Comments on: What the Hell is this Crap?

By: Meg

Meg — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 12:38:57 +0000

Kirsten, it’s funny, the diet changes don’t bother me much until I think of a special occasion like a holiday or going out with Bob or friends, and then they REALLY annoy me. But, it’s hopefully temporary in some ways anyway. Thanks for reading. Yes, take care of you!

By: Meg

Meg — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 12:35:49 +0000

I never knew about all those troubles, I’m sorry. So glad you got it taken care of and listened to the doctors. I live in the Philadelphia region and have my pick of great heart hospitals, thank goodness. Thanks for reading!

By: Meg

Meg — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 12:34:07 +0000

Thanks Mrs. G! Gotta love when your old writing teacher still loves your writing! It was very helpful just to go through the process if recalling it all, to write this. Thanks for reading.

By: Kirsten Ramsey

Kirsten Ramsey — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:03:46 +0000

Oh Meg, only you could make me laugh out loud while reading about a heart condition. I’m sure you had the nurses and hospital staff in stitches all week. this is scary stuff though, but I know you will get better. You have the most positive attitude and that’s 100% effective at fighting all ailments. I think they have even done extensive studies about that. I am sad about the diet though, as you know I also enjoy eating & drinking very much. Although you are right, this is a good reason to make changes. I am 40 and worry too – I’m thinking I should make changes as well. I guess we all should. Bummer.

By: Jane Blocher

Jane Blocher — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 05:21:05 +0000

To the little girl who I remember walking hand in hand with daddy to Rutter’s saying nursery rhymes ! I am so sorry to hear of your ‘excitement’. When these things happen you don’t know what to think and all your feelings are normal. I love the way you write and so glad you shared this with all of us! At 43 I w was diagnosed with breast cancer! Jennifer was only in 5th grade, 3 kids in school I had so much I wanted to do and see! I found out 2 days before Christmas! I had all kind of thoughts figuring I might be seeing my last…… Well I decided to have a complete bi-lateral mastectomy at my doctors advice, I guess he knew something! He really was a great man! I look at things differently them some people but I decided that doing things with the family vs staying home and cleaning was more important. To this day if my kids or grandkids want me to do something or go with them I go! This past February I was having trouble I was tired and wanted to sleep a lot. I ended up having sinus surgery.
However I didn’t want to wake up from being knocked out and was admitted to hospital . Felt good and they send me home. One morning I woke up my left arm felt weird I thought oh no left arm…….I was out of breath the other day….my heart! No can’t be I’m fine! By 8 am I called my friend at the doctors office and asked what she thought to which she replied well you have an appt today to which I said no I don’t she said well you do now! So I go and tell the doctor I’m sorry I’m wasting his time as I feel fine now. Well he insisted on EKG, which led to echocardiogram and stress test! To make long story short I flunked the stress test told not to do anything strenuous until I see cardiologist ! I had a cath done and did have a bad blockage in the left something all I heard was I was very lucky over 90% blockage in the widow maker! This was the 4th of June. They figure that is why I hard hard time waking up from sinus surgery and I now I also use a cpap machine. But I’m feeling much better! However might I suggest listen to your doctors!! You have reasons to live too! I know you can do whatever you need to. I certainly will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! If I were closer I’d offer to do whatever but I will certainly help with the power of prayers! Hugs

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:35:22 +0000

Thank you mom! I’d typed the title first and thought I’d change it. BUT, since I was thinking that constantly…

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:22:54 +0000

You’re welcome. I was getting tired if pasting explanations of where I’ve been into messages. (Sorry so long!) We’re good, we thankfully have Linda for extra childcare, and thank you!

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:20:09 +0000

Mrs. Sanders, I never knew that! Thank you for sharing. Thanks for your thoughts & prayers too. We’re really good here, and I’m feeling better every day.

By: Shirley Sanders

Shirley Sanders — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:17:28 +0000

Meg, I am sorry to hear about your health issues. I know how scary something like this can be. I was 34 when diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease… Cancer? Oh no! My children were older than yours are now but I didn’t want to leave them or my husband OR anyone or anything else.
If I was closer I would offer my services BUT since I am not- I offer you my prayers. I am thinking of you and praying for you to feel better and stronger each day.
God bless and comfort you and yours during these trying times.
Love,
Mrs. S.

By: Mom

Mom — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:40:44 +0000

A perfect title and thank you for your description of your ordeal–because it is one, no matter what you try to make your dear-old-mom think when you text/phone her. No one deserves to get sick and have a hovering threat against a normal life, especially in her early thirties, or anywhere near that young It makes me grateful that, although I’ve had plenty of life-altering problems, they mostly happened in my 50’s, after my responsibilities of bringing up children were done, so to speak. I understand both your optimism and your fear and you wouldn’t be human if you didn’t have both, going on simultaneously. I’m not a very good “prayer”, but I have been for you daily. Let’s hope my prayers are heard and answered in a good way. Love you. Mom