Leg swelling

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It appears that I have a possible dx for the leg swelling problem

that I've been dealing with for the last 6 months and it ain't good.

I'll find out for sure on Friday- had x-rays and a bone scan and an

appointment with the foot doc on Friday. He seems to think that it's

Charcot Foot, a complication of the diabetes. If this is the

problem, I'll have a cast for a couple of months and be out of the

gym for a time. I hate to exercise but I hate the thought of not

doing it more. It becomes a problem of how to keep the blood sugars

down and the weight heading in the correct direction without the

ability to do any weight bearing exercise. He said that I could swim

but..........pool is ice cold still and I don't really know how to

swim, I just paddle around and play. I'm afraid that I'm heading

into the deep hole of depression here. I have finally adjusted to my

workouts 4 or 5 times a week and now it appears that I may have to

stop. Then it becomes a question of not just weight control but

blood glucose control. Without the exercise will I be able to keep

the bg's low enough to not have to use insulin again. If I have to

use insulin again, how will I keep the weight under control? Darn,

darn, double darn!

Alice

The Loon

RNY 12/28/00