Weight

Just wanted to post a quick update on my GI status. I am delighted to report that I have gained 5 pounds and am currently sitting at 115. I'm not sure when I last weighed this much but it's probably been at last 3 years. People are remarking how well I look and asking if I've gained weight. I find this a bit surprising because five pounds really isn't that much and this being winter all they really see is my face. Whatever it is, it feels good and I will continue to work hard at maintaining this weight. As for the reason. I can't blame it on Christmas as it was just before the holidays that I noticed that I'd reached to 114. I have been taking just the 1 liter of Peptamen 1.5 and some days less but I have been drinking one and occasionally 2 Boost or Ensure, the high calorie ones (355 cal.) every day without fail. Of course, over the holidays I also took in more orally including 2 Christmas dinners and then there was all the chocolate given to me by friends, all trying to do their part to fatten me up no doubt. Next week I see my GI doctor so will have some good news for him as well.

I can't say that the added weight has given me any more energy and my joint pain continues to be a problem but in general I am doing well and still benefitting from the added seasonal mobility provided by my new set of wheels.

Finished

Yesterday, Joe and Mary came over to install the tread plate aluminum fenders which means we are done and I am delighted with the results. This is one mean looking wheelchair as is evidenced by the comments I get whenever I take it out. It's already becoming somewhat of a legend in downtown London. But more importantly, it is a joy to ride in the snow. Now when I venture out onto the snow covered streets, instead of being nervous about getting stuck, I actually find myself looking for snowdrifts. When I relayed this information to Joe and Mary they reminded me that "There are limits" but not to worry, I haven't completely thrown caution to the wind.

The ability to traverse the city streets in winter means that I no longer dread winter but in fact look forward to it knowing that, unlike in previous years, I could be stuck in the apartment for days at a time after a heavy or even moderate snowfall. And I no longer lay awake on snowy nights wondering if I will be able to get Molly out for her morning walk. I truly do feel liberated knowing that one more hurdle has been overcome thanks to the folks at Tetra.

And speaking of the folks at Tetra, I'd like to add that Mary and Joe have been wonderful throughout this entire project and I consider it a privilege to have had this opportunity to work with them. And I can't forget Wilma, my original contact with Tetra, to whom I am also extremely grateful.

Well, we've been having snow squalls all day resulting in an additional 15 cm of snow and it's time to take Molly out for her evening walk. Yeeha, should be fun.