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Thank you to those who have inquired here and via text and private message. Here is an update...
Backstory:
Since last Tuesday night, my heart rate and blood pressure have been elevated. I went to urgent care yesterday and got an EKG. They ordered blood work.
Today:
I noticed edema in my ankles, so I called a cardiologist early this morning and was able to get a last minute appointment for today. Yay! 👍
Unfortunately, he was a dick. Boo! 😪 (Now I know why his online ratings are all over the place, but I digress...)
I told him I thought my thyroid was probably not the issue, as I am HYPOthyroid and the odds of me suddenly being HYPERthyroid were slim, plus I haven't changed my thyroid supplements. He agreed, but only AFTER he scolded me for "interrupting him."
Then I told him I was curious if it might be myocarditis, because that's the other thing that seemed to align with my symptoms. He essentially ridiculed me for even asking about that. The whole time he sat there with his arms folded across his chest while he talked to me. This body language told me -- along with his words -- that he wasn't interested in any of my hypotheses or curiosities about what might be going on.
Honest to God, if I could have seen another doc the same day I would have gotten up and left the office. Because dude, why you gotta be a dick? But since I knew my odds of getting another appointment at a different office before Friday were slim, I toughed it out.
ANYWAY... he sent me home with a heart monitor to wear for two weeks. He also scheduled me for an echocardiogram in two weeks and I'll get the results a week after that. So I guess I'll be in Jacksonville a bit longer than I had planned. Thank goodness my friends here are flexible and said I can stay as long as I need to. 💖
This pic expresses how I feel about all this. <<< sigh >>>
I am accepting and welcoming all gestures of finger crossing and praying for a positive outcome and a simple resolution. 🥰
I pride myself on being authentic on social media. Nothing in my social channels is fake or polished. However, being authentic doesn't mean I've shared everything publicly.
Those who know me well, know I tend to not talk about my challenges, because I strive to be a positive person. I'm just not a complainer. Buuuuut... it's going to be obvious that things have changed, so it's time for me to fill you in.
Whatever challenges you faced in 2020, and continue to face, I acknowledge and honor. In no way do I think my problems are the worst imaginable ... we all have our own unique set of circumstances and challenges, and all are valid. ❤
In looking at my own 2020 Cosmic Tally Board, I'm down one marriage, two houses, one business and a car.
HOWEVER, I'm also UP one Honda minivan and I'm taking that bad boy on the road for the next 12 to 18 months. I'm on The Healing Road, and that's why I built this community.
I believe we're all on a journey of growth and healing, so I created this community to ...
Things I’ve done for the first time this year
Stacking wins... hell yeah.
Went on the road and lived nomadically
Fell in love with pickle ball
Tried Zumba for the first time (I didn’t like it but I was proud of myself for trying it)
Ate grilled oysters and raw oysters
Fell in love with baked squash
Bought a road bike and began cycling with those scary clip-in shoes
Threw knives and stars this year
Started a monthly self-mastery zoom call
Recorded my first masterclass on building habits
Ran my first Clubhouse room
Joined a 10 month structured coaching program
I'm now keeping a separate journal for anything else that I try for the first time.
Branch out. Try things. Take a chance. What's the worst that can happen and what's the BEST that can happen?
My whole life I never liked squash or sweet potatoes.. Imagine my surprise when I discovered recently that I really do like them! I've added kabocha squash, acorn squash and butternut squash to my shopping lists and I couldn't be happier
I'm not sure if it's the change in my diet the last few years or simply the fact that as we get older our palate changes but I am absolutely delighted! The great news about squash is they are a fraction of the calories and carbohydrates of sweet potatoes so you can have them on a low carb way of eating! Especially if you have them plain with just salt and pepper.
Here's to branching out in all the ways!
