What Did You Do For You Today???

[Tornadic Thoughts]

Took a hot bath. Doesn't sound like much, but it's been a couple months since I trusted myself with getting in and out of the tub with the rib/sacrum/hip slippage/severe pain I've been dealing with, so I would just soak my feet in salt baths, instead. I've missed my bath tub soaks big time!

My pains have since lessened (may we continue in that direction) and I can more easily navigate the tub scene again. That makes me happier than you know. In addition to magnesium flakes/epsom salts, I added my Tibetan singing bowl to the scene.

That heavy ass thing floats, unlike me....lol....but what a hoot to have the vibrations from the bowl in the entire tub....then filling it a little ways with water and watching the splash of the initial strike, then watching the ripples while feeling the vibrations....ha!...I'm so easily entertained, and so incredibly grateful.

Be it sound bath/foot bath/whole body bath....they are some of my favorite soul marinades. Still working on the head space. Trying to help it realize it's a lot like tofu...it's gonna taste exactly like whatever I choose to marinate it in. ?

 

[Lionheart]

I shared a post on FB about many of my personal beliefs and values. I had written a page of stuff for my own benefit, but when I found out that I may be having heart problems well, it made me want to share that information. It was an effort to be my authentic self with others so they would know me better. So far it seems to have gone well.

 

[ms spock]

I stepped up to the plate to be more responsible and present.

 

[Tornadic Thoughts]

I finally took a spider plant that has been dying out of a pot and put it to rest.

Then I took some starts from a plant that was one of mom's favorites, called a wandering jew, and put them in some fresh potting soil to see if they'll take off and grow.

I love the colors and remember watering the giant one she had in a hanging basket in the house I grew up in.

The starts didn't come from that one, but rather from one I bought at an animal rescue benefit shop.

May the plant grow healthily, and may I follow suit.

 

[ms spock]

I got involved and did things with meaning and purpose.

 

[Lionheart]

I am monitoring my heart, blood pressure, and blood sugar. I will soon be monitoring all of my vitals for a voluntary medical program that my doctor presented to me.

 

[ms spock]

I went and helped at at a Fair Day today.

 

[VioletButterfly]

Treated myself to a tea at Starbucks.

 

[Teasel]

Held my hand while I sobbed
Put on my favourite perfume - Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot
Took myself for a walk
Bought, cooked and ate vegetables

 

[Deanna]

I did nothing out of fear. Tomorrow will be different. I'll do something for me.

 

[Tornadic Thoughts]

Called the hospital patient advocate and left a message to share my concerns regarding the cardiologist not documenting any specifics of what we actually discussed during my appt., but rather writing down vague and inaccurate info.

It always concerns me when something like that happens because it could come back on me later as appearing that I am going against medical advice, especially if I was again in the position of needing to be hospitalized for my heart issues, or anything, really.

So f'n frustrating, but he won't address my question via the nurse as to why he made his notes like he did, leaving out what we actually discussed, nor will he speak with me himself unless, of course, I pay to go in for another appointment. My next follow-up is scheduled for 6 months from now. My only other option is to speak to a patient advocate, per the charge nurse I spoke with.

I don't look for much, if anything, to happen as a result, as these supposed advocates all have their paychecks signed by the same folks the doctors do, and they're already very familiar with me due to the issues I brought up with them (a 9 page document) regarding my mom's hellish experiences across various departments, which they've never bothered to communicate with me about as they assured me they would.

If I had the energy to do so, I'd follow up with a local media outlet and share my concerns publicly. We'll see if that day comes. I miss the days when the "care" in healthcare truly felt like it was meaningful and genuine.

 

[Lionheart]

I participated in physical therapy.