Sept 16

 Anyone still reading?

So...RFA worked.   My pain has decreased to nearly non-existent.  I have gone on several walks since and am doing well.

Still eating well...better.    Had an appointment with my rheumatologist today. My first "official clinic" visit since all this started. My official medical record weight loss is currently 29# down. 

Some items are looser than others. But overall, I'm more comfortable in my clothes. 

Other things of note:  the swelling of my left ankle has disappeared. This is something that has been going on for YEARS!    MANY MANY YEARS.   It was especially evident when working from home & i was not wearing shoes.     

I've been wearing compression socks to help ward off some of the swelling for a few years now.    
I've had no swelling in a very long while.  My flare ups from FM are gone.  I only have issues with dealing with high temps & humidity. rain (weather changes), & just joint pain in my knees.

When I sleep, I sleep deeper. I sleep in on the weekends...

When i did the walk with R yesterday, we took 2 of the dogs. I actually walked Peryn for a majority of the walk. Do you know how long it's been since I've been able to hold a leash when walking?   
I'm debating about taking both boys for a walk when i get off work in a bit.  Thing is, V won't walk long--it's not his nature.   So do I risk it...try?  Maybe do a short walk around the neighborhood?
 i'll let you know.....

September 1- So Far

 Yes! Another post!  3 in 4 months time? What is going on?    A lot actually.   I think most is positive in the long run.   

I have struggled with my A1C & cholesterol #s for the past few years.   I do good and they drop and then I eat the wrong stuff and it rises.    I was considered pre-diabetes & then diabetic but "diet controlled" for so long.    This year my #'s jumped. My doctor gave me a stern talking to and gave me 3 more months to get in shape.   

I tried. I thought I was doing good--but my A1C jumped and here I am clearly in the diabetic category-Diabetes controlled with medication. Yes I am now on meds to regulate my blood glucose.    This probably was a good thing as I've seen the results of people with unregulated blood glucose.  I started eating healthy, took my meds, & really started watching my choices

Additionally in June I used the free membership to the Rec Center & began using their therapy pool.  It was suggested that I start water therapy in prep for the RFA procedure.

Between all that I've maintained my blood glucose in normal range, built up my core with walking in the pool, eaten better & log all my meals and have lost approx 20# in just over a month's time.

Very proud of that.    
I also had my 1st RFA on the 24th.  Did my first walk outside with the hub & pups this weekend.  I walked a significant (my small) part of the trail (includes a big hill) and survived without any excruciating pain.  Hoping temps start to drop so i can do more.

my membership is coming to an end next week.  I have to decide if I want to pay $40/mo to keep it or just go to paying $8/visit.  I really do love the water therapy/walking in the water.  I don't like the whole showering & chlorine smell afterwards--but It is my favorite form of exercise.     
I may not be super active, but compared to before June, I'm rocking it. 

Just how well the RFA was successful is still "in process" as it may take up to a few weeks for the nerve to 'die'.   

to be continued......