New Regimen

I wasn't feeling well this past Thursday. I went to work, made it through the day even though by afternoon I felt like I was going to pass out and still kept smiling. I stated to several people that I did not feel well & all I heard was "maybe it's heartburn" or the day (It was really gloomy & blah kind of day) Other co-workers were not feeling all that great also so I assumed maybe it was a bug going around.

 

It was my time to clock out and go home. I left feeling extremely uncomfortable with a pain in my chest & light headed. I called my fiance and told him what I was going to do. I couldn't wait for another week to see my pcp. I drove myself to the emergency room. I was treated immediately & unfortunately given results that were hard to accept but grateful they were not life threatening (at that moment).

 

I won't go into detail of how scared & lonely I felt knowing that I had to be admitted into the hospital for observation. I will share this; going through this horrible experience was a huge wakeup call. I am 47 years old and do not wish to be on certain medications for the rest of my life, medications my mother is currently on.

 

So, after resting a few days, no tv, no radio, no stress I relaxed and I think on one night I must have slept at least 15 hours. That amazed me. I had no idea how drained my body & mind were. A few days later all rested up and accepting that I must STICK to a decision that I made (well actually the cardiologist forced me into) I spoke with my fiance & informed him of my choice. I will change everything about me. Well, what goes into my body & what I do with my body from now on.

 

I cleaned out my refrigerator, went grocery shopping (with a list of ingredients for a 1700 calorie diet) bought the food, and my fiance bought me a gym membership to planet fitnees and a heart monitor to keep track. I have been checking my blood pressure 3 times a day, rebooted my Ipod and signed up with a personal trainer. My NEW REGIMEN begins tomorrow.

 

I REFUSE to take anymore medications than I have too. I am DETERMINED to change many things. I finally have some peace of mind now I have to work on fixing the body that holds it all together.

 

I GOT THIS !!!!!   Neena44