[2ndDivisionVet]

You are like a family to me, even those I disagree with on this or that issue or subject. I don't know where I'd be without my many FRiends.

[jwalsh07]

About 9 months ago I herniated a disc and I couldn't walk a step. I was laying on the living room floor using a hospital urinal to pee in because my leg wouldn't support me and the pain was no picnic either. About a month later I was hobbling around my house as many times as I could manage. After 5 months I finally had surgery and the 24/7 cramp in my quadricep went away. I began walking again an hour after I woke up and continued to walk as much as I could daily up and down my driveway. A little better each week, the slope of recovery was slow and non linear but always in a positive direction. I went back to work a month ago and last weekend I changed the brakes and rotors on my Durango.

The moral of the story is slow and steady but committed to the rehab finishes the race.

Good luck, God bless you and your wife. Do what you can and then do a little more next time and understand that the project is long term with bumps in the road.

Go Army!

[lysie]

Prayers ups!

[rawcatslyentist]

Don’t worry. Heaven is beyond our mortal comprehensional abilities to conceptualize wonderful! This dust is temporary. G_D’s Love is Eternal! Peace be with US.

[FranklinsTower]

Pray as you walk and offer up your suffering for all the intentions in your heart. Many blessings and graces will come about as you do this.

[erod]

My prayers are with you, bank on it, and get well soon.

[Eye of Unk]

My mother died last month from a sudden diabetic coma.

Please do all that you can and start right away on it.

Take care FRiend.

[goat granny]

B/P can be unusually high when at the doctors office...My doctor was hinting at putting me on B/P Meds. I stopped at the drug store and bought a b/c cuff that was computerized. (it tells you in digital numbers your b/p and pulse....I took my b/p several times a day and kept a record of it to take to the doctor next appt....I am not on any meds....the lower number of 110 is nasty. 140/90 is borderline hypertension....I would be worried about your b/p but especially the bottom number...my top number (systolic) can sometimes get up into the 160’s, but the diastolic (bottom number) only rarely gets to 90. When it does, I retake it and its usually back into the 78-80. You may need medication if your b/p on a regular basis stays high. Recommend you get your own cuff and keep a record....the doctor even had me bring in my cuff to check it with his office cuff. They are the same...

[iceskater]

Hang in there. You can make the changes you need to make to be healthier.

My BP wasn’t quite as high and I was on meds. My BP is now very well controlled and I’m off the BP meds. One thing I’ve added is yoga at least once a week. It has helped me manage my stress.

If you can afford it, you might think about trying Nutrisystem. I’ve gotten rid of 30 pounds with it. They have a menu program for diabetics so that might help you get started. You seem like you have a lot of things to worry about right now. So, just picking out meals might help you not have so much to worry about. It has been a godsend for me right now. Of course, ultimately, you have to learn to plan meals that help you manage your weight as well as your blood sugar levels.

Just a couple of thoughts.
You know you have a lot of support right here. We are all pulling for you.

Good luck!

[MtnClimber]

Please take care of yourself. You will be in my prayers.

[peteyd]

Try swimming if you can.
After my strokes,I felt I only survived because of the big 3
1)God
2)my dog
3)swimming
May God bless you and your wife.

[ClearCase_guy]

Prayers up. You are a valuable part of this place. I wish all the best for you and your wife.

[Freedom_Is_Not_Free]

Prayers your way. Beat this and get better. We can’t afford to lose you. You wouldn’t want to miss President Palin’s re-election, would you?

You will be in my regular prayers. God bless you and good luck. It sounds like you know what to do.

[NonValueAdded]

Prayers up my friend.

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

We need you - take care of yourself 2DV!

[Allegra]

Prayers up for you! Take care of you - we need you here.

Prayers up for your wife, too.

[eyedigress]

Tell your doctor that you can do it and you want him to be proactive yet realistic. You must fight to change habits and try to relieve the stress. I pray for you.

Mike

[narses]

Most of the diet and exercise advice here is quite good, applause for the FReeper health bureau.

In addition, may I humbly recommend a few minutes every day of prayer? Miracles happen, all the time and in every place under the sun, but only when God wills them.

I will keep you in my prayers, you are the age of my youngest sibling. Thank you for your service. You have many things yet to do. May Our Lord grant you good health and good spirits that you may live to see all of your tasks completed.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Get one of those pill dispensers that divide up into the days of the week so you don’t forget your meds. Prayers up.

[Genoa]

I took the liberty of adding Palin keywords. The whole tribe needs to see this post!!

[ConservativeStatement]

Good luck with everything. Do what needs to be done.