June 18, 2010

I went to the doctors for a 6 month check up yesterday. My doctor has changed a prescription I tried for 6 months from a generic statin to crestor. My triglycerides have been in the high numbers for a few years and my HDL just won't go up. I have also been prescibed a drug to bring my blood pressure down. My diastolic number is just above 100.

I recall how my parents resisted taking drugs when they were my age. They both eventually succumbed and have no doubt extended their lives.

I know I should do more exercise and eat a bit less. A few years ago I took up running but it didn't make a definite effect on my blood pressure or bring my cholesterol down. Recently I have been taking 3 mile walks two times a week. It really isn't enough though.

Sandra, Amber and I dropped in on my Dad on Sunday. He was sitting next to his lady friend, Marilyn. He told us Karen had just taken them both out to lunch and that he had a lobster roll. He did pretty good to remember. It is apparent that he has a difficult time with it. He knew me right away and remembered Sandra's name. We all 5 went into a function room and sat around a table. I had picked up some caramel creams which I knew he loves and offered him one or two. He and Marilyn both enjoyed them.


My daughter graduated from 8th grade yesterday. It was a big day for her. She bought a special dress and had a manicure, pedicure and a haircut. There was a graduation ceremony at the middle school followed by a dance and then to friends for a party and then to another friends for a sleep over.