So, when Ron was discharged they gave me the names of a couple of doctors and a very stern warning I had to do follow up. I have APS crawling up my ass, OF COURSE I have to do a follow up (I did not say that).
So I called the number of the first doctor and was sent to a telemarketer trying to sell me a fall alert system, very aggressive. That was the only number I had, so I looked the guy up on Google and the same number. So much for that.
Then I called the number given for the neuro, who was across town. I went to voicemail, left a polite message, and still have not heard back. What if I had a question? That did not bode well.
So I said, "Screw it I am going to go to my doctors". Ron needs to see A primary, and A neurologist. It doesn't matter who. I called a local neuro. We saw him years ago and he was very nice. They worked us in Thursday. Very nice, taking it seriously, not freaking over the word "seizure". I did explain the hospital had given us a prescription. So I am happy with neuro. Also this guy is not far, Ron doesn't travel well so that is a bonus. And from what I remember the co pay was not unreasonable.
Ron has a guy he wants to be his primary, it didn't work out to see him last week so, on a whim, I called to see if we could see him. Monday. Very good. I also filled out a bunch of online forms as well. This will be the "high blood pressure" visit. I have been told 135/95 (today's reading I found the meter) is "not great" so they may up the dose on the blood pressure pill.
So I have appointments for both doctors in just a few days. I am very pleased. We cannot run out of Ron's medication that would be VERY BAD especially the seizure pills.
Ron is OK with this. He is a little moody but these are trying times and he has to accept two diagnoses - high blood pressure, and seizures. That is a lot.
I did a lot of other things I won't detail but did catch up on housework, laundry, etc. I need to do the litter boxes at some point. I also have a pot of split pea soup going for Ron.
Everything I am reading on both conditions (seizures/high blood pressure) say that low carb is indicated . He eats pretty low carb now it will not be hard to make a few modifications. Like, don't put rice in the split pea soup. That is easily done. I am going to try to get him eating pork rinds as salty snacks are a point for him. He doesn't eat a lot of carbs day to day but when he does it is almost always a salty snack.
After bills, I have THIRTY dollars in my account and $10 of that will go for fees so really $20. Not complaining, the bills are paid. But I will have to wait on buying him some of those gourmet pork rinds. The other vendor sells "Macs" BBQ pork rind and I will buy a couple one ounce bags from them tomorrow and see if they take. That would be great I could just order some from the other vendor now and then.
So I need to reduce his carbs. He did have some V8 with lunch so that's good, I will keep buying that. One of my longtime friends told me tomato products are horrible for people with inflammation but EIGHT vegetables, he never eats veggies...and he doesn't consume a lot.
And yes I know it has sodium and sodium does not get along with blood pressure in people of black descent. Which he is. There is a lot I have to address, in his diet.
I wanted to be a dietitian for a while, I am getting my chance: a low sodium, high protein, low carb diet for a very picky eater. I will have my hands full; if I tell him "this is restricted" he will buck and if I tell him "You need to eat this" he won't. It should be interesting.
Tonight I will offer him a choice of pizza (thanks again!), split pea soup, or roast chicken. He can tell me what he wants and I will give it to him.
I don't know if he wants to work tomorrow or even if he should. I will let him look at the trips and decide. To be honest, between us, it will be a lot easier if he stays home.
But mentally I think he needs to get out and see people.
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