1. I am very cautiously optimistic about my heath right now.
Back in June, because of inflammation in my new kidney and concern that my kidney might be showing early signs of being rejected, the pros did two things: they ordered a kidney biopsy and two infusions of steroids.
Those procedures took some wind out of my sails and then on July 24th the team prescribed Jardiance and I started taking it.
I don't know how much the changes in how I felt was caused by these new developments or if a change began to occur independent of the Jardiance and the biopsy/steroids. (I stopped taking Jardiance in early September.)
But I do know that over the last four months or so, I haven't felt right in my head -- maybe it's foggy brain, maybe it's lightheadedness, sometimes it's headaches -- I can't be precise. My short term memory has also been erratic, moving me to write down everything I need to do whether making lists or reminder notes. Writing down stuff has been a great help.
My balance, especially around the house, has also been a bit wobbly -- no falls, but off and on unsteadiness.
My day to day life has been normal while this has been going on: family dinners, trips to Winning Wednesday, a vacation at the Wildhorse Resort, taking care of Gibbs and Copper, sessions at The Lounge, cooking, listening to classical music, writing in this blog, etc. and so I have proceeded day to day unimpeded.
I have come to think (this is me writing cautiously) that possibly physical movement counteracts the weirdness I feel in my head and the unsteadiness I experience. Even driving seems to help. It's good for me to get out of the house and I've begun an exercise routine in the house.
So, we'll see. Most days, the weird sensations in my head diminish as the day proceeds and often by bed time, I feel fairly normal again.
But how about if just moving around helps, whether it's walking in place, running errands, moving around the casino, or walking outdoors?
Unfortunately, over the last four months, I haven't felt very motivated to move around.
That's got to change.
By the way, I see Dr. Bieber on Thursday and we'll continue past conversations about these things I've described.
We'll also discuss the very good news that the blood work I had done a week ago looked very good. That new kidney is chugging right along, doing its blood filtering best to keep my system clean.
2. I did some physical moving around today. I paid bills uptown and I took our recycling out to the transfer station. I also did a little bit of shopping at Yoke's. I did a couple short stints of walking in place at home. I enjoyed how I felt while and after competing these tasks.
3. Over the last four months, I've fallen out of what had been some of my favorite habits and routines. I haven't been reading. I haven't been listening to some of my favorite podcasts. Tonight I started to reverse that a bit and reminded myself that Leah Sottile has a second season of Hush out and I listened to a couple of thoughtful videos posted by the Bulwark.
Debbie used to walk in place in the basement at Adrienne's house during her stay there back in 2020-21 while watching episodes of whatever on the television.
I realized tonight that I could watch videos like I watched tonight on my laptop on the Vizio and walk in place while watching and listening.
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