New Year, New Problems..

So, last Tuesday was scary for me. I woke up, finished my morning ablutions, cleaned my shower and my toilet, got dressed and started my drive to work. Oddly, I was sweating and out of breath as if I had just finished working out, and the tips of my fingers were tingling. I thought I might be having a heart attack. So I deviated course and headed straight for the Emergency Room, calling my work to let them know.

Upon arrival at the ER, I was escorted pretty quickly to a treatment room (apparently you mention coronary issues and the hospital doesn't make you wait in the lobby for very long, if at all). My blood pressure was off the charts (221/117). Having no idea what those numbers meant, all I knew is I was feeling poorly.

6 hours later (much of which was truly "hurry up and wait" time), my blood pressure was down to a reasonable level, all the tests were negative (no heart attack), I was given some high blood pressure medication and sent home for 2 days. I have since been to my regular doctor and was prescribed a more permanent medication and am feeling OK . My doctor also didn't have any concerns about my health, but of course stressed weight loss.

So now I am hitting the pool every morning at 5 frickin 30 and getting exercise again. I do love swimming and bemoan myself for letting myself lapse as far as I did.

On a brighter note, Friday night was a Poker night. Yeah!

I lost. Crap.

I will try to update more frequently for my avid readers, sorry about the vacation.