"Cuffed"

Hi! I'm Marilyn Doucette. Executive Chef and Owner of Meals From The Heart Cafe. Welcome to my personal health blog. Yes, this will be personal at times.

If you are on a similar journey, I would so like you to share what you are comfortable sharing with me and visitors to this blog.

I want to be transparent and honest with you. If I am reluctant to reveal, I won't. My condition(s).

Hypertension

Health "Stuff" became a bit out of whack, starting late 2020 -- Covid-19, business interruption, and staff retention some challenges to a name a few. 

My Blood pressure became unstable. Unusual for me. I have been diagnosed as showing signs of hypothyrodism. Borderline Diabetic. For the most part, I have been predisposed. All of these disease threats I have kept at bay until . . . . 

I turned 66. Age is a factor. A slower metabolism is a factor. A sedentary lifestyle is a factor. 

With that being said, look at my bio-stats.

Name: Marilyn Doucette

Age: 68

Height: 5'3"

Weight: 138.6 (in the am) 141.9 (mid-day)

Meds: Amlodepine 10 mg; Zyrtec (allergies)

Blood Pressure (February 2021 - October 2021)

    January 2021    - 138/72

    February 2021 -  142/73

    March 2021      -  137/71

    April 2021         -  133/68

    May 2021          -  121/68

    June 2021          -  135/80

    July  2021           -   Skipped Measuring

    Aug 2021           -   141/70

    Sept. 2021         -   142/75

    Oct. 1-42021     -   134/69

Average (8 months = 136/72)

October 4, 2021, my new and current primary prescribed a second hypertension drug. I filled the prescription. I have not taken it yet. Instead, I am eating only the foods that I control. Low, low sodium and low, low, low sweeteners. Fingers crossed. No prayers for me. Trusting my dietary strictness will yield favorable results.

On Monday night at 9:00 p.m. I ate my last meal. Tuesday morning, blood workup. No results yet. I will report back. Pray for me. Wish me luck. Only good vibes. Thank you!

Oh! I had a fall. Forgot I had a (terrible) fall about 4-5 months ago. Add shoulder pain to the mix. I am undergoing physical therapy.

More Later.