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The news from the doctor this morning wasn't so bad. Evidently it's not unusual to have higher blood pressure at my age, but it isn't at a critical stage and doesn't require treatment or meds. He told me what the ob-gyn told me earlier this month, that the HRT I'm taking raises my risk for a number of diseases. I'm already at the lowest dosage, but if they will let me cut that low dose in half and wean off it rather than all at once, I will try to do it. Those meds have contributed more to my feeling of well being for the last 20+ years than anything I've ever taken, so of course they want me off of them! Can't have old ladies feeling too good, ya know. Actually I trust both the doctors, whereas I would just blow it off if the advice came from any other doctors who told me the same thing. It's ironic that a doctor can stand in front of you and tell you to stop taking something that has been wonderful for you, and to start taking a drug such as Lipitor (which caused me a lot of pain and anguish during the 6 wks I took it).
I decided I'm not going to worry about my blood pressure. I feel great, love my weight, am getting stronger and more fit every day, so if I'm dying it's not a helluva bad way to go!
I drove out to pick up a few more supplies from Jo-Ann's and when I came back I checked the hole in the fence. I saw a man securing large items that were all wrapped up to his bicycle, and it is probably tent guy ready to move on. I didn't see the dog, but since he was so close to where I was looking through the fence I decided I'd check it out when he's gone. I hope he's leaving of his own accord rather than being told to move on, and I hope he finds a safe and unobtrusive campsite along the way.
I almost forgot!!! The elliptical was delivered today. The box was HEAVY, and it wasn't easy bringing it into the house. I opened it up and set the pieces next to the box - assembling this baby is not something I am going to try to do. The next of my kids who walks in the door gets the job. (And if they read the blog I might not get any company for a long time :) I can't imagine how portable this device can be as I can't see myself carrying it out of the car and into a motel room along my way to NY, then schlepping it back into the car. Actually, it would sure build up my biceps if I did that. I don't have anything but a 7# limit food scale, so I can't weigh it just yet.
Click on photo to enlarge it.
I will post a picture of it when it has been assembled, and you probably won't recognize it as the same thing. It also came with a CD so I suppose there are many ways to exercise with it.
The weather has been cloudy all day and in the mid-50's. I don't feel very warm in those temps unless the sun is shining. The fog starts to roll in during early evening, and by the time I go to bed everything looks surreal in the fog.
That is about it for my day, so far. How can it be a weekend already when I'm not yet done with the week!
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Not so bad!
The news from the doctor this morning wasn't so bad. Evidently it's not unusual to have higher blood pressure at my age, but it isn't at a critical stage and doesn't require treatment or meds. He told me what the ob-gyn told me earlier this month, that the HRT I'm taking raises my risk for a number of diseases. I'm already at the lowest dosage, but if they will let me cut that low dose in half and wean off it rather than all at once, I will try to do it. Those meds have contributed more to my feeling of well being for the last 20+ years than anything I've ever taken, so of course they want me off of them! Can't have old ladies feeling too good, ya know. Actually I trust both the doctors, whereas I would just blow it off if the advice came from any other doctors who told me the same thing. It's ironic that a doctor can stand in front of you and tell you to stop taking something that has been wonderful for you, and to start taking a drug such as Lipitor (which caused me a lot of pain and anguish during the 6 wks I took it).
I decided I'm not going to worry about my blood pressure. I feel great, love my weight, am getting stronger and more fit every day, so if I'm dying it's not a helluva bad way to go!
I drove out to pick up a few more supplies from Jo-Ann's and when I came back I checked the hole in the fence. I saw a man securing large items that were all wrapped up to his bicycle, and it is probably tent guy ready to move on. I didn't see the dog, but since he was so close to where I was looking through the fence I decided I'd check it out when he's gone. I hope he's leaving of his own accord rather than being told to move on, and I hope he finds a safe and unobtrusive campsite along the way.
I almost forgot!!! The elliptical was delivered today. The box was HEAVY, and it wasn't easy bringing it into the house. I opened it up and set the pieces next to the box - assembling this baby is not something I am going to try to do. The next of my kids who walks in the door gets the job. (And if they read the blog I might not get any company for a long time :) I can't imagine how portable this device can be as I can't see myself carrying it out of the car and into a motel room along my way to NY, then schlepping it back into the car. Actually, it would sure build up my biceps if I did that. I don't have anything but a 7# limit food scale, so I can't weigh it just yet.
Click on photo to enlarge it.
I will post a picture of it when it has been assembled, and you probably won't recognize it as the same thing. It also came with a CD so I suppose there are many ways to exercise with it.
The weather has been cloudy all day and in the mid-50's. I don't feel very warm in those temps unless the sun is shining. The fog starts to roll in during early evening, and by the time I go to bed everything looks surreal in the fog.
That is about it for my day, so far. How can it be a weekend already when I'm not yet done with the week!
- 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...
- I Want Spring Back!
This is about as hot as I like it - 83degrees! The next 3 days are going to be in the 90's but we'll be back in the 70's next after that. I hate hot weather! I think I'm past needing prescription pain meds, but I did take an...
- Post Op
Jeannie took me to my post op this morning, and my mood has been swinging wildly for the last few days anyway, nearly driving me crazy today. I've gone through periods of wanting to just sit and cry, as well as those of just plain depression. ...
- 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...
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