Hello all,
I don't know where to start or what to say - here goes....
On March 30, I had a heart attack and had to be hospitalized. I had 99% blockage (blood clot) in one of my arteries and had angioplasty and a stent on April 1. I am still trying to 'digest' just what happened and what this means to my life, my family and especially my husband. It is a lot to take in all of a sudden and I am having a little trouble with my feelings. The doctor says I still have another artery 80% blocked and another one 50% blocked - he did say we may not have to do anything about them, at least, not right now. I'm a little concerned about that, but accept that I need to just focus on getting well for now. I'm going to cardiac rehab 3x a week and on my first 4 workouts I rode the bike 4+ miles and almost 5 miles today (it's a 20 minute ride); I walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes and it is a little harder and also since it is right after the bike ride, I'm not able to make it a mile yet. I'm still very short on breath all the time. I know it will all get better and I need not worry about the numbers. I grateful for what I can do - I'm able to take care of myself, baths, meals and I can drive. Lots to be thankful for and I give God all the glory, honor and praise for his healing power and for the strength he gives so generously. Just keep me in your prayers for now. I appreciate just being here so much.
Love to all,
Linda
