August 27, 2005
Medical Update
Last week, i was telling everyone about my swooning spell. And that i had made an appt to see my family doctor.. Dr Mikhail.
Well .. i’ve seen him.. a few days ago… and started on my diabetic medication.. but on only very low dosage. I am also supposed to go for full blood work .. AGAIN..!!! and do a EKG..!!
I donch think i am in bad shape.. just that the food that i’m eating.. is just not helping me any.. with my diabetic condition. Like when i was in Asia.. i can get steam vegies anytime.. or just soup noodles.. by just 2-3 bucks. Over here… just cooking for one person .. is a real drag. So i usually opt for convenience and eat fast food… wherelse before fast food was like once a month. My diet changed, the climate.. and everything else.. like no shopping here.. coz’ there isn’t really much to do.. so no shopping means no exercise right..??
I’m not blaming my condition on the environment here.. just that it isn’t really helping that’s all.
BTW, i am told.. i have to stop drinking juice too. Ok.. !! my life is officially over..!!! hahahhaha!!!
I experienced the same undesirable health effects from the American’s meat-based diet. I also wish to have the food that I had in Malaysia and Singapore. I find I can keep my diet normal by switching to a vegetarian diet like more vegetables and rice. I eat fish and meat rarely. However it is easier for me to do so because Dennis supports the same diet. I also think that if you have your favorite music on, you can do aerobics and it will be fun exercising with your daugther and husband too. Support, determination, creativity and passion are what one needs to make a change.
Comment by Phan — August 27, 2005 @ 6:37 pm
You know, I was thinking about your diluted juices and whether it was a good idea to continue drinking. Guess not. =( But your life is not over cos u still got Chloe =D
Comment by gracie — August 27, 2005 @ 8:39 pm
Yes, Phan is right - about the fun exercising I mean… And you have the beaches too! Maybe Chloe can enjoy the beach more often now…
Comment by Primrose — August 27, 2005 @ 11:47 pm
Oh sweety i do hope things improve .Although i must say you don’t sound negative which of course is a plus.All the best swety n tcz
Comment by sweetspirit — August 28, 2005 @ 12:35 am
hei big bok, i am sure your in laws will happily give u more veggies…..stay happy!
Comment by Rathi — August 28, 2005 @ 4:33 am
but thanks goodness still can chew ice right?
Comment by twinsmom — August 28, 2005 @ 4:34 am
Buy foods in bulk when u get to a grocery mart, that’s what i used to do.Take care.
Comment by Min — August 28, 2005 @ 6:35 am
everything will be alright if you follow what is being told, especially with your food intake, being a diabetic is no joke…i wish you well all the time
Comment by Girlie — August 28, 2005 @ 1:12 pm
Hey.. Phan,
Thanks for sharing your experiences.. and tips..! i will definitely think about it.
Hey..Gracie,
Yalor.. no more juices..!! can die or not..!!
and yes.. you are right..! i have chloe.
Hey.. Princess,
Ya.. the beaches are great.. but the only warm weather we have here .. is 2 mths..!! now that’s a bummer..!!
Hey..Twinsmom,
YaY..!! thank God.. for ice..!! and bless whoever who invented the refrigerator..!!
Hey.. Min,
Thanks.. for the tip…!! i will.. !!
Hey.. Funky momma,
Thanks for dropping in..! you are right about being a serious matter on diabetes.. and thank you for your well wishes…!!
Comment by Big BoK — August 28, 2005 @ 10:06 pm
Take care Jan!
For the sake of health, you have to work hard and cook all those health good food for yourself
Comment by the diva — August 29, 2005 @ 8:55 pm
Hey..DivaMom,
Thanks..! i sure will..!
Comment by Big BoK — August 29, 2005 @ 9:52 pm
and bless whoever who invented the refrigerator..!!
Big Bok, you really a wonder.
Comment by twinsmom — August 29, 2005 @ 11:41 pm
Hehehe!! twinsmom.. gotta look at the bright side right..?? and count my blessing.. eh..???
Comment by Big BoK — August 29, 2005 @ 11:51 pm