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Arjai

Arjai

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  • Arjai
    the effing elevator is down. I just spent the last 30 minutes climbing 4 flights of stairs! I still haven't caught my breath.
    Arjai
    Little breezy and Humid, today. It's projected to be 80 F at 11pm tonight! THAT is a bit unusual. Anyway, last work day this week, and I cannot wait for it to be done! I expect Wednesday to be a recovery, lazy day. Hopefully I can still manage to do a few loads of laundry. That would help me get through Thursday, easier!
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    Well, it is Monday. Weather looks good, Bike is running great and my apartment is a mess. I am going to dedicate some time this week, to clean up a few places. Then maybe next week another spot, and so on. Eventually I can reclaim my space, from the clutter! One battle at a time! LOL
    Arjai
    I got up today at 6:30 am to go to the VA. got 5 holes poke in me, 2 blood labs, a covid shot and a shingles shot then an IV for the CT scan. No Cancer, Cholesterol is down. Everything points to me being healthy. Except, no energy, difficulty breathing and dramatic weight loss, including loss of muscle.
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    So, good news: no malignancy. Bad news: still unsure what is causing my issues. There is a possibility that my energy may improve, some, with the new dosage of thyroid medicine. Mostly unlikely. Also I am curious how the Nicotine patches will work. Hopefully it will be enough to get over the hill AND save me a bunch of moolah! That's the big update, more to follow in the coming months.
    Caring1
    Caring1
    I hope the Endocrinologist finds something that helps, a woman I know has to see one about her Hyperthyroidism.
    She has the opposite issue, uncontrolled weight gain despite minimal eating, regular Doctors assumed she was just lying about how much she ate. The medication she's on now is helping.
    Good luck with all the tests.
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    The Endocrinology Dept and my Physician, went over my file together and determined my weight loss is not related, or rather, the amount of weight lossed is not related. I do have a meeting with the Neurology dept but, because they are so busy, the appointment is in August, another Month +. It'll be a struggle, but, I should survive until then.
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    Off to work. yea. Gotta struggle to the parking ramp, get 25-30 minutes of freedom then, eight hours of hell, I hope it isn't as hellish today but, we'll see.
    Arjai
    2 days of training done. Worst 2 days ever. 2 days I will never get back. 9-5, so traffic sucked, the instructor is an egoistic shrimpy man that loves the sound of his own voice. The stuff we are required to do should not take 2 days. I could teach that class in half the time. It was absolutely miserable, for me.
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    Not to mention, I had the same effing class 7 months ago. It is a yearly requirement but, for some reason this company decided 7 months is a year? IDK. I DO know, it's effing stupid!
    Count von Schwalbe
    Count von Schwalbe
    an egoistic shrimpy man that loves the sound of his own voice
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    Consider this quote stolen.
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    well, did not even get dressed today. I wanted to do some things. didn't do any of them. no energy and zero motivation. I managed to feed myself...nothing else. just another day, only 15 more until my next Dr. appointment.
    Arjai
    Well, it starts again. Another work week. 19 days until my next Doctor visit, I am hoping I survive the wait! LOL. It has been tough. Just walking to my Motorcycle, in the parking garage, slightly uphill and a block away, wears me out! I sit here for 5-6 minutes just trying to motivate myself for the painful walk!
    Arjai
    Well, It was an interesting day. Or,at least some of it was. The highlight was at 1134 am. On 7th st, that is on one side of the building I work in, a Suburban SUV barreled into a Nissan Sentra. The Sentra was parked at the curb, empty of anyone, thankfully,. The 2 occupants of the Suburban...
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    a young man and woman, just hopped out and walked away. They hit the parked car at speed and literally pushed it half a block, before stopping. I was in control and watched it happen, numerous times on Video. I can't say I was surprised but, 'ya don't see that everyday.
    Arjai
    OK , so, 1 more day, today, and I get to rest. Then Thu. I may go to my sister's place to help move some stuff. My Nephew is coming back from Thailand, and we need to make room for him. The meds I have been given, to combat my underperforming thyroid, are worthless. I have little to no energy, and a Month until my next visit.
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    So, not looking forward to 'moving stuff', not even sure I will physically be able to. I'll cross that bridge later. For now, I just gotta get through today, and work and the rain...Gotta get moving, don't want to be late!!
    Arjai
    I went to go see the new Mission Impossible. It was pretty good waste of 2+ hours, and got me out of the house. So, not a bad thing. I just finished a Pizza and it is now, time for bed. So, Good Night TPU!
    Arjai
    ok well, I am tired. Got up way early, for no reason, and now I am beat. Gotta start another work week, in the morning, so, Good Night TPU!!
    :sleep:
    Arjai
    I'm back home and had a blast. Although, I did pack too much, which made my trip out there, @100+ miles, and back a little uncomfortable (I had everything in a backpack, could not find any paniers that easily fit my bike). I am going to search around for some throw over panniers that will fit. (?)
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    Meanwhile, it is bedtime. Good night TPU.
    Arjai
    I am going to be gone until Monday. I am doing the Spring Flood Run, a Motorcycle ride to Winona and back. It's kind of a rally, Funds raised for Gillette's Children's fund. There are stops along the way to collect stamps, which enter you into a Bike giveaway. 3 days and it looks like rain each day! Good thing I got my Rain Gear, last fall!!
    Arjai
    Typical Wednesday for me. I did help find a place to fix my sisters car/ Our Brother is going to go over and help her move the car, from the shop that currently has it and wants over 50% more money than the place we found, less than 5 miles away. Other than that, just sat around all day. Now it's time for bed. Good Night TPU!
    Arjai
    OK, got the appointment I wanted!! Actually sooner than I was previously told!! From the VA!! Whoop, Whoop! So, May 1st I get to meet my new Primary Care Provider, and hopefully we can do a couple blood tests and get to the bottom of my recent loss of energy! I have a feeling I know what it is, but I am no Doctor.
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    the54thvoid
    Hope it's all good for you.
    R-T-B
    R-T-B
    Me too. I know how tough it can be to need all the hours in a day but feel like you can only manage half, if that. Infinite caffeine is also not a valid longterm fix, despite internet memes.

    Best of luck!
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    Well, it's been 2 days of doing nothing. Watching Youtube and eating, every so often. In the morning I have got to do some laundry. Then at some point I need to get so fuel in the bike. Preferably while it is NOT raining, I'll be watching the radar closely for a window of time, to scoot down to the pump station.
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    Meanwhile, it is time for bed. Good night TPU! :sleep:
    esserpain
    esserpain
    Felt. I've been super depressed recently and that's led me to waste my days away, doing little at all. The past few days have been marginally better, but I still don't think I'm anywhere near baseline. Dunno if you're suffering from the same thing, but if so, I hope you feel better.
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    I am not depressed, sorry that you have to go through that. I am just going through a tough time with motivation. Recently, the past month, or so, I have feeling run down. I need to set an appointment with a primary care, at the VA. That takes some time, so, I am trying to push myself.
    Arjai
    I am gonna get dressed for a ride out to Flameburger. A little dive in Little Canada, a bit North of Saint Paul. Haven't been there for about a year, or so. I am going to have a nice homemade meal and then, probably, just ride home. Maybe go to the bar to watch the Hockey game....Maybe. IDK.
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    Had a nice Din-Din then, stopped in a bar, I've never been to, watched the end of the first quarter and all of the 2nd, of the Lakers v Mav's game. I then asked the Bartender to change to the hockey game. Wild were up 2-1 vs. the Sharks after 1. 2nd Period, 6 goals. 3rd period 5 goals! Game ends all tied 7-7.
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    67 seconds in Kaprizov scores the Overtime winner! Marc Andre Fleury wins his 70th Overtime game, passing Brodeur for the most OT Wins!! What a game! Not the prettiest game defensively but wow, 15 goals in a Hockey Game, that's a lot!!
    Arjai
    In about a half hour, I am getting picked up to go get my Motorcycle out of storage. Then I am going to the DMV to renew my licence and get new tabs for my licence plate. I already paid my insurance and got my parking pass for the ramp around the corner. I also called the ramp mgr. at work and got that pass waiting for me in his office.
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    Due to the weather, I probably won't ride to work until Tuesday, I work 2nd shift and the temps when I leave work aren't that nice, until then. If the forecast can be trusted! :p
    Arjai
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    Just checked the weather app, on my phone. Looks like I will be skipping Tuesday's ride...projected temp is 29F at 11 pm. That's a no go for me. Wednesday's temps are nice though and it's a day off! So, looks like Wednesday will be the first real ride this year.
    Arjai
    Well, did absolutely nothing today. In the morning I am off to the chiropractor. Then Friday I go get my Motorcycle out of storage! I am super excited about that!! In the meantime, I need to sleep so, Good Night TPU!
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