Granny's gone and done it again

[Granny Hatchet]

I called Toms Dr. They already knew he was coming home today. Once they get the med list from them they will call me and let me know what to do. Now I need to call pharmacy

 

[Granny Hatchet]

As for me, I'm heading out to the doctor this morning. My blood pressure has been all over the place lately. I stopped a chemo drug around 12/14 and it seems to have effected it. It has gotten up to 196/92 a couple times. I'm already on two meds for it.

Problem is, strokes run in my family. My cousin died at 70 from one and my grandmother died after having several in her 60's. So, I'm not taking any chances.

The medical facility I go to talked me into having a nurse practioner as a PCM, but now I'm second guessing that. We will see how it goes this morning. I may be getting a referral to a doctor.

why were you taking chemo? I have a NP as my Dr. I love her to pieces!

 

[ValerieJ]

why were you taking chemo? I have a NP as my Dr. I love her to pieces!

I had cancer 4 1/2 years ago. They removed the tumor, but my oncologist put me on a chemo drug to prevent a recurrence. Problem is, as time went on, he kept changing the longevity of it until it became a permanent situation. I would be taking this chemo the rest of my life.

Well, when I was making my Christmas cookies (I make about 45 dozen in 2 days) I took myself off the drug to get through it. It was life changing. I no longer had aches in my shoulders and back, I wasn't nauseous, and I had energy. So I called my oncologist and said I wanted off the drug. He agreed as long as I would come in every three months for a CT Scan. I agree! Fair trade!

I feel like I have a new lease on life. My cancer has a high risk of recurrence, but I absolutely believe I was healed 4 1/2 years ago. Time to find out if I'm right. (That's another whole story.)

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Good morning, Granny. Courage, Woman! Would it help to show Robert on the clock what time you're leaving, or set an alarm? Dear boy, he wants his Dad.

Goodness, Valerie! Praying about your bp. Congratulations on being a cancer survivor, dear!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Thats awesome You feel that much better! I have heard the meds are some pretty nasty stuff. You are very brave as well to stop them and I hope you continue to improve off of them.
Cookie! I am the cookie monster. Hahaha

 

[ValerieJ]

Well, I think I'll get a bite of breakfast. BBL

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Good morning, Granny. Courage, Woman! Would it help to show Robert on the clock what time you're leaving, or set an alarm? Dear boy, he wants his Dad.

Goodness, Valerie! Praying about your bp. Congratulations on being a cancer survivor, dear!

Robert can tell time very well. He isn't thinking of his dad as much as wanting to go eat. He is nervous about him coming home and hoping he does well. He actually asked me if I was going to be able to change his diaper. That surprised me.
IDK about courage but I have strong will power and that helps. I can barely walk today. Pain in my leg is bad. I took PP so hopefully I can get around today and walk normally while Im there.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Well, I think I'll get a bite of breakfast. BBL

and I need to get cleaned up and dressed. TTYL

 

[Granny Hatchet]

BBL y'all. Wish me luck getting out of here. Maybe the extra snow will help weigh me down and give me some traction! hahaha Hate snow. IDC if it is beautiful.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Good luck, Granny.