Thursday, December 14, 2023

CHECKING IN

 Hello everyone!

I'm still ticking!

Here is my new normal...


Lite breakfast, homemade whole wheat toast and scrambled eggs with a side medley of "pills de Provence" LOL!  The good thing is, we have never used a lot of salt in general but we have SO many great seasoning blends (we checked them for salt) and herbs, 2nd Man can make them wonderful without any salt.  My blood pressure has been great, 111/74 this morning.  Heart rate gets a little elevated as I move about, but 103ish instead of 80 while resting.  Beats the 142 it was last week!  I take a pill to get that down.

The checked me for diabetes and I don't have that so that's good.  No high blood pressure either.  My cholesterol was a bit elevated but within a reasonable range.  They gave me Lipitor for that, said I might be able to be off that in a month or two so that's good.  A couple of the other pills are temporary as well.

I'll write more this weekend, including a blow by blow of the events of a week ago tonight.

Thanks for all the comments, emails, cards, and well wishes.  I'm here for 'phase 2' of my life, whatever that may end up being.

11 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your positive attitude. We're here to join you on this journey to good health and cheer you all the way.

    Love,
    Janie

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  2. I was hoping you would give us this update! I had to laugh at your "pills de Provence"... There are so many options for seasoning and 2nd man will surely know more then a few tricks so your food will continue to be delicious!
    Continue to work towards being able to do more!
    Thank you!!

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  4. I am currently waiting anxiously for news of my cousin who is having a stent inserted today. Very comforting to know you came through and are progressing well.

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  5. Great to hear you sounding so cheerful and positive, such a good attitude will get you through all th! "stuff"....as well as 2nd man of course.

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  6. Glad to hear the update. Keep on keeping on.

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  7. The homemade bread toast and scrambled eggs look good but that line of pills sure doesn’t. It’s great to have your own personal chef who is an expert at healthy seasoning.
    I’m so glad you’re doing well in your recovery.

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  8. I am happy you have such good support who can use seasonings instead of salt to make food delicious. I made a huge meatloaf today with about 1/8 tsp of salt and the rest herbs. It can be done. Tommy never even uses salt anymore. I am the one pushing the no or less salt option.

    I did not panic knowing someone was in charge of cooking and keeping you well.

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  9. You sound pretty upbeat. Between Hobart and 2nd Man; sounds like you are being well taken care of.
    "pills de Provence" , nice that you still have that cents of humor.
    Take care and God's Blessing to you on a Full and speedy recovery.
    Rest and have an enjoyable and wonderful evening
    Hope you are considering on getting a Medical Alert System

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  10. I wore this blasted "Alert" thingy around my nec for over 16 years. Never used it. BUT,last year I slipped and found myself on the floor, and could not get up!! Used it then, and EMS was here very quickly. Well worth the years of annoyance.. Please get one.. AND please don't go to the farm alone

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