Doug of the Divine Recipes is in the Hospital...

Just called Doug, his doc wants him to get a stress test done, and is going to try and get him on Iowa Care so he can get it done in Iowa City. Will call him back in a bit, the medical insurance vultures are there, circiling his bed..... Yes, I know that sounds morbid, but it is the only way I have to deal with this at the moment, so I don't start crying. Humor, even bad humor has been my lifeline in the stressfull times of my life. Even though, ( technically we don't have that piece of paper) for me, it's still for better for worse, in sickness and in health, with or without cheesecake, until that last piece of lasagna us do part.... lol

9 votes

#1 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:58 AM EDT

Decurion_505

Doug as in "DDeMilo"??

2 votes

#1.1 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:09 PM EDT

mtherof3

Yes D. : (

6 votes

#1.2 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:49 PM EDT

Decurion_505

Serious bummer! Get well soon, Doug. Dont let this thing keep ya down. See ya 'round, buddy! And thank you, Sue, for giving us the word.

6 votes

#1.3 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:39 PM EDT

Peter Faden

Just got back and read this. I'm sorry Doug was hospitalized. It sounds like things are under control though. Tell him i hope for his speedy recovery and my thoughts are with him.

6 votes

#1.4 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:59 PM EDT

CynicL1

Give Doug my best Sue.

6 votes

#1.5 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:14 PM EDT

Darn it -- Doug should have lived in the Middle Ages, blood letting cures everything! Maybe we can send him a few leeches instead of vultures! :P

Hugs from afar dear! Stay cool, stay sane.

On a side note, do the doctors think that maybe the blood count being high/low/whatever might be exacerbated by the high heat and humidity and therefore dehydration? Just a weird thought that passed through my head :)

8 votes

#2 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:18 AM EDT

good thought, but I make sure he drinks plenty of water, so it's not dehydration, but the heat could have something to do with messing with his blood. I have no idea. I guess, by the way they stated it, 20 is a high blood count. Not certain what the normal blood count should be.

6 votes

#2.1 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:24 AM EDT

neenie1991

Men: 4.7 to 6.1 million/uL is normal. Doug was hoarding!!! I'm glad they're doing a work-up and he's doing better. You take care of yourself as well.

4 votes

#2.2 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:04 PM EDT

Hey Doug (and Sue),

Maybe you could invite some vampires over and become a donor for them :)

6 votes

#2.3 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:37 PM EDT

lmao....I've been calling the lab techs vampires

5 votes

#2.4 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:13 PM EDT

I do that too!! Them and Red Cross :)

5 votes

#2.5 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:21 PM EDT

CynicL1

Wahoo Dougs back! How's it going dude?

3 votes

#2.6 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:34 PM EDT

a little shakey but good to be back home

4 votes

#2.7 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:11 PM EDT

#2.7: a little shakey but good to be back home

Oh, I am so glad you are home! Hospitals suck the ocean dry! Now, take care, don't overdo it, and I will be looking for your recipes!

{{{{{Doug & Sue}}}}}

4 votes

#2.8 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:12 AM EDT

hi Bitey. not going to slow down on the recipes, though I am going to add some heart-friendly ones. if there's anything worse than food that tastes "healthy", I don't know what it is.

Doug

6 votes

#2.9 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:21 AM EDT

#2.9: if there's anything worse than food that tastes "healthy", I don't know what it is.

You sure got that right! I'm still having appetite troubles after being subjected to "gourmet sawdust and cardboard" for so long! In fact, RV is just now heading on out to the TGI Friday's for me: I'm gonna have a Jack Daniel's Flatiron steak and taters. Hopefully that will jump-start my taste buds after so long without real food! I look forward to your recipes... I have no doubt that you can make heart-healthy foods that taste good!

3 votes

#2.10 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:56 AM EDT

I've been busy this morning (lol) there are several recipes for fish (salmon), chicken and vegies so far. all heart-healthy and guaranteed yummy

3 votes

#2.11 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:59 AM EDT

bite, what is a Jack Daniel's Flatiron steak? ..I must be food retarded... :-)

3 votes

#2.12 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:22 PM EDT

#2.12: bite, what is a Jack Daniel's Flatiron steak? ..I must be food retarded... :-)

Oh, I don't think you are food-retarded at all. If you've never eaten at TGI Friday's, you're not likely to know the delight of that menu-item! It's a 12-oz Angus steak, cut perfectly square and totally trimmed of fat; it is juicy, tender, prepared with some incredibly tasty sauce... I dream of it, ultimately can't resist and will go out of my way to have it... and RV has just gone to get me one...

2 votes

#2.13 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:31 PM EDT

It's called Jack Daniels Flatiron steak because they use Jack Daniels Barbeque sauce on it. We have some of that sauce here, and it is tasty. One can get it at grocery stores now. Although I have never been to a TGIF, too far away for us, I have heard they are good. and Doug can explain better what a flatiron steak is. But am pretty certain that is why it's called jack daniels. Personally, my favorite sause is K.C. Masterpiece.

2 votes

#2.14 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:53 PM EDT

bitemore, Oh, Ok...yes, I've been to TGIF many times; just didn't remember that particular item, but now I do. I always thought their bourbon-glazed shrimp/prawns (Jack Daniels ?) were good. I understand those cravings for things that certain restaurants do well that just don't quite come out the same at home. There are two steak houses in my area that I really like; and, they buy beef from out of the area (one uses a half angus/half Kobe that is really good). My issue with beef is that we can't get the same quality (prime) as a restaurant gets. I sure wish I could get a straight answer on that issue, too. Not long ago, a franchise was offering some prime cuts of steaks and I paid the extra for it (over choice). Those filets weren't anymore tender than the choice that is usually available. I spoke with a butcher at a different outlet and he said the only difference between prime and choice is that prime is "needled" to make it more tender -WHAT???- I can do my own needling and save a lot money!! If that is true, then that is false advertising on their part, imo.

I tend to cook more than go out, so I do similar and use a good cut of steak and make my own bourbon sauce. Actually, I use that sauce on chicken and fish more than beef or pork.

Sue ---- Thanks for the comments on those sauces; I agree that they are yummy!

2 votes

#2.15 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:23 PM EDT

#2.14: they use Jack Daniels Barbeque sauce on it. We have some of that sauce here, and it is tasty. One can get it at grocery stores now.

Oh, wow! I didn't know that! I gotta get some!

Well. RV brought me a Jack Daniel's Flatiron with two sides of mashed potatoes! I was transported to heaven... managed to eat about 4 oz. of the steak, with a bite of potato for each bite of steak, before I was too stuffed to continue. So, we've put one mound of potatoes in the freezer and the rest of it in the fridge for later. Actually, I figure I'll get 2 more meals out of the steak at 4 oz. per sitting.

No wonder I'm losing a pound a day!

2 votes

#2.16 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:18 PM EDT

hi CL. the butcher is wrong (or not being honest)prime is heavily marbled from an animal 18 - 24 months old. this is the most tender and flavorful age and marbling is necessary for tenderness. choice is less marbled and is from an older animal. neither are needle tenderized. this is a process used on cheaper cut to improve tenderness.

Bitey - to fix the JD flatiron at home get the jd marinade at the store and marinade for 24 hours. cook on a very hot grill or skillet (pref cast iron) then add JD bbq sauce - yum!

2 votes

#2.17 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:31 PM EDT

#2.17: to fix the JD flatiron at home get the jd marinade at the store and marinade for 24 hours. cook on a very hot grill or skillet (pref cast iron) then add JD bbq sauce - yum!

As soon as I can cook again, I'm going to take your advice and do this. Ooooh... I'm gonna gain back all the weight I lost if I'm not careful!!!!

For now, I'm safe. I can't go near a gas stove while I'm on oxygen... but I rally appreciate your tip about the flatiron preparation!

{{{{{Doug}}}}}

2 votes

#2.18 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:33 PM EDT

Thanks, Doug, for the 'truth' of what prime is supposed to mean. Makes me wonder if that butcher is needling and labelling his choice beef and charging extra, hmm. Oh well, nearly every industry looks for ways to deceive and charge more. Have to be a wary shopper. It sure gets tricky when even Whole Foods and their healthier options still have many of the environmental contaminants. Trader Joe's has also had bacterial re-calls; this is a large part of why I don't feel as comfortable as I used to eating out; you don't always know where the food came from or how it was handled. I agree on the marbling for tenderness and flavor. Imo, it's tough to beat a good prime rib roast or steak, but then as with all meat, chicken, fish, etc., ... there is so much to be concerned about with chemicals and gmos. I do not buy into cholesterol and fat, supposed negatives on the heart, circulatory system, diabetes and on and on as the problem. I feel it's the additives in those tissues and fat deposits that are causing the problems. On the other hand, there could be more to it than we know. Disease from venison has been linked to a condition similar to madcow, so to be honest, I 'm not comfortable with the wild proteins either. Hard to know what to eat anymore!

3 votes

#2.19 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:03 PM EDT

Here's a tip, don't buy meat that is so dark it is almost black, have seen a few of those, if it looks good, has some marbling on it,isn't to expensive, get it. beef roasts can be turned into steaks, just turn them on their sides and cut thru the thick part, if it is a big roast, after that is done, cut each section in half, and voila, one has 4 steaks at a lot cheaper price.

2 votes

#2.20 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:14 PM EDT

Thanks, Sue. There are a lot of ways to save money with food, aren't there.

2 votes

#2.21 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:28 PM EDT

well, when one had to raise 3 teens practically on their own, we learn how to economise, it was easier to find roasts on sale then steaks, and other then being a thicker cut of meat, they are basically the same. I also used roasts as stewing material. I would get a frozen one out, let it partially thaw, as it cuts easier that way, and cube it down(more or less) this way one can choose how much to put in your stew instead of paying an arm and a leg (roast-lol) for an itty bitty little package of meat. The rest, one can finish cutting up, bag and refreeze. Remember with stews, one wants a little bit of fat on the meat, as it tends to stay more tender. Too lean of meat gets to dry or stringy. Lean to a point is ok, but if one can find a piece with just a little fat on the outter edges, that is even better. Plus, to me, it has a better flavor, and they usually sell those cuts a bit cheaper.

1 vote

#2.22 - Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:50 AM EDT

The nice thing about animal proteins is that less is more, quite often. The allergy issue is sometimes there, but we get allergies from the plant and grain proteins, too. For me, beef or lamb are the least allergenic of the animal sources of the brands and varieties I purchase, but quality is still an issue, so can be a struggle. There are so many beef farms in the area; maybe I'll start checking them out.

1 vote

#2.23 - Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:39 PM EDT

If you look in smaller towns, they have what is known as meat-lockers, decent prices, and decent meat. Some can be found in the yellow pages under meat-lockers or just lockers.

1 vote

#2.24 - Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:29 PM EDT

Yes, many of them show up at the local farmer's market. Those that I have looked into use feed-lot beef (claim their meat is "safe" - and who am I to argue!), which I still buy, but I was hoping to force myself to go out of the area and check into some of the organic farms; not sure that I want to drive that far. ;) ..Oh well..

1 vote

#2.25 - Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:48 PM EDT

having grown up on a beef-pork farm, I learned what to look for. Ask them to cut off a small slice of the piece you are interested in, it should have a nice deep red color and a bit of marbling to it/ fat. If it leaks some blood on the plastic or plate it's on, that means it's fairly fresh and hasn't had a chance to dry out. The blood should look like a light to medium red cabernet. Pick up the sample, and sniff the meat. If it has a kind of fresh smell, kind of out doorsie and almost like fresh cut grass, then it is a good piece. Fareway stores usually have the best cuts of meat around as they get it from good sources. They will let you inspect the meat if you want, and will cut it to your specs at no extra cost. They also sell them in meat bundles, which means you get a better deal as well. 80% beef burgers is the best to cook with, as it still has some of the fat into it, thus the flavor.

2 votes

#2.26 - Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:55 PM EDT

Thanks for the info! Have a good evening.

2 votes

#2.27 - Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:02 PM EDT

no problem, but the red should kind of look like cherry or strawberry koolaid in color, not much deeper then that. To me, that is my definition of a deep red as far as meat goes. Enjoy the hunt.....lol

2 votes

#2.28 - Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:42 PM EDT

RACHEL1-933952

Hugs and thoughts are with Doug and thanks Sue for letting us know!!

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

4 votes

#3 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:23 AM EDT

He's always been a fighter, and am sure he'll pull through this one as well. Although last year, On Good friday, it was touch and go for a bit. He got out on Easter Sunday that year. Hmmm, interesting thoughts there....

5 votes

#3.1 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:27 AM EDT

Holly-348328

I'm sorry to hear this. Get well soon, Doug, and thanks for letting us know about his condition, Sue.

6 votes

#4 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:31 AM EDT

Update.... they want to keep him until tomorrow.... do some more tests, his doc is concerned because he also has copd, cardio pulminary disorder, a mild arrithmia of the heart. Other then that, he wants his glasses, and laptop, so you may be hearing from him later.

5 votes

#5 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:47 PM EDT

Oh, geez... not another day... he's gotta be going bonkers! Yeah, take him his glasses and his laptop... those two things can go a long way to maintaining sanity while confined to a (ugh!) hospital! Take it from one who has been there recently, done that, and survived it!

{{{{{Sue & Doug}}}}}

7 votes

#5.1 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:41 PM EDT

CynicL1

I am sure he is ready to crawl up the walls. Laptop Withdrawal is a bad thing

4 votes

#5.2 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:16 PM EDT

mtherof3

Take care and follow doc's orders, doug! ((((doug))))) So sorry to hear this.

And (((sue))) take care of you, too.

5 votes

#6 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:13 PM EDT

Oh, Sue, give him an extra hug from me!

The disorder is called "Polycythemia," and here is the Google page from which you can choose whichever article you might find most useful.

My ex was diagnosed with it at one time, but I'm no longer certain that the diagnosis was correct. I do know that one method of controlling it is to have about a pint of blood drawn every now and then. It's gotta be a miserable thing to have extra blood but they won't accept it as a donation! I don't know if going the donor route would help... you can fill out a form that says they can have the blood for research, not for use in patients, and perhaps that's a way to get it done at no cost. I really don't know. But, I'd look into it. Never can tell.

Meanwhile, tell Doug to hurry up and feel better soon!

5 votes

#7 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:38 PM EDT

Why can it not be donated to Red Cross? Just because of the disorder?

5 votes

#7.1 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:39 PM EDT

doug was diagnosed with hemachromotosis at one time, and I know they can't accept that blood, but the doc that was there last night, said that the poly-whatsis, easier to remember; lol, can be donated. hmmm, I'll have to tell doug about the research blood donation thingy. thanks bitey, am soooo glad you are feeling better. In that kind of blood, belle, there are more red blood cells then white. they would have to filter it and do other stuff am not sure of to it.

4 votes

#7.2 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:09 PM EDT

##7.2: the doc that was there last night, said that the poly-whatsis, easier to remember; lol, can be donated.

Maybe things have changed since my ex was told he couldn't donate the blood. Or, maybe, by "donate" they mean that it can be donated for research purposes or perhaps plasma only. In any event, there has to be a way to get the blood removed at no charge.

Hemochromatosis has to do with absorbing excess iron from the diet and the blood then becomes overdosed with iron. That's a rather nasty thing to have. If I had to choose, I'd go for the polycythemia!

And, yes, it is soooo good to be feeling more "normal" (as though I was ever "normal" by "normal" standards LOL)! Now, ya gotta focus on Doug because he is so deserving of love and prayers and well-wishes. He's certainly earned it here on the Vine.

{{{{{Sue & Doug}}}}}

6 votes

#7.3 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:01 PM EDT

bitey, glad to hear you are feeling even better. :-)

It is my understanding that we can 'rust' internally from over-exposure to iron. Wonder if it's true! Iron is present in the majority of food sources; good thing it is difficult for the body to absorb, maybe.

4 votes

#7.4 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:18 PM EDT

Gives a whole new meaning to Iron Man if that's true...

7 votes

#7.5 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:28 PM EDT

True, lol.

5 votes

#7.6 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:03 PM EDT

there is a disease, that is treatable caused by too much iron in the blood, it is rare, but causes a yellowish tinge to the eyes, so one could mistake it for jaundice, I can't remember what it is called, but I read about it years ago in a G.H. book.

3 votes

#7.7 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:02 PM EDT

mtherof3

Hemochromatosis?

3 votes

#7.8 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:42 PM EDT

nope, that's not it. shoot, now am going to have to find it again; lol.

2 votes

#7.9 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:40 AM EDT

Check with Social Services at the hospital to see about or if they know someone to help with the AC. There is help out there but you have to ask and for some that's the hard part but know this every person needs-deserves some help once in awhile just pay it forward when you can....hugs and prayers your way

4 votes

#8 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:58 PM EDT

am expecting a call, AGAIN, today from the airconditioning guys... thanks mstanley . in fact they just called.

4 votes

#8.1 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:13 PM EDT

Justme-517872

Thanks for letting us know Sue! Tell Doug we all say hi and send him warm wishes and prayers for a fast recovery.

4 votes

#9 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:06 PM EDT

I will, and thanks all of you!!! BIG HUGS TO EVERYONE, and many thanks!

4 votes

#9.1 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:16 PM EDT

PaladinUSA (redux)

Our House will hold him close to heart.

6 votes

#10 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:15 PM EDT

Hello, Sue. My mother has the same or similar blood disorder. Same conditions, anyway. I don't know if you mind my asking a personal question, and I am not trying to suggest authority or knowledge with my question, just a *possible* correlation in my own mind. Has Doug taken any meds for arthritis, and if so, do you mind commenting on which ones? If you prefer privacy, I certainly understand.

I recognize your avatar from the past! Are you the reincarnated [soos.., jsbach]? ..

4 votes

#11 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:20 PM EDT

the only thing he takes, is his asthma stuff, ibuporphens now and then, and 81 mgs of baby aspirin for blood; he will take fish oil for his arthritisnow and then, but his system becomes immune to stuff after awhile. So, the only thing he will do when it gets too bad, is a shot of bourbon... or I rub his shoulders and back down with that back creme stuff.

4 votes

#11.1 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:30 PM EDT

Ok, thanks!.. the only prescription meds are something for asthma, and OTC ibuprophen and aspirin; his arthritis must not be bad enough, then, that they wanted him on prescription meds. My mother is not on the next drug-phase of this condition, yet (cancer treatment), because, fortunately, she has a doctor that is a wait-and-see-if-it-gets-worse type - and it, fortunately, has not progressed in the last ten years. Best of wishes to you and Doug.

5 votes

#11.2 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:49 PM EDT

CL1 no am not Jsbach, although I do miss her sometimes, My mother who has arthritis in the neck and shoulders has been drinking the unsweetenedd pineapple juice for awhile now, and swears that it helps reduce the pain and stuff; Just get the Dole's not from concentrate stuff, or if ya can find it, the generic version. I thought I'd put this in before I forgot, It's also good for joint pains. my avatar, is something I posted on an article a lonnnng time ago here, so that may be why it's familiar.

1 vote

#11.3 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:31 PM EDT

Thanks for the tip on pineapple juice. Not sure, but it might be a source of bromelain. I don't appear to have much arthritis myself, yet, anyway! Good luck to you and your family.

1 vote

#11.4 - Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:14 PM EDT

LifeTravler

Ah, Sue, I'm so sorry, honey!! Hugs to you and prayers for Doug.

6 votes

#12 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:37 PM EDT

Soovivers

Sue - I'm sorry to hear that Doug is in the hospital although I hope he is out and feeling better this afternoon. Tell him to rest and catch up on the NV later. Many hugs to you both. ♥♥♥

5 votes

#13 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:18 PM EDT

ann in Texas

Sue, thank you for posting this. Please let Doug know that many here are thinking of him. I'm tracking this article now -- will you please post updates?

Hugs and good vibes to both of you.

Ann

5 votes

#14 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:21 PM EDT

River-239955

Feel better soon !!!

>:)

5 votes

#15 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:50 PM EDT

hope he gets to come home to the AC ...dang the older you get the more you have to use it..but this heat isn't really any worse than when we were kids we just tolerated it better...:)

3 votes

#16 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:03 PM EDT

They say, ''THAT which does not kill us, makes us stronger,'' in this case, all the health problems and mental anguish we've both been thru, We ought to be Superhumans by Now..... You'll never know how much your thoughts and cares mean to me... just like bitey, am speechless, for once...lol. If there is anything I can do to help someday, let me know, and if I am able to, I will. Our AC hasn't worked right since we got the thing 2 years ago, hopefully they got it right this time; I just got home from seeing Doug, who is bored, and can explain more stuff, and I turned it on. It seems to be working, but for how long, I don't know, so am cooling the house down as much as I can, because it does stay cool for quite a bit after it's cooled. One advantage of this house, whoever had it kept insulating it by siding and stuff, and we found out that it has a triple layer total of insulation that way...

6 votes

#17 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:08 PM EDT

Kara Shalee

Many well wishes to Doug, and also to you, Sue.

May the both of you be eating the "Lasagna That Ate New York" real soon, and other delish delights.

All the Best................Theresa

5 votes

#18 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:29 PM EDT

thanks theresa, am gonna sneak him in some goodies when I go back to visit him later. He isn't diabetic so he can have some, but they are making sure he watches his salt. They also have him on some heart pills, because of the arrythmia, and they think he might have a bruised heart, and are being careful. Tomorrow they are running one more EKG thingy to make sure stuff is ok; Did you know they have these mobile recliners now that they can bring from room to room? Getting in is easy, getting out is a bitch.... lol... comfy vinyl chair though . The couch Sucks big time!!! lol

8 votes

#19 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:37 PM EDT

Kara Shalee

Sue, thanks for the update.

These recliners, for Doug or for you?

Not gonna let a hospital deny me or sweetie, so gonna bring it up to them in the near future..........Thanks, lol

4 votes

#19.1 - Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:24 PM EDT

LOL, actually, it was for either. Getting in and comfortable was easy, getting out and getting the foot part of the recliner back in was a lot like doing those leg bench presses..... Anyways, he's doing much better, they just want to do one more blood work up and one more EKG. and he has to finish talking to the lady in charge of helping him get some medical assistance, then he can come home. Then we wait until the hospital gets some other appointments set up for him in Iowa City, and take it from there. There is a program set up called Iowa Care that covers stuff like this, even covers the cost of transportation, but one has to go clear to Iowa City to do the hospital stuff.

5 votes

#19.2 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:47 AM EDT

Soovivers

Sue - glad he's doing better and will be able to come home. I'm sure it's been a tough week for you both.
♥♥

1 vote

#19.3 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:45 PM EDT

I know from experience that it's a pain but do find out if he has a Case Manager or a Social Services person to make sure the appointments get made. Do let her know about having to travel. They may be able to help with the initial paperwork. sighhh it's always a lot of paperwork.

Excellent about the AC

2 votes

#20 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:15 AM EDT

I think that's what the lady is, a caseworker for this stuff.

2 votes

#20.1 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:10 AM EDT

Case Manager way better but do contact her/him they are really very helpful in getting over the hardest of hurdles even some of the smallest. I swear ours must have dreamed up solutions at night.It was total relief to have a helping pair of hands..hugs your way...

3 votes

#21 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:16 PM EDT

thanks everybody. with you guys backing me how could I not get better. my case manager retired from 20 years with DHS and knows the system well. although I don't yet qualify for medicaid she managed to shoe-horn me into another program that is taking care of the expenses until I do qualify.

next week I go for a stress test and anangiogram and will take it from there. the good news is that the way I like to eat good food, I'll be concocting some heart-friendly recipes that I will post as I try them.

it's great coming home to such a reception as this

6 votes

#22 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:28 PM EDT

Dog_Blue

Ciao amico mio. Spero che potremo presto celibrate un altro grande ricetta dal mio amico Doug. Chianti per tutti! Dio benedica!

5 votes

#22.1 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:42 PM EDT

Grazie a voi , amico mio. più ricette arriveranno anche quelli sani cuore nuovo

5 votes

#22.2 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:48 PM EDT

Not fair, you two; if you're going to talk in a sexy language, you should have the heart to translate. :-)

3 votes

#22.3 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:23 PM EDT

Hello my friend. I hope we can soon celibrate another great recipe from my friend Doug. Chianti for everyone! God bless !

Thank you , my friend. More recipes will follow even those healthy for the heart

3 votes

#22.4 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:15 PM EDT

yeah, you never talk to me like that when we are intimate, so no favorites with others....lol... as Jar Jar Binks would say, " How Wuuuude!" :-D

3 votes

#22.5 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:19 PM EDT

Awww, thank you... beautiful words and thoughts in both languages. About the only language thing I remember from the Italian side of the family was a lot of cheek-pinching from the older ladies that didn't speak English. One, always pinched my cheek and gave me a dollar; I'm not sure if that was wishing me good fortune or a bribe to get pinched! ..just joking. It came from her heart.

3 votes

#22.6 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:25 PM EDT

Well, I got two of the words right, friend and celebrate....lol

3 votes

#22.7 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:45 PM EDT

The two most important... :-)

3 votes

#22.8 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:48 PM EDT

Justme-517872

Welcome back Doug!! It's good to see you back in action. We'll be looking forward to the recipes. I'm always looking for ideas for good, healthy meals.

3 votes

#23 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:17 PM EDT

it'll be a whole new adventure for me but I'm going to give it a try

3 votes

#24 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:19 PM EDT

Hey Doug -- once you find some good (and super easy for us neophytes) healthy recipes, don't forget to post them! Microwave Mama's want healthy food too :)

2 votes

#25 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:36 PM EDT