Tag: Lifestyle Changes
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Four Phases…
After some additional personal consolation, I came up with an idea to make my recovery occur over four phases of effort. I also wanted to make sure that the four phases I was creating could support my new beginnings that was now required due to an anticipated future change in my life. I determined that…
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New Direction…
Ok, so the question was asked and the response was delivered. I knew that I would need to consider what my “new beginnings” beyond just a normal cardiac recovery might be. After a serious soul searching to understand what I need to do with not just my general recovery, but now my life, I decided…
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Are You Happy…
Towards the end of February my wife asked a very interesting question: “are you happy?” While you may be wondering why such a question would be asked, I will try to explain. During the pandemic, our family experienced multiple challenges that impacted our family in multiple ways. At the beginning of the pandemic, virtual school…
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Cardiac Rehab…
I began my cardiac rehab in early January. Honestly, I was actually looking forward to this next step in my recovery after completing my cardiac assessment. I felt that putting forth an effort to strengthen my heart through cardio exercising was something I should have been doing throughout my life. I was also comfortable taking…
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Heart Function Update…
On December 29th, I went to my cardiologist appointment where an Echocardiogram test was done to determine my heart function. While I was looking forward to this appointment, I was also somewhat apprehensive since this test could impact my goals for recovery. Once again, the not knowing began to take over my thought process and…
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The Holidays…
As the Christmas holiday drew nearer, there wasn’t the usual cheer and expectations in the house. Maybe this was because I was still in that pre-recovery feeling. The kids were also still debating what they wanted from Santa, and my wife and I were cautious about what we were asking each other to get for…
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Cardiac Rehab Assessment…
Cardiac rehab was highly recommended and promoted by the medical teams at the hospital before my discharge. It felt like if I didn’t go bad things would happen. Have you ever had that feeling when someone is telling you if you don’t do something that effects your health you will probably die? I was honestly…
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Thanksgiving…
Good Morning and Happy Thanksgiving! This day is one of my most favorite days of the year, and this year it is even more special. I am still here in this world and I get to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Watching this parade brings back the memory of discovering Santa Claus when I…
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FMLA & Recovery…
The College where I work informed me that I needed to apply for FMLA which is the Family and Medical Leave Act because of my major medical event. Completing these forms would basically protect my position at the College while allowing for me to maintain my health care benefits and to take time for my…