November 9 - What I'm Thankful for Today
@just4him (317041)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
November 9, 2021 4:14pm CST
Today is a good day.
I'm thankful I pulled myself out of the funk I've been in since Saturday. I feel like I've accomplished more and didn't need to take a nap.
I'm thankful I got the notifications finished early. It was good visiting with you.
I'm thankful for the pre-work I did on Wilderness Call before I left for my doctor's appointment. I needed to make some major location changes in the story.
I'm thankful for the doctor's appointment. I just got home. Contrary to what I thought would happen, he isn't putting me on a water pill. He said the problem I'm having wouldn't work for that. However, he is keeping me on the blood thinner for three months. And most important to me, I can go back to the pool tomorrow. 
So, I can keep up with the therapy and do what the therapist wanted, but couldn't start until she talked with the doctor. Yes, I'm thankful for that too.
It amazes me how he goes along with the ortho doctor's diagnoses of the lymphedema as though he knew I knew I had this all along. Huh, say what? If I knew about this before, I would have done something about it before now, not wait until my ortho doctor tells me if I don't get therapy, I could get infections in my legs that could lead to a loss of a leg or two. I'm not stupid. Don't treat me like I am. He did say I was low on protein. I was cutting down on my egg consumption. I'll be back on my three eggs a day for breakfast from now on. He said to cut down on carbs. I have been, so that's not a problem.
Okay, that's my day and a short vent. Overall it was good. What are you thankful for today? Thanks for reading. The photo is mine.
So, I can keep up with the therapy and do what the therapist wanted, but couldn't start until she talked with the doctor. Yes, I'm thankful for that too.
It amazes me how he goes along with the ortho doctor's diagnoses of the lymphedema as though he knew I knew I had this all along. Huh, say what? If I knew about this before, I would have done something about it before now, not wait until my ortho doctor tells me if I don't get therapy, I could get infections in my legs that could lead to a loss of a leg or two. I'm not stupid. Don't treat me like I am. He did say I was low on protein. I was cutting down on my egg consumption. I'll be back on my three eggs a day for breakfast from now on. He said to cut down on carbs. I have been, so that's not a problem.
Okay, that's my day and a short vent. Overall it was good. What are you thankful for today? Thanks for reading. The photo is mine.22 people like this
20 responses
@Deepizzaguy (102832)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Nov 21
I am grateful for the good weather, sharing good news stories here and doing surveys.
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@Deepizzaguy (102832)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Nov 21
@just4him Thank you for your kind comments.
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@snowy22315 (180699)
• United States
9 Nov 21
I am thankful that I have a good and loving friend who supports me most of the time. At the moment I am thankful that I am in relatively good health.
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@kaylachan (69682)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Nov 21
It's good that you're having a good day despite the pitfalls days sometimes bring. I had a good day, too. I feel very productive which is a good thing.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Nov 21
I responded to something my doctor said, 'Oh really?' He snapped back sarcastically, 'NO, I just make this s**t up!' I was shocked, treating me like I was stupid. Overall I had a pretty good day, it was nice.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Nov 21
@kobesbuddy I'm glad she is.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Nov 21
@just4him Not long after, I found a PA who treated me with kindness and respect. When Kristin left the practice, I felt bad. Then I started seeing Tawn and she's just as capable and very sweet.
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@popciclecold (38721)
• United States
9 Nov 21
I think the picture is awesome, sometimes we need a kitchen wall hanger to remind us. I am thankful, that you are thankful, sometimes we just need a reminder.
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@wolfgirl569 (106267)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Nov 21
Glad your visit was mostly good news. I know you love the pool.
Thankful it is still warm out here 
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@RasmaSandra (79858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Nov 21
I am glad your day was good, I feel the Lord is giving me the strength and determination to do better online so I am going to search high and low and get the one writing job that can significantly add to my income, I know it is out there just got to uncover it and the Lord is giving me hope,
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
10 Nov 21
What a jerk he sounds. Definitely hope you find a new dr.
Glad you're feeling better and didn't need a nap.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Nov 21
Yes he should have addressed the health problem earlier. I need to write again.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84013)
• Rupert, Idaho
10 Nov 21
That's great to have all those things to be thankful for. That's great you can get back to the pool like you want.
Eggs are good for you, so that sounds like a good plan. Cutting out carbs can help a lot of things, I know that....
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Nov 21
@MommyOfEli2013 I know they do. I cut down a lot on potatoes, but I know when I need them.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84013)
• Rupert, Idaho
13 Nov 21
@just4him Well just was saying what I know; for me they have to be super low
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
10 Nov 21
I hate it when doctors act like they are just so much smarter than we are. I usually make sure they Lose that attitude quickly. I’m glad you are getting the treatment you need.
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
10 Nov 21
It's good that you can go back to the pool. That in itself is something to be thankful for. I'm sorry you're dealing with leg problems.
E joy your eggs
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@nitirrbb7 (4317)
• India
10 Nov 21
I am always thankful for every minute that the lord is taking care of me with, I realised it late and until that moment came I was much frustrated, why this is not happening why that happened and all that. But if we look around we are far more in a better situation than somebody else in this world. Looking at all the negative things happening with us we forget what's better in life along side.
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