It's not easy for me to plaster this info all over the internet for anyone to see. But, since I know there are a handful who may be interested...here's the latest.
I've been on a medical leave of absence for a while for a multitude of issues. Having them all come down at once has taken its toll. I am scheduled to go back to work on June 1st, but that remains to be seen...depends on how functional I am at that point.
Bottom line: Medically speaking, it's called severe progressive coronary heart disease...that's the bad news. The good news is that I know I have it and am being aggressively treated for it. I just saw my cardio doc again yesterday, and though he told me nothing new he did reiterate the state of my coronary situation. My cards have been dealt, I have to make a few choices on how to play them.
On top of the coronary thing, I have been working my way through a bout of sciatica (the sciatic nerve is the largest in the body and stretches from the spinal cord down the leg), causing extreme immobility and pain. Add a chest cold to the mix, aggressive blood pressure and cholesterol meds, and I really feel like crap!
The shiny side of the coin? My BP, cholesterol, triglycerides, liver function, and lungs are all excellent now. The dull side of the coin? Depression, attitude, motivation, insomnia...all challenging right now.
I seem to be able to walk much better today and that pain has subsided a bit. If I can get back on one of my (many) bicycles, I can get my energy and fitness back where it should be. Energy to go back to working on some of my projects, ie, photography, writing, cooking.
I know that I have a lot more in me, a lot of time left. And I am much more fortunate than others worse off than I. And, hey...I have Loretta!
Thanks to all who express concern, I appreciate it.
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