The Cardiologist was running over an hour behind this morning. He gave me really good news as I get to go off the Xarelto (blood thinner). He has decided I did not have Atrial Flutter the ER in Emporia diagnosed me with. He could find no evidence that supported that diagnosis. He isn’t sure what the correct diagnosis should be but all three heart tests I had done after the ER visit shows my heart is in good shape with no evidence of concern. He has discharged me from his service although I am welcome to come back if something develops in the future.
Bad news is I just spent $105 to get a 90 day supply of Xarelto (20 mg) and I no longer need them. If anyone knows someone who takes it and can use it have them get in touch with me. I hate to throw them away if someone else can use it. Without insurance a 30 day supply is over $500. Sure seems like there should be a way to get these in the hands of someone that needs them instead of in the landfill. He didn’t tell me I needed to gradually stop taking them so guess I just quit them today.
My BMI officially has dropped below 23 – it was 22.8 at the Doctor’s office. At home this morning my scale showed my BMI at 21.9. Can’t figure out why the difference but guess it really doesn’t matter. I had lost 17 pounds since I saw the Cardiologist in May. He didn’t say anything about my weight loss. He did tell me to stay physically active and keep moving my body.
Stopped and picked up a few groceries and came home. The house is empty and quiet. Have one more load of laundry to do and then my chores for the day will be complete.
My father/son guests sat out in the swings for a long time last night talking. Dad is dropping his son off at college today and they won’t have the opportunity for one-on-one time for a bit. They said they had never seen so many stars before. It was a perfect night to sit out and star gaze. They must have slept in as they weren’t up and moving when I had to leave at 9:30 to go to town so I could go to my doctor’s appointment. I left stuff out for them in case they wanted to cook eggs for breakfast but they didn’t do so. The son had to check-in at college at noon today. Not sure when to expect the dad back tonight.
My long-term boarder came back last night. I got to see pictures of his big wedding day and hear all about it. Sounds like it went over as planned and everyone had a grand time. He showed me a four-generation picture of his twins, his self, dad and grandpa. I had to show him the five-generation picture I have. We both decided we have special photos that not many families can have.
My old refrigerator went away last night! The twin bed will be going out this weekend. Love when stuff I can no longer use leaves the house. After the bed goes out I need to go through the room I have it stored in and see what else I can get rid of. Can’t get too much in that room right now with the bed parts in the way.
Nothing on my calendar that I have to do the rest of the day and nothing for Thursday or Friday. Need to knock one or two things off my to-do list but that requires making some phone calls. Maybe I can find the energy to do that later today.
Nothing new to report from my on-line dating adventure. Several matches have been made when we both like each other but neither one of us have reached out to start a conversation except for one guy. I answered but haven’t heard back yet. Not sure what the rules are (if there are any). Back in my day the girl waited for the guy to make the first move. That rule may no longer apply. Guess if I found someone who really peaked my interest I might break that rule – hasn’t happened yet though.
Wondering if I had a panic attack or anxiety attack when I went to the ER. I have had a few mild ones since that felt similar to what I felt when I went to the ER. Good news is they won’t hurt me. I’ll need to read some more about them and learn ways to calm myself if it happens again. Sure wish I knew what was behind them and why I would start having them now when my life is pretty smooth and calm.
Grateful to get off the blood thinner medication, grateful for the beautiful night sky last night, and grateful for the empty space that awaits me for the next couple of days.