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Hi @Klassy. I also struggled with dizzy spells caused by low BP. My doctor felt it was caused by dehydration and advised me to increase both my fluids consumption AND my salt intake. Since I started to follow that advice I haven't had any additional episodes with dizziness. Like you, I've always regarded my low BP as a good thing.
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Klassy said:
That’s interesting @Lyla. I was once told by a practice nurse when I asked about low BP to eat more salt. I took the advice with a grain of salt (Groan, sorry, couldn’t resist) but I did at least feel liberated thence forward from going for low salt options. The nurses in the first hospital told me to drink lots of coffee. The doctor in the emergency room after my dramatic fainting act told me off for drinking coffee and told me to drink more water. No one has ever said to drink less water.

Silent killer, hmmm. I had always regarded it as a bonus, no need to worry about high BP. I have a BP monitor, I’ll keep an eye on it.
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Yes if your salt is low and you drink too much water you can get water toxicity.
Make sure it’s not pink Himalayan salt! That does not help bring up BP. Regular table salt is best.
 
5 month anniversary, and all’s well.

Today’s excitement was ringing at an unfamiliar tower. This was part of an effort to mark the Jubilee with ringing at every tower in the district, including those churches where there aren’t enough local ringers to ring the bells on normal Sundays. I always find it a bit nerve wracking going to ring on unknown bells - you pull your rope to start the bell swinging and hope for the best, with no idea how it will behave, particularly in village churches where the bells aren’t regularly rung. Luckily I picked a reasonable bell, a couple of the others had all sorts of bother. And currently there was the extra anxiety of what the stairs would be like. Manageable, I’m pleased to say. The locals were delighted to hear their bells for once - or were polite enough to say so! And gave us each a cup of mulled wine, very welcome and seasonal on a typical British bank holiday ( ie chilly and threatening rain).
 
I’d love to hear the sound of bells ringing throughout the land. Goosebumps!
I looked up bell ringing last week as I wanted a visual of what you’re doing as a bell ringer. I found it interesting. I’ll bet yesterday was satisfying in multiple ways. The bell ringing alone, but especially for the Queens Jubilee and also plowing ahead and navigating strange stairs…successfully! Bravo, Klassy!
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Love it! I just love those English villages! I used to live in Wimbledon when I was younger for a while and just loved it. Seeing older ladies do their shopping and stop to talk to one another. This was back in the early 80s. I went to an all girls school called Marymount which is still there I believe. Best memories. Enjoy!
 
A little milestone to report, of a different kind.

Yesterday I drove to the supermarket to do a big grocery shop, which I carried into the house and unpacked. I also visited a couple of other shops, involving finding parking and then walking several blocks. There was some meal prep etc during the course of the day, and of course I had a shower and got dressed. (Not in this order. I mean the shower first, but…. Oh you know what I mean!) I stripped the bed, did the laundry, made the bed. As I was wrestling with the duvet cover, I thought, well this is tedious.

And then I remembered that all these activities were major achievements that I celebrated not so long ago. Normality returns! And frankly, some of it is a bit dull. But, now that I have reminded myself, I am very grateful for it.
 
Good morning, dear Klassy.

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As it has been 5 years since my BTHR, life's frustration and even dull normalcy oft times overtakes my initial gratitude for this ressurecting surgery.

Your post reminds me to reflect on how the little things had become such a struggle requiring So much effort, and causing pronounced pain.
Still So Thankful!!!

Hope your Saturday is sweet.
 
Klassy,
Same here, doing laundry, getting groceries by myself and other chores are so much fun! Who knew this would happen after hip surgery! LOL!
Happy you are doing so well, my 4 month anniversary arrives on 16th.
 
Klassy, today for the first time, I plan on changing my bedding myself! Such a big girl! Of course, I’m still in the spare bedroom with a much smaller bed so wrestling with the twin size duvet cover shouldn’t be too hard. Hubby gets to wrangle his king size duvet cover all on his own!

It is the little domestic things that are satisfying to accomplish, isn’t it? I also plan to help with a big pot of minestrone soup so lots of chopping of vegetables. I have a kitchen perching chair! It’s been so rainy and cold all month, here in Seattle.
 
Oh yes, you are definitely a big grownup girl now @Zoebichon !

Your veggie chopping plans reminds me of an incident when I was at about 3 weeks. At that stage I still had to wrest any chores away from my over-protective husband. (The best sort of marital difficulty.). I had settled myself to prepare Brussels sprouts (not everyone’s favourite I know, but we like them). When I had finished and tried to get up, my hand caught the bowl of prepared sprouts, and in grabbing for it, I knocked over the other bowl of discarded leaves, and the chopping board and the knife. Everything went up in the air and down all over the kitchen floor. There were bouncing rolling sprouts dashing for freedom in all directions, hiding beside the fridge and taking cover under the table. I would have had a major meltdown, but luckily husband was there to gather everything up, wash the sprouts and cook them with the rest of dinner while I retreated to watch some restful TV and restore my mood.

Wishing you an uneventful and enjoyable journey to your yummy minestrone!
 
That description of the Brussels sprouts !!:heehee::heehee::heehee: Note you can also roast them in the oven with a little balsamic vinegar and they taste even yummier.

Also my husband's behavior since I've been recovering makes me want to fake it sometimes-oops I meant fake limping haha not the other faking:rotfl::rotfl:
 
It's so nice to see such good updates. You rock!

You guys are killing me with brussels sprouts! Mmmmm!
We do sort of an opposite of braising them. Soften them up in a covered skillet with a little bit of water, then pour off any remaining, and let the sprouts brown and caramelize. Throw caution to the wind and add some butter too!
For extra yummy, do them up with sweet onion and sliced mushrooms.
I'd walk a mile on a sore hip for some :walking:
 
@Klassy i did enjoy reading all of your posts. It’s a reminder that patience is important. Not that I’m a dr so those are in short supply!
I noticed at the 3 month mark you were well on your way. I struggle with that thought but reading your posts was a great reminder and even more so to celebrate the little wins! They add up!
 
Brussels Sprouts - a good anti-cancer cruciferous. I like them halved, then roasted as Snoopy55 mentioned, tossed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and lightly sprinkled with some Lawry’s Seasoning. Yummy!

Look what you started, Klassy. 100 ways to serve Brussels Sprouts. :wink:
 
I seen in the past people have names their implants. I have since before surgery referred to Jamie summers :heehee: especially since I asked the surgeon if I could do all kinds of things afterwards … his response was he didn’t see why not. I have never been able to do most before so I expected it would give me magic bionic abilities. ‍We will see if ms summers lives up to expections
 
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I had to Google that one @Lyla! Yes, very apt. Perhaps I could call my pair Lindsay and Wagner.
 
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