Interesting Day
By TaxiLady
@Ghostlady (2518)
United States
September 18, 2026 11:26pm CST
Took Tom to the Eye doctor. They did more tests, but the Specialist wasn't even there. So mostly a waste of time and VA money. BUT...they DID get him an appointment with an eye surgeon HERE! They TRIED to get him into a place in Dorthan OR Mobile, AL. He told them NO he could not do that, so they finally gave in and set him up with one right HERE! Just weird the way they went about it. We were there almost 2 hours.
Today was my 2nd day without Prednisone. I about fell asleep in the doctor's office waiting on Tom. Came home and was not hungry. Still not hungry. I DID eat some Pineapple chunks and walnuts. But the thought of food in general just did not appeal to me.
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@indahwow (160)
• Indonesia
19 Sep
I'm glad they finally got Tom an appointment with an eye surgeon nearby, even though it took almost two hours and seems like they made things more complicated than necessary. Hopefully the next appointment will be more useful. Take care of yourself too, especially while you're adjusting to being off Prednisone. I hope your appetite and energy come back soon.
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@Ghostlady (2518)
• United States
19 Sep
I sure miss my Prednisone. I am back to where I was BEFORE the Prednisone.
@GardenGerty (170911)
• United States
19 Sep
Complicated health issues are not for the weak. I am glad they got the appointment for him more nearby.
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@mayka123 (17200)
• India
19 Sep
Two hours sounds like a long wait, especially when the specialist wasn't even there! At least something good came from it and Tom now has an appointment with a local eye surgeon. Hopefully that saves you both a lot of travelling. I hope you're feeling better today too and your appetite returns soon.
@RasmaSandra (102068)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Sep
I take no meds so I don't understand. Why did you have to stop taking it? I sure hope you get your appetite back,
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@Ghostlady (2518)
• United States
20 Sep
Metformin is to keep your Blood sugar down and the prednisone I was taking already was taking my sugar level down to like 79. I was worried it would make my Blood Sugar way too low.
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@RasmaSandra (102068)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Sep
@Ghostlady well I wish the very best for you and send many blessings,
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@wolfgirl569 (142241)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Sep
Sometimes they try to keep things in certain networks
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