He Had to be Flush with Success or He’d Never Have Tried Again
It’s the end of Month One of YOR. On January 1st, I started off the YOR with this Resolution:
January: Medical
I resolve this month to take all of my medications as directed (including insulin). I resolve to check my blood sugar every day.
This month (and the year to date) has been very rough on me. Mom broke her kneecap just 10 days into this Resolution. The same week, I had major turmoil with friends and relationships, plus two life-threatening low-sugar events. And I came to discover (after that week) that I was in the manic portion of my manic depression. Then *another* episode of near-fainting. And that’s not even everything.
Whew!
Because of the low-sugar incidents, I could not follow the above Resolution to the letter. I had to cut meds until I could meet with my doctor and adjust them. All my weight loss from the past year required lesser dosages. I haven’t been perfect, as I’ve admitted here during this month. I haven’t taken my meds every single time, whether it be because I’m swamped or stressed or whatever.
Nevertheless, I am labeling this first Resolution a SUCCESS. I have been a very good boy (in terms of taking care of my diabetes). Proactive, compliant, asking for help…actually taking an interest in my health (even in the days I really didn’t give a fuck about my health). My meds have been adjusted, I’m officially off long-acting insulin and several other pills…this is all GOOD.
My sugar tonight was 176 two hours after dinner. But my sugar BEFORE dinner was 124. So I’m in much better shape now than I was 30 days ago. We are still working on the control, getting my numbers where they need to be. It’s a process and, again, I knew going into January that this wouldn’t all be done by month-end.
I’m going to continue on with this new habit, as I prepare to move on to Month Two tomorrow. Brand new month, brand new Resolution.
I’m also going to continue with my Prick Buddy. That shit works, and Shannon is doing amazing with her diabetes, as well. I like that. It makes me smile.
Even when I’m not feeling very smiley.
See you tomorrow.
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Take care of each other. I’d like to see you again.
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February 4th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
@metalmom, Yes ma’am.
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I would mark it as a success as well! THe point was not to be perfect, the point was to form new habits. You’ve started a new habit by paying attention to your health. That does not have to be an every moment of the day, like clock work time of thing. Good job.. proud of your efforts
SO…. IT’S FEBRUARY. WHAT’S THE NEXT ONE?
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February 1st, 2010 at 8:55 am
@Kellee, Thanks, I know the goal wasn’t perfection. That, in and of itself, is a big lesson learned for me. I’ll be announcing February’s goal today.
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Karl, even if you were only taking 50% better care of yourself than before, I am really happy. I think good habits take time to form so if you just keep plugging along, this won’t even be an issue by next year.
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February 1st, 2010 at 8:56 am
@Hilly, Thanks, Hil. I’m sure you’re right, and that was really a big part of my YOR project. Not perfection, but striving to take better care of myself.
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Progress, not perfection! You’re doing great.
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February 4th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
@Finn, Aw, thanks.
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Well you know I’m glad you’re taking care of yourself. Hope your mom heals well – ye-freakin-owch!
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February 4th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
@tattytiara, Things are going well.
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