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Doing something right....

nurse_sheri
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Well all I got all my bloodwork back from after the holidays. I was nervous about the results this time, but all was in normal limits. So I must be doing something right changing my lifestyles. I also stopped and checked on getting into a fitness program. Either Yoga or Pilates. I need to go slow since I am only 7 months post CABG4 but I have an appt with a trainer to see what she thinks would be good for me. I have never taken time for myself to do something like this but I think it's past time to do it. I was given a new lease on life and it's up to me to keep it going in the right direction. I used to take for granted being a woman but you know we are pretty amazing creatures. God knew what he was doing when he made us.
Sheri

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Yatchzee

Do it! Go to a fitness class. It is so hard to get there, but after the class you will feel so fab that it gets easier to go back. Congratulations. Joyce

WarmNBrace

Sheri,

Thats great that your at a time now to be moving foward. Talking to the trainer is a wonderful idea. Look how far you have come... its only 7 months and your already back to work and interested in a fitness program.

As others have told me.... please take it slow. I'm only 2 months ahead of you, mine was in april. I find that my outter chest hurts me alot when i do things that use to come so easy prior surg. Although recently while I was washing windows i felt great. It was the next day it hit me and it hit me hard. I keep forgetting these muscles haven't been used.

Lets face it.... our chest was cracked open and spread, and no matter what ...were not put back together the way we were brought into this world... the puzzle piece just doesn't fit quite right.

Anyway..... I started my own fittness journey. Its still new cause my start date was Jan 1st. I am fortunate that I have the equipment in my home. Now that My youngest is moving to ny this Fri. We are able to switch around rooms and make her old room a gym for me. Emotionally... I did this so that I'm not staring at her old room left with just furniture. I know me.... I would walk past it and cry. So I'm trying to change it and make a positive thing out of it. I have a tredmill, and a home excercise weight set up. That in can work on arms, legs, chest, and the great part is I am able to do it... ok so for right now I'm on the lightest weight. But im good with that.

I can't afford to join a gym , so this will have to do. The hard part is not having someone to do it with.

So.... Sheri.... thumbs up on the good test results and to life style changes.

Marie

nurse_sheri

Thanks for the positive remarks from all...it is truely inspiring. I do wish though I had someone to exercise with. Maybe I will meet someone there. Yes the puzzle doesn't quite fit the way it did. Even my scar is very prominent and not matched up. I do hope it will get smaller and fade with time. Right now a little make up helps. Any other things I can do to help that area? I already use Mederma. Thanks again.
Sheri

Dgrant

Good for you, Sheri!! Keep that attitude!!

Dana in AZ

scarlettsmommy

Sheri! Congratulations! I am so proud of you!

You know, it is so hard after taking care of everyone and everything else that you put the focus on you. Each time you work out - no matter how hard (and some days... it's like torture)... you are doing something great for YOU!

Way to go!!

nanamo

good for you keep postive like you are


god bless



surviving heart disease one day at a time

nana mo

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