Sunday May 29

Well, we are coming up on six weeks post surgery. I am feeling really good and the soreness now comes and goes depending on my activity level day to day. I just need to get more and better sleep so tonight I am going to try and sleep in my own bed for the first time. Hopefully it works out and I don't feel too bad in the morning. I'll let you know what happens.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend and remember what today is all about.

God bless

Tuesday 5/17

Sorry for the gap in posts, it has been busy around here lately.

Today marks the one month mark since my surgery. I am feeling better and better everyday and my good days outnumber my bad ones. May pain level is subsiding and I will probably switch from prescription pain medication to over the counter this week. Still can't drive, lift anything heavy or open heavy doors but that will all come with time.

I am still walking everyday and will jump up to three miles today if I can get out and started before the mosquitos start biting. I feel great when I walk and I am starting to notice a huge difference in my body's reaction to physical exertion. 

Thanks go to Grandpa Gary for coming down last week and helping around the house and with the boys. I know it helped Ami out a lot and it was nice having some company during the day.

Still on the job hunt but have a few things brewing. I also have a few of my own things floating around as well. I'm just waiting to see what drops first.

I will try to update more often. Have a good day.

Thursday 5/5

A small bit of advice to anyone having any type of surgery in the future, stay on top of the amount of pain killers you have. I ran out last night at about 8pm and went without until just a few minutes ago. Does not make for a very good morning. Thanks go to Mom for taking me to the pharmacy to get the prescription filled.

Other than that I am feeling ok. Really sore, probably because of the walking I am doing now. I walked about a mile yesterday because I think the two miles the day before may have been too much.

I have another job interview tomorrow and I am waiting to hear back from Leslie's on the next move in the hiring process. I'll keep you posted.

Have a good day.

Tuesday 5/3: Two weeks post surgery

The appointment with my cardiologist went well today. Everything is still looking and sounding good. I asked him about the cardiac rehab and he said that I really didn't need to do it. He agreed with me that it is more for people who have a hard time getting up and moving. I asked him what I should do and he said "walk". He said to start at about a mile and work my way up from there. So tonight I went walking and ended up walking about two miles. It felt really good getting some exercise finally. I'll do the same tomorrow and just work my way up.

Everything was fine until I got home. I was trying to get the boys in the bathtub when Nathan fell off of the stool we have in front of the sink and I had to catch him. OUCH! I have to stop getting in those positions but I can't just let him fall.

I have a phone interview tomorrow with Leslie's Pool Supplies. Hoping it goes well.

I'll update as more information comes in.

Have a good night.

Monday 5/2

The cardiac rehab appointment went well today. I am not sure if I am going to participate in the program though. It seems to be more for older people and those with chronic heart disease that have a hard time getting up and being active. I do not have this problem. Tomorrow when I meet my cardiologist I am going to ask him what he thinks and if he can just write me a program to do at home.

I also had a job interview today that went pretty well. I hope to hear back from them by the end of the week. I'll keep you posted.

Have a good night.

Sunday 5/1

Today was a rough day. I slept too long last night and didn't take any pain meds until about 7:00 this morning. It made for a sore day but it is getting better now.

Still have the cardiac rehab appointment tomorrow and the cardiologist appointment Tuesday.

I'll update on those as they happen.

Have a good night.