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cate1898 wrote:Thanks Ejeff. Co-incidentally I started WFPB yesterday (Tues. Oct. 10). Decided not to delay. If I were to try to get in to see my GP my next appt would be in 4-6 weeks depending on her availability. She is truly that busy, but I really like her and find her very thorough. I do have a reliable Omron BP cuff and take my BP as directed.
I have a follow-up phone appt with my Cardiologist this Friday. I have a few things to discuss with him including what signs to look for to indicate that my meds need to be reduced. I am hoping most of this can be done by phone, or online as I leave in less than 2 weeks for Florida. With the exception of the month of December, we will be in Florida until the 3rd week of April, so medication adjustments need to be done long distance hopefully, otherwise I will have a very expensive trip to the doctor's office.
I'm hesitant to tell the Cardiologist about my WFPB change in diet and what positive changes can be expected as I guess I feel he will be rolling his eyes upon hearing this (even if he doesn't actually physically do this - he'll be thinking it).
What I would love to find is an MD here in Ontario (Canada) that fully supports WFPB (not a Naturopath), but I'm guessing if I did find such a doctor, that he or she would be not only very busy, but very expensive and definitely not covered by OHIP. (Ontario Health Insurance Plan). However, depending on the actual cost, I would certainly consider it.
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