#Yesterday’sEchoComplete #HeartUpdate

/ Marcia Meara

Just wanted to share what I found out at yesterday’s Echo Complete exam. I wish the news were great, but sadly, not so much. Not the WORST possible, you understand, but I definitely have some issues with my heart that will require monitoring and some changes in a few of my activities. Nothing TOO dire, for someone 80 years old who was already slowing down a bit, but I won’t be taking on any heavy physical tasks, nor running in any upcoming track events, or the like.😮  In other words, my heart is still beating, but I have been advised to slow down somewhat on some of my favorite things (like gardening, especially in Florida’s hot sun.) 😢

The good news is, I have been cleared to sit at the computer as long as I like. 😁 Apparently, exercising my fingers on the keyboard is an approved activity, so I can blog to my heart’s content.  Also, reading for long periods  is definitely allowed, as long as I don’t sit in the Comfy Chair the entire day. 😊

Now this advice came from the gals at the hospital who performed the Echo. I still have to have a consultation with my cardiologist, and she may have some other ideas of what’s allowed and what’s not. We’ll see. But as of right now, I don’t have to worry about blogging, or even WRITING, should I feel up to finishing my WIP one of these days. (Counting my blessings, here! 😉)

As I’ve always said, gettin’ old ain’t for sissies, & you can quote me on that. 😂

 

25 thoughts on “#Yesterday’sEchoComplete #HeartUpdate”

  1. Thanks for the update. Our heart takes a lot of wear and tear over the years and it makes sense we need to slow down and let it rest. At least you have your reading, writing and blogging to keep your mind busy!! Hugs. xo

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  6. Sorry it wasn’t the news you might have been hoping for, but at least you’ve had the tests and know not to toil outside in those ridiculous temperatures! Your beautiful roses will survive with a little care from Mark, and you have blessed access to both reading and writing. Don’t push yourself – just go with the flow (as a sissie, I find that helps!). ❤ ❤ ❤

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  13. I’m so happy to hear you can still do what you love which is read and blog. Like someone else mentioned, maybe you can find joy in caring for lots of indoor plants. That way you are out of that hot sun but still keeping things fresh and alive inside.

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      • I’ve always enjoyed houseplants, Nancy and Jawsco, but have to limit mine to hanging plants these days, due to our four indoor cats enjoying them, too … as snacks! 😁 And we have gradually been switching over to lower maintenance shrubs, etc, in the garden. I have a few different palm-type plants on the back porch, too. The cats aren’t so interested in those. I’ll probably add a few more houseplants here and there, as well. It will all work out, I’m sure. It HAS to, because I’m not giving up on all of my greenery. Nope! Not gonna happen!! 😁

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        • I don’t know much about house plants other than they’re good for indoor air. My daughter knows about them and will occasionally gift me a plant. Her house is like a rain forest. 🤣 I’m glad you’re contiuing to enjoy your greenery however you can!

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  14. Life is about making adjustments. While it’s unfortunate that you can’t enjoy gardening like you used to, at least there are quieter things that still give you pleasure.

    I would encourage you to still get outside when you can, even if it is simply sitting on the patio to read a book.

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  17. Stay strong, Marcia!!! It’s ‘good’ news-ish. Do what they say and don’t overdo! It’s so easy to feel the need to DO IT ALL EVERYDAY. So SO glad that you are staying on top of this!

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