Can't Believe It...No Shot!!

Jim went to the nephrologist today and his red blood cell count was 11.9! This in itself is great news, since it meant that Jim did not need to get a procrit shot today (normal is 12). Jim has not had a red blood cell count this high since before we started this whole process. Although this is great news in itself it doesn't help with explaining why he is soooo tired, fatigue must just be par for the course!

While Jim was at the nephrologist he spoke with her about the "crazy" muscle cramps that he keeps getting struck down with, especially in his hands. Since we have been working out Jim keeps getting inflicted with these horrible muscle cramps. The nephrologist thinks that we are adhering to his potassium restriction diet so closely that when he works out he ultimately begins cramping because of the lack of potassium. Now, I have to say that I am very proud of the fact that Jim is getting cramps because this means that we have successfully followed directions! Now, that may sound insensitive and trust me I am not happy that out of the blue Jim loses the ability to have opposable thumbs, but I am happy that we listen so well. (Having friends who are dietitians helps!)

We have had some sugar scares lately which normally wouldn't be all to abnormal however they seem to be dropping quicker than usual. This past weekend Jim's sugar crashed while we were out which normally does not happen so needless to say I was a little scared when I had to struggle with him to open his mouth to eat something. Jim is soon to schedule an appointment with his endocrinologist to talk about these crashes. I personally would love to have something sharp that I can drive into his thigh to help raise his levels back into the normal range so getting him to eat when he is that low isn't a concern anymore (yet again, sounds insensitive but meant in the most loving way possible).

Prayer Requests: Increase in energy level and decrease in muscle cramps

Bible Verse: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. " Ecclesiastes 3:1