Yes, it's been a while (all summer) since my last post but it's my 2 year HA anniversary & that's something to write about!
I've gone through so much since my MI and things are starting to look up. We're waiting to hear final approval on an apartment this week & it looks good. I'm afraid to jinx it yet, but I think we'll be moving in by the end of the week! It's been a long 8 months at my mom's for all of us. I hate to be a downer & post my problems all the time so I've been stalking the posts. It's funny, when I'm really depressed I fell I have nothing to offer. Maybe it's then that I should stay in close contact. Ahh, hindsight, why must you torture me?
Heart health wise, I saw my cardiologist 2 weeks ago & I'm down to yearly visits. I got the ok to go off my statin (yesssssss) and I can go off the Metoprolol if racing heart/missed beats & chest pain stay away.
I am so excited for this fresh start. I feel I've been in a slump & going through the motions. My family has picked up on these changes. The depression really took over. Crabby, sad & short tempered is not what I want to be. So getting off my butt & making things happen has been good. I'm not a real go-getter, well I am, but it comes in small doses. I get discouraged easily & perseverance has never been one of my traits.
Anyway, I'm glad to share this good news with you all!
- Peg
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My 2nd Anniversary!
- By heart39
- Posted August 30, 2009 at 10:58 pm · 24 replies
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- By Yatchzee
- Posted August 31, 2009 at 10:51 am
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Congrats on the new start and postive outlook. It can only get better!! 2 years and now off the meds is a major event. Take care and let us know how you are doing from time to time. Joyce
- By kardia
- Posted August 31, 2009 at 11:14 am
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That is so awesome!!!!!\
Enjoy.
kardia
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- By martzj
- Posted August 31, 2009 at 11:19 am
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Peg,
Moving by the end of the week!!! Well, yeeehhhaaaaa! Truly happy for you. I'm relieved you had family to turn to for the duration and relieved you now get to stike out on your own again...have some privacy and a fresh start. PLUS...you didn't have another heart attack from all the stress of living at mom's. LOL No matter how good intentions may be, crowded is crowded.
May you feel the fresh breezes of 'your own place' very soon now. I'm excited for you Peg!!!
Hugs,
Jaynie
- By Ecksunbeam
- Posted August 31, 2009 at 11:40 am
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Dear PegaSIS,
CONGRATULATIONS! You go, girl!
Missed your zany sense of humor over the summer :--(
Hope you'll be back on more regularly.
May the Blessings Be!
Sherrie
- By Linda_RS
- Posted August 31, 2009 at 12:08 pm
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As a 4 month survivor, I appreciate your enthusiasm. I am encouraged by the experience and insight that is shared by others. I am anxious to get to where you are.
I am learning gratitude and appreciation for things other people take for granted- like getting off statins and Metoprolol. Congrats to you.
Please continue to share your spirit.
Linda
- By Kennarina
- Posted August 31, 2009 at 12:29 pm
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Hello Peg - lovely to hear from you at long last! I've been thinking about you and wondering how things are going. Sounds like things are going GREAT!!! I'll keep fingers and toes crossed that the apartment deal goes through just fine. Jaynie is so right - it's wonderful that you had family to take you in during such a difficult time (as cozy as that arrangement might have felt all living together!)
Isn't it interesting that sometimes, when we feel like we are drowning at our lowest point, just one small step in a different direction is enough to pull our heads above water?
GOOD LUCK - keep us posted, and don't be a stranger, honey!
XOXOXO
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- By heart39
- Posted September 1, 2009 at 12:42 pm
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Thanks, Ladies!
We got approved for the apartment (for sure now!). I can't wait to use the indoor pool & workout equipment, that is MUCH needed. My kids will be in the same school district but different schools. It's during a year where they would be changing schools anyway due to closings. I'm so excited for this new life!
What an anniversary that was, truly alot to celebrate!
My heart is so ready for this. Now if my back survives the move I'll be ecstatic!
- Peg
- By Rose
- Posted September 1, 2009 at 2:08 pm
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Peg,
Happy Anniversary. A lot has happened to you in two years but you are strong and still here.
I am so glad you got the apartment. You are heading for a new beginning and I hope all goes well. Best of luck to you and your family.
Warm Regards,
Rose
- By Misty1482
- Posted September 2, 2009 at 2:38 pm
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Peg,
Congrats girl, 2 years is a big deal, I just celebrated my one year anniversary not too long ago. Its such an amazing experience. Last year I was not sure if I would be here today, but I am. And am so happy, so I'm really excited to see someone else with a positive attitude. You and all the other women on here are such an encouragement and inspiration to us newer ones. Congrats again and here is to many more.
Misty
- By goingstrong
- Posted September 3, 2009 at 7:45 pm
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Peg, what great news! Woo Hoo!
And a 2nd anniversary. That's great. I remember how bad things were looking for you over a year ago....moving to your Mom's etc.
This truly is a new beginning. And to give you hope! I just hit my 5 year Anniversary since my CABBAGE!
Lynn
- By lkay
- Posted September 4, 2009 at 10:35 pm
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Hi Peg,
I was just passing through to post a story link I saw tonight and found your post - I am so happy for you and the family to have a place to call your own. Can I come and visit? LOL
This is super news - you made my day. And happy 2nd anniversary too.
lots of love to you,
Laura
- By heart39
- Posted September 5, 2009 at 11:41 am
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Thank you all SO MUCH! You have no idea what you all have meant to me over the last 2 years!
The move is going, well, it's going. I have to admit, it's tough! We got a big chunk of it done yesterday, did I mention it's on the 3rd floor?! And Sherrie complained about lugging chocolate milk home! lol : ) We're getting too old for this stuff! We noticed all our friends were getting older yesterday too. The smaller stuff goes today. That will be easier for me, passing boxes up 1 level to the next person. I bet we look like a bunch of ants.
My internet will be hooked up on Thursday. I'll be checking in as I can until then.
Laura,
Of course you're welcome to visit, but you have to drag the couch up with you to sleep on! : )
Hope you are all well, I think of you often. I have all your cards & well-wishes in a box and will be putting them on a bulletin board by my bed. You all truly "inspire" me everyday!
- Peg
- By nancylee
- Posted October 6, 2009 at 3:14 pm
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Congrats on two years Peg!
I am also very excited to hear you got your own place...and with a pool!!!!
I also "lurk" often but rarely post. Be careful this Halloween...if I recall you broke something last year. LOL
Take care, Nancy
- By grace5
- Posted October 6, 2009 at 3:59 pm
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Peg, I don't know how I missed your post but better late then never I guess. Hope you've settled into your new life, how wonderful for you all to have your very own space again. Happy Anniversary too!
Nice to see you here again by the way, missed you!
Lid xx
- By scarlettsmommy
- Posted October 7, 2009 at 2:29 pm
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Happy, Happy Anniversary! I am so VERY happy for you!!!
- By heart39
- Posted October 17, 2009 at 2:24 am
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Well , Nancy, we're moved in.School is happening, with kids in elementary, middle, & high school, it's well, you can imagine.
I will be careful, I did break an ankle last halloween looking for candy!
Thank you so much!
- Peg
- By heart39
- Posted October 17, 2009 at 2:28 am
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Lidia,
Thank you!!
You have no idea how much your response means to me!
I'm still here!
I see what you write. How it helps other women, just like us.
- By heart39
- Posted October 17, 2009 at 2:39 am
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Thanks to Laura, Rose, Kenny, Lynn, Sherrie, Jaynie, Nancy, Scarlettsmommy, Misty, Linda, Kardia & yatchzee, please if i left anyone out, know that you have all had a place in my recovery & all the women that are looking, but not posting, you have a place in my heart. I hear you.
I will never forget the hearts that I hear.
- Peg
- By nanamo
- Posted October 17, 2009 at 6:14 am
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congrads....and good luck
god bless
surviving heart disease one day at a time
with trigger 04/08
for 10 years
nanamo
- By arizona1
- Posted October 18, 2009 at 7:37 am
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Hey Peg, I was looking at titles and found your second anniversary mentioned. I immediately thought it was your second marriage anniversary until I opened up the post. Either way congratulations.
Hugs,
Kathi
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