Sandy Exposure.
mr_sandyman
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I'm not real big on sharing my personal life so this is a little difficult;
Yesterday I went in for an Angiogram an they found a totally blocked coronary artery and another with a clot (little more to it than that but...). Today's discussion was whether to try Stints or bypass surgery, Tuesday I will go in for the stint and see if that will alleviate the symptoms.
It's been a rough six months leading up to now, I lost my DW in September to cancer. Lost mom last month who had been in nursing home 2 years. While I had been keeping close to a goal weight my activity level had dropped to sedentary levels. I could blame stress but I'm sure there is a little depression in there. This has been building longer than all that.
So next week starts cardiac rehab. Tomorrows Weigh-In should be closer to goal but as most of you know that is only part of a healthy lifestyle.
What do I want to tell you? Stay active. Stay healthy. Don't fall behind and get discouraged. Otherwise you end up where you don't want to be, laying on a table with a wire perforating your nether regions.
Yesterday I went in for an Angiogram an they found a totally blocked coronary artery and another with a clot (little more to it than that but...). Today's discussion was whether to try Stints or bypass surgery, Tuesday I will go in for the stint and see if that will alleviate the symptoms.
It's been a rough six months leading up to now, I lost my DW in September to cancer. Lost mom last month who had been in nursing home 2 years. While I had been keeping close to a goal weight my activity level had dropped to sedentary levels. I could blame stress but I'm sure there is a little depression in there. This has been building longer than all that.
So next week starts cardiac rehab. Tomorrows Weigh-In should be closer to goal but as most of you know that is only part of a healthy lifestyle.
What do I want to tell you? Stay active. Stay healthy. Don't fall behind and get discouraged. Otherwise you end up where you don't want to be, laying on a table with a wire perforating your nether regions.
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I hope you recover quickly!1
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Condolences on the major losses that you have suffered.
Here's hoping the stent will do the trick for you. Wishing you a quick recovery.1 -
Sending you good thoughts, Sandy. I hope your recovery goes as well as the folks I know who've had what sound like similar procedures.
You've been through a lot and have had a couple of really big life changes recently. Please talk with your doctor about your suspicion of depression. In addition to medication, he/she may be able to recommend a grief counselor. If not, consider finding one on your own. Medications don't have to be forever unless they need to be. I find taking care of my physical self is more difficult when my mental state (grief, stress, depression) is off.
It sounds like you were doing a good job of maintaining your goal weight. That means you know what to do when you're ready to get back to it.
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Words can't adequately express my feelings. You have been through a LOT in a very short time. I agree with Emmie about talking with your doctor. There is no reason that you SHOULDN'T be depressed after what you've experienced. And now this?
And now I'll also "expose" a bit about myself. My doctor put me on a low-dose of Zoloft after a particularly devastating loss in my life. He recognized my depression before I did -- I guess the fact that I lost 25 pounds in 30 days was a hint. I'm NOT an emotional eater. I'm just the opposite -- can't eat more than a few bites a day and have to force that. The Zoloft didn't make me a zombie. It just took the edge off of things until I was able to refocus and get myself back together. I used to tell people that they would have to pull those little pills out of my cold, dead hands LOL But I only had to take them for several months. It was the best thing I ever did for myself.
I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say that I'll be thinking about you on Tuesday. PLEASE keep us updated.2 -
Sandy,
Hope it helps to share with your On Line Friends, We all are here to give each other support, mostly about weight loss but really it’s about getting and staying healthy.
I think @Al_Howard just had something similar and may have some insight.
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Sandy, I had 2 stints 12 years ago, and when cath'ed last fall was told "I could put in 2-3 new ones, but you'll need a bypass in about 3 years, so get it now, while you're in good shape.
Got released from re-hab today.
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So sorry to hear all you've lost in such a short time, and now health challenges. I hope that sharing with us will make it easier to talk with your doctor, so you can get some help getting through all of this. And I don't know if you believe in prayer, but I do, and I'll be praying for you.
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I hope things get better for you. You've had a very difficult time. Hope you recover quickly.1
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Sandy, so sorry for your losses. I feel your sorrow. My DW has stage 5 kidney failure at 62 yrs old and refuses Dialysis, and I am afraid of losing her. Take care of yourself and stay healthy, You are in my prayers also.2
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Sandy...Thank you for sharing with us from your heart. This very difficult for you to do I'm sure. You have had very hard times recently especially since DW and Mom losses. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Keep us posted.1
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Thanks guys. I'll keep you updated.
I've been working with my minister for the grief (but I think I may need a tuneup).2 -
My Deeps Condolence there is no shame to be depress after all you went true, every one of us when true or going true it's been 6 years that I'M going true some depression with me is emotion eater, losing my father then my brother and father in law within a one year span and now dealing with mother in law Dementia and Alzheimer.some time i feel just given up but then i remember my brother and i'm back on the program.Again my Deeps condolence.2
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Sandy, There aren't words to express my sorrow for what you have been going through. Thank you for your willingness to share about it. I too have made it through cardiac rehab and came out the better for it. But I too would recommend you dedicate some time to working through the grief and issues that come with serious illness.1
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I’m so sorry for your loss and the challenges you are going through. I don’t really know what to say, other than to echo what the others have said. For me, it helped me to let other people in during my rough times. It was hard for me to do, because I’m hard-wired to project an outer image that “everything is fine”.1
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Sandy, I am sorry for all your losses. It must be tough. While your heart issues are serious the good news is modern medicine knows how to handle these things. Trust your doctor and get the care you need, including the spiritual tune up. You'll be in my prayers.1
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I know there's a vulnerability in opening up on-line (or anywhere) if you're a typically keep-to-myself kind of person. I appreciate the courage and discomfort it probably took for you to do so here @mr_sandyman . I join the other GOADies in supporting you in this time of trouble. Thanks too for your heartfelt encouragement to stay as healthy as we can. Until recently, I really undervalued that...
I have used about all the resources out there at various points in my life. As I learned more, I really came to appreciate how much different times are now with respect to the help available compared to my parents, for example. From that standpoint, I think we live in a better time but only if we make use of the various resources that are out there. Please, continue in your quest to find healthy ways to survive and eventually thrive after the tragedy and trauma you've been through.
My heart goes out to you. I'm hoping all goes well for you next Tuesday! I hope you feel comfortable continuing to keep us informed and most of all, that you find your road to better health and happiness in the days ahead.2 -
Blessings and prayers for a complete and speedy recovery.1
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Little update, had two stents placed on Tuesday with a follow up procedure in a couple weeks to address the blocked artery. Really don’t feel any different other than like I’ve been kicked in the cup.
Thanks for all your encouraging comments. Mostly I wanted folks to know there is a right and wrong way to do things and illustrate the consequences of the wrong way. This place is called “My FITNESS Pal”, not “My Hangin’ Out Pal”.
Onward and Downward.
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@mr_sandyman Glad things went well!0
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Cindy says it better than me, but you have been through a lot. Best wishes on your procedure and warm hugs from us all.1
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@mr_sandyman , Glad to hear you're on the other side of the procedure and doing relatively well and I hope that trend continues. Will be looking forward to more good news. You bring a sobering reminder to us and I appreciate it--thanks.2
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So sorry to hear about this, Sandy - many wishes for a swift and complete recovery. I'm glad you reached out.1
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Well, another episode in the continuing saga. Thursday I had another procedure to open the blocked artery but to no avail. The plan is to try again in 4 weeks with more tools and another surgeon. I guess I'm a difficult case.0
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Keep the faith @mr_sandyman. I'm sorry you're going through all this!1
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Sorry to hear that the procedures weren't successful. Praying the third time's the charm!1
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@mr_sandyman They calling the Roto-Rooter Man? Best of luck. They decided to give me a triple bipass, back in September. 1
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Sending prayers your way that the next procedure is successful.1
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@mr_sandyman Glad your stints are successful. Hope you recover quickly1
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I wish you a speedy recovery!1
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So sorry @mr_sandyman ! That's got to be tough on so many levels. I hope you have good support locally and that the next time works as planned. Thanks for letting us know--good vibes from here!1
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