Saturday, November 23, 2019

Blood Test Results and MH in the Shop

Received the anticipated blood test results and all the bad results I had in May are gone.  The main result I was happy about was the glucose level.  In May my A1C was 6.9.  Anything over 6 is considered diabetic.
  
My doctor told me before considering medication, I should exercise and go on a low carb diet to see if I could reverse the upward trend.  

 I religiously stayed on a low carb diet for six months, eliminating all breads, potatoes, ice cream, cookies, donuts... everything I liked.  It worked thanks to my wife Dolly's great cooking and my test results came back at 5.7, the best I've had since 2015.

 I'm still in the pre-diabetes range because my daily fasting sugar level is 116 and should be under 100.  I can live with that.

 My plans are to leave right after Thanksgiving, so the other day I went out to the MH to take it down to fill with propane, but it would not start.  The engine turned over but would not start.  Either no gas or no spark.

 Tried on and off all day with no luck.  Finally, I called my son-in-law, Evan to take a look.  We both tried starting it and listening for fuel pump noises, but still wouldn't start.  Finally, Evan tried it one last time before giving up and it started right up.

 Not wanting to head out without knowing the problem, I made a call Thursday morning to a car shop and they said they would take a look so I took it in right away.

 Friday morning got a call.  They found the gas filter was inhibiting the gas flow and they recommended a tune-up with new plugs.  Never had that done, so sounded good.  

 They promised to have it done by Wednesday so I can stay on schedule.  Not imperative I leave next weekend, but it would be nice.  

 The weather has been very wintry this Fall, with cold cloudy days and several snow events.  I will be glad to move towards warmer and sunnier weather, that's for sure.

 As I prepare for my journey, my thoughts turn to George and Suzie.

See you later.
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12 comments:

  1. ShadowmossNovember 23, 2019 at 7:24 PM

    I moved down to the warmer valley from my summer spot today. I also keep George and Suzi in my thoughts a lot.

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    1. Doug LaningNovember 23, 2019 at 8:09 PM

      Nice to have options. Hope you are planning a Bloggerfest this winter.

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  2. SallyBNovember 23, 2019 at 8:54 PM

    Doug,
    Same here, George and Susie are prime time in my thoughts...... I don’t often comment but remember so well when you met up with your ever faithful pal, Yuma..... what a wonderful dog and traveling pal ! Have a great trip and I always enjoy the keeping up with your travels ...... Thanks for sharing !

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    1. Doug LaningNovember 24, 2019 at 11:41 AM

      Thank you Sally. After a year off I am anxious to get back on the road with my buddy Yuma.

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  3. On a long and lonesome highway....November 23, 2019 at 9:51 PM

    Glad things are working out and hopefully you get away on time. Safe travels, hope to meet up with sometime over the winter.

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    1. Doug LaningNovember 24, 2019 at 11:45 AM

      I'm looking forward to getting on the road. Heading straight southwest to Tyler, Texas to visit friends. After that I plan to make a slow journey west seeing the sights along the way.

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  4. Jeff PierceNovember 24, 2019 at 9:11 AM

    Many of us also follow George and Suzie, and like George we are also taking it one day at a time. Nice to have the RV serviced and ready to go. Safe travels, wherever this winter takes you.

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    1. Doug LaningNovember 24, 2019 at 11:47 AM

      Thanks Jeff. Looking forward to my travels West this year after take a one year break. Hope we cross paths this winter.

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  5. Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)November 24, 2019 at 9:56 AM

    Congrats on the glucose drop. Bill is in a similar position and although we are not as strict as you, he is managing to keep in the pre-diabetic scope too.
    Hope the MH is good to go on schedule! We may see you this winter!

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  6. Doug LaningNovember 24, 2019 at 11:54 AM

    Thanks Patsy. That darn sugar problem never goes away. Just have to keep watching and try to stay off the insulin. I am glad the MH told me there was a problem before I got on the road. Much more convenient to fix now than later on the road. I'm sure we will cross paths this winter.

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  7. Al BossenceNovember 24, 2019 at 3:26 PM

    Good for you in getting your medical stuff back under control. No easy feat staying away from all the yummy food stuff. Wished I had your resolve. Good thing you caught that fuel filter problem when you did. Don't wanna be out in the desert somewhere and your house won't start. Wished I was in your shoes looking forward to heading out for the Southwest in a few days. But...…………..

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  8. Tom and DebNovember 27, 2019 at 4:59 PM

    What a great doctor's report...good for you.
    Really good to find the problem with MH before heading out.
    Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family.
    Safe Travels. Looking forward to crossing paths with you and Yuma at some point this winter.

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