Monday Musings- Missing in Action and OOTD
Happy Monday ladies. Today I’m musing about my latest reads, what to wear to the airport, and a life update.
Some of you may have noticed I was missing from the blog on Friday. I wasn’t planning to, but unfortunately spent Thursday afternoon and a very long evening in the emergency room. I’d been having increasing abdomen pain for days and my primary care doctor couldn’t fit me in so she insisted I go to the ER. She also explained, that in the ER, they can and will perform necessary tests for a diagnosis without waiting for insurance approval.
I’d already self-diagnosed myself and planned to wait to see her, but my kids phoned and read me the riot act…so I went.
Doctors don’t care for “Google medicine” so umpteen tests later, it was determined that I had an inflamed gallbladder and may have passed a gallstone. My bed was 54H which means it’s in the hallway which tells you how busy the ER was with 95 patients in beds.
I saw my primary Dr. the following morning and she’s called in an order for a few more tests to check my gallbladder function…we’re just awaiting insurance approval. She’s had me go back on a few supplements and told me to avoid fatty food, which I pretty much already do. I haven’t eaten red meat in 15+ years, avoid cheese and use very little faux butter, etc.
It was wise to go to the ER because they ruled out important things that could have been much more serious if ignored. I will keep you posted.
Currently reading
The ER wait was interminable and I didn’t think to bring a book, so I quickly downloaded this audible book for distraction. I’ve always had a small fascination with the “Swans” and this book has just enough delicious gossip to be a fast, fun listen. I also downloaded Madness Under The Royal Palms which I just started and am enjoying immensely!
Outfit of the week- What to wear to the airport
Many of us will be traveling this summer, and it may likely include a trip through several airports. I insist on being comfortable for long flights, but I also want to look classy because we’re treated by others, based on the image we present. Here’s an outfit for the airport that is comfy, stylish, and allows you to arrive looking polished.
- The shoes are one of my favorite brands. These have arch support and are made from a knit fabric that stretches for swelling feet.
- The sweater blazer is stretchy, comfy, and can be dressed up or down on your trip.
- My favorite brand of no-show socks keeps your feet clean when forced to take off your shoes going through security. You can carry a second clean pair in a ziplock if necessary.
- The cotton/cashmere wrap will help with refrigerated planes.
- The earrings, crystal-hinged bangle, Timex watch are inexpensive so you don’t need to worry about losing them.
- The cashmere tee is warm but won’t overheat you.
- I always travel with this convertible bag which multitasks on all my trips.
- The stretch pants have a narrow leg to keep them off the floor when using the lavatory. Crazy as it sounds, I think about those things when choosing a travel outfit because it’s one less thing to hassle with.
- I’ve had my eye on this spinner bag for months because my current one is looking pretty beat up.
Are you traveling this summer?
Thanks for reading ladies and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
Jennifer I do hope you’re feeling a little better by now. I definitely missed your post and was hoping everything was ok with you, so am sorry to read that you were unwell. I love your helpful and interesting ideas that you share with us. Take care. xx
Thank you so much, Jan.xx
Always am concerned when you miss a day. You’re so consistent and hardworking.
Feel better!
Thank you Maeve!
Feel better soon Jennifer. Prayers heading your way. 🙏
Thank you Lin
Thank you so much Lin
Oh dear…our complicated aging bodies! You have had a rough time of it, Jennifer, but are in the right hands for diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
I found myself outside our local emergency clinic in Oceanside,Vancouver Island, fully layered against the wind and rain , carrying a bowl …ewww! …in late April 2020…definitely not good timing! So many Covid protocols, leaving hubby outside and worried.
I had a feeling it was an inflamed kidney… wobbly, very nauseous ( bowl) , dull aching, and now chattering like a cartoon skeleton ‘ cause I could not get warm .
Diagnosed with a bad infection (wrong) and sent away with antibiotics. My doctor got me connected immediately to a Nanaimo urologist, god bless him! who wanted an ultrasound immediately . He correctly determined that I had stones moving about in my left kidney…that was the dull pain, but they had migrated and now lodged way up outside the kidney at the entrance to the ureter. He joked that I had ‘bragging rights’ due to their size , and a lithotripsy ( smashing those suckers) was required asap. Day surgery and healing followed, waiting for the stent to collect ‘the bits’. All good, except for the discomfort of having everything going up & down through ‘my pipes’ during this time. 😬
So fortunate to have Canadian healthcare, my own GP and a brilliant specialist. All good, as I’ve been monitored since. Definitely don’t want any migrating through the narrow bits next time!
Trips overseas since then do make me a tad anxious, especially the solo one recently, but everything with my waterworks is in good working order. Yeh!
Recently, it was my hardworking feet that needed my love , what with all of the cobblestones walked from exploring old towns in Portugal, Spain, and France .
My Elsa Jacobsen , Bernie Mev and Vionics were routinely switched up for my ‘sole comfort’ 👣 Yes, certainly more shoes than most might pack. But if you cannot walk comfortably, excursions are somewhat curtailed. Forgot my cooling mint foot cream, which was dumb.
I liked your travel outfit ideas. Very much me, both comfort and style combined.
Have you looked into Heys luggage , a Canadian brand ? I lucked out years ago, since Air Miles had that brand on their site available for spending your miles. Purchases are sent with no shipping charges ( even cast iron Le Creuset) !
I chose beautiful rolling suitcases with world 🌎🌍🌏 maps on …always well recognized at carousel pick up, and have had many compliments. Kids are especially intrigued as I stylishly roll through airports!
Gifts also for relatives from Heys using my Air Miles . This map style is still available on their site when I wanted another medium sized suitcase last year .
You take care, Jennifer… and hopefully a health plan will be sorted out soon. A bit ‘galling’ …pun intended …that you eat well and this sort of problem still happens !?
Cheers! 🐞
You have been through quite an ordeal, Cath! That is scary and sounds brutally painful. I’m so glad you got it all sorted out. Good medical care becomes more important the older we get. I plan my shoes very carefully when I travel because sore feet will ruin a vacation. Take care of yourself!!
Oh my, hope you are feeling better and that you get clear answers soon! I have made those trips to the ER. Scary stuff!