I'm Outta There....
“I’m free; I’m free
And freedom tastes of reality
I’m free; I’m free
And I’m waiting for you to follow me…”
--Pete Townshend from “I’m Free” from the album Tommy by THE WHO
I am done with Cardiac Rehab as of yesterday! Whoo-hoo!
To be honest, it is a mixed blessing. One, I actually enjoyed going. The nurses were awesome—all of them. They clown around with us. Stephanie was a positive girl who gave me some reassurances when I was nervous. Megan always smiles and would have fun in any job she chose. Rita laughed at my jokes—although less about my jokes and more about her kindness. Karen was always positive. Amanda was like a little sister who always laughed at me and then gave me one of those “should we act like that” looks.
Cheryl and Joanie knew me the best as they were the ones I remember the most from two years ago. Cheryl did all of my interviews and was always concerned about me personally, as she was constructive and helpful. She is also a Beatles fan. Joanie was a nurse who called my cardiologist for advice as to how to calm me down when blood pressures were going up and I was growing more frustrated, She took the time to care, She was awesome.
The mixed blessing part is that I am glad I am finished, but I will miss the good folks there. Hey, it is time to move on; and trust me, I am ready to do so.
I made sure to thank each of them, and I made them a promise. Here is where you, gentle reader, can help in that promise (sounds like an ad…)
On September 23, 2006 I will be participating in the American Heart Association’s Heartwalk. I will walk three miles. If you wish to offer a pledge or the like for me, go here: https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=147826&lis=1&kntae147826=
A5506468B9954BD09897F9DDDA0BE458&supId=141815867
This is not a big ad, as I am really doing this to support the organization and give something back to the good folks who have helped me. The ladies signed me up as I was the second person on the list.
Oh and blood pressure Friday was 113 over 73. Pulse rate was in the 60s at rest. I also walked for six minutes and doubled my distance from when I entered—and when I entered my distance was not bad for someone who had just underwent heart surgery. Not too shabby!
I would hope they fixed it well this time, and I honestly think they did. Here are some studies about the valve: http://www.onxvalves.com/Med_Clinical_Issues.asp
I am convinced how positive this will end up being; and the least I can do is support the cause that has supported me so well.
Next Post: The Bears! Uhg-ly for the first team offense. That and having Freshman Orientation Day on Friday will shoot the old blood pressure up for sure.
And freedom tastes of reality
I’m free; I’m free
And I’m waiting for you to follow me…”
--Pete Townshend from “I’m Free” from the album Tommy by THE WHO
I am done with Cardiac Rehab as of yesterday! Whoo-hoo!
To be honest, it is a mixed blessing. One, I actually enjoyed going. The nurses were awesome—all of them. They clown around with us. Stephanie was a positive girl who gave me some reassurances when I was nervous. Megan always smiles and would have fun in any job she chose. Rita laughed at my jokes—although less about my jokes and more about her kindness. Karen was always positive. Amanda was like a little sister who always laughed at me and then gave me one of those “should we act like that” looks.
Cheryl and Joanie knew me the best as they were the ones I remember the most from two years ago. Cheryl did all of my interviews and was always concerned about me personally, as she was constructive and helpful. She is also a Beatles fan. Joanie was a nurse who called my cardiologist for advice as to how to calm me down when blood pressures were going up and I was growing more frustrated, She took the time to care, She was awesome.
The mixed blessing part is that I am glad I am finished, but I will miss the good folks there. Hey, it is time to move on; and trust me, I am ready to do so.
I made sure to thank each of them, and I made them a promise. Here is where you, gentle reader, can help in that promise (sounds like an ad…)
On September 23, 2006 I will be participating in the American Heart Association’s Heartwalk. I will walk three miles. If you wish to offer a pledge or the like for me, go here: https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=147826&lis=1&kntae147826=
A5506468B9954BD09897F9DDDA0BE458&supId=141815867
This is not a big ad, as I am really doing this to support the organization and give something back to the good folks who have helped me. The ladies signed me up as I was the second person on the list.
Oh and blood pressure Friday was 113 over 73. Pulse rate was in the 60s at rest. I also walked for six minutes and doubled my distance from when I entered—and when I entered my distance was not bad for someone who had just underwent heart surgery. Not too shabby!
I would hope they fixed it well this time, and I honestly think they did. Here are some studies about the valve: http://www.onxvalves.com/Med_Clinical_Issues.asp
I am convinced how positive this will end up being; and the least I can do is support the cause that has supported me so well.
Next Post: The Bears! Uhg-ly for the first team offense. That and having Freshman Orientation Day on Friday will shoot the old blood pressure up for sure.
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