WHERE HAVE I BEEN AND DOING WHAT??????

It has been quite some time since I posted. I have been working with a Wellness Institute and a Rheumatologist with ailments related to my Post-Polio and Type 2 Diabetes. It is time consuming. Plus I have been crafting for the Holiday which takes up a lot of time. I have discovered quite a bit about the nutritional value of eating. I was required to use an online site to record my food. (CalorieKing.com) It is very comprehensive and has helped a lot with getting me to be more conscious about portions and quality of foods. I am slowing losing weight. But because of other health problems and being overweight I am being considered for Gastric By-Pass Surgery. The group I am working with is very very good. I am in the second phase of being processed for the surgery. The final step is meeting with the surgeon and getting insurance pay. It is a very expensive surgery. Even if I do not get approved I have a lot of tools and resources that will help me continue to loose the weight I need. The weight causes a lot of stress and pain on my joints. I have been getting cortisone shots when certain areas bother me. I was referred to a rheumatologist by my orthopedic doctor. I am currently getting infusions of the drug REMACAIDE! It primarily is used for people who have cancer of the lymph system. It has been shown to help persons with RA, OA and neurological pain. I have had my second infusion. It usually takes 4 infusions. So far I have not felt any different. But because of taking a more active roll in my health and FOLLOWING THRU with the requirements has given me some hope that I can live a fairly pain free life. A big stimulus is wanting to play with my grand-daughter! She lives 3000 miles away and I do not see her often. So when I do get the opportunity I want to get on the floor and play. I also have purchased an ergonomic hand cycle TRIKE! It is sooooooooo cool. I got it in the fall and have not had much chance to ride due to the snow. But come Spring I will certainly have many opportunities. That will be my aerobic exercise. So I continue to work with the systems for health that I have in place. On a lighter note. I have become a member of an online craft group called RAVELRY! If you are a knitter or crocheter or crafter go and join. It is an inspiring group of people and fun!! Problem is I spend more time surfing within the group site then crafting.