I'm so depressed!! There will surely be some ranting to follow....
I went to get birth control pills today (at a different clinic because I have relocated) and they said my blood pressure was too high for them to give the pills to me. My blood pressure was taken several times, by different nurses, and it was through the roof every time!! I think 170-something over 80-100.
I should not be surprised. I've had high blood pressure for a really long time because I am overweight and don't exercise (not currently, anyway). The only time my blood pressure was normal was when I lost 65 pounds two years ago by exercising and eating right. I'm sure it didn't help my heart any when I gained all the weight back. Of course, I am trying to eat better and better on a daily basis, and it's going well for the most part. I know I have to lose the weight regardless, but I want my Pills so I can have sex with my fiance without having to use a stupid condom, thank you! I've been on the same birth control pills for 3 years with no problem, so I did NOT expect to not get them!
It made me feel...like I've failed at simply being a person, if that makes any sense.
Anyway, the bottom line is that I need to get my blood pressure in check. The whole "getting off my ass everyday and exercising" thing will be hard, but I've done it before and loved it, so I am not worried in the long run. It's just the initial few weeks I will probably struggle the most with.
My diet is not horrible. I don't eat enough fruits or veggies I suppose, but I certainly do not use table salt on anything and I don't smoke and drink. I do eat a lot of canned refried beans and jarred marinara sauce and whatnot, which will have to change.
My dad had high blood pressure, so I know a little bit about it, but I don't know much of anything relating to altering sodium intake for a vegan diet. It *should* be easier for a vegan to lower sodium, right?? I want to lower it pronto!
Is there any sure fire way to fix this...like, now!? It may sound silly, but the idea of not being to have normal, skin to skin sex, until my blood pressure is healthy enough for the Pills, is practically life-threatening to me! It's a huge catylist for me wanting to do something about my health right now, as opposed to "maybe later", like it usually is.
I'm sorry for rambling like crazy, but writing about it in my livejournal just wasn't enough! lol.
But if any of you have some advice for me I would appreciate it to no end. Even if it's just a cyber hug or something, lol.
I went to get birth control pills today (at a different clinic because I have relocated) and they said my blood pressure was too high for them to give the pills to me. My blood pressure was taken several times, by different nurses, and it was through the roof every time!! I think 170-something over 80-100.
I should not be surprised. I've had high blood pressure for a really long time because I am overweight and don't exercise (not currently, anyway). The only time my blood pressure was normal was when I lost 65 pounds two years ago by exercising and eating right. I'm sure it didn't help my heart any when I gained all the weight back. Of course, I am trying to eat better and better on a daily basis, and it's going well for the most part. I know I have to lose the weight regardless, but I want my Pills so I can have sex with my fiance without having to use a stupid condom, thank you! I've been on the same birth control pills for 3 years with no problem, so I did NOT expect to not get them!
It made me feel...like I've failed at simply being a person, if that makes any sense.
Anyway, the bottom line is that I need to get my blood pressure in check. The whole "getting off my ass everyday and exercising" thing will be hard, but I've done it before and loved it, so I am not worried in the long run. It's just the initial few weeks I will probably struggle the most with.
My diet is not horrible. I don't eat enough fruits or veggies I suppose, but I certainly do not use table salt on anything and I don't smoke and drink. I do eat a lot of canned refried beans and jarred marinara sauce and whatnot, which will have to change.
My dad had high blood pressure, so I know a little bit about it, but I don't know much of anything relating to altering sodium intake for a vegan diet. It *should* be easier for a vegan to lower sodium, right?? I want to lower it pronto!
Is there any sure fire way to fix this...like, now!? It may sound silly, but the idea of not being to have normal, skin to skin sex, until my blood pressure is healthy enough for the Pills, is practically life-threatening to me! It's a huge catylist for me wanting to do something about my health right now, as opposed to "maybe later", like it usually is.
I'm sorry for rambling like crazy, but writing about it in my livejournal just wasn't enough! lol.
But if any of you have some advice for me I would appreciate it to no end. Even if it's just a cyber hug or something, lol.