Category Archives: health

8 Weeks Since OHS

Posted on August 13, 2022 by janieleeds

It’s been 8 long weeks since open heart surgery. Time flies when you’re not motivated to do anything and the days just seem to slip by without you being aware of them. At least that’s been my experience. I’ve not … Continue reading →

Posted in health, heart, women 50, women's health | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

I Dropped Off

Posted on July 10, 2022 by janieleeds

I feel like I’ve been dropped off the face of the earth. As tired as I am from the surgery and subsequent painful healing, I don’t feel like myself anymore. I’m in this weird transition phase (for lack of a … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, health, heart | Tagged , | 16 Comments

I’m Back!

Posted on June 24, 2022 by janieleeds

Hi my friends! It’s been awhile…all is quiet right now and it’s early morning here at Chez Leeds. I’ve been through the proverbial wringer, but happy to report I’m still on this side of the daisies. Boy am I playing … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, health, heart, women's health | Tagged , , | 18 Comments

Saturday Ponderings

Posted on June 4, 2022 by janieleeds

I’m trying to make up lists for the kids and for anyone who may be here after I get out of the hospital. Making a calendar of when garbage goes out, recycling, and daily chores that I do has been … Continue reading →

Posted in health, heart, women's health | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Sleep Evades Me And Other Silly Nuisances

Posted on May 15, 2022 by janieleeds

I’m sleeping a lot, but I’m also getting up in the middle of the night. Well, not getting up, as in out of bed, but being awake and then I can’t get back to sleep. I toss and turn. I … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, health, heart | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

Pass The Salt

Posted on May 9, 2022 by janieleeds

My kids told their dad and his family about my upcoming surgery because they wanted support. While I didn’t really want the narcissists to know, it was important to the kids so that they don’t have to be bullied and … Continue reading →

Posted in health, heart | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Everybody Reacts Differently

Posted on May 7, 2022 by janieleeds

I’m still in the phase of trying to wrap my mind around the whole situation here at Chez Leeds. I don’t think anyone’s ready for the words, ‘open heart surgery’ at any age, let alone at 55 after having so … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, health, heart | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Being Your Own Advocate

Posted on May 4, 2022 by janieleeds

So I had to call the neurologist’s office to ask for the MRI results. When I called, they said he’d get back to me. So I waited. Then the office called so I thought it was the Dr. but they … Continue reading →

Posted in health | Tagged , , , , , | 19 Comments

MRI Update

Posted on April 29, 2022 by janieleeds

So I asked the older kid to come with me to the brain MRI. I wasn’t going to ask him. I was just going by myself like I’ve done so many other times even though I’m hugely claustrophobic and hate … Continue reading →

Posted in health, women's health | Tagged , , , , , | 16 Comments