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Only Half a Day

October 4th, 2016 at 09:03 pm

I set the alarm for 5AM because I had to be at the podiatrist's at 7 (and he's a half-hour away.) Before that alarm went off, I didn't sleep well at all, so I woke up feeling awful. But I pushed on, got to the doctor, and then I was on my way to work before 8. Since I was farther north and west than usual, Google maps directed me on to 90-94, which was JAMMED! It was the worst commute I've ever experienced. I should have just gone back home and headed down Lake Shore Drive; I'll bet it would have cut my time in half.

I got to work at 9:30. As I worked, I felt worse and worse instead of better. Finally, at 1:30, I gave up and headed home. I feel bad because I feel like I'm letting down the person I'm trying to help. I'm sure she thinks I'm a slacker.

I have two more appointments tomorrow. One is physical therapy and the other is a followup on my labs. My doctor wants to talk with me, but he hasn't indicated why. I assume it's because my cholesterol shot up without the aid of a statin. But I'm also afraid that my sugar reading was too high, and the family curse of diabetes may be kicking in. I'm trying so hard to be healthy, but I seem to be going in the opposite direction.

I'm hoping a good night's sleep will make a big difference in how I feel.

The podiatrist cost another $50 co-pay. This is going to add up. What I need to do now is call my insurance company to see if they will cover the cost of custom orthotics. If not, he will fit me with pre-made ones the best he can. So at least there is an end in sight. I have to say, with his treatment and suggestions, my foot is feeling much better.

I need to do laundry and exercise and do some grocery shopping but none of that is going to happen today.

1 Responses to “Only Half a Day”

  1. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    I'm sorry you're not feeling well.

    I understand your frustration of trying to do the things to be healthier/have more energy etc, and yet ... it doesn't seem to happen. Makes it easy to want to throw in the towel. We just have to keep on keepin' on. Someday, at some point, our efforts will pay off.

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