Category Archives: Heart Attack
Baby steps to recovery
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I drove my car today. I can’t believe how much I missed driving with only a week of restriction. DH drove us over to the hospital so I could get my blood test. During that ride, I decided there was no way he was driving me home. His driving has always set me on edge. We’ve had many a permanent fingernail mark in a dash or a seat from me when he pulled some dumbass-driving stunt.
When I go to my cardiologist appointment on the fourteenth, I will have several questions about what I can and cannot do. I’d like to get back into my regular exercise program. I’m glad I have my two exercise programs on my Kindle so I can show him what I use. I’ll leave it to him to approve or disapprove them.
I hope to be able to start doing some light cleaning over the next few days. My house is far too dirty for my taste right now and is driving me crazy. Lifting is still restricted so I’m trying to see if I can wheedle DH into moving the microwave long enough for me to clean behind it.
Posted in Heart Attack, Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Post A Day 2011
14 days later…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
If it weren’t for the maroon fading to green remnants of bruises on my hands, in my elbow creases, and the sides of my wrists you probably wouldn’t know I was in the intensive care cardiac unit a mere fourteen days ago. I still find it hard to believe.
Life is an ever-evolving affair. Each day is different from the previous one. Some are only different by tiny increments. Then there are the days that explode in your face and change everything, forever. I’d rather have the dull, quiet days.
I now take six pills a day. I’m restricted as to how much I can do. Lifting? Not allowed until my doctor says I can. The no driving restriction is over but I haven’t the energy to drive anywhere. Energy, I miss having it. I’m not sure if it’s the medications or my body’s recovery that makes me so sluggish.
The minor allergic reaction I had to one of my medications is under control and as the wheals heal, I look forward to being able to wear proper clothes again. Bras don’t work well with wheals.
DH has tried so hard to help. There are times he’s had to really struggle with his MS but he’s done it. Although there have been several large glitches, we have managed.
Change is upon us, dietary, routines, and life in general has altered. Looks as though I’m on a new adventure here and I’ll keep you all updated. Hugs!
Posted in Heart Attack
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Dead, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Love, Post A Day 2011, Writer


