We got home late Sunday night. We had a wonderful long weekend, but it was good to be home. I had thought I might post an entry on Friday. Our hotel had very good, strong internet service throughout, but except for checking my email I didn't do anything online.
So we have been married for 21 years. That's half of my life I realized. I have now lived with my husband longer than I lived with my parents.
I had the second part of my physical yesterday. Believe it or not, my blood pressure was down to 120/80. I checked it two of the days that we were away, and it was still high like it had been. All of my blood work turned out good. I was really expecting my cholesterol to be high, but it wasn't. My bad cholesterol was really low, and my good cholesterol was low. My electrolytes and sugar looked good. My red blood count was about .1% higher than the acceptable range, so he considered that okay. My pap came out normal. And even though I hadn't been doing much since my back had started giving me trouble, I still lost 2 pounds last week!
So he said to keep doing what I've been doing; to wait to see what the spine center says about my back and exercising before I start back doing more, but to go ahead with my walking as long as I'm not in any pain. I am drinking green tea and lots of water, and I'll watch my portion size, but he said he wasn't going to restrict my diet any. I'm really not that bad about eating too much salt or sugar (usually, although I did kind of pig out this past weekend!). I'm going to check my bp at different times of the day once a week and keep note of it, and if it does get high again and stay high, then I'll let him know.
So now, I just wait to see how my appointment at the spine center goes on Thursday. They'll probably just look at my ex-rays, talk to me, and set up an appointment for an MRI.
It is very hot here today. Well, technically it's only about 83°, but when you're outside you'd think it was a lot hotter. The sun is bright and hot, and it's a bit humid. I have lots of things to catch up on, so I'll end this here. Hope to get around to see everyone soon.
14 comments:
Welcome home Lori. Glad you had a great Anniversary. Well done also on the weightloss and good results. Get your feet up now for a bit and get a good rest. Love Pam xx
Sounds like you had a great time and things are going really well with bp and such. Blessings, Janie
Yea on the weight loss.....sounds like things are looking UP? Anne
Glad you had a great weekend! But it's always good to get home, isn't it?
GREAT to hear that your checkup and lab work went so well! Watch out for stress--it's amazing what it can do to our health!
Take care,
Beth
happy anniversary lori glad your results good take care of that back ok? take care mort x
your exam sounds like it went well. Where did you go? I would love to go somewhere for the weekend. Preferably without kids!
Traci
sounds like a little R&R is just what the doctor ordered! so glad to hear your labwork was good, and that your bp is normal. good luck at the spine center appointment. let us know how it goes.
stress is a big factor with bp I am glad it is coming down.
hugs
Sherry
I am glad to hear you had a nice weekend, it is always nice to come home though. I hope you get to the bottom of the bp issues, it sounds like your bloodwork was good overall...yay for that!
xx
Lisa
Glad you had a good weekend, and that your tests are ok, also good to hear less back pain. I do the Alexander Technique for my back which between that and the chiropactor has improved greatly, also I recommend "FitFlops" really good for helping to strenghten the back legs and thighs. good luck at the spine center tommorrow.
Take care
Yasmin
xx
Things sound great. Hope the spine center has some answers for you.
Smiles, Leigh
Wow I envy anyone who makes it past 10 years (and your sitting on 21) ~ I have two more to go (till it marks 10 years) then I can call myself a hero. Happiest of Happy Anniversary my friend. I came across this entry finding you happy, healthy and seemingly enjoying your everyday. I don't know why I'm not getting your alerts (so I reset them once again - I'll show AOL). Hoping your weekend and everyday thereafter treats you well. Take care of you and yours always,
Katie
I drink alot of green tea and water too. It helps keep you hydrated with the heat and it's great as a detoxidant. Great news about the BP falling down hon. (Hugs)Indigo
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hope your 4th is good
natalie
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