Me and PD #9

     I'm back again with an update on my PD progress, and my life in general, which lately has been extremely hectic, and I will get more into that in a minute. As far as my disease, I've been doing pretty well, I've noticed my meds wearing off faster, so sometimes I take them a little sooner, especially at work as I get tired faster, which just exacerbates my symptoms. People can't tell sometimes that my symptoms are heightened because I have a lot of internal tremors, which is a feeling of increased anxiety. My insides sometimes feel like some people feel when they have to give a speech or perform in public for the first time. This is not pleasant! I did go to my family doctor for an annual check up, blood tests, urine sample, (at least they didn't ask for a stool sample), turn your head and cough, and of course the dreaded prostate exam!!! I mean COME ON, they can send men to the moon and back, but they can't figure out a better way to do this? I mean how degrading, I always feel like I been violated!! I need therapy after this! Anyway, I pretty much passed with flying colors, blood sugar was good, no diabetes, blood pressure was 120/80, and my cholesterol's dropped twenty points, and the biggest surprise, (drum roll please) I have lost eight pounds!! I feel as light as a feather! I'm not quite sure how I did it, I mean I did cut out bread and pasta, and I'm eating more lean protein and way more fruits and vegetables. I mean WAY more! I think I had ten pounds of strawberries for dessert the other night! I also did this in spite of the fact we had our family reunion since my last blog. Now for any of you that have not experienced one of our family reunions, let's just say there is enough food there to make every one in the world fat, and most of it is food your doctor tells you to try and avoid.
      Now to the part of why my life is more hectic lately. Our puppy Buddy is here! You can see his picture on my last blog! He flew in Monday June 27th from Pittsburgh with no problems. He is adjusting really well with the help of lot's of love from not only us but everyone that meets him, he is very cute and will be a great dog and friend! We are slowly trying to train him and he requires a lot of attention right now. He is pretty well crate trained already and it's only been about a week. Potty training is going a little more slowly, but he will be OK in time, BUT TALK ABOUT STOOL SAMPLES! In a week, I think I have about a dumpster full, oh well, that's the price you pay for love in your life! 
Well that's about it for now. Thanks for listening and stay tuned.