No_trailname_yet
03-11-2004, 14:07
Hi all, (first time post)
I have a bit of a health problem, and any input to ease the first few weeks of adjusting to the trail would be appreciated.
About three years ago, I was diagnosed with 'Syndrome X', although I think Metabolic Disorder is the more common-used term nowadays. Anyways, I went from 80+ hour a week workaholic, to a guy who has to rest after pull starting his lawn mower. Bah. The docs had a field day testing and trying all sorts of meds; only thing is they almost freaking killed me; :mad: so I told them all to 'take a hike' (no offense), and went completely off the meds the first of the year. The first week or so was pretty rough, but for the first time in three years I actually feel like getting out and doing stuff - being able to do so is still pretty much off the table, doh. I lost ten pounds the first week I went off the meds, and another ten pounds since then (fluid retention). So now I'm back to where I was when I was first diagnosed; except now my kidneys are not particularly happy with me.
Well, new insurance this year - one that works - and the Cardiologist gleefully did his Catheter thing - expecting heart or angio work. (They've been unable to lower my triglycerides... supposed to be @100, mine originally was 2000, and the best they've gotten it to is @1200).
The heart was still good to go, but my LAD (pipe) was so extensively restricted that the doc bailed and said drugs was the best option. Great :>0
So... was planning on doing the AT when the kids were out of the house and life was beautiful, etc. but it looks like it's this year, or THIS YEAR for me. The wife has been real understanding; going to let me go as many weeks as I want. I figure I can control my sleep, diet, activity/exercise; in the doc's words: "As long as you don't do something stupid and overexert yourself, it would be good for you... take your meds, and carry the nitro pills just in case..." LoL.
I'm shooting for a pack weight of about 25 lbs. - 30 at the heaviest (I have a four pound sleeping bag I've had for 25 years, can't seem to part with it).
My biggest concern is maintaining my glucose levels. (Diabetic, part of the whole metabolic disorder thingy). I'm intolerant to high carb foods (Bagels, Mac and cheese, Ramen, etc. Potatoes are right out.) So I would really appreciate advice on that aspect.
Thanks,
BTW, Can't believe these docs have gotten me to the point where I have to carry freaking nitro tabs.... I'm 42. Five years ago, with the exception of some Reflux stuff, I was in as good or better shape than I was in the service.
(Fairly extensive physical for a new job.)
I have a bit of a health problem, and any input to ease the first few weeks of adjusting to the trail would be appreciated.
About three years ago, I was diagnosed with 'Syndrome X', although I think Metabolic Disorder is the more common-used term nowadays. Anyways, I went from 80+ hour a week workaholic, to a guy who has to rest after pull starting his lawn mower. Bah. The docs had a field day testing and trying all sorts of meds; only thing is they almost freaking killed me; :mad: so I told them all to 'take a hike' (no offense), and went completely off the meds the first of the year. The first week or so was pretty rough, but for the first time in three years I actually feel like getting out and doing stuff - being able to do so is still pretty much off the table, doh. I lost ten pounds the first week I went off the meds, and another ten pounds since then (fluid retention). So now I'm back to where I was when I was first diagnosed; except now my kidneys are not particularly happy with me.
Well, new insurance this year - one that works - and the Cardiologist gleefully did his Catheter thing - expecting heart or angio work. (They've been unable to lower my triglycerides... supposed to be @100, mine originally was 2000, and the best they've gotten it to is @1200).
The heart was still good to go, but my LAD (pipe) was so extensively restricted that the doc bailed and said drugs was the best option. Great :>0
So... was planning on doing the AT when the kids were out of the house and life was beautiful, etc. but it looks like it's this year, or THIS YEAR for me. The wife has been real understanding; going to let me go as many weeks as I want. I figure I can control my sleep, diet, activity/exercise; in the doc's words: "As long as you don't do something stupid and overexert yourself, it would be good for you... take your meds, and carry the nitro pills just in case..." LoL.
I'm shooting for a pack weight of about 25 lbs. - 30 at the heaviest (I have a four pound sleeping bag I've had for 25 years, can't seem to part with it).
My biggest concern is maintaining my glucose levels. (Diabetic, part of the whole metabolic disorder thingy). I'm intolerant to high carb foods (Bagels, Mac and cheese, Ramen, etc. Potatoes are right out.) So I would really appreciate advice on that aspect.
Thanks,
BTW, Can't believe these docs have gotten me to the point where I have to carry freaking nitro tabs.... I'm 42. Five years ago, with the exception of some Reflux stuff, I was in as good or better shape than I was in the service.
(Fairly extensive physical for a new job.)