Went home from the hospital a year ago today

[Shrek]

After an unexpected heart attack and consequent bypass surgery.

First few weeks of recovery were tough but after a year I'm feeling much better. Walking 4 or 5 miles a day, eating smart, and counting myself fortunate.

Nothing profound to say, really, I just wanted to mark the day somehow.

[Irish_Dem]

1. Congratulations on an excellent recovery.

I am impressed with how much you walk every day!
That is great. I am only able to do 2 to 3 miles per day.

Enjoy your day.

[cilla4progress]

2. Wow -

4-5 miles a day?! Awesome! Something tells me you may have a furry friend accompanying you, egging you on?

That's a lotta consistency1!

[Shrek]

3. I've discovered the pleasures of headphones and podcasts

I can just walk on auto-pilot while I listen and learn.

My last furry friend (a sweet beagle) passed a few years ago and we're not emotionally ready for another one just yet. But someday.

[cilla4progress]

4. Love podcasts, too.

If I'm doing a mundane task (dusting, weeding) it really helps the time pass!

[multigraincracker]

5. A year ago about the 15th of this month my SO saved my life.

Two days earlier, I had jogged 3 miles. Then that afternoon, I was feeling really tired. My SO, an RN came over, took my pulse and told me to put on my coat we are going to the ER.
I knew I had Bradycardia, a slow pulse. My normal was 45 beats per minute. Not terrible, just something to keep an eye on. Well, that day it had dropped to 28 beats per minute. That is stroke territory.
After two days in the hospital, I came home with a pacemaker and two days later I ran another 3 miles. Doctor said KEEP doing that and kiss your nurse..

Best of luck and keep moving. I'm 72 and retired. My friends that retired and laid on the couch and watched the boob tube are now dead.

[NJCher]

11. wow

she saved your life.

[multigraincracker]

13. She is an angel.

I’m really lucky.

[SheltieLover]

6. Congrats on your excellent recovery!

[demigoddess]

7. Congratulations! Wish you well!

[lucca18]

8. Happy for you!

The best to you, and keep up your health and exercise routine!
😍

[murielm99]

9. That is profound enough!

Congrats to you on your recovery.

[irisblue]

10. We are glad you are here.

[gademocrat7]

12. Glad you are recovering well.

Take care.