Karen
I need help badly I guess. Sorry I got to rambling on so much…
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Karen,
When I read you message I just had to reply.
I have had been a diabetic for 43 yrs and have watched and done everything
prescribed for me over the years (and believe me they have varied greatly).
I have always had a battle with weight, but with dieting and exercise I
stayed a good weight for me and was not over weight at all. Anyway, I like
you started having trouble with asthma (never smoked). They put me on all
kinds of inhalers and I started swelling all over, then they put me on
prednisone and this fall I was down six weeks. Swollen so bad all over I
could not even walk across the room without gasping for my breath. I even
broke out in chicken pox. The swelling went down finally. But I like you
gained alot during this time and I cannot get any of it off. I am trying
to do strengthening exercises so I can get back to walking anywhere and on
the treadmill. So I guess what I am trying to tell you is that I completely
understand, but I have no answers. And you are right others do not
understand. I know people think of me, well if she would only watch what
she eats…..they don’t know I have watched it for 43 yrs. Even my dr wants
me to get into an exercise program, he doesn’t understand I don’t even have
the energy to get out of bed every morning.
Well enough venting and rambling, and sorry to everyone else, but just had
to let Karen know I UNDERSTAND.
Gail D from IL
January 23rd, 2005 at 5:15 pm
Gail, did you get the private post I sent to you earlier in the week? I
think itis in my sent box so might send it again. I just read your
letter to Karen and i really do not know what you are apolizing about.
You are trying to help and that is what our group is about. We are use
to a little venting and we all have done it. We need to be able to
express our frustrations and our immediate family and friends hear enough
that they do not want to hear more. Also they REALLY do not understand.
I liked the message we got today from PAD…the jest of it was that we
look as a problem as a problem it becomes a real pain but if you look at
as a challenge and find a way to tackle it you do it and go on. You are
dealing with your challenges and facing them That is half the battle.
We are 100% behind you. I am on my way to a griefing support group at my
church with a friend. It is not a fun thing to go to but I think she
needs support. Love to all/Becki
January 25th, 2005 at 6:22 pm
Becki,
I did recieve your private letter to me and thanks.
I think what you are doing for your friend is wonderful. I know it will be
painful and even detrimental to your dia. But that is what true friends are
for….not only the laughter, but also the tears.
Gail D in IL