Ladmanlow Sidings and other C&HPR locations

[westerhamstation]

HI Al, sorry to hear about your health issues, but very well done in losing that amount of weight in such a short time, which will be of a major health benefit. Take care of yourself, and all the best Adrian. 

[Alister_G]

2 hours ago, westerhamstation said:

HI Al, sorry to hear about your health issues, but very well done in losing that amount of weight in such a short time, which will be of a major health benefit. Take care of yourself, and all the best Adrian. 

 

Thanks Adrian, the weight loss was not by any means intentional, but it does mean it's one less thing to contend with now.

 

Al

[Graham T]

7 hours ago, Alister_G said:

In other news, two weeks ago I was diagnosed with Type2 Diabetes, and so for the last week or so I've been coming to terms with that, both mentally, and also the physical impact of starting treatment. When I went to the doctors, my blood sugar levels were tested at 26mmol. They should be less than 7mmol...

 

I have started taking medication to control this, and of course I have to take my blood sugar four times a day, and make changes to my diet. I don't need to worry about losing weight, however, as in the last 3 months I have lost 4 stone in weight - a major reason why I went to the doctors in the first place.

 

My sugar levels are now hovering around 10mmol, but of course my body has been used to running in the 20s, and it really doesn't like the change, so I have been suffering side effects from that. These are calming down a bit now, so I'm feeling a lot better than I was a week ago, but I still am very tired and not sleeping well, and have other lingering symptoms.

 

However, it is a positive thing that I have been diagnosed and am now being treated, and it was caught early enough that I am not insulin dependant, so the likelyhood of Hypo attacks is minimal, and once this initial phase of getting used to having "normal" blood sugar levels is over, I should be able to live a normal life again.

 

As part of the initial diagnosis I also have had a full MOT, and am happy to report that my heart, kidneys, liver and so on are fully operational. My blood pressure is 120/80 and I have a resting pulse rate of 72, so I'm pretty fit, really. No comment was made on the functioning of the brain...

 

Cheers,

 

Al.

 

Sorry to hear  that Al.  But at least it's now diagnosed and so you can get it sorted out!

[MrWolf]

Sorry to hear about your health problems, at least now you know, you'll be able to make the changes needed to deal with it. Losing the weight will no doubt help you with adapting to the new diet too.

[Andrew P]

12 hours ago, Alister_G said:

In other news, two weeks ago I was diagnosed with Type2 Diabetes, and so for the last week or so I've been coming to terms with that, both mentally, and also the physical impact of starting treatment. When I went to the doctors, my blood sugar levels were tested at 26mmol. They should be less than 7mmol...

 

I have started taking medication to control this, and of course I have to take my blood sugar four times a day, and make changes to my diet. I don't need to worry about losing weight, however, as in the last 3 months I have lost 4 stone in weight - a major reason why I went to the doctors in the first place.

 

My sugar levels are now hovering around 10mmol, but of course my body has been used to running in the 20s, and it really doesn't like the change, so I have been suffering side effects from that. These are calming down a bit now, so I'm feeling a lot better than I was a week ago, but I still am very tired and not sleeping well, and have other lingering symptoms.

 

However, it is a positive thing that I have been diagnosed and am now being treated, and it was caught early enough that I am not insulin dependant, so the likelyhood of Hypo attacks is minimal, and once this initial phase of getting used to having "normal" blood sugar levels is over, I should be able to live a normal life again.

 

As part of the initial diagnosis I also have had a full MOT, and am happy to report that my heart, kidneys, liver and so on are fully operational. My blood pressure is 120/80 and I have a resting pulse rate of 72, so I'm pretty fit, really. No comment was made on the functioning of the brain...

 

Cheers,

 

Al.

WOW, Al, just caught up on this mate, really sorry to read it and hope you can keep things under control.

 

All the best.

Andy.

[Mrkirtley800]

Hello Al,

      Really sorry to hear of your health problems,  but glad to know they are being attended to.  Wishing you all the best for the future.

Derek

[lezz01]

Hi Al.

As a fellow T2 diabetic I feel your pain. It took me a fair while to come to terms with it myself. I've also had some very unpleasant side effects from the medication. One quack didn't bother to read my notes before putting me on Sitagliptin and damn near killed me by giving me pancreatitis. The problem with diabetes is it tends to take over all your other health issues, even when I go to see my cardiologist it's all about the diabetes now. What meds did the docs put you on? If you need any advice about meds send me a PM mate, as a pharmacy technician for over 22 years I do actually know which way is up and what I'm talking about. Anything you say to me in confidence will stay that way and go no further I assure you, patient confidentiality is just as strict in my profession as it would be at your doctors surgery.

Regards Lez.     

[Alister_G]

9 hours ago, lezz01 said:

Hi Al.

As a fellow T2 diabetic I feel your pain. It took me a fair while to come to terms with it myself. I've also had some very unpleasant side effects from the medication. One quack didn't bother to read my notes before putting me on Sitagliptin and damn near killed me by giving me pancreatitis. The problem with diabetes is it tends to take over all your other health issues, even when I go to see my cardiologist it's all about the diabetes now. What meds did the docs put you on? If you need any advice about meds send me a PM mate, as a pharmacy technician for over 22 years I do actually know which way is up and what I'm talking about. Anything you say to me in confidence will stay that way and go no further I assure you, patient confidentiality is just as strict in my profession as it would be at your doctors surgery.

Regards Lez.     

 

Thank you Les, that means a lot.

 

I was initially put on Metformin 500mg standard release, one to be taken 3 times a day with food, but once the GP had my HbA1c back he quickly added Gliclazide 40mg, one to be taken before breakfast, and I've been on those now for a week and a bit. I had an initial reaction to the Metformin - it certainly stopped my constipation! - but my BMs are falling gradually now, my before breakfast reading was 7.1mmol this morning, which is a lot better than the 13 - 18s it was a week ago.

 

Cheers,

 

Al.

[DOCJACOB]

Gastric S/E from ordinary Metformin not that uncommon and may resolve/improve on changing to the modified release version 

[Alister_G]

Just now, DOCJACOB said:

Gastric S/E from ordinary Metformin not that uncommon and may resolve/improve on changing to the modified release version 

 

Thanks, yes it was only an initial reaction on starting the medication, it's all fine now. Thank you very much for posting.

 

Al.

[NHY 581]

That said, one should not  overlook the comedic opportunities presented by Metformin................

 

I know this.......

 

Rob. (Aged 12+)

Edited March 9, 2022 by NHY 581

[Alister_G]

Very glad to see RMWeb back on its feet again, and heartfelt thanks to AndyY and the team.

 

As others have done, I thought I'd post some pictures here whilst the forum catches up with the previous ones.

 

So here's a quick blast through the evolution of Ladmanlow from the beginning to now:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking,

 

 

Al.

 

 

[New Haven Neil]

Ohh those photos outside.....fantastic.

 

Another T2 here, so I understand only too well, but I am now on no meds, having reduced HbA1c to 37 or 5.5 if you use that scale by basically stopping eating carbs.  No spuds, rice, wheat cereals etc - I try to keep down to 150g a day.  I wasn't as ill as you have been though, you have been very high.  It gets better....eat to your meter is the answer, learn what spikes you, we're all a bit different in that way.

[Alister_G]

Just now, New Haven Neil said:

Ohh those photos outside.....fantastic.

 

Another T2 here, so I understand only too well, but I am now on no meds, having reduced HbA1c to 37 or 5.5 if you use that scale by basically stopping eating carbs.  No spuds, rice, wheat cereals etc - I try to keep down to 150g a day.  I wasn't as ill as you have been though, you have been very high.  It gets better....eat to your meter is the answer, learn what spikes you, we're all a bit different in that way.

 

Thanks Neil, that's great to hear that you've managed to knock off the meds. I'm now running consistently at between 6.0 to 7.0 going on daily tests four times a day, and as you say it's a matter of learning what sets me off. I had a spike up to 13.8 the other day after eating a Jacket potato... silly but I thought I'd try it, but I won't be doing that again! My next HbA1c is due at the end of the month, so we'll see what that says.

 

Cheers,

 

Al.

[NHY 581]

1 hour ago, Alister_G said:

Very glad to see RMWeb back on its feet again, and heartfelt thanks to AndyY and the team.

 

As others have done, I thought I'd post some pictures here whilst the forum catches up with the previous ones.

 

So here's a quick blast through the evolution of Ladmanlow from the beginning to now:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking,

 

 

Al.

 

 

 

 

Bloody damn fine. 

 

 

 

[MrWolf]

2 hours ago, Alister_G said:

Very glad to see RMWeb back on its feet again, and heartfelt thanks to AndyY and the team.

 

As others have done, I thought I'd post some pictures here whilst the forum catches up with the previous ones.

 

So here's a quick blast through the evolution of Ladmanlow from the beginning to now:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking,

 

 

Al.

 

 

 

Out - standing,, Marine!

[New Haven Neil]

13 hours ago, Alister_G said:

 

Thanks Neil, that's great to hear that you've managed to knock off the meds. I'm now running consistently at between 6.0 to 7.0 going on daily tests four times a day, and as you say it's a matter of learning what sets me off. I had a spike up to 13.8 the other day after eating a Jacket potato... silly but I thought I'd try it, but I won't be doing that again! My next HbA1c is due at the end of the month, so we'll see what that says.

 

Cheers,

 

Al.

 

Its odd how much T2's differ in responses, jacket spuds (small one, occasionally) aren't too bad for me, but my last 13 was after a pizza. That's them banned.  The Book 'The Diabetes Code' by Dr Jason Fung is an excellent resource, to understand the condition and come to terms with it - recommended.  

 

Edit - also diabetes.co.uk forum - excellent.

 

Back to the thread..... 😉

Edited April 5, 2022 by New Haven Neil

[Rivercider]

I enjoyed seeing Ladmanlow today at the SWAG do. Thank you for making it an enjoyable day,

 

cheers

[Alister_G]

4 hours ago, Rivercider said:

I enjoyed seeing Ladmanlow today at the SWAG do. Thank you for making it an enjoyable day,

 

cheers

 

Thanks Kevin, it was great to meet so many of you, and be able to chat. SWAG is very special, and I was privileged to be invited.

 

Al.

[JustinDean]

Morning Al - sorry, I couldn’t find you to say bye! Good to meet you finally and if you’re up for it first weekend of June is the Middleton Top open day. Let me if you’re up for it and I’ll give Geraint a shout. 
 

https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/museums-and-attractions/entry/middleton-top-engine-house

 

Jay

[Alister_G]

2 hours ago, JustinDean said:

Morning Al - sorry, I couldn’t find you to say bye! Good to meet you finally and if you’re up for it first weekend of June is the Middleton Top open day. Let me if you’re up for it and I’ll give Geraint a shout. 
 

https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/museums-and-attractions/entry/middleton-top-engine-house

 

Jay

 

Morning Jay,

 

It was really great to see you mate, glad you managed to come down for the day, and I hope you had a good journey back.

 

That looks like a plan for June mate, see what Geraint wants to do.

 

Al.

[Alister_G]

Here's Ladmanlow set up at SWAG yesterday morning:

 

 

I carefully managed to forget to take the backscene with me... 

 

Al.

[Enterprisingwestern]

1 hour ago, Alister_G said:

Here's Ladmanlow set up at SWAG yesterday morning:

 

 

I carefully managed to forget to take the backscene with me... 

 

Al.

 

You could have nipped back home for it!

 

Mike.

[Alister_G]

7 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said:

 

You could have nipped back home for it!

 

Mike.

 

I know, it was a difficult decision, but in the end I thought - stuff it...

 

5 hours on the M5 = not my idea of fun...

 

Al.

[Oldddudders]

1 hour ago, Alister_G said:

5 hours on the M5 = not my idea of fun...

Christmas morning Sherry drove us from Torquay to Crewe in about 4 hours - easy! 

 

Incidentally, another layout owner (no names, no packdrill, as they used to say) suddenly realised - having been unexpectedly weighed down with other tasks just before the weekend - that he hadn't organised curtains to sit under the layout. As he left home he nicked the throw off the sofa!