An appointment at the doctor's in Asheville, where some trees (at 4pm new time) still show nice color with the brilliant North Carolina blue sky.
The sun still hit the top of this golden orange tree's last leaves.
She said it had been pulled tightly while the braids were being made. It shows!
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Twilight struck around 5:25 pm in Asheville. As I left the cardiologist's office to go home, and I followed that almost full moon going east on I-40 all the way home. That was Mon. Nov. 3, when I was still getting used to no more Daylight Savings Time. Gag. Sunset at 5:30 now!
Anything new from the cardiologist? Heart had been examined in Sept by ultrasound when I was hospitalized with pneumonia which left me very short of breath when walking anywhere. So we knew my heart worked, but the lungs were not doing so well.
I had had one episode which might be heart related in early October, when nitroglycerin worked to relieve the pain in 5 minutes. Doc talked about how I need to get my lungs in better condition before we can have a stress test of my heart (not on a treadmill, but with MRI and contrast.) So it's scheduled early next year.
So I'm also interested in my risk factors for a stroke. I take all the proper meds to keep my blood pressure at a good level. I am not a good candidate for exercise until the lungs are better...there's constant coughing and little wheezes there.
We had a few laughing moments when I couldn't remember a word, and basically gave the hint in Charades game fashion...one word, 3 or 4 syllables, means...etc. I don't mind at all that my mental score was 27 out of 30 (normal range!) ...memory and word finding continue to be a laugh!
I do like my cardiologist.
I am looking into improving my diet somewhat, since the lunch program just gives me lots of carbs. I'll load up on fruits and veggies for breakfast and dinner at least. (I went to the grocery store a few days later, and only got one kind of bread - 4 croissants). Not even the chocolate kind.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThe nurse's hair looks pretty. The mental score sounds good to me. I am glad you like your cardiologist.
Diet is important, I am going to try to eat foods that will lower my cholesterol, like oatmeal, fruits and veggies.
Happy Sunday, have a great day and a happy week ahead.
Yes yes! I'm having oatmeal for breakfast this morning, with some frozen blueberries!
DeleteSounds like your doctor is amazing. This braids are too.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice when a doctor really converses, rather than reads lab results and tells you what they mean.
DeleteWhat beautiful, thick hair the nurse had. Almost as pretty as the changing trees.
ReplyDeleteNature does give us beauty in many ways!
DeleteI'm eating my virtuous granola breakfast while I read! I'm glad you're happy with the cardiologist, and going with her recommendation.
ReplyDeleteAnd I bet you made it yourself! I'm having oatmeal and blueberries. My cardiologist is a man.
DeleteI was just doing a feminist mini aggression there.
DeleteArgh! Finding words. You know what it isn’t but can’t land on what it is.
ReplyDeleteWhatever you mean, is the main thing. Thanks for trying!!
Delete...beautiful French braids. Keep having good doctors visits!
ReplyDeleteBeauty indeed! Thanks and the same wishes to all the other bloggers!
DeleteHow comforting to have a good relationship with your cardiologist! I love the plans you have developed for keeping things on track. Those braids are stunning, as are the fall colors on those trees.
ReplyDeleteThe hospital corporation may have cut back and increased prices, but the personnel are still great!
DeleteGORGEOUS hair! I am glad she let you share her braids with us. My husband forgot a word (one word in the middle) on his Medicare test. He is still devastated. I wasn't sure if I could give him a hint.
ReplyDeleteThe doctor even gave me some hints as I forgot those words…but I was totally blank. So glad everyone liked my nurse’s hair…but unfortunately I forgot her name before I even left.
DeleteA good post on all accounts! My grandie had hair like that. It's much shorter these days. I miss it!
ReplyDelete"I do like my cardiologist." That made me giggle! It helps when you like your providers.
Your grandie’s hair is not what you or he is proud of these days…he certainly sounds so smart!
DeleteDid the woman with the beautiful braids do them herself, or have them done professionally? They are SO even. I can French braid hair, but it never comes out looking like that.
ReplyDeleteFrustrating when exercise isn’t advised, because of course that would help. For now, diet sounds like the way to go. Hang in there!
Beautiful braids! Best of luck.in adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet.
ReplyDeleteHealth care gets trickier as we aged, doesnt it? Seems like a juggling act to get the right nutritionwithout eating what is deemed "bad" for us. You are doing your best!
ReplyDeleteLove those braids. Never could get mine braided in a way I liked.
Nice braids! I’m glad you’re doing okay.
ReplyDeleteThose are some really nice braids. Dang, sorry about your health issues. It sounds like you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you're dealing with these health issues, but I am glad you're working with a cardiologist to address these!
ReplyDeleteI love the nurse's braids... I wish I had thicker hair so I could pull this look off! LOL