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Post by: Barry Wensel on September 27, 2020, 01:21:57 PM
I'm doing fine basically. I also had some knee issues off and on for the last year but I'm doing much better now. On Sept. 8th my heart went back into AFib for the first time in years. I ended up in the ER for three days/ two nights. I had a "team" of three MDs and a cardiologist all agree on a plan and I seem to be fine now. Unfortunately they found I am now a verified diabetic and need to shoot myself up with insulin twice daily. I can't say it really bothers me other than it's a pain in the butt. They also juggled my meds, took me off a couple and added a couple. I want to publicly mention this. The one insulin prescription they wrote me an Rx for was going to be $198. / mth. I complained about it and they got it down to $160. Then I got checking around and found another brand of insulin (same stuff but different brand) ready?? $12. / month. I personally think that's criminal to charge elderly people $198. when the exact same thing is available for $12. You gotta watch them.
Within the med changes they had to put me "temporarily" back on warfarin (rat poison) which is a blood thinner. So now they tell me I'm a "bleeder." The good news is they told me (the one MD is an avid hunter) I should no longer field-dress deer; no caping heads; no more home butchering; and he even said I probably shouldn't drag big 'ol bucks out myself anymore. Frankly, I'm kinda liking this deal. I'm thinking of milking this deal out even if they take me off the meds. :shaka: The bad news is they have to monitor my blood every three days for awhile. Since the hospital is 20 miles one way and the appointments for tests and the results have been averaging three hours, it pretty much interferes with daily plans. Our season doesn't open until Oct. 1st. so hopefully things will settle by mid-Oct. I normally don't get serious until about the third week of October anyway. Right now I feel up to the task but I may need to adjust some accordingly since I'll need to slow my pace down on entrance/exit.
I anticipate a great season in Iowa and I also have an outstanding hunt planned in south Texas later. So, here's to us all getting the biggest bucks of our lives. Shoot straight and stand upwind of the Chinese virus guys. :goldtooth: BW
Post by: Ron LaClair on September 27, 2020, 02:04:40 PM
I also know what Gene is going through as the primary caregiver to his wife, I went through the same thing with Nancy. When she was ill I wouldn't put her in a care facility. I kept her at home and cared for her 24/7. A Hospice nurse came in twice a week to check her vitals. It can be telling on you. I'll keep you both in my prayers.
Post by: hawkeye n pa on September 27, 2020, 05:30:16 PM
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Post by: Cory Mattson on September 27, 2020, 09:09:54 PM
Love you both
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Post by: mj seratt on September 28, 2020, 01:20:51 AM
Murray
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JMC
Post by: Wudstix on September 28, 2020, 09:43:29 AM
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Post by: Jeff D. Holchin on September 28, 2020, 05:10:25 PM
Hang in there Barry. FYI my wife is a pharmacist and every day she does what you did on your own - help patients find cheaper drugs that do the same thing as the prescribed one. When she does, a simple call to the Dr usually results in a revised prescription. Nobody should feel bad about asking their pharmacist to do the same, it’s their job.
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Post by: Wudstix on October 01, 2020, 09:45:35 AM
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Post by: mj seratt on October 02, 2020, 02:29:47 AM
I'll treasure that til the day I die.
Murray
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Post by: Sant-Ravenhill on October 08, 2020, 06:57:01 PM
Much respect and empathy for Gene and his wife.
Post by: TURKEYFOOTGIRL on October 08, 2020, 11:09:58 PM