Can't Tell What's Worse - The Curse Or The Cure?

[BaMuoiBa]

I see many posts regarding the ongoing issue with VA meds. We experiment with all sorts of combinations in search of the "Dream Cocktail" to give us a level of comfortability. I find myself gifted that over many years (not even knowing I had PTSD) of dealing with the *Beast* I unconsciously developed coping skills. Many years in AA and group therapy I avoided the search for the *Dream Cocktail*

All my physical medical crap I have on my plate today is a directly related to AO. Everytime I turn around its another issue that I thought either passed me by or one I never heard of bites me in the ass. Over the years, Prostate cancer, Skin cancer, Esophageal cancer, each one I was able to do the right thing either by surgery or treatment. I'm not out of the woods by any stretch but I at least have a handle on them. The one thing that I was sure I had under control was the Type 2 Diabetes. Yeah, right!

I hate f*cking meds! Over the years I did almost anything to avoid them. I try to eat reasonably healthy, exercise and monitor my glucose level. About a year or so ago my A1c bounced up above 7.0 and my PC insisted on meds. I said *OK* only determined to throw them in the draw and kick up the exercise a notch. Over the summer into the fall I was swimming 2-3 times a week and doing a ton of yard work. It was for naught I'm afraid - A1c went to 7.4 :mad:

As much as it hurts I think I have to surrender to the meds and all the side effects. My bride say's I should give the exercise another 3 months. Hey, at almost 70, I'm not in as bad shape as some folks I know but I feel like it's pushing the envelope a bit right now. My gut tells me to take the meds (Cholesterol, Blood pressure and T2 Med) and maybe taper off down the road (if possible). Any suggestions?

Going for a colonoscopy next week - God knows what they will find where *The Sun Don't Shine*. The Anesthesiologist is the only good part of the procedure. She is Chinese and alway asks if I like "one olive or two in my Martini" as she says good night. I'm sober 25 years, in all my years pounding them down chasing the drunk that was as good as my first, nothing is sweeter that her *Good Night*. :D

As they roll me over I'm in no position to argue - trust me!:(

Ba

 

[JarHed]

Hey ba

You're doing the right things; exercise, eat right, trying to keep the meds at a minimum. It's all you can reasonably expect. I'm close to you age wise as well and do the same things. Time is the factor that's against us. No matter what we do, it will catch up to us eventually. It's OK, it's just part of this part of our lives. We made it this far Brother, and with everything you've gotta' be thankful about that. Being fit is important if you want to continue to do the things you like. I've got kidney and thyroid issues and have to be on some meds. I've got them to the minimum for me that works so I hope that continues.Congrats on 25 years sober, that in itself is quite an accomplishment.

Hope the colonoscopy goes easy for ya'. There's nothing about it that's fun. I think the prep stuff with the drinking 'go litely' is the worst. They should rename it 'SuperDuperRocketFuel' because I practically have to hold onto the seat after I drink it. And that awful aftertaste, like eating a turd that someone shit on. Sorry. :eek:o_O:ROFLMAO::poop::poop::poop::eek::confused: OOPS!!!

 

[OldDoorGunner]

What Jar said X 2.(y)(y)

Now the juice they give you for the colonoscopy.......With me, I remember everything. :):):) I had to go back the next day for round 2, as a 1/4 did not clean out........:(:(:(

J R

 

[BaMuoiBa]

Jar, JR....

You boys know of what you speak. (y)

I had to go back the next day for round 2

oooohhh NOOOOOOOO:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

The old 3 oil cans of yellow panther piss is something that you don't forget. Just as a FYI - they come up with a less volumetric cleanser 8oz pm and 8oz 4 hours before the procedure.

Better than the 64 ounces of gatorade plus Dulcolax - THATS rocket fuel.

Ba

 

[Sludge]

Nothing like getting bent over by the Docs, 'eh?

Hang in there Ba!