Tuesday my daughter took me to Cleburne to my doctor. They re checked my potassium and blood thinner levels. Then we enjoy a nice lunch dinner at Chillies. We went to Walmart while in Cleburne.
Wed. my doctors office calls me to say go back on Potassium, my level is too low, it is 3.2. So I am making an effort to take them, even though they make my tummy hurt. Also trying to raise my Potassium level by eating a banana per day. As a kid I was allergic to them, but I froze a couple and made a "smoothie" and seem to tolerate them OK.
Thursday my doctors office calls to tell me my blood is too thin! Skip two days, then one half, a whole one,half one, etc. Re-check in a week. However I do feel a little better these last two days. If any one has a recipes for "smoothies" that will raise my Potassium, please let me know!
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Are you on blood thinner because of a heart or blood clot risk? Blood thinners make my tummy hurt also.
ReplyDeleteI have A Fib. I did have a mini stroke.I think it is the Potassium that make my tummy hurt!
DeleteHave you tried other foods that are high in Potassium? There are so many like: white beans, dark greens, baked potatoes (with skin on), dried Apricots, Acorn Squash, Plain Yogurt, Avocados, Salmon,
ReplyDeleteand white mushrooms. I love all of these, so I am sure I am high on the Potassium level. I'm sorry I don't have any smoothie recipes but thought I would share these foods with you. Glad you are feeling better.
Dark greens have natural vitamin K. Can't eat them, I like white beans also.
DeleteI hope you are still hanging in there. Am getting worried; it's been awhile.
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