Checking in

[Kuya]

Well, it's been almost a week since my rush to hospital with congestive heart failure, and I see m to be doing ok. Oxygen levels have been consistently above 93%, heart rate gets high but drops fairly quickly. I'm adapting to salt and liquid restrictions ... notice this morning that I'm not "dying from thirst" and have sorted out methods of tracking and managing intake. Went for a forest bathing walk yesterday and that really lifted my mood. Good friends are supporting me and I've established a closer relationship with my natal family (there is only one elder sister left alive — both of my other siblings died from COPD and congestive heart failure. I still don't know what exercises I can do and/or how much of it but I should know more next week after echocardiogram on Tuesday (first one ever) and doctor appointment on Thursday. Haven't done yoga or qigong (I have been a teacher of them) since hospitalization and am hoping to be able to continue that teaching. I deeply appreciate finding this support and no longer feel alone with my condition. So far, so good!

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Hello

Sounds all positive just do a little pottering around and they will tell you what to do after your appointment on Tuesday

I used to love salt yet after my heart attacks and Bypasses I just stopped it and now if someone gives me anything with salt on I wonder why I ever liked it the taste is not as good as I used to think so you get used to these things and is better for the heart and BP

I am so pleased family which you are now n touch with are been a great support that is what you need and thank you for updating us how you are

Wishing you a Happy Easter 🐰 x

[MummaSoap]

Hi Kuya

It sounds like you’re feeling much more positive and I’m glad to hear it!

The forest bathing sounds idyllic and probably very cleansing for the soul 🙂💛

Best wishes

Soap