This last week has proven very unique to all of us. San
Diego’s Wildfire week shows us the necessity of good fire prevention. 2014’s
wildfires, just as 2007’s firestorm prove to show the series variety and
capacity of fire. 2k3 was a slow moving behemoth, which over the course of the
week consumed east county to the 15, 2007’s firestorm was fast, ripping through
tinder laden areas with high winds it created it’s own weather and created the
largest mass evac in southern California history. 2014 was yet again a whole
different monster. A series of wildfires threaten/ed homes all along san diego
county, The most intense fire being the CoCos fire in the San Marcos/Escondido
area. Each time, preparation was better and response/control achieved. The
fires impact a lot of things, but this time around, most businesses have been
open, functioning in slightly limited capacity. The issue for people with
weakened immune system is probably what you assume. I picked up breathing masks
and new filters. You may think the air quality is fine because it looks okay,
you’d be wrong. Yesterday I made the mistake of removing my mask for an extended
period of time outside, which helped produce the exhausted state I’m presently
in, I’d forgotten my bandana and respirator, a mistake I won’t forget.
Respiratory issues are a big deal, and while you may find it silly some one’s wearing a mask, there’s probably a good reason.
Respiratory issues are a big deal, and while you may find it silly some one’s wearing a mask, there’s probably a good reason.
Yesterday I had my doc’s appt. late again, packing up all of
my meds, while smart for emergencies has helped make remembering to take them,
more challenging. The doc cleared me to start pending my upcoming dental
appointment and return MRI.
Doc also confirmed what I’d come to understand over the
course of my years, my caloric intake should dwarf that of my peers. My body is
essentially always sick, and it doesn’t hold on to most nutrients, it just
expels them. Which means my average consumption of calories should be between
3,500 and 4,500. While most of the time
it’s pretty awesome not worry about the impact of the volume of food idea, the
problem comes that I still have to watch sodium ideally under 1000mg, protein (40-60g)
at the large amount of food. Turns out there aren’t a lot of things with low
sodium, high protein and high calorie. Essentially by minimizing salt at home, I’ve
successfully brought it below 2,000. Making sure my diet is tuned going into
treatment is ideal, soas to minimize discomfort.
Back to the clearing for start, as of yesterday my official start
date begins May 29th. A
little later than I would have preferred but fantastic news nonetheless, presently
I have my new RX, so I could begin earlier but the MRI may produce an unwanted
variable that could disrupt treatment. However this is highly unlikely.
Preparation for treatment requires some rather odd
replacements. I have temporary replacement: Toothbrushes, nail clippers,
razors, and other personal items, I must throw away my current ones (as they
could reinfect me) and use new sets of everything each month. Stocking up on
supplements, snacks and things I may need is also helpful, as I have no idea
what condition I’ll be in. Further research has shown me that i could develop a serious rash beyond typical headache, tiredness and the like.... and warns against mixing many supplements.
All in all, it looks like I’m well prepared and ready to
start. In a little more than a month, we’ll be checking who wants T shirts
soon, keep an eye on the event page on FB, or contact me directly via FB or canythingbutaverage@gmail.com
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