I have been having a very swollen feeling and the ankles swelled up over the past 2 days, at first I thought "oh no its my kidney" but then I suspected that there might be Ibuprofen in the sleeping pills (I seem to alergic to Ibuprofen) so I stopped taking them the past 2 nights and just added another Paracetamol to help me sleep.
My ankles are now back to normal, the bloated feeling has gone and I have lost some weight so I seem to be right.
I will tell the Doctor on Monday.
Yesterday was such a lovely sunny day again so after pottering about and tidying up we set off for a round walk to the beach with Louis.
I took my trekking stick and found after about a quarter of a mile my legs were feeling tired so I used the stick for balance and yes it worked and I got along better.
My brother will be pleased as it was a present from him.
We had a lovely walk and the tide was nearly in, so it was a very pleasant sight, looking out to sea to Sheppey and the Essex coastline.
The wind farm was gleaming in the sunshine and little sailing boats skimming along, all added to a pleasant picture.
I never regret moving down to Seasalter when we retired in 2000 as it has been the best decision we ever made.
Whitstable is so oldie worldly and Seasalter is very Quaint as the salt marshes have never changed.
My breathing was fine and I got stronger as we got along, it made my day when we completed the walk and I know I can still do it, be it a lot slower now.
Louis walked right round so well behaved, no pulling, no digging his heels in to turn back, so it really is me he wants when Ray takes him and he just wants to come back.
He walked past other dogs and he didn't bark once-- I wish my neighbour could see him so well behaved as she thinks he is so uncontrollable, as for some reason he always barks at her.
Back indoors we had a coffee and I sat down and watched telly, resting and dropped off for a cat knapp, woke up very refreshed and exercised.
I cooked the dinner, watched the soaps, sat in the den and answered my emails etc etc and answered phone calls from my son and a couple of friends.
At almost 10pm we took the dog for his last walk around the park and then got ready for bed, another full day had passed and I soon dropped off to sleep..
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I would have got my parents and sister to wave back to you from the Essex coastline had I known ;)
Just remember, dogs are good judges of character, so maybe there's a reason that Louis barks at your neighbour eh!!
No wonder you dropped off to sleep with all that walking. Mind you the walk and fresh air is probably better than any prescription.
Great I am glad you got out and about the weather is so mild at the moment. Although they say sunday is going to be bad so I guess it will be a PJ day. Yes I guess Louis is your dog, they say animals usually choose 1 master in his case it is you.Hope you have a great weekend. Love Julie XXXX
It sounds like you had a lovely day and well done to you for managing the whole walk, I bet you had a really good nights sleep that night, puts me to shame I really must try and get out without the car and try and get as much exercis as possible before the op an chemo start.
