I met the new doctor, Jesse Spear, yesterday. Great bedside manner. Young, but with 11 years in his field already. Gave me a check up. Ordered a mammogram and bone scan. Then took me off my cholesterol meds for a couple weeks ...then we'll do a blood work up and he will lower my dosage. Hooray. I have told the last two drs. that I thought my dosage was a bit high. I take two pills a day...one for cholesterol, one for reflux. I also take a fish oil and vitamin for women.
Yes he told me to keep exercising and eating healthy....well blast, there goes my sweet treats. I told him the internist told me to lose 20 pounds, Dr. Spear said, "well did you?" I said , "no I just got a new dr. ".LOL...I don't think he thought that was funny. Hmmm? But I do like this young doctor and hope he will stay in our town for many years.
Wishing everyone a good day. Look for a blessing to give thanks. XO
Oh yes....lose a few pounds!!! The forsythia was the first to bloom in Maine when it was finally spring! Just gorgeous photos Susie! Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Betsy. Losing weight used to be so much easier..I think my metabolism is dead. LOL. I love seeing the flowering trees...makes me think of my mother..she loved spring so much. Blessings to you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteThat's a hoot about telling him you got a new doctor. I remember going to an orthopedic doctor about stress fractures in my feet. He told me that I was just a big girl with little feet. Grrrr. I call him Dr. Weinerheimer which is not his name but close to it.
ReplyDeleteOur trees are blooming. Such a pretty time of the year.
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Debby, I do think some of my weigh has made me not as healthy...my feet hurt too. I hope we do not get the snow coming out of the prairie states. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteIt might take him a few years to develop a sense of humor. But I liked your quip. :-) Happy to hear that you are going to like this fellow. We have no trees blooming here yet, but yours sure are pretty! And I haven't given up hope, although we're supposed to get rain/snow on Sunday. xo
ReplyDeleteJudy, Spring came and all seemed well...then the last 10 days it's been up and down the scales and even frosted. I just want to enjoy the weather before it becomes hot. I am too old for old weather. LOL. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteThat white tree almost looks like a flowering pear. But on closer inspection, the flowers look a little too big. Let us know, if you find out what it is. Do you take Vit D?
ReplyDeleteLaurie, If I ever see anyone out at that house, I will ask about that tre...but you are right it certainly has the beautiful flowers of a Bradford pear. I take a vitamin that is all inclusive. I will find out more when I have a bone scan. I am in really good health. But my little sister has bad ostio. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteI recognize the tulip tree, we call it a Japanese Magnolia, have no idea what the white one is. I just use the old song, " Cherry pink and Apple Blossom White" and that's my answer to pink and white trees.
ReplyDeleteJanet, I love how you describe the trees. :):)My mom wanted every flowering tree she laid eyes on.:) She did have a redbud and lilacs. Once an old twisted apple tree grew near the clothes lines. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteLove the flowering tree Here the white tree is called a Bradford pear
ReplyDeleteCathrin, I think you may be right about that tree being a Bradford pear. It is a pretty shape too. Thank you for stopping in. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo,Susie
DeleteGood luck to the new doctor and to you too. Two pills are not so bad. I am trying to reduce my numbers too so I can get off my pills. Fruits are good sweets.
ReplyDeleteMunir, To be my age and only taking two pills is good. My little sister takes many. I do need to switch my sweet craving to fruits. :):) It's a battle. Blessings , xoxo,Susie
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ReplyDeletePS Love your trees ! We are seeing some Hyacinths too. Some shoots of Daffodils are coming out as wee. Feels like Spring.
Munir, I love the look of hyacinths...but the scent is over powering for me. Daffodils are really a wonderful spring flower. I hope we get to keep our sprng temps...but something is heading our way from the center of the US ...may make it chilly here. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteGlad you have a new doctor, however cholesterol medicines landed me in the hospital for 4 days trying to figure out what was wrong, I was having horrible pain below my left breast. It was my damaged liver and pancreas from cholesterol medicine !!! really
ReplyDeleteIt took a long time for my liver to heal
my meds was simivastin spelled something like that. you can read up how women can not tolerate cholesterol medicines
That's my 2 cents on the subject
sure hope you get better
I'm on a no sugar diet because of my blood sugar so HIGH
I just want to take a pill so I won't want to eat LOL
I am on the same cholesterol med. My old dr. left us high and dry. Then a new lady came and she also let no forewarning. I just think that's mean of them. We count on having a GP. I hope it hasn't hurt my liver. I wonder about being achy, cause I know it hurts our muscles. Thank you for telling me how you did. It does help us to hear what others do.Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteBeautiful pics. Love the forsythia. I hope you get your meds straightened out. I need to find a new doctor too. Mine retired. I just keep forgetting to take care of that. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteNonnie, My new dr. wants to try to cut my cholesterol meds in half...oh happy day to that. The less meds I can take the happier I'll be. I have not seen a GP for over a year.. It's scary not knowing what to do. I hope you can find one you will like and trust. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteI too believe the white one is a Bradford Pear, my daughter has one just like it in her yard.
ReplyDeleteLOL love your doctor joke!
Hi Sylvia, I do think it could be a Bradford pear..it is very tall compared to others I have seen. I just love looking at it. Sylvia, I am hoping this new dr. is wonderful and stays here. It's not fun looking for a trustworthy dr. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeletePretty photos, I love forsythia not trimmed and shaped. I like the natural look, I would always force bloom it in my home. Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI just saw a row of it behind an old farm house and it looked like a beautiful fence. Thank you for coming by. I am well...just need a new dr. When he saw how many Mgs. of Zocor I was taking he said "Too much" So now I will be testing to see if I can lower it. Isn't that nice? Blessings to you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteYou are so funny! The joke about changing docs...I've heard something similar about the man who has to get rid of his wife or dog due to allergies! Hmmmmm...
ReplyDeleteHope all works out health wise---I have high cholesterol, too, and I was lucky in my recent blood test to find my 'good' cholesterol is higher than the bad. Before adding meds she wants me to exercise more. Gosh---I hate exercising! Seriously!!!!
I think that is a Bradford Pear. Gorgeous!
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Blondie, I have thought that my meds for cholesterol was a high dosage. Hopefully I can get it lowered. I may have to join a gym..no safe walking out here at times. Hope we can get well for our Spring....when it decides to stay.:) Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteI need to lose twenty x two! Darn it! Hey that white tree is a Bradford pear and I just read that there is a man whose mission is to get rid of all Bradford pears because they cross pollinate with regular pear trees! I've never heard that before.
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Cindy, I had not heard that before about the pear pollination. I thought when people grafted to make different trees they studying on that stuff. I do not think I would decorate a lawn with a Bradford pear if there were real pear trees near. I hope it's not messing things up in nature. How's the bees doing? Blessings for you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteA bone scan?? That's not a routine test..maybe you mean a bone density??I think that is an ornamental pear but they do get little pears..they also smell bad!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this beautiful time of year...
Missy, This isn't a routine test...Doctor called it a Bone density scan. It is to see if I need extra calcium..I guess. New dr. I think they push some things to make money for the hospitals. But it's ok. my little sister has bad osteoporosis, so it's better save than sorry. That's funny about the pear trees...I have never been near one..as I do not have any. Our neighbor has a real pear tree and I will try to get some blooms. ;):) Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteHi Susie, so glad you like your new doc. That is half the battle, I think. I have had a few of those bone density tests. They are harmless, actually very restful, if you like laying down on a table with the lights dimmed. You do hear the whirring of the machine though. I have been lucky that mine has always been good. It is really good to know this as you age..Beautiful spring flowers and trees..Happy Thursday..Judy
ReplyDeleteJudy, I used to get a density test at my OB/GYN's office...it would usually scan your hand. I have also had a full body scan at the hospital. I have ben told I have my mom's good bones. She was straight a poker at 83 when she passed....and never had hormone replacements, after a hysterectomy at 36 . My sister Brenda had hysterectomy at 25 and never took hormones and she has very bad osteoporosis. So it is good to know where we stand. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteWe could use some blooming trees here, still a bit early, in fact snow might be on the way for saturday. I guess I'll just have to look at your pictures for a bit longer. thnks for posting.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I think our spring has gone haywire...it's nice one day and now windy, rainy and threats of colder weather coming. But I remember having an ice storm in April, my last year of school. I guess anything can happen in spring. I hope you are getting to enjoy some sweet fresh spring air soon...well after that snow that may be headed your way. You are in my prayers. Love you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteSusie, I've been wanting to take a fish oil vitamin. Do you see a difference in your energy when taking them? Ooooo, there's a pink and white blossom tree right next to each other. In my area, they seem to have lost all of their flowers already.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank you for your comment today. It was so special and meant the world to me. I loved it very much. :)
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Sheri, The fish oil pills are so darn big, I decided to take the Omega-3 Krill oil pills. I take a Gummy vitamin for women that is for Energy, Metabolism and Bone Support. I have been taking these for about a month and a half...and yes, I can tell I truly feel better..more energy. Even if you eat well, you may need something you are missing in your foods.
DeleteI do think a lot of you Sheri and do not even know you other than thru blogging. I feel you are genuine. A true loving mother and I love having you as a friend. Blessings, xoxo,Love, Susie
OH Susie, I loved your joke!!!! I bet he didn't ask you to loose any weight...lol our trees are slow to bloom😟 Maybe because we're having so much cold weather and snow. Time will tell if they'll even bloom this year.
ReplyDeleteGood for you on your cholesterol possibility. No sense taking too much medicine.
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Gert, Our spring seems to be dragging some colder weather with it. Today is rainy, partly cloudy and cool. I needed a new dr. because ours just up and left everyone. Yes, I hate taking meds. I always fear your body will count on the drugs and not do what it is suppose to do. Some times the side effects are scarier than the disease. Blessings for a great weekend. xoxo,Susie
DeleteI love yellow forsythia. I used to have a bunch of it and I always cut branches to put in vases to bring inside. Sounds like you've found a good doctor. And it's SO hard to lose weight the older you get. I know...I'm older! haha! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDiane, I think any sprigs of flowering bushes or trees looks good inside in a pretty jar or vase. I think my metabolism is dead...no weight is coming off. I can't do the same exercise I use too...my ankles hurt if I walk too much or far. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
Deletehave you noticed doctors, lawyers, most everyone, seems to be about 15..? hahhaa...the older I get, the younger they look.
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That's how I know I am old...when people look too young to be working. LOL. Some times I will ask how long they've been doing whatever it is they are doing . LOL. Blessings, enjoy your weekend, xoxo,Susie
DeleteOh spring is looking pretty there! We are finally getting some green grass anyway! And I think your response to your doctor was perfect lol!
ReplyDeleteLinda, My husband mowed last week...just in time for the lawn care to fertilize. Today is rainy and chilly. I am ready to enjoy warm fresh air. To sit on the porch. Blessings for a fun weekend, xoxo,Susie
DeleteThe trees are just lovely. My tree [yes, I only have 1 tree on my lot] is budding...so it will have blossoms soon. But, it will be delayed now...we're supposed to get really cold for the next 4-5 days! Ugh!
ReplyDeleteJan, I hope your tree brings you some pretty flowers and lots of joy. You will have lots of nice flowers when your wall design is done and you have planting space. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteGlad you have a new doctor that you like. Bed side manner is a plus. Love the spring photos. I think that other tree might be a cherry. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteTete, Finding a good doctor, and one that will last is a blessing to me.. That tree is a puzzle to me, I am just going to ask if I see anyone out around that house. Bless you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteThere's a magnolia tree in our front yard and it always looks beautiful during the spring. As far as the weather goes, in typical New England fashion today it hit 70 and Sunday we will get snow.
ReplyDeleteBoston Boy, Who wants snow this late into spring...not me. I bet no one there does either. Hope you get to see that tree in bloom...well you'll just have to visit with Arlene while it's blooming. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteWe take SO MUCH medicine, it's not even funny!!! Seriously, it takes me over 45 minutes to fill all of our pill boxes with morning and night
ReplyDeletemeds! I do 3 weeks at a time. High
cholesterol, blood pressure, thyroid, acid reflux.....and then LD had high cholesterol, blood pressure , acid reflux + heart meds. It's ridiculous! Still, I'm grateful for the medications that help keep us active and can take care of our health issues!
Linda, Ted tends to his own meds...But I really need to have him show me his medicines so I could help him if need be. I made a colored chart of my fathers' pills when he was with us. It helped anyone making up his pill boxes. I do not think we would need reflux meds if we could stop all the other meds. I do think I am lucky. Blessings, xoxo,love you, Susie
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