Dads Recovering
April 10, 2008 9:16am
Its been a tough couple of weeks and were looking at a few more ahead.
After Dads fall last week and since then the heart trouble, he's been …
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About Me
jane42560
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About Me
I am happily married to the man of my dreams. God brought us together and I am SOOOOOO blessed :) I'm a spunky gramma of 2 beautiful grandchildren Talan 3 1/2 and Brooklyn 10 months. Its been ages since I've been on here LOL!!! glad to be back :) We love our children and all of our friends.
I am happily married to the man of my dreams. God brought us together and I am SOOOOOO blessed :) I'm a spunky gramma of 2 beautiful grandchildren Talan 3 1/2 and Brooklyn 10 months. Its been ages since I've been on here LOL!!! glad to be back :) We love our children and all of our friends.
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My husband and I are currently working on a healthy lifestyle. Both of us smoked and drank and ate all the wrong foods. After many heart issues we finally decided to make the change. Alan supports me 100% and we work as a team. Again I'm so lucky to have him:)
My husband and I are currently working on a healthy lifestyle. Both of us smoked and drank and ate all
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Journal Entry for March 24, 2008
March 24, 2008 1:21pm
Hello out there in Daily Strength
Not sure why I even come here anymore, seems like I'm talking to myself LOL!! oh well, seems to be the story of …
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Just Another Day
March 7, 2008 11:21am
Been a while since I've come to DailyStrength to journal.
Things are going ok here at home. Dad was hospitalized for a brief visit, …
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Journal Entry for January 23, 2008
January 23, 2008 9:06am
Life is pretty good right now. Husband and I joined the YMCA and are trying to get
this weight off. Dad is over everynight for dinner but …
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Big hugs and hope that you are having a great weekend!
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I miss you best friend, this hugs for you. Love Maggy
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Thanks, its nice to talk to people that have been through similar situations.
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Hey good looking - miss you! quote of the day: Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. xo Sandi
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Close Heart Failure
At age 42 had heart attack, one stent put in..age 44 open heart surgery, triple bypass..age 46 CHF...also high blood pressure, high cholesterol.
Treatments
- Carvedilol Working / Worked
- I was prescribed 2 tabs a day. The first one made me sleepy, so I take 1/2 in a.m. and full tab at bedtime
- Ramipril Working / Worked
- Blood pressure still runs somewhat high. I will see Doc soon to have readjusted.
- Tricor Working / Worked
- I take one tablet per day. Also watch what I eat
- Zetia Working / Worked
- One per day, seems to be working. My triglycerides are close to normal since starting this medication.
- Lipitor Working / Worked
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- Anti-Anxiety and Sleeping pill....I find it hard to sleep without taking it.
Close Caregivers
This is Jane and Alan. We lost mom 2 years ago, Alans dad 3 years ago. Currently we are taking care of my dad who is 84. We love him, but he is here 7 nights a week for 2 to 3 hours...minimum. We are feeling the stress and need help or ideas on dealing. He's also here all weekend. Alan and I have no time together. We live next door.
Open Fitness Goals
Type: Be the best you can beI'm 46..old..and plump :) hoping to get back in shape by the Spring!!
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- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Walking on the Treadmill is working for now. Once the weather warms up, outside I'll be!!!
Open Alcoholism
I belong to a few communities here at Daily Strength. I'm thrilled with the friends and support I've had so far. Alcohol is beginning to take over my life, my husbands also. I'm hoping maybe by joining this community I can find the strength and courage to quit this horrible habit of drinking.
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- Cold Turkey Working / Worked
- No really working
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