Travel
I decided to go to Walmart this afternoon to see if I could find some things I haven't been able to locate anywhere else. First off, I thought I'd take my blood pressure on one of those machines. It's all changed now - a woman in a white lab coat is on the screen yapping away. I kept having to hit the continue button to get through all the options - they don't just do blood pressure any more - and all the while I was getting more irritated with that annoying woman on the screen. I finally realized I was probably getting my blood pressure up.
After having to enter my date of birth and race, I was finally ready to get what I sat down for - a BP reading. Even through the reading that woman didn't shut up, and finally when I had chosen between seeing my results on the screen or having them emailed to me, I nearly fell off the chair! 98/58, with heart rate of 71. Now that can't be correct. If my pressure was that low I would be in a near catatonic state. I have a good amount of energy, feel great, and my appetite keeps increasing - still no weight gain if the fit of my clothes is any indication - not at all like if my BP went that low.
I continue throughout the store with my list not finding a single item I came in for. I picked up a couple of items so that the trip wouldn't be a total loss, and then had to wait an extremely long time in a line. Every single cash register had a long line, but I think mine was the slowest. And when I finally got to the cashier I was smiling and friendly - why blame her. I did pick up a York Peppermint Pattie in the line while reading the tabloid headlines during my long wait, and I'll be enjoying it soon. (For anyone who hasn't seen the latest tabloid headlines, Camilla is demanding a DNA test on baby Prince George! I never read the inside of those mags, by the way.) Fortunately I had eaten my first lunch before I left, and just now had my 2nd lunch upon returning. Now for dessert!
I have started thinking about how I will pack the car, but doing it is another thing. Yesterday I organized my meals and anything to do with cooking and eating, but I still have a ways to go. It is hot and humid today and not conducive to being outdoors. And my peppermint pattie is all soft and melty.
- Blood Pressure - Again
I finally heard from my doctor regarding the blood pressure readings I sent him a couple of weeks ago. By now I don't want to touch any bp medicine with a 10 ft. pole! He says to keep monitoring and we may need to start a low dose of bp...
- Just When You Think You're Fine
I've been feeling great lately, and gaining a little more energy each day. Last night I was relaxing in my recliner and decided to take my blood pressure - I really wanted to find out what my resting heart rate was. The bp rate was just...
- Better Luck Today
Today I tried Target and Dick's Sporting Goods (never could find ToysRUs) looking for a scooter that my grandson wants for his birthday. (Target had a line of customers stretching to half the store and just one cashier!) No luck, so I...
- A Lucky Morning
Before loading the washing machine this morning I did a final check on pockets, and found a $10 bill. The feeling was like winning 10 bucks on a lottery ticket! Jeannie & I walked at Mather Field yesterday evening, and later on in the evening...
- Another Doctor Visit
I need to get to bed earlier tonight than I have been lately, as I have to be downtown to see my doctor for a follow-up at 9:30 am tomorrow. I've become used to staying up later and staying in bed longer in the morning. I think my mattress...
Travel
Bummer!
I decided to go to Walmart this afternoon to see if I could find some things I haven't been able to locate anywhere else. First off, I thought I'd take my blood pressure on one of those machines. It's all changed now - a woman in a white lab coat is on the screen yapping away. I kept having to hit the continue button to get through all the options - they don't just do blood pressure any more - and all the while I was getting more irritated with that annoying woman on the screen. I finally realized I was probably getting my blood pressure up.
After having to enter my date of birth and race, I was finally ready to get what I sat down for - a BP reading. Even through the reading that woman didn't shut up, and finally when I had chosen between seeing my results on the screen or having them emailed to me, I nearly fell off the chair! 98/58, with heart rate of 71. Now that can't be correct. If my pressure was that low I would be in a near catatonic state. I have a good amount of energy, feel great, and my appetite keeps increasing - still no weight gain if the fit of my clothes is any indication - not at all like if my BP went that low.
I continue throughout the store with my list not finding a single item I came in for. I picked up a couple of items so that the trip wouldn't be a total loss, and then had to wait an extremely long time in a line. Every single cash register had a long line, but I think mine was the slowest. And when I finally got to the cashier I was smiling and friendly - why blame her. I did pick up a York Peppermint Pattie in the line while reading the tabloid headlines during my long wait, and I'll be enjoying it soon. (For anyone who hasn't seen the latest tabloid headlines, Camilla is demanding a DNA test on baby Prince George! I never read the inside of those mags, by the way.) Fortunately I had eaten my first lunch before I left, and just now had my 2nd lunch upon returning. Now for dessert!
I have started thinking about how I will pack the car, but doing it is another thing. Yesterday I organized my meals and anything to do with cooking and eating, but I still have a ways to go. It is hot and humid today and not conducive to being outdoors. And my peppermint pattie is all soft and melty.
- Blood Pressure - Again
I finally heard from my doctor regarding the blood pressure readings I sent him a couple of weeks ago. By now I don't want to touch any bp medicine with a 10 ft. pole! He says to keep monitoring and we may need to start a low dose of bp...
- Just When You Think You're Fine
I've been feeling great lately, and gaining a little more energy each day. Last night I was relaxing in my recliner and decided to take my blood pressure - I really wanted to find out what my resting heart rate was. The bp rate was just...
- Better Luck Today
Today I tried Target and Dick's Sporting Goods (never could find ToysRUs) looking for a scooter that my grandson wants for his birthday. (Target had a line of customers stretching to half the store and just one cashier!) No luck, so I...
- A Lucky Morning
Before loading the washing machine this morning I did a final check on pockets, and found a $10 bill. The feeling was like winning 10 bucks on a lottery ticket! Jeannie & I walked at Mather Field yesterday evening, and later on in the evening...
- Another Doctor Visit
I need to get to bed earlier tonight than I have been lately, as I have to be downtown to see my doctor for a follow-up at 9:30 am tomorrow. I've become used to staying up later and staying in bed longer in the morning. I think my mattress...