Pat:
The echocardiogram showed that I am healing well but there is noticeable damage. I am being referred to a neurologist for some of my symptoms. (Forgetfulness, mispronouncing words, tingling in hands and feet, shoulder problems) to name a few. The earliest appointment date was in February. I will update after my visit to the neurologist. All of my symptoms are "normal" based on my condition when the "event" happened. It might be normal for the doctors but it is not normal for me. I am used to attacking life at 90 to nothing. Right now I feel as if I am at nothing. However, I am expecting too much at this time. Guess we will have to wait and see! Until then I will keep following orders and continue with Cardiac Rehab. If anything I would encourage everyone to go to Cardiac Rehab it is very helpful and you do learn a lot. Not to mention that eveyrone there knows what you are going through! I have made new friends which helps alot! I am not too thrilled with the DASH diet but oh well I am learning to cope. :-)
I really wasn't given any new information as for my condition. I guess it is difficult for me to comprehend because I have nothing to relate to the symptoms/problems I have experienced. As I said, I did not have extreme pain just an annoying ache and then nothing. I only know my condition from what family and friends tell me. I was in intensive care for two weeks. My family was told nothing about my condition other than that I was hanging in there. They would not give my husband a percentage of my surviving. I only know this from what my husband has told me. I guess that I think that if you're in intensive care you should have a memory of something. I do remember the ventilator and how much I fought it. I do not ever want to experience that again! On the bright side (ha-ha) I lost 25 pounds. However, I do not recommend the diet. Har-har.
I did see a therapist who told me that it is normal for me to have a problem understanding what happened. She said it is difficult for us to realize our own mortality. I have to agree with that. Sooo, I am hoping to continue on the road to improved health and returning to work soon! I must say that I have been blessed by a very understanding employer. I have been out of work since September 28 and my job waits for me. I have a great boss! :-) great friends and a very supportive and loving family. I am truly blessed.
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Pat:
The echocardiogram showed that I am healing well but there is noticeable damage. I am being referred to a neurologist for some of my symptoms. (Forgetfulness, mispronouncing words, tingling in hands and feet, shoulder problems) to name a few. The earliest appointment date was in February. I will update after my visit to the neurologist. All of my symptoms are "normal" based on my condition when the "event" happened. It might be normal for the doctors but it is not normal for me. I am used to attacking life at 90 to nothing. Right now I feel as if I am at nothing. However, I am expecting too much at this time. Guess we will have to wait and see! Until then I will keep following orders and continue with Cardiac Rehab. If anything I would encourage everyone to go to Cardiac Rehab it is very helpful and you do learn a lot. Not to mention that eveyrone there knows what you are going through! I have made new friends which helps alot! I am not too thrilled with the DASH diet but oh well I am learning to cope. :-)
I really wasn't given any new information as for my condition. I guess it is difficult for me to comprehend because I have nothing to relate to the symptoms/problems I have experienced. As I said, I did not have extreme pain just an annoying ache and then nothing. I only know my condition from what family and friends tell me. I was in intensive care for two weeks. My family was told nothing about my condition other than that I was hanging in there. They would not give my husband a percentage of my surviving. I only know this from what my husband has told me. I guess that I think that if you're in intensive care you should have a memory of something. I do remember the ventilator and how much I fought it. I do not ever want to experience that again! On the bright side (ha-ha) I lost 25 pounds. However, I do not recommend the diet. Har-har.
I did see a therapist who told me that it is normal for me to have a problem understanding what happened. She said it is difficult for us to realize our own mortality. I have to agree with that. Sooo, I am hoping to continue on the road to improved health and returning to work soon! I must say that I have been blessed by a very understanding employer. I have been out of work since September 28 and my job waits for me. I have a great boss! :-) great friends and a very supportive and loving family. I am truly blessed.
January 11, 2010 - 8:16pmThis Comment
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