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Lew: I guess my win42 name was left behind in the latest POG upgrade. They don't have a space in the new venue to put it back. :confused:
Oh well Truk's trick to get us quickly logged on works great. Loose some gain some. How are you feeling? in one word.
Harry, I'm having a hell of a time coming back from this one. I need to push myself more. I have a lazy streak in me since the past year because of the ticker.
A couple of adjustments in my medicine have been made today and I feel a difference already. That's in a word.
Lew: All my friends that went through the same thing all went into therapy classes. The exercise really helped them get their strength back, and they kept going three days a week and most are still going there. Some of the wives joined them in the therapy. Keep pushing you have a great life ahead of you. Diet means a lot also, let those therapists guide you in that area.
Harry
Lew
Harry is right most heart centers have Open Heart" clubs where you can get professional and Peer help. It's like POG except no computer needed. Ask you Nurse case manager about it or one of your surgeons assitants.
GregM
Lew, you can do it! I had a 5-way bypass at age 49 (yep, that young). I find I need to keep exercising, but find excuses. But, I think this will help me get back on my program too!
I'll be walking/exercising on the opposite coast with you!! :D
Ray
Lew,
Walking is the key. I started walking every night for 30 minutes to help keep my blood sugar down (I have diabetes). If you can make yourself do it; the rewards are great; you'll feel good, lose weight, and your heart will love you for it.
You're the man:D
Thanks for the heads up on the Physical Therapy. I am presently in Watkins Glen and they are lucky to have garbage pick up. I thought I would throw that in because we are under the subject title of waste disposal. Maybe that's why you're spending time with me.
Ray, I think I have one up on you. I had my first episode with by-pass when I was 46. This my second time around and that doesn't mean it is any easier. 25 years on the first triple ain't bad. I took pretty good care of myself until my siatic nerve kept me from walking regularly.
I have a home health care nurse coming Thursday to take my vitals and I'll ask her if they have a place that I can work out under supervision. I have the very best insurance you know, thanks to Medicare.
Thanks again guys.
Lew,
I'll slip over to ODR in PSL and take the wheels off of your golf cart. That way you'll have to walk to cocktail hour. Just kidding, I know its the free peanuts you like.;)
Keep at it old timer. We look forward to your return to Floridaahhhh!
Mike and Karen
Lew,
Wow, you're the first I've ever known who beat me!! 46! yikes. Well, if walking will help give me another 20 out of my bypass, then I'm going to get started a little more regularly!
Thanks for the info, it's going to be the push I needed!
ray