For the first time I managed the 26-hour fast on Yom Kippur without feeling faint, dizzy, or even hungry. By 7:00 pm, I was beginning to feel a little bit hungry, but was able to ignore it until after the services were over and it came to be "break the fast" time. I did take a swallow of water to take my pills, but that's OK, as it's a matter of health.
Today was a very lazy Sunday. I read the paper, did the NY Times crossword puzzle, read a few chapters in a book, napped, watched some TV this evening, and generally did nothing. Tomorrow, I'll have to go to the grocery store, but there's nothing else of any importance on the calendar.
Had an appointment with my doctor on Thursday. Oops, high blood pressure. So now I'm on Diazide. I put off the first dose until this morning because I knew I would be running to the bathroom frequently, and experience dry mouth requiring gallons of water. No can do during Yom Kippur.
Anyway, because of the blood pressure and a couple other things, I asked my doctor for a complete physical, which I haven't had since I can't remember. I've had some tests done from time to time, but it's all been piecemeal. So I think it's time to do a head-to-toe survey. I go back in four weeks. Should have some positive results from the Diazide by that time, too.
Note to Bobbi: I finally sent in that application for free/reduced cost medications. Showed the form to my doctor, and he's familiar with the organization. Even gave me a prescription for Actonel to send in with the application, but since I'd already mailed it, I guess I'll hang onto the script and see what happens.
I still don't understand how I can take a couple really hard spills and not have any broken bones, and just end up with huge bruises. If my bones are so fragile that I need Actonel, how come??? Doctor says "Just lucky, I guess."
Note to Anne: Your suggestion worked. We're communicating again. Thanks.
Put an ad in the local paper to sell my organ. Some phone calls, and a couple people came by to see, but no sale yet. It's a beautiful Hammond, but I don't play anymore, and I really need the space for something else.
Well, that's enough about me for now.
Shalom