HKS (Healthy, Kind Support) Accountability Group June 22nd
Good Saturday morning!
How are you feeling to start this weekend? I feel somewhat rested. I actually slept well enough that I did not even wake up when David got up early this morning. This sleep was much needed. No doubt that the cooler air helped.
I am also dealing with feelings of disappointment and sadness. As my doctor confirmed yesterday that I have to start taking medicine for high blood pressure, I’m feeling disappointed in myself for neglecting my body all of my life and getting to this point. I was hoping that I had done enough over the past few months to avoid high blood pressure, but here I am. Now I have to work on acceptance and to stop dwelling on what I didn’t do in the past.
My doctor also gave me the results from my other test and the X-ray of my ankle shows a bone spur at the bottom of my Achille’s tendon. I was diagnosed with a heel spur over 20 years ago, but after a few weeks of plantar fascia pain, it never bothered me again. But this new bone spur might be the reason for my recent ankle woes. My doctor recommended that I see a podiatrist for further testing and possible treatment.
I’m allowing myself to feel sad, but I’m also going into combative and problem-solving mode. I’ve already ordered a new blood pressure monitor with a proper cuff for my arm size, as I will have to monitor it closely. I’ve already looked up podiatrists on their professional order’s website and there’s an office nearby with very positive reviews, so I will make an appointment next week. I’ve researched the new medicine that I will be taking and have a series of questions to ask the pharmacist when I get my prescription filled out today. I’ve moved my blood donation appointment from tomorrow to next weekend, as I don’t know how my body will react when I start taking the medication tomorrow morning. And I’ve already made an appointment for blood tests to be done in two weeks, to make sure that the medicine does not have adverse effects on my kidneys.
Sorry for the long post and so many details. Once I get this day started, it will help clear my head. We have a busy morning of grocery shopping and errands to run, including finally going to look at frames for my new prescription glasses. Then I plan on going for a 3.3km walk, and to continue the 30-day challenge later today, a lower-body workout. There will be lots of rest throughout the day, to recuperate from our week. What’s on your calendar for today?
HKS (Healthy, Kind Support) Accountability Group June 22nd
Good Saturday morning!
How are you feeling to start this weekend? I feel somewhat rested. I actually slept well enough that I did not even wake up when David got up early this morning. This sleep was much needed. No doubt that the cooler air helped.
I am also dealing with feelings of disappointment and sadness. As my doctor confirmed yesterday that I have to start taking medicine for high blood pressure, I’m feeling disappointed in myself for neglecting my body all of my life and getting to this point. I was hoping that I had done enough over the past few months to avoid high blood pressure, but here I am. Now I have to work on acceptance and to stop dwelling on what I didn’t do in the past.
My doctor also gave me the results from my other test and the X-ray of my ankle shows a bone spur at the bottom of my Achille’s tendon. I was diagnosed with a heel spur over 20 years ago, but after a few weeks of plantar fascia pain, it never bothered me again. But this new bone spur might be the reason for my recent ankle woes. My doctor recommended that I see a podiatrist for further testing and possible treatment.
I’m allowing myself to feel sad, but I’m also going into combative and problem-solving mode. I’ve already ordered a new blood pressure monitor with a proper cuff for my arm size, as I will have to monitor it closely. I’ve already looked up podiatrists on their professional order’s website and there’s an office nearby with very positive reviews, so I will make an appointment next week. I’ve researched the new medicine that I will be taking and have a series of questions to ask the pharmacist when I get my prescription filled out today. I’ve moved my blood donation appointment from tomorrow to next weekend, as I don’t know how my body will react when I start taking the medication tomorrow morning. And I’ve already made an appointment for blood tests to be done in two weeks, to make sure that the medicine does not have adverse effects on my kidneys.
Sorry for the long post and so many details. Once I get this day started, it will help clear my head. We have a busy morning of grocery shopping and errands to run, including finally going to look at frames for my new prescription glasses. Then I plan on going for a 3.3km walk, and to continue the 30-day challenge later today, a lower-body workout. There will be lots of rest throughout the day, to recuperate from our week. What’s on your calendar for today?
Wishing everyone a great day!