For the past three years, I have been “holed up” in my apartment (in Logan). The only time I ever left was to either go grocery shopping or to doctor appointments. I stayed in my apartment because of the negative and hostile way I was being treated by some of the other residents. I won't go into that, but suffice it to be, that I was lied about, rumors were rampant, allegations and false accusations were abundant. I was essentially, being bullied.
Also, something very devastating happened though, in October, right after my surgery. My daughter “skipped town”, owing a great deal of money to her landlord and to her utility company, along with things like her car payments, insurance, etc. She didn't want me knowing about it, but of course I found out. I also found out where she is. I love my daughter, but I don't like what she is doing and has done. But the absolute worst thing she did, when she left town, was that she took her son out of my life, and she has taken ME out of HIS! I was his primary caregiver for his first seven years (he will be 13 in a couple of months), while she worked a variety of hours. I love her, but I don't have to like her, her decisions, and some of the other negative things she does.
The only good thing that came from her taking him out of my life, is that, since he was no longer in Logan, there was nothing keeping me there anymore. So, I decided to make a change. It was time to.
However, it was also during this time that my physical health began to deteriorate. I have always said that I want to get old – and I still do – but I didn't like the 'falling apart' aspect of it. Well, I consider my 'falling apart' happened in my 50s. I've previously mentioned all my surgeries, so, I have already fallen apart. Making the weight loss surgery decision has been the best decision I could have made for my poor, worn-out body.
This last week I had some blood tests done, just to check my thyroid. All is well. However, my new doctor is a bit concerned because my blood glucose level is below normal. The doctor(s) would like to have one's blood glucose level between 70-100. Mine is at 65. And my potassium is a bit low, but that is being addressed. The only health-related issue I am suffering from is with my left hip. My new doctor wanted me to have pool therapy to see if the inflammation in my hip muscles and hip bone would calm down before he moves on to more aggressive treatment – like injections.
One more bit of fabulous news. I learned on Christmas day that I am going to be a grandmother again. I would have been happy at anything my son could have told me, but, it was the way that he told me that was PERFECT! My son and his wife have been married for three years now. But what he said was, “I finally knocked her up!” And a couple of weeks ago, I found out that my new grandbaby is a girl!
Also, since moving here, five weeks ago, my PT and his wife have taken me out to lunch and dinner so many times, I have lost count. I have also been taken to two movies. And, once a month, my new friend gets together with some of the ladies she used to work with, her daughters and her daughter-in-law, for a “Girl's Day”. I was invited to join this 'group' even before I made the actual move to Brigham City, and on Saturday, the 10th of March we ate at Olive Garden in Layton, and saw “John Carter”. It was lots of fun. I can hardly wait until next month to get together with these wonderful ladies.
Well, as you can see, all is finally well with me. I am HAPPY. I am CONTENT. What else can I say that I haven't already said.
May all of you be as happy as I am. May we all be successful in our endeavors to a healthier and longer life. God bless you, everyone.
