And yes I was glad to see the sun come up. But, not because it has been raining for a week. Because, last night, while watching the Xmas Parade, I had a serious presyncope episode. Which is medical mumbo jumbo for damn near fainted right out on the street. Most unpleasant and more than a little scary. I continue to feel a little punk today.
Guess this is just another of nature’s ways of reminding me that I am getting to the last act.
Oh, so what did I do? Well, I made my way back to my room. Took my BP. It was low for me – but not extremely low. Had some tea. Had some dinner. Found my Medicare/Insurance cards. Just in case I had to 911 it. Decided to skip my BP pill. Worried some. Went to bed with a book.
Today: I stayed close to home. Did not go swimming. Nevermind that it was sunny. Made an effort to eat 3 “good” meals. Drank water. Took a couple of Sudafeds. Went to Xmas Concert at the Palace, but decided to watch the Boat Parade from my lanai. And, I resisted the temptation to have a beer. I did take my BP drugs.
And, I wished that I was back at the asylum, where I could just call the nurse. Instead, I had to be the nurse.
The Xmas Concert was sort of sad. I didn’t stick around afterward to see if anyone else noticed.
Very few in the audience. And very few singers and dancers. Guess age is catching on the old Palace gang too. But, the grass has enjoyed all the rain! And, it isn’t being trampled by too many people.
I hope you are feeling better now. Sending love
Peg
Please take care ! Your blog is a highlight of my day ! I know selfish but at least I’m honest !
Best
Bob
Good morning Peg, I too am glad you saw this sunrise today. This is what my doctor told me if my BP was low and I felt dizzy headed; hydrate with water, and dissolved pinches salt in your mouth, and eat some salty potato chips. I don’t know that he tells everybody that maybe that was what he thought was appropriate for me. Suggestion; a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant might have a better idea than mine. Take care, Bob Zee