The Very Reason I don't Want to Die!

I was sleepless last night due to my tummy ache particularly on the side when my kidneys are placed. I am worried now that I maybe having another episode of rejection just Christmas of last year. I pray that I am wrong and that the pain is only caused by me being constipated. I tell you, it is hard being sick almost all the time that I am being tired of being sick! It would be so selfish of me to think that I better die than suffer from health; I need to be strong and positive for my son and husband who needs me....as well as my parents who needs me as well. Plus, I am still too young to die. Some people are afraid to die but I am not...am afraid to leave my family...that is what I am afraid about. So glad that God is always there to help sustain my needs...and with that I am forever grateful to HIM and Jesus!

Walking, A Good Exercise

It is weekend once again; my family and I should be out doing fun things together instead of sitting here in front of my computer. Since hubby had changed hi s work schedule, we don't have weekend family bonding anymore and I feel so sad for that. For me, part of being healthy is spending time with family to relieve stress. Now, we are stuck at home doing nothing. Hmmm, maybe my son and I can go out for a walk to get some fresh air. I think I'll do that! It would be good for our health to get some exercise...and bond at the same time :-).

Four Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Back when I was still healthy, I never thought I would be able to see a doctor very often till I was diagnosed with "Hypertension" that eventually contributed largely on my kidney disease. Even then, I didn't know what to say or do. Good thing I have a very patient and supportive spokesman, my husband :-). He knows just what to ask my doctors every time they say "pre-disease, borderline or mildly elevate" to describe my condition. If you happened to hear these words, here are 4 important questions to ask:

1. How likely it is that I will get this disease?
2. What are the risks and benefits of drug treatment when used long-term in my situation?
3. Is there any evidence that drug treatment for my condition will prevent bad outcomes, like a heart attack or bone fracture?
4. What lifestyle measures can I take to reduce my risk, and when would you like to see me again to gauge my success?

I think asking these question will help educate you the things you should know about your health condition and what can you do to help the doctor heal you or take care of you.

Doctor's Visits and Etc....

It has been a busy week for us so far. With all the doctor's appointments hubby and I went to for the past three days, we are both exhausted! The commute itself was very tiring not to mention the long wait at the doctor's office. I am just glad it was all over... or now. Next week is another. This coming Monday is his schedule for an umbilical cord surgery and if the cyst on his back settled down before that day, they would remove that, too! We are hoping that both procedures can be done the same day. Otherwise it would be another trip to the OR for the cyst and the boil removal. Good thing we have good health care provider we can rely on when it comes to our health.