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8 Weeks Since OHS
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 heart palpitations, open heart surgery, side effects of medicines, weight gain
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Can It Be The Meds Or Me?
My brother acts like I’m lazy now that I’m 6 weeks since surgery. I’m not doing enough. He’s got to check to make sure I”m exercising (walking) and am doing as the dr. prescribed. Which I am doing by the … Continue reading
I Dropped Off
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 healing your heart, open heart surgery
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I’m Back!
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 gratitude, open heart surgery, zipper
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Everybody Reacts Differently
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 be free, life and death, open heart surgery, raw truth
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Fix My Broken Heart
It’s strange that I have been on this theme for the last few days when I just found out I have to have surgery on my heart. I have been fainting more often lately, so I went to the cardiologist … Continue reading
Posted in #womenofacertainage, after 50, health
Tagged friendship, heartbroken, mom bonding with kids, open heart surgery
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