I am doing pretty well today. No temp and sats are around 90% which has been kind of a new normal range for me the last year. The pulmonologist refused to see me by telehealth and said I need to come in so I said ok make me an appointment. They then said they would get back to me because they're really busy. I got my ENT Dr to order my bipap but the medical supply place wouldn't answer calls and doesn't call back.
On Monday I called the ENT back and asked them to send the order to a different medical supply place but they still don't have the order. I don't think whatever I have/had will kill me, I think the stress of dealing with the medical world right now will.
I know I really want to do what I can to become more healthy. I've had several challenges the last few years that have made me realize your health is one of the most important things you have. I worked a lot of long hours at a desk job to get ahead financially but I don't think it was worth the toll it took on my health. My stress hormones have been running high for years do to chronic pain and inflammation from my autoimmune disease.
Taking steroids all the time has made it even harder to lose weight. I'm convinced that I need to do everything I can to lose weight and start exercising again. I'm trying to make a plan for long term and I'm starting with trying to get my sleep figured out and apnea under control along with weight loss. I need to get my insulin levels down too. I'm not diabetic and my A1c is always around 5 but my insulin levels are through the roof to keep it there.
I want my life back, I've got to get my pain. Inflammation, weight, and sleep under control. The next virus that the Chinese develop could be worse. This has taught me that there's more to preparation than food storage and savings.
I really just wish I could walk well enough again to go on a nice long rabbit hunt. For years my brother and i would meet in Malta idaho on easter Saturday and do a big rabbit hunt. I really miss things like that.
Bb
