At Work, At Last.

[JediSurfer]

Last night was my first shift back at work for nearly six months. Everything went well, BG's were within acceptable levels and I wasn't too tired at the end of the night.

Managed to walk there and back at total of 5.4 miles without any problems. But my pace and fitness is way down and the walk is taking me 45 minutes rather than 26 minutes. The fitness will be back up to standard in a few weeks.

Got my shifts sorted out with the management so I am working three 9 hour night shifts. Think I should be ok with this and I won't get fatigued like before.

My BG fasting level this afternoon was 5.9mmol/L which is about where I like it. And been pretty stable all day. my first night was a success after tuesdays false start when I was intially supposed to be returning. But had a bad hypo tuesday morning.

Only time will tell what the future will hold.

[shockme]

that's awesome rich! glad it's working out! trish

[princesslinda]

Rich, glad you're back to work. My job stresses me out, but i'd miss it in many ways, if I wasn't there for awhile. Glad you're feeling more your usual self now....pretty soon, it will be as if you were never out!

[kgm0612]

Great news, Jedi.

Karen

[HiImDan]

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[Cyborg]

Awesome! Congratulations...

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[cheryl]

Your back at work, I am so happy for you, let's hope all goes well, so we can all function again like human beings............:T

cheryl

[soso]

Great Rich!

You will be back up to speed and strength in no time...

[shabbie6247]

thats great news rich!

[mortis505]

right on, glad to hear it.

[Alice]

I love that you are walking to work! I wish more people would/could do that! Enjoy your job!

[Jan B]

I hope it is still going well for you. My best wishes to you.

[HollyB]

Congrats on a successful first day back!

And may the Force be with you...

[JediSurfer]

This week I have managed to work two 9 hour night shifts without any problems. Very tiring after a long time off and having to actually think about what I'm doing rather than just getting on with it. Should be back up to speed soon.

My BG's have been soooo much more stable than before. Hardly had to make any insulin adjustments and haven't dropped low enough to can anymore hassle than eating a few glucose tabs.

The domperidone tablets I am taking appear to be doing quite a good job. And my blood glucose is far more stable.

Haven't walked as many miles as I used to but this will take a little time to regain my fitness. But managing 2.6 miles a day. I walk to work and get a lift or company paid taxi home. Did try walking there and back last week. Not a good idea it was far to much for me after such a long time of inactivity.

Hopefully I can work three nights next week all being well. And get a few more miles under my walking boots.

I am still waiting on a SoloStar pen for my Apidra/Lantus. The pharmacy still hasn't got the product in from it suppliers yet. Think I might get an Opticlick cartridge pen while I am waiting. Will be seeing the doc next week. 1 unit increments here I come.

All in all a good week with little complaint apart from a sore back and aching fingers.

[shockme]

you're getting there,rich! trish

[JJM335]

I am still waiting on a SoloStar pen for my Apidra/Lantus. The pharmacy still hasn't got the product in from it suppliers yet. Think I might get an Opticlick cartridge pen while I am waiting. Will be seeing the doc next week. 1 unit increments here I come.
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Rich:

That's pathetic! It's a standard item, it's not exactly like you're ordering Unicorn's Milk! There is really no excuse for your pharmacy not to be able to get them in on the same day as your prescription arrives. I would give them a really hard time.

Joel

[JediSurfer]

Hi Joel,

The problem is with the suppliers and not the pharmacist. I stood there while he telephoned the supplier and was told that the item hadn't come into stock yet. Doesn't suprise me really. Had trouble in the past with new products.

[blacklightmike]

Glad to hear things are better for you, Rich. Keep up the good work!:D

[painthorse]

Jedi,
Glad to hear you are back to work - it does a body good! Just interestedd in what you take the domperidone for if it's not too personal. The reason I ask is that we use it in the horse business. For horses that are late in foaling. The reason is that if a horse is fed fescue hay, particularly in the last tri-mester, they can develope a tough placenta that may be hard to get off the foal if left to nature. It also promotes milk production in the mare which is also one of the triggers for foaling. I am guessing the diagnostics and prescription of such are completely different!!

Dan

[JediSurfer]

Hi Dan,

I take the domperidone for sickness and nausea. The docs think(after six months of tests) that I might be suffering from gastric stasis. Will be having a gastric emptying test at the end of January.

I also understand this drug can be used for breast feeding women to aid lactation.