Thanks, Marilyn. As I previously mentioned, Alive Day is a term that I first heard used on Wounded Warrior communications by and about Iraqi war vets. It is not my term, but I think it applies to our people as well. I adopted it's use for my special day, when so many people came together to perform a miracle and save my life, which they and others continued and continue to do, in one form or another, to this present day, two and a half years later.
We truly are interconnected with each other in this beautiful life and universe.
Have a happy and peaceful day,
Ira
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Ira Reid
Hoboken NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-09-2020 09:13
From: Marilyn Rosenhouse
Subject: New
Wow, Alive Day is a great term
I remember when the surgeon left the exam room without giving me a follow up time. He said. I dint exoect to see you here again. He got a big hug!!!
however ( 6 years postop) My cardiologist sees me every 6 month and echocardiogram is every 2 years.
You are so precious and vital... you will be enjoying life fir many years to come !!!!!
Marilyn B. Rosenhouse
Mobile: (214)850-0655
Original Message:
Sent: 8/8/2020 12:47:00 PM
From: mary hedtke
Subject: RE: New
Thanks so much Ira for your reply....I like your term Alive Day very much and hope you are able to celebrate for many many years to come
Mary H
Original Message:
Sent: 8/8/2020 12:23:00 PM
From: Ira Reid
Subject: RE: New
Congratulations, Mary! Every anniversary is a big deal. I take off a whole week around mine just to contemplate how far I've come and how fortunate I am. I've adopted the term used by wounded Iraqi War vets: The anniversary of my CABGx5 surgery is my Alive Day.
I wish you many, many more healthy and happy heart anniversaries.
Ira
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Ira Reid
Hoboken NJ
Original Message:
Sent: 08-07-2020 09:08
From: mary hedtke
Subject: New
Good Morning Everyone,
I had my 1 year anniversary check up this week and the best thing my Surgeon said to me was, "See you next year..."
My BP and Heart Rates are all nice and low, most of the surprises that came with Open Heart Surgery and the post surgical Life Style are now incorporated into my life and am tobacco free for 1 year also.
I smoked for 50 years and the Lightbulb moment came to me
that asked me if I would choose a bad habit of smoking with no health or liberating/redeeming features or if I will choose Life.
I pick the Life choice every day.
Thank You
Mary H
Original Message:
Sent: 8/6/2020 4:05:00 PM
From: Jeffrey Jackson
Subject: RE: New
Thank you so much, I just read your post to another person. I was/am a bedside nurse but some things can not be taught one must experience them. Someone said to go to the Dr that's their job...as a nurse that's the FIRST thing I did, I was looking for other people, like yourself, that have gone through this change of life. My Dr said the numbness may never go away and I'm ok with that. My sternum is very sensitive to pressure (I don't wear my medical alert ID cause it bugs me. anyway thanks for responding and the encouragement.
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Jeffrey Jackson
Nurse Clinical Informatics
Kotzebue AK
Original Message:
Sent: 07-27-2020 17:25
From: Richard Short
Subject: New
Hello Jeffery,
That tightness is normal. It varies from person to person, but it is normal. Mine lasted for about 14 months, but other folks said they felt better after 6 to 8 months. As long as you are feeling better each week and making a slow but steady progress don't worry. Be sure you mention everything to your cardiologist, but it should be ok.
Richard Short
Chapter 395
Original Message:
Sent: 7/21/2020 8:26:00 PM
From: Jeffrey Jackson
Subject: New
My life changed