Best They’ve Ever Been
Some good news last week from my doctor … results from my blood test shows that my LFT (liver function tests) are all NORMAL. And really low on top of that. ALT 17 AST 18 ALP 96
Even last fall when I was excited about reaching normal, they weren’t this good (they were in the 30’s). So that’s great news, meds are doing their job and keeping the inflammation down. Considering how fast they bounced back after the operation, it’s fairly certain that the increases were the result of the botched biopsy, bleeding, and repair surgery. So I can continue to lower the dose of the evil steroids that I have to take. 2 more months if all goes smooth, and then they’ll be gone. yay! feeling pretty well besides that, energy level is back up to where it was before biopsy, or better. Liver still hurts a bit from time to time, but it’s ok. The Back is still what’s holding me down. Been trying to do more walking and even biking to strengthen things … but fear it’s just making it worse. Will find out soon enough, I got a referral from my GP to get a CT scan of the vertebrae. So once I get that scheduled, I’ll have a better idea of what’s going on.
Been trying this week to get back on track with the nutrition, as it’s been slipping for a while now and I’ve started to gain back a bit of weight. So back to the program of cutting salt wherever it’s realistic to do so. Obviously i can’t avoid it since it’s in everything! But trying to put a stop to having it put in things I eat … and staying away from junk. It’s tough and not fun, but what can you do? My legs were starting to swell again, so must do something asap.
In other “best they’ve ever been news,” my sister’s husband has finally arrived from Morocco and seems to be fitting in quite well. She’s certainly a lot more happy and focused, which is a big relief. As always, some bumps along the way, getting used to living with each other again and with the kids (and me! lol). But they’ll find their way soon enough I hope. A few weeks of running around getting documentation (insurance, driver’s licence, etc) and he should be set for looking for a job and all that.
It’s been a rainy couple of weeks here, so hoping that will turn around soon and I can try to get out more. Not sure where to … but somewhere that’s not here would be great! lol. Had a passing thought of heading out east to visit my aunt (and godmother) … haven’t seen her in a long while. Some nice scenery would be cool too! I think I can handle the 15+ hour drive if everyone comes along and shares driving. A few pain pills for the back maybe. Though, with the price of gas now, may just be too far! it’s a ridiculous 1.45$ a litre here now! Makes even a trip to the store kinda expensive.
