*Dean* 1,594 Posted April 14, 2013 I just got back from a couple of weeks of beach camping. I had a cool NSV that I wanted to share. The beach we were on was 3k long. So perfect for a 6km jog in the mornings. I find it easier to run on soft sand in my trainers, rather than bare feet. One morning I got caught by a wave coming in, I tried to dodge it, but got some Water in my shoe. This caused some wet sand to gather up in my sock. I could feel it rubbing against my foot, but I didn't think it was a big deal so kept running. I took my shoe off back at camp and I had a massive blister, under the arch of my foot. It got a little infected so I went to the local Dr to get some antibiotics. Pre surgery I had no co morbidities, but my blood pressure had started to creep up. It wasn't at a level that I needed medication, but that was only around the corner. The doctor, who I'd never met before took my blood pressure, while I told him about my blister. My blood pressure was 105/60. The Dr said "Your blood pressure is nice and low, but I'd expect that from someone fit and who exercises regularly". I sat there while the nurse bandaged my foot feeling like I was going to explode with pride. I've had heaps of compliments from people that I know, including staff at my Dr's and my surgeon's office. This was different though. I didn't tell the Dr about my weight loss or surgery. It wasn't even a compliment really. It was just a comment from a Dr I didn't know. It made my day, so I thought I'd share. I hope you're all well, Deano 19 funinthesun00, Lori228, sleevehopefull27 and 16 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink22-sleeve 528 Posted April 14, 2013 Nice NSV! You rock! 1 *Dean* reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted April 14, 2013 I'm puffing up with pride for you dean! Great news! (Not the blister if course) I forget little things like my blood pressure being better (no more meds) thanks for the reminder! 3 *Dean*, Tink22-sleeve and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnlatte 1,232 Posted April 14, 2013 Great story Dean!! 1 *Dean* reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takingcontrol 467 Posted April 14, 2013 That's Awesome! Congratulations!! 1 *Dean* reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
journeygrl 27 Posted April 14, 2013 Congratulations!! 1 *Dean* reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitowngirl 886 Posted April 15, 2013 Awesome!!!! Congrats. 1 *Dean* reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Dean* 1,594 Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks friends!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmerrill 30 Posted April 15, 2013 Thank you for sharing you good news. I was just an off the cuff comment to this Doctor and see what a difference it has made to you. I'm sure that will be one of those moments you will remember forever. I hope I make people feel that wasy sometimes. A lesson to be learned by all about the comments we make to others. Congratulations on your new identity! It's kind of like when you move away, and no one knows you,so you can be who you want to be and no one knows your past. 1 *Dean* reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Dean* 1,594 Posted April 15, 2013 Thank you for sharing you good news. I was just an off the cuff comment to this Doctor and see what a difference it has made to you. I'm sure that will be one of those moments you will remember forever. I hope I make people feel that wasy sometimes. A lesson to be learned by all about the comments we make to others. Congratulations on your new identity! It's kind of like when you move away' date=' and no one knows you,so you can be who you want to be and no one knows your past.[/quote'] That's it! Made me feel like this is my new 'normal' / identity. Thanks 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carolina-Girl 28 Posted April 15, 2013 Tears in my eyes happy for you! 2 ProudGrammy and *Dean* reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newcelave1 4 Posted April 15, 2013 Reading your NSV has left a huge grin in my face! Thanks for sharing! 1 *Dean* reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted April 15, 2013 beach camping - massive blister-blood pressure nice and low, expect that from someone fit and who exercises regularly". Deano I "thought" we were friends???? running along the beautiful beach - wind blowing threw your hair ahhhhh, i can see you now why didn't you put me in one of your extra suitcases??? regular carry on would be fine I would fit !!!!! i'm small enough!!!!! ******************* sorry about the blister - bummer (payback is a b itch) dr didn't know your situation - commenting on how fit you look - exercising!!!! you must have been grinning ear to ear, almost busting out with pride personally, seriously, i "brag" tell anyone/everyone that will listen, about my WLS story!!!!! keep on running - you don't have that far to go though you've done great with your weight loss!!!! keep it up (or should i say down??? ) congrats guy 1 *Dean* reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
