05/15 ~~Went To The Doctor Today....

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Registered: 03-25-2003
05/15 ~~Went To The Doctor Today....
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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 5:00pm
I had my annual physical today and everything is up. Weight, Blood Pressure, and I'm sure the cholesterol will be too. The doc was not very happy with me. He gave me some diet information and tried to impress upon me how important it is that I work on the weight both with diet and exercise. I must admit that I've been very lax lately. He's also trying a stronger blood pressure medication. I have to go in next week to have blood drawn for a cholesterol test and the following week for a mamo & a bone density test. I also have to go in next week to have a lump removed from my nose. Seems like I'll be living there for the next couple of weeks. I guess he realized how up tight I've been lately because when he asked me how I was doing, I started to cry. I felt so embarassed but I guess I shouldn't have. It's probably good that he knows.

I went to visit my dad this afternoon. It was hard to go in there considering how he was the last time I was there but, he wasn't too bad today. My stepmom was there at the same time and between the two of us we were able to get him to have a little bit of real conversing. Most of the time he's still talking out of his head though. My step-mom said that he's on a very low dose of morphine and that it might be a lack of oxygen to the brain that's causing this. Whatever it is, it's difficult to deal with.

Tomorrow I'll be babysitting for three of the grandkids because their sitter wants a day off. So, I'm sure I'll be getting some exercise by playing catch and soccer, etc. Hope you are all doing well. I'll be reading the posts now. Take care....... kaci

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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 5:32pm
Oh, I do know how you feel Kaci. I have an appointment in June with the cholesterol doctor and already dread it. Even though my cholesterol was OK on my last visit, I had gained weight but I was sure I'd lose it before June. No such luck. I'm not dieting heavily, but neither am I eating everything in sight or going to fast food places. And I'm not a complete couch potato but neither do I exercise heavily several times a week like the experts recommend. It seems that even though nothing has changed drastically with my eating habits the pounds have started to creep on again. I walk several times a week but it's unlikely I'm going to join a gym like the doctor wants me to. Not only do I not want to spend the time there, but I really can't afford it. It's discouraging to be constantly told by the experts not to eat meat, dairy products, fats, sugars, etc. and to work out at least 4-5 times a week. Tonight I'm having grilled skinless chicken, asparagas and sweet potato. Does that sound so bad?

OK, I'm off the pity pot now. Enjoy your grandchildren tomorrow. You're fortunate to have them.


Edited 5/15/2003 5:33:57 PM ET by dpogo

 

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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 6:22pm
Sounds like you need a good old fashion hug..(((((((((((((Kaci))))))))))

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Thu, 05-15-2003 - 9:30pm
I think you are in good company here, as at least some of us have the same problems that you do. I am on cholesterol meds and high blood pressure meds too. It is distressing and I really wonder if all the right foods and correct amount of exercise would really work at the age I am now. I did manage to get my weight down and so far it is staying off. I admit to not getting enough formal exercise, but it just doesn't interest me. I do stay very busy and maybe this counts for something.

Do hope that you can keep your strength and sanity up while trying to deal with an ailing father. It can't be easy. Big bear hugs and some prayers thrown in too..Becky

 


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