Time goes by so quickly! Just want to give an update for those of you asking about Robert’s eyes. When his primary care physician heard about his diagnosis, he immediately stopped the Coumadin – the blood thinner. We were very relieved. Robert is scheduled for laser treatment on his right eye on March 16th. He has not re-gained any vision in his left eye, that he can tell anyway. Maybe by going off the blood thinner he will avoid more damage.
When Robert saw the endocrinologist, and learned he is still gaining weight, the Dr. said it could be due to the beta blocker he is taking…primarily for heart rhythm. Evidently, the beta blocker makes it more difficult for the body to use insulin, which then makes it need more insulin, which causes weight gain. So, Robert called his cardiologist and asked about stopping the beta blocker. He agreed to do it, but only if he increases a different medication. Hopefully this week, Robert will stop taking the beta blocker, but will need to watch blood sugars very closely. His Dr. said that some people can cut their insulin in half by going off the beta blocker…so if he is not careful, his blood sugars could go too low. He is looking forward to the prospect of taking less insulin.
Meanwhile, he caught the nasty head-cold bug that is going around. He is home again today, after missing two days of work last week. Don’t know if all he has been through makes him more susceptible to ‘bugs’ or not, but so far Robby and I have avoided getting it.
The weather seems to be on the same rollercoaster we are on – today we have had snow and sun alternating…just went through the third snow shower, but now the sun is back! Perhaps we will get through this DARK winter before long, and experience the new LIFE of spring. That will be a welcome change!
~Jeanette
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4 comments:
It sounds like prayer and wisdom is still need to get through this tough winter. Yes, we are all looking forward to spring!
Prayers unceasingly,
Karen
Dear Bob, Thanks so much for your recent comment on my blog. I was getting messages on you for a while and our church was praying for you too. I think you went through for more serious stuff than I will ever face. And I liked your comment about how you have grown to listen better to people. I am trying to learn that too. But thanks for your friendship and the years of working together at the church. Thanks too for sending me the message. We will keep praying for you as I just hit your site and heard about what you are going through with your eyes. May the Lord bless you both during this ongoing challenge in your life. We love you guys and hope we can stay in touch. David and Koyce
Hello-we are thinking of you and hope you both can just hang on-God is so Good, we are so fortunate to have this comfort.
Our prayers, Donna and Chloie
Yeah...No more coumadin....Wow!!! Many changes have happen to you...I know more good than bad ones...God has given you new life and we will welcome the great changes too!!!
Keep calling and updating us...I know that God is everywhere...Just read all your comments from the original blogs!!!
Love you ... Mom and Diane
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