I just had the annual physical examination that is done yearly in our company. It's the usual thing: taking blood pressure, physical exam of the breast and abdomen for women, chest x-ray, a bit of interview on medical history, eye examination...that's about it.
My blood pressure is still at 130/90 and the nurse did a double take (I almost rolled my eyes lol!). She didn't expect it from me since she said I look lean. Well, it's not just about the visible body fat that determines that,as we all know. I told her that's even lower than I expect. Anyway, I think I need to double my efforts to lower that down, considering that I am already on regular maintenance, taking Losartan. I don't think I could do away with my hypertension medicine if I can't bring down those numbers to 110/70. That still remains my goal and I'm not giving up that fight. I don't want to be dependent on drugs all my life, and besides, that only controls the blood pressure but it doesn't prolong my life in any way. At least that's what I read about these medicines.
I guess I need to get a good kick in the butt regarding that. Extra efforts are in order. I hope a year from now, I'll be able to get that target blood pressure. That's the time I'll have another chit chat with our company doctor...maybe convince him to get me off the meds. But first things first...get those number down.
Here's to the best of efforts!
