The Score So Far (Health & Fitness)

[_Jersey Girl]

The CCC, a couple of things happened to me back in August (?) I don't have my planner in front of me. Anyway I had 2 tests done with my primary.

One test was found to have egregious technical errors-- done wrong by an unskilled tech. Won't tell the whole story here. I got a referral to a specialist about that and all is good on that front.

The other test was the carotid ultrasound. I got a referral to a cardio who set me up for a battery of cardiac tests and all came out good. I asked her straight up if the test I had done by my primary was another case of an unskilled tech and asked her if those test were "crap" and she said, "Yes".

Lesson learned: Get a specialist.

[_Jersey Girl]

ETA: On my printed out calendars where I record this, I have a 2 week period where I took it 3 times in a row and wrote down the lowest reading--it will say so on the calendar. One of the reasons she's having me do this is because when someone in the office (any doc's office) takes my BP it's well up over 145/something and often shoots up to 155/something, because as soon as the cuff starts (manual or machine), I go crazy in my head. It's either white coat syndrome or test anxiety. And the fact that I often have caffeine before I go doesn't help anything either.

My primary has them take my BP before and after the appointment for this very reason. After, it's always calmed down again because the anxiety is over by then.

I'm a crazy nutter but I do have sound reasons for the anxiety. Thanks for your feedback!
:-)

[_Doctor CamNC4Me]

7 o'clock! PLANET FATNESS IS EMPTY.I'm genuinely surprised.

[_Jersey Girl]

7 o'clock! PLANET FATNESS IS EMPTY.I'm genuinely surprised.

You're kidding? I thought sure the gym's would be PACKED today with folks starting on their New Year's Resolutions.

I'm going this afternoon!

[_The CCC]

I am glad it turned out well.

[_Jersey Girl]

I am glad it turned out well.

Yes, so far so good! There is a history of heart disease on my father's side but for those relatives, there is also a history of serious drug addiction/abuse. I'm talking hard drugs. I pointed that out to the cardio on my first appointment. So maybe, that's why I'm in pretty good shape.

:-)

[_Jersey Girl]

7 o'clock! PLANET FATNESS IS EMPTY.I'm genuinely surprised.

You're kidding? I thought sure the gym's would be PACKED today with folks starting on their New Year's Resolutions.

I'm going this afternoon!

My gym was also pretty empty! I honestly thought there would be tons of people there working on NY resolutions. I did see quite a lot of new tours going on though.

Anyway, workout went really well, did the steep incline at the end and everything!!

[_Lemmie]

Your comment about Costco vegies hit home--I love snacking on vegies! Out here (eastern seaboard) their English cucumbers and their bell pepper variety packs are always great quality. we also recently started eating their brussel sprouts on a regular basis--my two teenage sons eat them!!! Huge accomplishment right there.

This thread has inspired me as well. Went for a 2 mile hike w my spouse, got some great photos of moon plus venus, and practiced selfies. (we are ridiculously bad at those, but our efforts seem to amuse the kids. )

[_Jersey Girl]

Good on ya, Lemmie! I didn't think anyone else was reading this thread except the few who are posting on it.

Keep moving!

:-)

[_Doctor CamNC4Me]

This thread has inspired me as well. Went for a 2 mile hike w my spouse, got some great photos of moon plus venus, and practiced selfies. (we are ridiculously bad at those, but our efforts seem to amuse the kids. )

That's totally awesome. There's just something about movement that makes a person feel good. Keep it up!

- Doc