I think most of you reading this blog know about my heart issues over the past year. If not, and if you are interested, feel free to catch up here. The Cliff Notes version goes like this: At 41, I had a massive heart attack, almost went into cardiac arrest [a few shocks from the defibrillator stopped this] and I had to have open heart surgery. It has been difficult, both … [Read more...] about Why Is It So D*mn Hard To Get Good Patient Care?
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Congratulations! I Graduated Cardiac Rehab
On Friday, I graduated Cardiac Rehab. For those of you unfamiliar with Cardiac Rehabilitation, it was a program that was offered to me after my heart surgery this summer. It was a 36 session rehabilitation program that I went to 3 times a week that involved exercising while hooked up to monitors. Trained nurses and exercise physiologists were on hand to make sure that my heart … [Read more...] about Congratulations! I Graduated Cardiac Rehab
I Was Dying In A Hospital Bed And My Boyfriend Ghosted Me
For any of you that are unaware of what ghosting means, it's when your significant other basically falls off the face of the Earth. Essentially, you never hear from them again. Or they are done with you and don't even offer you the courtesy of an explanation. Are they dead? Did they join a cult? Did they join the circus? Who knows? Certainly not you, that's for sure. Just like … [Read more...] about I Was Dying In A Hospital Bed And My Boyfriend Ghosted Me
My Experience With Open Heart Surgery And Other Procedures After My Widowmaker Heart Attack
I promised to share the story of what I went through in the hospital after the widowmaker heart attack I experienced on July 24th. So, for those of you who might want to know what to expect with the related open heart surgery and stuff, here is my story. … [Read more...] about My Experience With Open Heart Surgery And Other Procedures After My Widowmaker Heart Attack
I Had A Widowmaker Heart Attack And Lived: Widowmaker Heart Attack Symptoms
2 weeks ago I came very close to dying. I was alone at home and had a "Widowmaker Heart Attack," also known as "The Big One." I am sure most of you have heard of this type of heart attack. It's the kind that Bob Harper from "The Biggest Loser" had [he survived] and it's the kind that killed the dad on "This Is Us." I am only 41 and had no risk factors except for my weight, … [Read more...] about I Had A Widowmaker Heart Attack And Lived: Widowmaker Heart Attack Symptoms
