For Sqad

[Bobbisox1]

Call back from trainee GP never materialised so I’ve rang my health centre, I’m very much against having to discuss my problem with a receptionist which is the way it is now, my BP isn’t coming down as much as I’d like it to although I’m writing the readings down that I take twice a day, I’m now waiting of my ‘call back’ I’ll let you know

[Sqad]

Thanks bobbie........that is poor health care.
I will be interested in you suggested BP management.

[Bobbisox1]

The receptionist tried turning it round by saying ‘Are you sure YOU didn’t have to call ? I referred to a piece of paper he printed off circling ‘call back’ bloods and ECG in that order

[Sqad]

LOL.....

[roopower]

I'm not expected to tell all to the receptionist, just a 'discussion about meds', 'worried about leg' etc and I don't mind that, the practitioner can read up before phoning me.

[Bobbisox1]

Hi Sqad,eventually got a call back from practice, going in for bloods on the 31st although he’s happy my BP is coming down , I told him I’m changing my lifestyle and losing weight which he was very happy about so I’ll add to this when I get more info
Thank you sqad

[Bobbisox1]

Roo, it’s my pet hate when the receptionist asks ‘What’s the problem ?

[pimplyteen]

When you make an appointment on line and that seems to be the norm these days they have to ask/ fill in the box/comments of what the problem is, if you don't the doctor can't decide if an appointment is needed.
Is that not what they have a receptionist for apart from many other tasks. They are really only wanting basic info to leave the doctor free to see people.

[Sqad]

Thanks bobbi..........still early days ;-)

[Bobbisox1]

Pimplyteen , I could go online at one time and secure an appointment, not anymore, if this is progress? Ooops I’ll be getting called old again ( which I am)
Owld & Proud, that’s me ;)

[Bobbisox1]

Yes I guess so, I’ll just carry on doing what I’m doing Sqad , the Knackers Yard can wait ;)

[ladybirder]

It can take quite a while to get your BP down Bobbi. As long as it is going down that's what counts, in my world anyway.

[Bobbisox1]

Yes, I think I’m being over ambitious LB but it’s heading the right way thankfully

[ladybirder]

Good for you girl;-) Keep it up.

[Bobbisox1]

Going to get weighed later( SW) but actually doing Calorie counting instead ,shhhhh haha
No drinking most nights , only Wednesday when I go with the girls for a few hours and Saturday afternoon with Hubby, about 3 at each ‘going out ‘

[douglas9401]

https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/effects-on-the-body/alcohol-and-blood-pressure

[Bobbisox1]

Good job I reigned it in then on school nights ;) ‘‘twas too easy having that large red with a meal, now water

[gness]

Swap red wine for beetroot juice, Bobbi. Don't leave a glass where your red wine loving, beetroot juice hating husband will knock it back though.
I heard a few new sweary words that evening. ;-)

[Bobbisox1]

Haha,that’s sooo funny Gness

[gness]

Dave now doesn't agree that beetroot juice can help lower BP. He reckons his glassful put his through the ceiling. Don't men twitter on. ;-)

[Bobbisox1]

They absolutely do but we wouldn’t be without them :0)