I will have an appointment

By Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (165495)

United States

July 3, 2025 5:14pm CST

I did hear from my doctor's nurse. They thanked me for bringing by the labs. The doctor will want to see me. If I get to be in a lot of pain I should go to the ER. She says that the labs were long enough past that they may have already improved. It has only been about two weeks, but she would know. About all I can say is that I am going to think long and hard about any new medications. I feel like the statins and the other diabetic medicine really contributed to those levels. Of course eating too much fat and sugar did as well. The peaches are all either frozen or in the refrigerator. I was amazed as there was almost no peaches with bad spots and bruises. They were lovely. I need to get something made to eat for this evening, and maybe mow a bit. We may have rain tomorrow. Of course I will be here a bit more as well.

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@Ineeddentures (13311)

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3 Jul

Hello again Can I ask when you are making the Cobbler. I told Yvonne you were maybe.going to make one And Yvonne is obviously curious if it's something she can do.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

Maybe tomorrow morning. I picked a really simple sounding recipe, it uses baking mix, something like Bisquik. I do not know what you have available. So 9x13 pan, melt about 4T. butter in it. Make a batter--1 c baking mix I cup sugar add cinnamon to taste. In another bowl stir I cup milk and 2 eggs, combine with the dry stuff, pour over the melted butter DO NOT STIR. On top of that pour 4-5 cups sliced peaches,DO NOT STIR bake at 400 F. until brown , about 40 minutes. There are lots of recipes online, this one just looked easy.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

@Ineeddentures It turned out yummy. Hope hers does as well.

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@Ineeddentures (13311)

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4 Jul

@GardenGerty I have texted the post to Yvonne May you both bake outstanding cobblers Thanks Heather

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@kaylachan (79197)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

3 Jul

Hopefully, you seem to be doing better.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

Oh, I am and the doctor said that she would not be surprised if the numbers have already gone down. I tend to eat the wrong things especially when stressed or bored. I have been both for a bit.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

@kaylachan I am cutting back some, and should move more. I am interested in what my doctor says. Often my visits with her feel much like a friendly chat.

@kaylachan (79197)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Jul

@GardenGerty Yeah, I'm guilty of the same. Especially when George and I had more active lifestyles.

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@AmbiePam (101917)

• United States

4 Jul

Those peaches sound so tasty. I’m glad the clinic finally got back to you on that.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

Progress all the way around.

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@Juliaacv (54460)

• Canada

3 Jul

Good luck at your next appointment Heather.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

I am pretty certain things will be just fine. I feel better than I did, and I will just pay more attention to my food.

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@DaddyEvil (157718)

• United States

3 Jul

You know I'm always rooting for you.

I told Pretty that when I can see to drive, I want to go to a fruit stand and buy peaches! I'm really jonesing for some now! I'm fixing some of the chicken fries for "lunch" right now. We can have some steamed veggies to go with them.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

We had peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream for lunch. I hope you get some peaches.

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@DaddyEvil (157718)

• United States

4 Jul

@GardenGerty Thanks.... I've mostly napped off and on today. I thought we were going grocery shopping today but my eyes are swelling shut again so we stayed home. I did eat a turkey and cheese sandwich for lunch a little bit ago.

@wolfgirl569 (121247)

• Marion, Ohio

3 Jul

Glad they will be keeping an eye on it

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

Probably will be told to be careful of what I eat. I should be anyway.

@marguicha (228292)

• Chile

3 Jul

Do take care of yourself.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

I am. These labs are a kind of wakeup call.

@Tampa_girl7 (53244)

• United States

4 Jul

I did some mowing yesterday.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

I did yesterday, but not today. I have stayed inside and taken it kind of easy today.

@rakski (147035)

• Philippines

4 Jul

But you're doing better now, right?

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

I feel better today than Monday and Tuesday. I did not know I should be feeling bad, really, until I saw these lab results. I often feel a little off, but not usually with stomach problems.

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@rakski (147035)

• Philippines

4 Jul

@GardenGerty I don't like stomach ache in any form. It always feels like there is something when you have it

@RasmaSandra (88246)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

3 Jul

I hope you feel better and everything will be all right,

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

Thank you. I am pretty sure all will be well, I just need to make healthy choices.

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@KristenH (33562)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

4 Jul

Hope all goes well for you Heather. I love peaches.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

These peaches are very good. We do not usually get as good as this in the stores.

@LindaOHio (198598)

• United States

4 Jul

We will all be waiting to hear what the doctor says.

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

Maybe that will give me something interesting to write about.

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@LindaOHio (198598)

• United States

5 Jul

@GardenGerty Let's hope it's all positive news.

@sw8sincere (6028)

• Philippines

4 Jul

Sounds like you're staying on top of everything.. good job following up and being cautious with meds

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

I feel like some prescriptions I was given earlier this year are part of my problem.

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@MarieCoyle (47518)

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4 Jul

That's good that you talked to her. It sounds like you are doing everything right that you can do for the time being. Enjoy those peaches, they sound so, so good!

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@GardenGerty (165495)

• United States

4 Jul

She may want me on a med, but I do not think so. They only cover up symptoms and since I am not actually having symptoms, I probably do not need the meds.

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@MarieCoyle (47518)

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5 Jul

@GardenGerty Maybe you won't need them. Some meds help, and I swear some meds do nothing at all. It can be so frustrating.