Actually the only time I’ve noticed a break down in a Steve M song that I hear elements of in another tune. This came on the Deep Tracks station today & I never heard it before.
Today is the 51st anniversary of the historic moon walk. That was about the only news of interest that I heard on the morning radio during my drive out here today. So this day has that going for it at least :)
I am in Gulf Shores, MS. Out by the beach right now before I head back home. I left my place a little after 7AM this morning. Getting out of bed was touch. I got home last night around midnight..didn’t fall asleep until sometime between 130-2AM. It’s only about a 1.5 hr drive to my place. I will probably sleep good tonight.
Despite being tired it is actually a pretty nice day. My first time out here. It’s been a minute since I saw a palm tree. I think I will enjoy working out this way.
I’m going to start posting daily on here. I don’t have a social media page I’m actually not interested in getting one. So we will see how this goes :-)
This is often what dinner looks like from the road, when you’re allegedly trying to eat healthy. Is it just me or does there seem to be a shortage of zero calorie Monster in certain areas? :p Obviously I won’t be eating the ranch… Vegan style ya know.
I left my place a little after eight today. I will be getting home around 11:30. One of the many reasons I have no GF. I have traveled a big chunk of the east side of Louisiana today. A lunch in Patterson, made my way to Lake Charles, went up to Leesville with a last minute decision to stop in Lafayette.
I say last minute decision, I actually went about an hour and a half out of my way to see a patient to bring him something. I was gonna go see him on Friday to take it to him. I knew by the smile on his I made the right decision to go ahead and come by and get it to him now. In my mind that’s a lot of what this position is about. Much of the healing process before you get your first prosthesis is mental. I knew coming by now instead of waiting, though only a day or two, is huge. This is why I love what I do. The happiness on his face is the best thing I’ve seen in days.
Hope all are well. Life is still good in New Orleans.
The Vegan diet is going well. I think it is week 4? No meat hardly at all. I had a some fish tacos a little over a week ago. We ordered food as a group at work. There was nothing vegan on the menu. I bent to the pressure and ordered shrimp & fish, which I figured was still pretty healthy. Maybe not the chips and salsa though.
Probably the most unhealthy thing I ate this last week was fried mushrooms. They may have been vegan, but even that really depends on how you look at what else was probably cooked in the oil? They definitely tasted fattening.
As far as weight loss goes things seem to be going well. I am still battling arthritis but it does finally seem to be leveling off.
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Doing the right thing is hard to definite sometimes. It can be very subjective. Sometimes two people feel wrongs with interacting & they both don’t feel like they did anything wrong?
I do feel deep in our heart. Deep inside we know what is right. Sometimes we are stubborn. Pride, is good thing. We must be able to admit when we are wrong or at the very least see why someone might feel wronged.
When we face challenges no mater how big, I have found one of the best ways to take them on is to break them up into smaller task. Yes I may not be able to walk 5 miles at a time, but if I do a half or quarter mile a day I can get there. A person writing a book may only do a page or two a day. A crew building a house, starts with the foundation.
Things may seem dire at times….Often if we stick to a successful formula eventually it will pay off. Trying to lose weight: Every day and hour in that day we must do our best to make lifestyle changes & eat healthier. We try to do some exercise. Before you know it a day turns into a week. A week turns into a month.
Saving Money: Cut down on expenses. Dedicate a certain percentage be put away every time you have incoming cash flow.
Building better habits & lifestyle choices: Eliminate temptation. Don’t put your self in certain situations. Don’t hang out with that person who encourages bad habits.
There will be setbacks. Do not beat yourself up over them. You are human. We are not perfect. We have moment of weakness. We are tired at times. We are upset at times. Do your best.
I know all of this is easier said than done. Believe me. I am very easily influenced by people. After a certain point you must decide what is best for you. Your health and financial well being should not be up for negotiation. If your “friend” gives you too much of a hard time…they are not a friend. In fact a real friend should be encouraging you. It’s easy to fall into “Everyone else ______” [Maxes out their credit card. Is in debt. Eats unhealthy.] fill in the blank. Sayings like “Your gonna die of something someday anyway” are frankly excuses to keep partaking in the bad choices you are making. Real friends or partners should care about you.
Being Patient is key. It can be frustrating not seeing the result we want, as quick as we want. Having faith and holding the line is essential. As I have often stated, every single thing in life that is worthwhile takes TIME, HARD WORK & EFFORT. If what you want was easy…everyone would be there.
We all face many challenges every day. The way we perceive these obstacle can determine how well we deal with them. This is why I like use the saying “attitude Is Everything.
I am a strong believer in using your outlook to determine you day, week, month & year. No one or no thing controls our happiness. We should not give up the power we have to determine our own destiny, no matter how dire things may appear at times.
* Dieting & Lifestyle To Optimize Success. Why I have fully embraced eating vegan again.
- I would not want to push veganism on anyone. Why not at least eat who real food?
- Limit The Drinking
- Moderate Exercise - You don’t have to kill yourself. Push yourself some, but know your limitations.
Even though you may not know me. I love each and every one of you. I want the best for you and for people in general. Life is so short. We must do our very best to make the most out of it. We are all blessed with many gift. We should share and display them to everyone. See should hone them and use them to the best of our abilities. What an awesome world it would be if we all did exactly what we were passionate about every day of our life?? What are you waiting for?
Talking a little about preventing sores when wearing your prosthesis.
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I can tell you a part of life as an amputee is worrying about your skin getting sores or having a irritation due to your prosthesis. Personal experience has taught me it always looming concern. I have seen it happen to rookie amputees and people who have been wearing a prosthetic for a very long time.
The best thing to do if you have a wound or sore is to NOT WEAR YOUR PROSTHESIS if possible. I also know that life happens and sometimes you feel you can’t not wear your leg, at least for short periods. Obviously the less you irritate the area the better,
Things To Do To Prevent Sores
Make sure the fit is good.
Your prosthesis should fit nice and snug, but still be comfortable. I know it is hard sometime to know what that feels like. Some indicators. If you are feeling pain it isn’t fitting good. If there is a lot of movement and rubbing it isn’t fitting good. If you are moving up and down in the socket of leg it isn’t fitting good. If the prosthetic is rotating on your limb it isn’t fitting good.
I feel wearing a prosthesis is a lot like footwear but for your residual limb. If shoes don’t fit well or have not been broke in properly there is a good chance you will get sores or have blisters.
Things to check:
Liners and or Sleeves are pulled up all the way and do not have any folds or wrinkles in them.
Socks should be pulled up all the way but not stretched. They should also also be free of wrinkles and folds. Make sure you are wearing the proper thickness or ply of socks. Your limbs should fit nice and snug. This can be tough to judge sometime. If your leg feels loose or hurts on the very end that is often an indicator that you need more socks. If you are not sure your prosthetist or possibly another experienced amputee should be able to help you in this area.
Your limb should be clean and dry. Same for your supplies…socks liners and sleeves. Hygiene is very important. When wearing your prosthesis your limb is often in a damp, warm and dark area…A perfect breeding ground for bacteria and germs.
If you start to sweat a lot while wearing your prosthesis you should stop and dry your limb and liner as soon as possible. Waiting makes your skin more fragile and susceptible to breakdown. A lot of moisture can cause your prosthetic to start moving around on your limb.
If You Get A Wound
The best thing is not to wear the leg or wear it as little as possible.
Make an appointment with your prosthetist and have him take a look. Often there are adjustments that can be made to take pressure off of certain area of your leg. He/She may have other ideals on what may be causing the issue.
Be even more diligent about keeping your limb/liner clean. Ditto on moisture. Your skin is so much more fragile when it is wet. Think about how your hands get wrinkly when coming out of a pool or after bathing.
Clean and dry is key.
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Wounds, even small ones can be very dangerous. Something small can turn into something big if you are not careful. I know not being able to wear your leg is very inconvenient. The last thing you want is to make things worse then not be able to wear it for an extended amount of time.
I hate the camera angle here :(. It is what it is.
I am in the process of moving to New Orleans. My lease is up on my apartment here in Baton Rouge on June 1st.
I have been on a search for a new place. I found a cute little studio in the heart of New Orleans.
Those of you that know me, well you know I have been talking about moving to New Orleans for years. Just more proof that when you put your mind to doing something you can make it happen. It’s been a long road, but there is much more to go. Still some goals I have to reach.
I’m going to try and do a post before then, but definitely will continue with them once I get moved and settled.
