Chewy

 Yesterday, we had to put our beloved dog Chewy to sleep. Last year, he had gotten really sick but had recovered. This time, his quality of life just went down hill. We talked to the vet when we got to the appointment to put him to sleep. After looking at him, she agreed that it was time based on what she was seeing. It wasn't an easy choice. This is the first time in my forty-three years I had ever had to say good-bye to one of MY pets through death. One thing I can say is that he was well loved and he loved well. There will be a permanent Chewy-sized hole in our hearts. He wasn't just a pet. He was family. 

(From FB)

Today, we said good-bye to our precious Chewy as he crossed the rainbow bridge. His precious life brought so much happiness to ours. He was such a good boy who loved his family well. Life will not be the same without him.

There is a a song that I found with one of my miscarriages that part of has been on my heart since he passed. "Your days changed everything/ You're missed now and will always be/ But you left here the greatest gift of all/ Cause our hearts ache for home." (Side note: I will not get into a theological debate about whether pets make it to Heaven or not. If the Bible says the lion and the lamb will be there, then while I am here I can take hope in believing I will be reunited with Chewy. If I am not then I am only hurting myself. By the time I realize I am wrong, I will be in Heaven where it won't matter any way so just don't go there, please!)

July Weigh-Ins

 July Weigh-Ins

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June Weigh-Ins

 June Weigh-Ins

    6 - 216

    13 - 209.2

    20 - 206.1

    27 - 205.4

Osteoporosis

 Well, that is fun! A few weeks ago my dietician recommended I have a DEXA scan done to figure out why my weight loss had stalled. Her reasonings were valid, but I do not remember them all at this moment. I discussed this with my doctor and he sent me for the scan, which was scheduled for yesterday. 

This morning the nurse from my PCP's office called and gave me the results. At 42 years old I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. This isn't just "take some extra calcium and you'll be good. I take 2000 milligrams of calcium every day. I should've BEEN GOOD. They are calling me in a shot to start taking for it. I don't remember if she said it would be weekly or monthly. I don't even remember the name of it. 

I am kind of in a state of shock right now. I didn't expect this at all. I know it isn't the end of the world, but it is a lot to process. 

Carpal Tunnel Surgery Take 2

 Yesterday, I had my second Carpal Tunnel surgery done. Please excuse the typos because it is hard to type right now. Surgery went well. I have no reason to believe that healing will not be as smooth a process as last time or better. I told my doctor that while I hope I do not see him again (His PA will do my follow up appt) I am going to miss him. We both hope that I do not have to see him again, though. If you need any orthopedic surgery done, I can give you a recommendation. 

Let me brag on my husband, though. He hardly left my side yesterday. He wasn't allowed back with me during pre-op, but he was there as soon as I woke up in recovery. He went to pick up the oldest two from work yesterday, but other than that, he was by my side the whole day. I cannot express to you how much this man means to me. My heart would be lost without him. I am so thankful that God gave him to me to love and cherish. I am grateful that John continues to choose to love me each day. My world is a better place because of him. I could write a million words and it still wouldn't be enough to express the love and gratitude my heart feels for him. 

May Weigh-Ins

 May Weigh-Ins

    2 - 219.1

    9 - 226.1

    16 - 228.1

    23 - 223.7

    30 - 216

May A1c

 The nurse just called and said all of my labs looked great. My A1c from last time was 5.0. It went down .4 points. I think that makes it a .1 less than six months ago so I will take it. I am proud of myself. 

Today's A1c was 4.6!