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Post by Renfield on Jan 20, 2024 12:29:13 GMT -5
Ruthie's oldest brother, Arlie Cooper died in a hospital in his home state of North Carolina as a result of a heart attack this evening… Condolences to you and Ruthie. Where in NC did he live? |
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Post by inger on Jan 20, 2024 12:37:26 GMT -5
Ruthie's oldest brother, Arlie Cooper died in a hospital in his home state of North Carolina as a result of a heart attack this evening… Condolences to you and Ruthie. Where in NC did he live? The closest real town is Marion. It’s been a while since I was out there, the name of the postal area escapes me at the moment. Union Mills, I think… |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 20, 2024 12:48:00 GMT -5
As for Ruthie’s condition, our doctor is not sure a lower altitude will solve her issues. Early age smoking, possible COPD. I guess we aren’t going to plan to move at this point after all. Just keep getting her tests done. We might move all the way down to sea-level and she may still ha d the same issues. Medicare will cover a POC like Inogen if her doctor prescribes it. |
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Post by inger on Jan 20, 2024 12:50:02 GMT -5
As for Ruthie’s condition, our doctor is not sure a lower altitude will solve her issues. Early age smoking, possible COPD. I guess we aren’t going to plan to move at this point after all. Just keep getting her tests done. We might move all the way down to sea-level and she may still ha d the same issues. Medicare will cover a POC like Inogen if her doctor prescribes it. Thanks, she has one… |
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Post by inger on Jun 15, 2024 13:31:04 GMT -5
Ruthie’s echocardiogram came back “normal”.
So no worries there. Mammogram again soon, I think later this month. The woman is unbreakable…
My sugar is moving upward. Guess I’ll have to monitor more clos and see what I’m doing wrong… 👀
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Post by chiyankee on Jun 15, 2024 13:41:16 GMT -5
Ruthie’s echocardiogram came back “normal”. So no worries there. Mammogram again soon, I think later this month. The woman is unbreakable… My sugar is moving upward. Guess I’ll have to monitor more clos and see what I’m doing wrong… 👀 Great news about Ruthie inger. Good luck with your sugar levels, is that your diet that makes that go up? |
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Post by azbob643 on Jun 15, 2024 13:49:51 GMT -5
I have my “challenges”, but things could always be worse…a lot worse.
My brother-in-law…enlisted in the Marine Corps out of high school, which eventually paid for his college education/degree. Took a job with a large company and stayed there his entire career, moving up thru the ranks to a comfortable middle-management position he was content with.
Literally built his beautiful log home on 7 acres himself with help from friends & family…stayed there and raised a wonderful family until his retirement with a very nice pension at age 55.
Sold the house, downsized to a fully paid for smaller, more manageable home, pocketed the rest, which was substantial, with plans to travel, etc.
Very shortly after retirement he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. As symptoms got worse, he was finally diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, which has been described as Parkinson’s on steroids.
He’s been in what I can only describe as a conscious coma for the past few years. The once strapping, healthy, active man is now confined to a wheelchair, unable to speak, eat or take care of any bodily functions himself.
Life, of course, ain’t fair…never know where it’ll take you, so I try to take one day at a time and count my blessings.
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Post by desousa on Jun 15, 2024 14:08:15 GMT -5
Ruthie’s echocardiogram came back “normal”. So no worries there. Mammogram again soon, I think later this month. The woman is unbreakable… My sugar is moving upward. Guess I’ll have to monitor more clos and see what I’m doing wrong… 👀 That's great news about Ruthie, inger! One thing I've never had a problem with is my sugar. Hope you figure it out. |
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Post by inger on Jun 15, 2024 14:28:09 GMT -5
Ruthie’s echocardiogram came back “normal”. So no worries there. Mammogram again soon, I think later this month. The woman is unbreakable… My sugar is moving upward. Guess I’ll have to monitor more clos and see what I’m doing wrong… 👀 Great news about Ruthie inger. Good luck with your sugar levels, is that your diet that makes that go up? Diet, exercise level, and sometimes just plain meanness of Mother Nature… |
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Post by kaybli on Jun 15, 2024 15:11:47 GMT -5
I have my “challenges”, but things could always be worse…a lot worse. My brother-in-law…enlisted in the Marine Corps out of high school, which eventually paid for his college education/degree. Took a job with a large company and stayed there his entire career, moving up thru the ranks to a comfortable middle-management position he was content with. Literally built his beautiful log home on 7 acres himself with help from friends & family…stayed there and raised a wonderful family until his retirement with a very nice pension at age 55. Sold the house, downsized to a fully paid for smaller, more manageable home, pocketed the rest, which was substantial, with plans to travel, etc. Very shortly after retirement he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. As symptoms got worse, he was finally diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, which has been described as Parkinson’s on steroids. He’s been in what I can only describe as a conscious coma for the past few years. The once strapping, healthy, active man is now confined to a wheelchair, unable to speak, eat or take care of any bodily functions himself. Life, of course, ain’t fair…never know where it’ll take you, so I try to take one day at a time and count my blessings. Very sorry to hear about your brother in law, Bob. You are right. Everyone has to count their blessings. |
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Post by kaybli on Jun 15, 2024 15:13:17 GMT -5
Ruthie’s echocardiogram came back “normal”. So no worries there. Mammogram again soon, I think later this month. The woman is unbreakable… My sugar is moving upward. Guess I’ll have to monitor more clos and see what I’m doing wrong… 👀 Great news about Ruthie inger! Very happy to hear! You’ll get your sugar levels under control. I know you can do it! |
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