losing weight
Cardiac rehabilitation/ exercise
Keep distracted through a hobby, interest, sport or even work
I have a strong support system including my husband, two boys, my mom, and extended family.
Cardiac arrest knowing I have another chance!
S.ICD Implant February 2015
A cardiology nurse to ask questions and to vent to.
Avoiding stress
My awesome cardiology team that didn't give up
Friends who care.
Positive mental attitude
Limiting intake of food
Fabulous cardiac rehab nurses.
Dieta sin sal
Taking all meds prescribed, and especially keeping up with my carvedilol (raised my EF from 25% to 43%)
Organic. PreProbiotics. Raw. Healthy fats. Pastured. NonGMO. No gluten, sugar, dairy, red meat. Whey. Caprylic acid + OliveLeaf + Oregano,raw honey echinacea.
My family and some very special friends
Eating smaller meals.
My loved ones supporting me
When I lost weight it helped
Take each day one at a time, that way you won't feel overwhelmed.
Rest when you need to
Family Support
Losing 75lbs through low carb diet (still working on this for another 25-30lbs)
Family support
Quitting smoking the second I was diagnosed.
Good sleep
Medication that has helped so much X
odpowiednie leczenie
Getting a pacemaker was one of the best decisions I have made regarding my treatment
Cardiomyopathy association support
COQ10 along with other traditional medications made the difference
taking one day at a time!
Meeting others with the same condition
Taking a channel blocker instead of a beta blocker - works better for my individual condition
Having a doctor who understands that I am not a doctor and don't know what's going on. He's been great at listening and answering my questions.
exercise
Positive attitude!!
Take it easy and try never to get stressed - tomorrow is another day
Changing my diet to exclude cokes and lowering my salt intake.
Attitude, there will always be someone worse off than you, that is trekking on, so shouldn't you!
Proper diagnosis and treatment as a doctor-patient team
Living a healthy lifestyle
Seeing my first grand baby born, now have 5th on her way
Regular walking.
Good local healthcare
My husband bringing me Starbucks in the morning
Acceptance - eventually!
No estar pensando ni ponerse nerviosa
reducing my stress, watching my diet, and getting plenty of rest, surrounding myself with positive and supportive people.