Oh dear, today was NOT a good doctor appointment by any means.
In 6 months I have PUT ON 12lbs ... how - when I eat less now than before and have actually been trying to move more with my walker - I don't know! Suffice to say, neither she, nor I, were very happy about it.
Nurse Chris made the mistake of telling me I had to have labs done, before she did my blood pressure, and it was high. Then the next attempt it was even higher. Not good! I hate being so cowardly about lab work.
I was right about my issues being a hiatus hernia. She and I discussed it and everything I've been doing is good and on the right track, but I do need to lose the weight (which she admits is going to be extremely hard for me being so physically immobile). My heart and lungs are great, she said.
Hubby's hip issues are actually better than we hoped, although no less painful. Thankfully, it's NOT his hip. Unfortunately, its sciatica. But he had also lost another 10lbs, lucky man! He walks miles doing his job though, so is constantly getting exercise.
I so wish I had a lap pool in my yard, I'd be in it every day, just gravity is my biggest enemy. In water, I can walk, jog, swim and exercise. Need to win the lottery I guess and then I'll be able to.
Meanwhile, have to toy with my diet and see how I can get as many nutrients as possible into 800 calories, and try to alternate that with 1200, a the same time as keeping to mainly alkaline foods.
She did say (as she always does) that for 2 people who are so chronically ill with issues, we are remarkably healthy. LOL. My one claim to fame.
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