praising God

[Guest guest]

Just wanted to share a praise with you. I have had some very good days

lately. I was able to work Monday - Wednesday of this week. I believe this is

the first time I've worked 3 days in a row since I got sick in July. I was also

able to enjoy a nice meal on Thanksgiving with no problems. I've also managed

to stay out of the hospital for 3 weeks now. That may be the longest I've

accomplished that since July, also.

I will see a surgeon in Birmingham on Wednesday. The plan is that I will

have surgery to remove the adhesions (or whatever it may be) that are blocking

the bile duct.

I saw a nutritionist, Dr. Ralph Carson, on Tuesday. He reviewed my labs and

bouncing blood sugars and said that he agrees with my stomach doctor's

assessment of the problem. He explained that the pancreas is most likely not

functioning properly because the flow of the bile duct is being obstructed. He

said this is keeping the pancreas from doing it's job of regulating insulin. He

does not believe I am a diabetic, but for now I am to treat it as if I am a

diabetic. He believes that once I have surgery and the obstruction is removed,

my pancreas will once again function normally and my blood sugar will return to

normal. I am to eat small meals six times a day for now with an appropriate

balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. I was already eating approximately

six times a day as Dr. Boone had instructed me to do that. However, the

nutritionist gave me the numbers that I need to stick to for the balance. Since

I am such a numbers person, I feel more in control by knowing where I need to

be. He also told me that ideally my blood sugar should always be in the 90-120

range, but never lower than 70 or higher than 140.

I am proceeding with my application for disability retirement. I believe

this is the right thing to do at this time. I do believe that God has a plan

for me and that different doors will open when He feels it is right for me.

Thanks to all for your prayers and support.

W