I hope Andy is doing better. I know how it is to have something wrong and the doctors use you as a pin cushion. You are in my prayers.
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I hope Andy is doing better. I know how it is to have something wrong and the doctors use you as a pin cushion. You are in my prayers.
I just got off the phone with Andy. He has been through a few rough days. The diabetes is a new diagnosis and Andy is determined to take it on and do what he needs to do for the sake of his health. Today his wife and daughter are with him and he says he is doing much, much better than a few days ago.
Andy anticipates being discharged in a couple more days or so, and he is looking forward to getting back into the swing of things (pun intended). He is deeply grateful for the support that has been shown for him here. I told him that John M. started this thread and that so far there are about five pages of well wishes. I'll spare you his response.:p :p :p Suffice it to say, again, he is thankful for this bunch of folks. And BTW so am I.
Thanks so very much for the update, Mark! :) OK, so it's a bummer about the diagnosis, however, if I know Andy like I know Andy then, he's going to attack the whole diabetes thing like he attacks a bottle of Moxie and all will be well! :D (Probably will have to cut back on the Moxie, though.:rolleyes: ) I'll be keeping him in my prayers throughout! :) And, I'd like to add my personal "Thanks!" to all who have been cheering him on and had him on their own prayer list! You Creekers are THE best! :) :cool:
Andy sorry to hear you are newly diagnosed but it is not the end of the world, even though it feels like it at times, I was diagnosed on the 6th November 2006 so have some idea of what you are going through now.
As they say welcome to the club no one wants to join, there is a lot of info out on the web, most of it good, to help you tame the beast a couple of good sites to start with are http://www.mendosa.com/ and some very good advice for us newbies can be found on http://jennifer.flyingrat.net/
Also the support of good friends is the most important thing and I know you will get plenty of that here at the creek.
john
Andy,
Try to take it all in stride. I'm sure you'll be back to normal in no time (assuming you're willing to follow a few orders). Don't let it slow you down.
Take care,
Dick
"Normal"??? Dick, we're talking about Hoyt here! Please, define "normal"! :D :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dick Strauss
Thanks for the update, Mark! Having eaten ice cream with the man at his house this past summer, I know that he's exuberant about getting this behind him! He has a lot of "Moxie", as it were...and I don't mean that drinkin' stuff...
My sentiments exactly:eek::rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by John Miliunas
Yea but John is that not going to play havic with his moxie and ice cream?????:eek: :mad: :mad: Remember we are talking Hoyt here!!!!!!!!!!!
It's a good thing they make Diet Moxie :D Get well Andy, your missed :p
Andy,
If you read this, and I bet you don't miss any of it, know that you can lead a normal life. I was diagnosed 6 yrs. ago, was almost put in the hospital with a 600 reading. I was determined to beat it. I weighed every gram of food I ate for 3 months to find out what affected me and what didn't. I changed my diet to strict vegetarian, continue to watch what I eat and excersize more. It took me 18 months, but I'm off all medication with no restrictions on what I eat. I go back to have tests done every 6 months. I've been in the normal range for 4 1/2 yrs. with no drugs. I've become a great cook, love what I eat and stay very active with outdoor activities.
You can do it too.
John
Andy,
Hope you're feeling better.
The devil that sat on my shoulder and got me started turning was diagnosed with diabetes over a year ago. He had a heart attack and became aware of the diabetes at the time. He had the attack on a Monday and we went to the Totally Turning symposium on Friday. He has his diabetes well under control and he is doing fine.
It's good to hear that Mr. Hoyt is building up some spit-n-vinegar for his return. I'm relieved that you're going to be ok Andy!!!:)
Hope all is well soon Andy. My prayers are with you.
Andy, never fear! Diet Moxie is here!
Glad to hear that things are looking up and you're feeling better.