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Health & Fitness > I Would Drive a Partner Crazy Or
 

I Would Drive a Partner Crazy Or

WHY I AM STILL SINGLE!!!!!






I had pretty ggod days Thursday, Friday and Saturday--very low anxiety--a little more
energy than I have had--no debating whether I should or shouldn't go to
the hospital--I think my primary doctor cutting back on a couple of the
meds has helped--so far I
am not really bothered by not smoking though once in awhile I crave one
but I get my mind on something else--then last night!! I couldn't
sleep!! I have NEVER had a problem going to sleep or sleeping and now I
found myself staying up all night last night (and NOT because I was out
having sex, booze and decadence like I use to)--really wanted to call
Allen, Gino and/or Jill around 5 in the morning but how far can you
push friendship????

I couldn't imagine putting up with someone in my condition and all the mood swings---I am usually optimistic,
really don't complain or whine but I have been a bear since the
operation on July 21--I'm getting sick of hearing myself complain about
not having energy let alone 'leaning' on friends so much--I am
concerned about not sleeping last night but starting tomorrow back to
my old optimistic, Pollyanna self because if I was living with me the
past month I would have killed me by now!!  LOL

I
do, finally, have an appointment with my heart doctor--not the one who
operated on my but my cardiologist who I haven't seen since before it
was decided I needed the aorta valve replaced--I have a lot of
questions including why I haven't been sent to cardiac rehab which even
surprised my primary doc.

Oh,
yes, I did get my appetite back today--been eating and 'nibbling'
nonstop all day!!! HURRAY!!!!!! (And I won't complain about gaining
weight--well, not more than usual.LOL)

posted on Aug 17, 2008 4:55 PM ()

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You know I've heard this from a lot of folks who have had family members go in for surgeries like yours, and like my sweetie who had open heart surgery, that their personality changes after the surgery. Things that didn't bother them before, bothers them now. Ken's changed somewhat, and it took him a while to get back to his old self. Don't push yourself Martin, your not just going to bounce back, it takes time. Your body has to have time to heal itself. With the meds your on, they have to be adjusted to suit your body...and that may take awhile. Just do what your Dr's tell you. Take your time. *hugs tight*
comment by elfie33 on Aug 18, 2008 12:27 PM ()
Glad to hear that you're bouncing back, my friend!
comment by hayduke on Aug 18, 2008 9:55 AM ()
I knew if you gave yourself some time you be back up to speedNow eat!!!
comment by redwolftimes on Aug 18, 2008 8:47 AM ()
I can read between the lines that the "old Martin" is coming back... I must admit that that feels good to me.
comment by itsjustme on Aug 18, 2008 3:52 AM ()
Spread the word to your neighbors.I'm sure they will be bringing around lots of goodies for you.Laurie
comment by dogsalot on Aug 17, 2008 5:24 PM ()
YAY for getting the appetite back. You must be so thrilled. I think that is the thing that was bothering you the most.
I think you were pretty normal in the level of "complaining" you did. It wasn't like you were complaining when things were really easy or pleasant. It is a tough expereicen, and you had every right to complain a little.
AJ
comment by lunarhunk on Aug 17, 2008 5:04 PM ()

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