LafayetteLady
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Joined: 5/2/2007 From: Northern New Jersey Status: offline
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I was already aware of the slower healing process. I haven't noticed anything like that other than I do seem to keep more of a scar than before. I tend to have scratches on my hands, lower arms from my cat and I haven't noticed slower healing, but have noticed scars being more noticable than before. Steven, Some fruits are "better" than others. Really though, a POUND of pickles a day? I can't imagine that is good for anyone, lol. I've tried mixing fruit in with my cottage cheese and I just don't like it. I buy those Breakstone single serving things with cottage cheese on one side and fruit on the other, but I just can't mix them together. Never thought of the cinnamon any more than I did the garlic. Who knew cottage cheese could be so versatile? I was unaware that fatigue and depression could be brought on by the inbalance of blood sugar levels. My new doctor mentioned that once I get started on the medication I will be feeling much better after I told him that I was just so freaking tired all the damn time. Level, I recently had a cyst removed, so I guess this is the perfect time to see how long it takes for me to heal. I know in the past when I have had minor procedures and stitches, I would heal almost completely within a week. Holly, I thought it was old age that was causing the hair on my legs to grow slower! I admit it was something I was glad to see, lol. As a woman of Italian descent, the hair tended to grow dark and fast, so I enjoyed not having to shave as often. This started a few years ago, so I have to wonder how long I may have gone undiagnosed. I have to say though that I haven't noticed any decrease in feeling in my legs. CarrieO, You are a wealth of information! I have read a bit on neuropathy and have a wonderful podiatrist. The advice on watching my blood sugar closely for a sign of infection was extremely helpful. My understanding is that I won't even have a walking cast, so I won't be able to see the surgery site at all. It was on my insistence that my first doctor checked my blood sugar. It was on my insistence that she gave me the referral to the Regional Diabetes Center in my area. I've started attended a weekly class that lasts for 6 weeks and the nurse who is the instructor is great. I don't know if I just tend to take things more in stride than other people, but I didn't have that "Oh my God, how terrible is it that I have diabetes." It really wasn't that big a deal to me other than wanting to know more about what I need to do to take care of it. I have had various health issues in the last couple of years and even this upcoming surgery, I was just like, "ok, let's get it done." As for the walking everyday.....well that isn't going to happen for about 6 weeks after the surgery, lol. Although I have 5 different levels to my house which will be an interesting adventure. I'm thankful that the living room and bathroom are on the same level, so I won't have to struggle to get there all the time! One thing I am wondering about Carrie and since you have had several foot surgeries, maybe you will have an idea. Since this is being done in the winter, do you have any idea where I might find some kind of sock or something that will fit over the cast so that my tooties don't get too cold? yourdarkdesire, Just and FYI, smarties are kind of like round Pez, no chocolate involved. One of the things we have talked about in my diabetes class is that a lot of people don't know know when their blood sugar is low, which I found surprising. That isn't a problem for me, I am always aware when it drops, although the nurse explained to me that my "low" would be considered normal to someone who has their diabetes under control or who doesn't have diabetes. I checked once when I knew it was low and was kind of surprised when I got a reading of 110. Apparently, since my body is used to higher numbers being the "norm" it will take some time to get my body to adjust to new numbers. I admit that I'm looking forward to starting the medication. The doctor has all but promised that I will start to feel so much better once we start getting this under control, and I've felt like shit for so long, just the hope of not feeling that way is something to look forward to. Also, while I don't drink very often, I do enjoy a glass or two of wine on occassion, so the information about how alcohol and metformin can cause a rapid drop is very helpful. I think the toughest part of all this for me has been that science type subjects have never been my "thing." It tends to make my head spin like Linda Blair in the Exorcist. I can't seem to retain all this scientific stuff. Sure I get the basics, but when y'all start talking in depth about the chemistry of it, I get totally lost. For me, concentrating on knowing what the numbers mean only in the sense of high or low is about all I seem to be able to manage which in itself is frustrating. I read some of the posts and while they are, I'm sure, very helpful, I sometimes feel like I need to post a response that just says, "uh, can repeat that to me like I'm a 5 year old?" Again, thanks all for the information. I'm sure the surgery will be fine, I hope I get to choose a funky color for my cast, and hopefully my less than graceful self won't fall down trying to walk with crutches!
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