows me and how flexible I am, that is easier said than done. I go to bed with my feet elevated way above my heart, and then in my sleep, I toss and turn, etc. I have woke up with my legs crossed Indian-style, my right leg hanging off the bed drooping down, and my husband told me that he’s even seen me asleep on my stomach! I’m like how in the world?? So, I think that the only way for me to sleep with my legs elevated AND KEEP THEM THAT WAY, is for hubby to duct tape my feet to the mattress. lol I doubt a bungee cord would work to keep my feet in place - heck, I’d just pull my feet out from underneath in my sleep, I’m sure.

A co-worker of mine is giving me a hospital bed that is being donated to my workplace. (We don’t have any use for it at work). So, it will save me from having to keep renting the hospital bed I have been using in past weeks. With the price of gas, we must cut costs somewhere, so I feel blessed that this donation came my way.

I can sure tell a major difference since being off my hormone replacement meds. I can’t take them any more due to the blood clot in my leg. My mood has changed and I don’t like it. Hopefully this is temporary.

Okay, time to take some Tums®!

Wednesday 05/28/08

Ouchie
Well, today I was in pain once again with this blood clot in my leg. The pain is caused from the vein being stretched. I had to take Tylenol several times today. I’m beginning to think that the doctor is right, when saying that the blood clot will be there for about 9 months to a year. Not a very comfortable realization.

Monday 05/19/08

Back to work!
I had 3 great days - able to walk on my leg again with hardly any pain, did some housework, laundry, etc. So, leave it to me....On Sunday, I called my doctor AT HOME (ha!) and asked if I could return to work today (Monday). He told me YES, and he had his nurse fax in a ‘return to work’ slip today. I only missed 2 weeks exactly. Not bad for having a blood clot in my leg, and knowing it will be there for about 9 months, so the doctor says. I will continue to take my blood thinner, sleep with my feet elevated and sit with my leg elevated at work.

Friday 05/16/08

Feeling better!
Yesterday was the 1st day since being home from the hospital that I actually felt great! I even cleaned house for about an hour, did 2 loads of laundry, loaded the dishwasher, and did some dishes by hand. This tylenol is a lifesaver! I was sure to rest after cleaning, so that the pain would not start again. I’m down to taking tylenol 3 times a day instead of 4. That may change once I get back to work and am sitting again all the time.

I must say that my hospital stay was good. The 1st 2 days, I had a roommate that was an elderly lady who wore a hearing aid - only it fell out and she couldn’t get it back in her ear... The curtain between us was kept pulled shut. I didn’t see her or get to speak with her until she was being released on Wednesday (2 days after I was admitted). I said, “Hello, nice to meet you, and good luck”!

Later that night I got a new roommate. WE BONDED! OMG, We were together in that same room from Wednesday until Saturday, when we were both released at the same time, and even left at the same time. We have the same doctor, as well. We had so many episodes of laughing loudly and out of control! The nurses enjoyed it very much and said it was nice to have people in there like us.. LOL My roommate Tina and I have continued to stay in touch, and I know we always will. I think she and I should make a visit back up to the hospital to say hello to all the nurses! Tina is so sweet, while we were in the hospital, she snuck down the hall and made a telephone call and ordered ME flowers that were delivered later that day! Isn’t that so sweet! She has also mailed me a gift at home this week, which I have displayed on top of my monitor. It’s not every day we meet people and just “click”. We’re already looking forward to her coming to my house and us going for walks. I’m also looking forward to having such a great friend that lives close - to do things with... and, most importantly, we promised to be there for each other - in good times and bad. I told her, “The only way is UP!”

Next year I will definately be signing up for short-term disability through work. I didn’t do it the past 2 years, and wish I had. This being out of work for a month at a time with no pay is killin' me.

I’m hoping to return to work on Thursday – if the doctor releases me. *please say prayers —— or send money!*

Wednesday 05/14/08

Dr. visit update...
I went to have my blood work done yesterday, and today I had an appointment with my Dr.
My bloodwork came back good – almost to the level he wants it at. I asked when I’ll be returning to work... He replied with, “until further notice”. He wants me to have blood work done again next Tues. and another appointment with him on Wed.

On a good note, I lost 5 lbs. this past week and a half, since being weighed on the same scale in his office. The first thing I thought of, was that I’m not eating all that delicious free food at work!

I cut my knee really bad today while shaving, and it took an hour to get it to stop. (blood thinners)

I explained to the doctor that I do get up and walk around as much as I can tolerate, as he suggested I do. This morning, I got up, went to the bathroom, checked on my husband, then to the kitchen to make a pot of coffee. By that time (only a few minutes) the pain was there like BAM! I had to throw my right leg up on the stove top to get instant relief - then continued making coffee. *sigh* Not an attractive sight, but it’s what I have to do for now. Please say prayers that I will be doing a lot better by next weeks appointment!

Sunday 05/11/08

Hospitalized AGAIN...
I was released from the hospital around 6pm on Saturday, May 10th from having been in there for 5 days. I have a BLOOD CLOT in my right leg, just behind and above the knee, which affects every part of the leg below the knee ... Very scary, as this could have taken my life, and still can if I’m not careful - but I choose to follow doctor’s orders! I was having problems with my right leg for 6 days prior to going to the doctor’s office to get an ultrasound on my leg. When this all started, I actually woke up one morning with extreme pain; right calf completely swollen and hot to the touch. I could hardly walk. My steps were inch by inch. It hurt so bad, I was crying like a baby and needed assistance from my disabled husband. I thought that maybe I had a seizure in my sleep and that maybe the tightness of my calf was because of that, and would take a few days to subside. Then on Saturday, instead of it getting better, it was getting worse. I still didn’t go to the doctor because I had been wearing shoes to work during the week prior, that had absolutely no support, so I thought that maybe the pain could have been caused from that. WRONG! Instead of the pain subsiding, it worsened each day. I went to work on Monday, and was sent home within the first hour of being there. The nurse at work insisted that I go to the doctor or hospital. And so I did just that. The ultra sound showed a deep blood CLOT & blockage just above and behind my right knee, which affected everything below my knee.

Fast forward 5 days...When I came home from the hospital, my Mom (Jane) was here. We visited and watched a movie as I lay with my feet elevated... I had to rent a hospital bed (per dr.) for the next 9 months so that I sleep with my feet elevated, just as I did in the hospital. I cannot believe all this medical crap I have been going through, and it still continues. And, I had a seizure Friday afternoon in the hospital. When we got home from the hospital on Saturday, my husband went to fill all my new RX’s and come to find out, one they just put me on this week (and taking for 5 days in the hospital) came back with a WARNING: Do not take if have epilepsy/seizures. (I was put on this medication 4 times a day for the 4 days prior to having the seizure). Isn’t that just lovely? So, needless to say, hubby did NOT purchase that particular RX... It was for pain, and I will just have to settle with the 4000mg per day of Extra-Strength Tylenol that I had been given as well. (1000 mg...4 x’s daily).

I am literally sitting sideways at my computer desk, so that I can elevate my right leg on another chair sitting beside me. I just took my last dose of Tylenol for the day – sure hope it kicks in quickly so that I can get some sleep.

I return to the doctor on Tuesday for more blood work, then again on Wednesday for my 1st follow-up visit. My doctor initially told me that I would be out of work for 2-3 weeks (no pay)... He informed me that sitting, standing and crossing my legs (even at the ankles) were all “no-no's” from now on. Walking or sitting with my right leg elevated is what I will have to do for awhile. (I may have to move my computer at work so there is room for my right leg to be elevated behind my desk).

And so, Life goes on…

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! =)

Friday 04/18/08

Finally got some answers! =)
After many tests, I went to my follow-up visit today with my new neurologist. He had ordered a 72-hour EEG, which showed seizure activity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy to know that I am not losing my mind! LOL

It showed “right temporal sharp waves which is specific to seizures AND consistant with SIMPLE-PARTIAL Seizures.” (There are many different types of seizures.) The origin in Right Temporal Lobe showed “Gliosis” (scarring).. Doc believes that the reason I had 3 grand-mal seizures 10 years ago was because of the drastic hormonal change in my body, as I had just learned that I as pregnant with my daughter. After being on anti-convulsive meds, my seizures continued, but are non-convulsive. Most likely, I had simple-partial seizures before I became pregnant 10 years ago, and just didn’t realize they were seizures.

The plan is for me to start taking a new medication, beginning tomorrow morning. I start out with a low dose, and gradually increase it to his recommended dosage. THEN, he will slowly take me off both of my other seizure medications (1 at a time).

I go back to see doc in June.

Today I used my last vacation day for the year. I won’t get “paid” vacation days again until after November 18th... All 10 days of my vacation were used for medical appointments and tests. I certainly hope that next year can be a good vacation year!

Friday 04/04/08

April Showers....
Happy April! April showers have arrived. I’m so ready for warmer weather... not too hot, just warmer!

Well, it’s Friday night, and I have to get some sleep soon. I have to get up early tomorrow morning, as I have to go in to have my bloodwork done. After that, I’ll grab some breakfast and COFFEE, stop at Target to get a gift card, then have to be at a baby shower at 10:00am. I think it lasts 2 hours. I should be home before 2pm. Knowing me, I’ll come home and take a nap. (I’m used to sleeping in on Saturday’s)

Not much else going on this weekend... just laundry and such. We are in the process of shopping around for a new mattress. I’m finding it strange that all the places we’ve been to, do not carry king-size mattresses IN STOCK. All have to be “ordered”. Hopefully we’ll find a good deal on one soon.

Monday 03/31/08

My son is 18 today!
Happy Birthday, Joshua! I love you so much and am so proud of you!!! I hope your 18th birthday is FUN and you have a wonderful day! I love you so much, sweet baby boy of mine!

Sunday 03/30/08

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday...
Was nice to sleep in this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday. The next 2 weekends I have plans on both Saturday’s, so I’ll be up early.

Got my daughter’s hair trimmed today, and got mine trimmed and highlighted. Not sure I like the highlights... If I had a dark tan, I’d like the highlights...

Went to the dollar store to grab a few needed items, then to gas station to fill the tank up. Yowza! $70. Oh well, nothing I can do about it. Made a run to Walmart as well. Still have to pick up 2 baby gifts and an anniversary gift sometime before next weekend.

I must sound like a broken record here, but I so desperatlely need to lose at least 20 pounds so that I fit into the summer clothes I had last summer. I can’t afford to buy “new”, so I must get busy and focus. HELP!

Monday 03/24/08

Another test done!
Today I had to go in and get the wires removed from my scalp and forehead from the 3-day "Ambulatory EEG', followed by a regular 1-hour EEG. Unfortunately, I had no seizure activity (that I’m aware of) while being hooked up to the wires. Two more tests out of the way. I could not wait to get home and take a shower! My husband worked on my hair/scalp for hours, trying to get all the glue out of it. He did a great job, and I couldn’t have done it by myself. He’s a keeper!

Tomorrow I will be working. Then, on Wednesday I am scheduled to be off work because I have another eye exam with a Retinal Specialist. Only test left to get done after that is bloodwork. And, I won’t find out a thing (if anything) until my follow-up appointment on April 18th.

In the meantime, my house is a mess, I have no energy, and I need help getting organized in a BAD way. Any takers?? I’m overwhelmed to say the least.

Friday 03/21/08

Ambulatory EEG
Today, (Good Friday), I had to go in for an Ambulatory EEG. This consists of many wires glued to my scalp and 3 on my forehead. Can we say attractive?? I have to keep a shoulder bag on, as it holds the other end of the wires in a “breifcase like” bag. It only records data for up to 24 hours, so tomorrow I have to go back and get the wires checked, batteries replaced, etc. Same on Sunday and Monday. I requested to be off work on Monday. I am hoping that I have some seizure activity while wearing this gear, so I won’t get the same answers I’ve gotten for the past 10 years; “Everything looks fine” then send me on my way. I was told to jot down any “episodes” or strange feelings, as it will help them when reading the test. Stay tuned...

Tuesday 03/18/08

Eye exam today...
This morning I had an eye exam. My neurologist recommended that I go, so I did. I went to my regular eye doctor and he was as dumb-founded as we are about my right peripheral being all “grey” when looking at something close up. He recommended that I go see a Retinal Specialist, as they can explore and see more than what a regular eye doctor can do. So, now I have to call around and see if there is one close by that takes my insurance. I missed 1/2 day of work today due to my appointment this morning, and got nowhere. I don’t mean to sound negative, but I was so hoping that he would have been able to “see” something wrong - so it can be fixed.

But, like my neurologist told me, it could be a result from a stroke behind my eye, OR, it could be from having multiple seizures the night before. At first, I thought it was from the medication I was put on. I was only on it for 2 weeks, and have now been off of it for 2 weeks. One of the side effects were “vision problems”, so naturally my 1st thought was just that. The meds. I am still not sure as to WHY my vision is so messed up suddenly. Just seems to make sense to me that it happened 2 weeks after being on that new med, which also said “do not take if already taking...” (and my other 2 seizure meds were listed). Guess that’ll teach me to research my medication BEFORE getting it filled, instead of trusting the doctor or pharmacist. Then again, it may not be from the med. This is so frustrating.

In the meantime, I’m wondering how the results are of my MRI that I had last Saturday. This weekend will be NO FUN, as I have to go in to get wires and such practically glued to my scalp and not get them removed until Monday. At least I’ll get to go home, but I do have to go back Saturday and Sunday to get them “checked”. Monday, I get them taken off, then followed with an EEG.

Hubby told me tonight that he never did think it was because of the meds I was on for 2 weeks. He doesn’t believe that it could have been in my system real good yet. I’ve done some major researching on the internet, and my symptoms keep leading me back to 1 diagnosis - which I choose not to mention at this time because I don’t want to jinx myself.

In the meantime, I need to find a “Retinal Specialist” and have my eyes checked again. AND, I need to have my appointment moved up sooner than April 18th. That’s a joke. No driving, hubby having to drive me to work, then pick me up. We can’t afford the gas, to say the least.

Okay, I’m done venting for the evening. Thanks for listening.


Sunday 03/16/08

La..de...dah..
Had to cancel my dentist appointment, due to my daughter having a program at her school. I still need to REschedule, just as soon as I get all these other appointments behind me, and I get my driving privileges back. I won’t know about that until April 18th, when I go back to my neurologist.

Yesterday, I had my MRI. Had to wait an hour before my name was called. I was crabby because I don’t do well with having to get up early on the weekends, let alone having to be driven everywhere I go, then waiting.....

I was supposed to get my bloodwork done that morning as well, but didn’t remember it until I found the note in my purse with the date, time and directions to the place. *sigh* I will have to do that the next time we’re out that way, and BEFORE my doctor’s appointment.

This coming Friday is Good Friday, and the day I go in to have the wires glued to my scalp. Can we say attractive?? What I *thought* was going to be a 24 hour test, ends up being a 3-day test. I do get to go home, but have to driven back every morning to get the wires checked. The Monday after Easter is when I get them removed, then I have an EEG immediately afterwards.

My van has been in the shop...it quit on us in the middle of Rt. 30 on our way to my neurologist appointment last week. We had to get it towed to a rinky-dink shop who works on transmissions, and they quoted us $1800.00 Needless to say, my husband declined their business and had it towed once again to the Ford dealership down the street from where we live. They called and left a message at 5pm on Friday - we weren’t home, and when we got home, they were closed. So, tomorrow morning we’ll have to call them, find out the ‘damages’ and make arrangements for 1 of those Ford guys to follow my husband back to our house (driving the van, while hubby drives the car), then hubby will have to drive the Ford guy back to work.

My Mom (1st stepmom) came over today and brought us her famous goulash! YUM! She also took my daughter to the store..thought they were only going to pick up some sour cream, as I was home making perogi’s for us.. They came back, and ‘Nana’ had also taken my daughter to Walgreens and bought her some chocolate Easter bunnies, a basketball (because she didn’t have one, and her team WON the tournament!) and many other things. I sit here shaking my head in awe, because she has come to my rescue more times than ever expected. She does it willingly, without being asked, and expects NOTHING in return. Gee, maybe that’s where “I” get it? She makes me cry (in a good way). She certainly loves me as if I am her own, and always has. I am truly blessed!

My son’s birthday is the 31st of this month. He’ll be 18. He picked me up from work the other day and drove me home. What a sweetie! He too, is another person who I LOVE and love to be around. Lots of laughter and he is very genuine. Love him to pieces!

Last Thursday, my husband woke me up for work, then I got in the shower. While I was drying off, my daughter walks in and tells me “Daddy just called you off work, and called me off of school for today”. I’m like ?????????????? To make a long story short, he thought he had a stroke, as he could not move the right side of his face AT ALL. Couldn’t shut his eye, and had severe ear pain since the day before. Well, we all stick together, and to the doctor we go... He has bells palsy. Doc told us that 90% of the time, it does GO AWAY, but it can last a few weeks or up to 9 months. The doctor told him that he can help it along by taking a multi-vitamin daily, and massaging his face many times a day, and he has to sleep with a piece of tape over his right eye to keep it shut. He’s having a hard time eating and drinking... I pray that this will only last weeks instead of months.

Thanks for reading, and please keep us in your prayers.

Blessings to all.

Sunday 03/09/08

New Neurologist...
Had my appointment with a new neurologist. This doctor is much closer to home, and got me in with just 2 days from when I called. He has all my records, as well as my films and such from my recent trip to the ER. Out of all 3 seizure meds that I take (well, only 2 now, since such a bad reaction from the 3rd - prescribed by my family doc - I was only on it for 2 weeks and after my trip to the ER, “I” decided to stop taking it.) Well, the new neurologist said he doesn’t use ANY of those 3 drugs to prescribe to his patients...

I am waiting to hear back from his office, as they are scheduling 2 appointments for me. One is a 24 hour test, where I will (as I understand it) have a sleepover at the hospital so that they can put wires on my head and get a recent study of activity. (I had one of these tests done 10 years ago and everything was fine). The 2nd test he will be scheduling, is an MRI.

When I was in his office, he noticed that I was having a problem seeing out of my right eye (even before he held out both hands to his sides, and asked me how many fingers he was holding up. I could only see 1 hand in my view. When I am looking at someone within a few feet of me, if I look into their right eye (which is on MY left - as they are facing me), I can only see their right eye, and from the bridge of their nose on over, I can’t see a thing. I’ve been off the “Depakote” for over a week now?? My vision has gotten a bit better, but not good enough to drive. My husband takes me to and from work.

I have an eye appointment scheduled on March 11th. I am praying that my complete vision is BACK by then.... My new neuroligist told me it could be caused from having multiple seizures during the night before (as I woke up completely “out of sorts” accompianied with the vision problem), OR I could have had a stroke behind my right eye. Okay, now those words got the tears flowing...

The next couple of weeks should tell us something. In time, all my seizure meds will be changed. -per new doc.

In the meantime, I am asking for prayers...

Sunday 03/02/08

Scared...
I have seizures, however I have been on 2 medications to keep them from being the biggies. (grand mal). I still have many of the other types of seizures, only non-convulsive. Well, I had my records sent from my neurologist TO my family doctor who is here in town. (My neuroligist is over an hour away). Well, my family doctor prescribed a 3rd medication for me to take. After two weeks to the day of taking this new medication “Depakote”, I woke up and was extremeily disoriented, out of sorts, vision problems, yet ended up driving to work. With the Lord’s help, I made it to work safely. I only worked an hour and was driven home by a co-worker. My husband took me to the ER that same evening and I had bloodwork done as well as a CATscan. All looked fine, per the ER doctor and he sent me on my way. Another large bill to add to the pile, with no answers to reassure me.

My boss looked up on the internet, the side effects for this new medication that I have been taking for the past 2 weeks. It says not to take with other medications such as THE OTHER 2 I AM ALREADY TAKING FOR SEIZURES. Lovely.

I no longer feel disoriented; it’s the vision problems that have me so scared and upset.

I’ve missed work, and luckily have vacation days to hold me over for 2 weeks. BUT, I desperately wanted to save those days and literally take a vacation this summer with my family. Guess that’s not going to happen this year, either.

Called my family doc, and naturally, he’s out of town for a week. (He’s the one who has my records from my neurologist, and prescribed the new and 3rd med.)...

Called my neurologist and was told it would be months before I could get in. My husband called back and explained the side effects I am having from being on Depakote. They called me back with a sooner appointment = March 11th.

I called my neurologist office back AGAIN, begging to get in sooner, as my vision is somewhat impaired and I’m scared. I stopped taking the Depakote abruptly, after going to the ER that night. I am praying every night that when I wake up in the morning, my vision will be restored back as it was before taking the new medication. So far, no luck.

It’s hard for me to see this screen as I type. I can only see a few inches at a time. Very frustrating. I’ve cried so much I’m not sure I have any tears left.

I don’t feel that I am self-diagnosing...I was curious to read any side effects of this new medication, since that is the only thing that I’ve changed recently.

I am guessing that this medicaiton needs to get completely out of my system. It’s only been a few days now, and I was on it for 2 weeks. I don’t think it was the medication itself that messed up my vision, but rather an interaction with one or both of the other seizure medications I was already taking for seizures. Both were listed, as not to take with Depakote... My trust in doctors is quickly diminishing.

I’m scared, mad, and worried about my vision and my job. I do work for compassionate bosses, THANK GOD. For anyone reading this, please say prayers for me, that my vision will be restored SOON so that I can return to work.

Sunday 02/03/08

Gotta get focussed!
Started dieting on January 1st and lost 6 lbs. the first week. I did really well with healthy eating that week, but am sure most of the 6 lb. loss was water. Well, the next week I gained it all back. Whoops! I started again a week or so ago and did well for 1 week again and lost 5. I’ve been bad ever since. *sigh* Why is it such a struggle? Okay, I know I’m stressed, but wouldn’t you think that I’d find something other to do that overeat?? Okay, so that’s my plan now. I will try to get up and do some cleaning, ironing, whatever! Any kind of movement will be a plus. LOL I choose Monday mornings to weigh-in and I’m sure I’ll be UP tomorrow a.m. but at least I’m still under 200. I don’t want to be skinny, been there, done that, even got a t-shirt... Crazy as it sounds, I am a compulsive overeater, and I have a hard time with eating in moderation. Meaning, when I “diet”, I tend to not eat enough. I have been borderline anorexic twice in my life and I do NOT want to get there again. I’m making a goal of 160 lbs. So, that’s *only* 40 lbs. to lose. (give or take a lb. or 2) *say prayers*

I’ve noticed that I have no friends. Isn’t that a hoot? I mean, I do have people online who are like family to me, and I do consider them friends, and I do have a couple of friends that I never get to see, but I am talking about in real life, every day friends. I have acquaintences. I guess I’m better off that way because I tend to shy away from and stay clear from those who have hurt me. I ask myself, “Now, would I ever to that to them??” If the answer is no, then I’m done. Sad but true. Life goes on... I’m better off not spending my time and energy on self-absorbed people.

Wow, what a happy blog entry. I tend to type about anything that is on my mind.

I hope that everyone has a great week, and don’t forget to find someone to bless today!