Well, here I am in the mountains of Tennessee--not able to teach my classes, or, more accurately--prohibited from my cardiologist at the VA Hospital in Johnson City, Tenn., from returning to Winthrop till I'm past my open heart surgery.
No phone call yet from my doctor on when the procedure will be (which will occur in Asheville, N.C.). Just waiting and trying to take care of myself and stay positive.
Currently working on my diet--being careful about what I eat and drink. Staying away from red meat and fatty foods.
What I can/should eat/drink: skim milk, grape juice, carrots, salads with low fat or fat free dressing, oatmeal, fat-free yogurt, walnuts, baked chicken, baked or grilled fish.
No more milkshakes. No hamburgers. No french fries, which I dearly love.
Trying to be smart about all this, but it's hard.
ButI have to be smart about what I eat and do.
Everyone, now that I think of it, should be doing the same thing.
Or maybe it just boils down to "misery loves company."
(Click on the above link to see some foods to eat to protect your heart.)
4 comments:
I'm rooting for you, Timbs! And missing you!
--Nicole
Diet seems reasonable, pristine, not too prohibitive at all. Just make a shift in your thinking about purpose of food and nutritional value of each bit of food. Then you will be ok because you will make healthier choices most of the time. We are not perfect, however. Another friend learned today that she will need triple by-pass surgery. You can do it!
Thanks, Nicole, and thanks for the reassurance, Mercedes.
Putting me in the hospital tomorrow p.m.
Surgery (cutting the old chest wide open) early, early Monday a.m.
Expect to be in the hospital for five days--if all goes well.
Miss you.
Hope everything goes well!
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