# 41 LOSING WEIGHT IS A GOOD THING

IN JUNE AND JULY I HAD THREE APPOINTMENTS WITH MY GENERAL PRACTITIONER. Dr. Bibosa retired. I now have Dr Mario Abad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The reasons for appointments were feeling faint to almost passing out frequently, severe pain in back, and regular check up with blood tests. 

Several blood pressure checks at other doctor appointments were low as was the blood pressure check with Dr Abad on June 29 - 101/62. Dr Abad changed my blood pressure medicine to a lower dose - 5 mg. 

He had me do several things with my arms to determine what was causing the severe back pain. He said that it is muscle but could be related to the kidney. Piss test showed blood in my urine so he ordered an ultrasound. He also prescribed a pain med for my back pain to take as needed. The ultra sound showed no problems. I have taken the pain med only twice and used my massage chair. The pain in my back is rare now. 

   As a result of the blood tests he also took me off of Metformin for diabetes stating that I am controlling it with my diet.  Follow up appointment with the doctor to check my blood pressure found it a little high - 148/68. But doctor did not change medication. July 13 Test Results (losing weight has helped my health):

P.S. Received Senior Citizen Rent Rebate check. Used some of it to get diabetic test strips and needles and new blood pressure cuff so I can keep an eye on those two things!