Saturday, June 28, 2008

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have been really busy...Heres whats been going on:
  • Job on the beach didnt work out. My insulin went bad in my pump, and I ran 400mg/dL+ all day long, my highest being 525mg/dL. It wasnt a good time, thats for sure. And, despite applying sunscreen three times, I got some crazy sunburn.
  • I told you all that I got the Cozmo approved. Well, it turns out I didnt. The insurance called on the 19th and said it was approved, but when we called Smiths, they said it wasnt because my oh so lovely endocrinologist REFUSED to sign the appeal!!! Boy was I mad. And to top it off, she was on vacation this past week so we couldnt do anything about it! Needless to say, my mom will have a nice heart to heart with her come Monday, and if you knew my mom when it comes to my health...I would NOT want to be in Dr. Seifers place during that conversation.
  • My numbers have been outrageous. My meter average is over 300mg/dL, and despite almost doubling my insulin, I cannot get back under control...(and the endo won't sign the appeal for another pump that might benefit me...UGH!)
  • My dad is due back late tonight. e was on a fishing trip in Canada for the past 9 or 10 days. I miss him, and I'm glad he's on his way home...last time he called he was in NY state, so within the next few hours he should be arriving home. =)
  • The 4th of July is this Friday, and I am soooo excited! I will get to see all of my family and friends. We have a great time. My dad is on the grill all day, and everyone is swimming, eating, playing volley ball, soccer, and just hanging out all day. It really is a fun time.

Thats about it...I'll keep you all posted on the Cozmo issue, and how the talk with Dr. Seifer goes. Hope everyone is well!

Malyssa

3 comments:

Mike said...

A little good mixed with a little bad, sounds like life to me!

Mike

Malyssa said...

Oh yes, and even with the bad...I'm loving it!

Bernard said...

Malyssa

Sorry to hear about those highs. When I'm high for a long time it just wipes me out.

Do you drink a lot of extra water when you're high? That helps me a good deal. You may also want to look at the super bolus, it's worked for me when my numbers go really high. I've some videos on YouTube that show how to give a super bolus on several different pumps.