Daily Notes for Friday January 16th. Sidewalks and street are clear...snow on lawn.

 There are things happening to my kidneys...  stage 3 something... my diet has to change.

Doctor and his nurse were shocked by whatever is happening on my chest.   Doctor cut into the area with scalpel. Hoping that would help with drainage.  I now have a much flat-er red bump with a straight cut thru the center. Not as swollen. Still itches.  Hot compresses later (but not too hot). After Library and Grocery.

Right now I am wondering what I can buy with the Friday grocery shopping.... limit or DON'T eat Dairy, Bananas, Potatoes, Yogurt.  Drink water but not too much- kidney overload.  Signs that stuff is going wrong- swollen ankles (yes) shortness of breath (yes)- itchy dry skin- (yes)---shortness of breath we though was asthma- cognitive issues- we thought was lack of concentrating or listening.  It's my kidneys.

Expiration Date- unknown.

Jolly News....I haven't a clue as to what I will be having to eat this week- apples, berries, grapes.  A non dairy creamer for my coffee (if I even want coffee)....made out of rice- I think I will skip this and drink tea---I can eat tomatoes, bell peppers and potatoes.  Also beans, grains, egg whites, salmon and tuna.  Olive oil- NO butter. No animal products (no cheese, cream, butter or eggs).  I don't like salmon or tuna.

I can eat vanilla or lemon desserts....absolutely NO chocolate.  

The "stay away from list"- includes everything I have been eating for decades.  The other list- stuff I have hardly EVER eaten. And really don't want to eat.  Beans, nuts, tofu, grains, egg whites, fish. No animal protein. I like baked beans....pistachios....oatmeal.  Not a fan of eggs or fish.  Nuts aren't really a meal. I can't eat SOY- actually can't eat it....get all itchy.   I'm dressed and ready to visit Library and Grocery Store Haven't eaten anything...

Oatmeal....good thing I like it.