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Monday, January 23, 2017

Another week begins

I can't believe how far along in January we are.  Where do the days go.  You may remember I missed one day of walking so far this month, so I am trying to make it up with an extra .10 or .15 each day.  I have it figured out I can come up with the 2 miles I missed.

Today I tried to find a doctor so I can get blood tests ordered.  Not that I think anything is wrong, but it's probably been 2 or 3 years since my last one and I'm curious if I am healthier when I don't see doctors!   I want an osteopath or homeopathic doctor but they are all filled up, and I don't intend to go far from home.  I also need a podiatrist and was told I would have to get a referral.  I mentioned that the day I signed up for Medicare they told me I no longer needed a referral to see a doctor.  The woman on the phone said they require it because they don't know if I have an ankle problem or a foot problem.  Well I know, but if that's the way they want to be - they just want to rack up a charge against medicare for the referral - then I'll find an independent podiatrist as well as an osteopath.  

The trip downtown with Jeannie went well - I told her if I complained about the sun being in my eyes while driving west, to just hit me over the head!  It was dark coming home and I don't like the glare of all the lights, but I probably won't be doing it much longer.  She wants to try to drive, but still has some pain on the bottom of her foot.  I hope she waits for a while, or at least just drives locally a few miles now and then, but not in traffic.   I've offered to switch vehicles with her as I think my Highlander is a lot easier to slide in and out of than her old Honda.  But then I'm taller than she is.  Being the independent woman she is, she will do what she damned pleases!  I like her style.

The one nice thing I can say about the rainy days is that I didn't hear any dogs barking.  At the first glimpse of sun their owners must feel they need to let off some steam and bark themselves silly.  I refuse to let it bother me any more, although it can be annoying.

I am going to try to get to bed earlier this evening, and hope I can do something constructive tomorrow, like clear some of the clutter in my living room.   I looked around today and thought what a mess I make when I confine myself to one room in the house.  I sit in front of my little space heater and don't do much.  I've made a little "nest" here!

12 comments:

  1. Yes, it is had to drive facing the sun, and headlights at night. Has been so for 30 years. I rush home if dark is near. Ha, ha, Gypsy, I call my place a conglomerate - a nest in every room and out building - 6 of those. Pitiful! Downhill health has stopped me in my tracks so de-cluttering is no longer my option. I was warned this was coming and here it and I be - bigtime. Sad.

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    1. I guess I should get busy and do what I can while I still can. The problem with me is motivation.

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    2. It's been so long I'm not sure I even know what it is or recognize it if I get it!

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  2. arf, arf, arf, ARF ARF ARF good morning from the Texas desert.

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    1. I guess I can't move to the desert - they're barkin' in the desert now!

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  3. I was annoyed about this referral business too. I never needed one before and I used to pick a specialist and just go. I at least have a Dr. and they get right on it not that I need anything very often. Hope you find a Dr. near to your home. I don't like having to go to the other side of town for some of these so I just don't bother.

    Hope Jeanie waits for the Dr. to give her the OK to drive she could do some damage. But I guess we both know about being independent.

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    1. It sounds like her doctor leaves a lot of to her and how she feels. When she feels like she can drive, then go for it seems to be her attitude.

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  4. Blood tests are always interesting. David has his done once every other week rather than every week now. What a pain. But he knows exactly what's going on in his body at all times pretty much. Hope you find a nearby doctor to do them for you and give the referrals.

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    1. In a way I don't want to get them. I don't care what my cholesterol is and I certainly won't take any statin drugs; I'd just like to know if and how much I need to adjust my diet. I'll never find a doctor to go along with that because my insurance can be charged for every test they have available.

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  5. If all you want is a blood panel, I think you can go to a lab and get it. Here, one of the grocery chains puts on a screening test at each of its stores about twice a year. The same one that does flu shots. They draw the blood, and send it to the lab, which then sends you the results. If everything is within the limits, you don't need to do anything. Good Luck.

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    1. Thank you for the info. It makes almost too much sense to be allowed. I will ask about it at the pharmacy I use, and they may know of a lab I can go to. That's really all I want to know - whether I'm close to the limits or not.

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