I decided many of the creatures I eat would, under different circumstances, be my pets.
And I love squid. So I secretly became a squid-atarian. (There is an official name but squid-atarian should be official.)
My cardiologist is very aggressive. Ages ago I was a guinea pig for aerobics research so since I was 19 I did aerobics. When arrhythmia struck, I was physically prepared. First week I was stuck on 160 BPM. About a year later I did a week at 180. That was really showing off, after a lifetime of aerobics, my heart stayed at 180 and it didn’t bother me.
Still, I credit my aggressive cardiologist for saving my life. In total I had two ablations and two or more cardioversions. He refused to let me stay at my accelerated heartbeat.
But my story is about becoming a squid-atarian. I started eating squid instead of beef or pork. Puppy likes squid, so we contentedly ate together.
Next blood test…my cholesterol was high! My aggressive cardiologist asked “what did you do?” and I confessed about the squid.
Did you know squid is an excellent source of dietary cholesterol?
You'll likely pry the wine glass out of my cold, rigor-frozen hand. Nothing much to add to what's already been said. The recovery thing is what it is and takes what it takes.
I understand. I was astonished my lack of stamina after donating a kidney - long time ago. Most of my 2024 was spent virtually chair bound, waiting for my Afib & flutter procedure.
That department is normal now, but recovering from all that deconditioning is no small thing, especially at 81. But I'm working at it. Hang in there.
You, my dear friend, are very conscientious about what you eat. I see what y’all are making in the kitchen while we FaceTime…all good foods! Please don’t give up the one glass of watered down wine you enjoy during our chats…then I would have to, and our talks wouldn’t be as entertaining 😘
Thanks Gerrard. My office would have let me return part time, but I would lose my benefits. I have life insurance through the company on top of private life insurance, that if anything happened to me would be needed by the husband and boys. So it is full time. But I think I need to not be so hard on myself like some of the comments here recommend too.
I was actually thinking of a different doctor. But I have a year to think about it. My primary doctor just joined a new medical practice. I will see what he says after my next annual.
I get the sugar thing, I really do and I know deep down Nancy is right. But I like my glass of wine.
I think that you need to be fair towards yourself too. This is often so hard especially when we are in the habit of caregiving. Pairing recovery and back to work means you’re going to be operating on less fuel. One thing I’m mindful of more often and has made a difference is the connection between my eating habits and emotions. It’s so interconnected. One act a day of thinking before doing, “Am I really hungry? Can I substitute for something more nourishing that will make me and my body feel good in an hour?”
I love Peleton (I’m “bethtalktv”if you want to connect there)
Thanks for the comment. Thank you for the recommendation. i am pretty sure this is what the doctor was talking about when she said mindful eating, I was just not in the mood to hear it and honestly thought it came out of left field.
I'm tulipjoys on Peleton. Gonna look for you now :)
It takes a long time to recover and get your energy back.
It will happen.
The easiest way to lose a few pounds and keep it off is to stop eating sugar , alcohol and limit bread severely. After recovery do the intermittent fasting thing. After a month, a few pounds will drop off.
I can tell you that not drinking wine is not going to happen. As it is I already water it down with ice. I dont think it's healthy to severely limit any food. It creates a feeling of deprivation and honestly I have had enough of that in my life. Also once you start eating normally again all the weight will come back. Honestly I think it's all about creating a healthy way of eating not dieting. This will allow your body to settle on a weight too that is healthy for you.
Re cholesterol
I decided many of the creatures I eat would, under different circumstances, be my pets.
And I love squid. So I secretly became a squid-atarian. (There is an official name but squid-atarian should be official.)
My cardiologist is very aggressive. Ages ago I was a guinea pig for aerobics research so since I was 19 I did aerobics. When arrhythmia struck, I was physically prepared. First week I was stuck on 160 BPM. About a year later I did a week at 180. That was really showing off, after a lifetime of aerobics, my heart stayed at 180 and it didn’t bother me.
Still, I credit my aggressive cardiologist for saving my life. In total I had two ablations and two or more cardioversions. He refused to let me stay at my accelerated heartbeat.
But my story is about becoming a squid-atarian. I started eating squid instead of beef or pork. Puppy likes squid, so we contentedly ate together.
Next blood test…my cholesterol was high! My aggressive cardiologist asked “what did you do?” and I confessed about the squid.
Did you know squid is an excellent source of dietary cholesterol?
Now I have become a sha-shi-mi-tarian.
You do you.
Don’t listen to people trying to steal your joy.
You'll likely pry the wine glass out of my cold, rigor-frozen hand. Nothing much to add to what's already been said. The recovery thing is what it is and takes what it takes.
I understand. I was astonished my lack of stamina after donating a kidney - long time ago. Most of my 2024 was spent virtually chair bound, waiting for my Afib & flutter procedure.
That department is normal now, but recovering from all that deconditioning is no small thing, especially at 81. But I'm working at it. Hang in there.
Amazing to donate a kidney. You are a real life hero!
Afib is no joke. Take care of yourself.
You, my dear friend, are very conscientious about what you eat. I see what y’all are making in the kitchen while we FaceTime…all good foods! Please don’t give up the one glass of watered down wine you enjoy during our chats…then I would have to, and our talks wouldn’t be as entertaining 😘
Love you a bunch ❤️
Love you back 💖
Do you need to slow down on a phased return to work? Sounds likely you have a boss who will facilitate this
Thanks Gerrard. My office would have let me return part time, but I would lose my benefits. I have life insurance through the company on top of private life insurance, that if anything happened to me would be needed by the husband and boys. So it is full time. But I think I need to not be so hard on myself like some of the comments here recommend too.
Ideally a phased return should not impact your contractual hours, so benefits should stay at the level you were working before/aiming to return to.
We explored that. Unfortunately they use a national company which has rules separate from the company I work for
Ah, sorry
Thanks for trying to help me out.
Time for a new cardiologist. Seriously.
Nancy is right about cutting sugars. Start with that. Don’t overwhelm yourself.
I was actually thinking of a different doctor. But I have a year to think about it. My primary doctor just joined a new medical practice. I will see what he says after my next annual.
I get the sugar thing, I really do and I know deep down Nancy is right. But I like my glass of wine.
I hear all this!
I think that you need to be fair towards yourself too. This is often so hard especially when we are in the habit of caregiving. Pairing recovery and back to work means you’re going to be operating on less fuel. One thing I’m mindful of more often and has made a difference is the connection between my eating habits and emotions. It’s so interconnected. One act a day of thinking before doing, “Am I really hungry? Can I substitute for something more nourishing that will make me and my body feel good in an hour?”
I love Peleton (I’m “bethtalktv”if you want to connect there)
Thanks for the comment. Thank you for the recommendation. i am pretty sure this is what the doctor was talking about when she said mindful eating, I was just not in the mood to hear it and honestly thought it came out of left field.
I'm tulipjoys on Peleton. Gonna look for you now :)
It takes a long time to recover and get your energy back.
It will happen.
The easiest way to lose a few pounds and keep it off is to stop eating sugar , alcohol and limit bread severely. After recovery do the intermittent fasting thing. After a month, a few pounds will drop off.
Thanks Nancy.
I can tell you that not drinking wine is not going to happen. As it is I already water it down with ice. I dont think it's healthy to severely limit any food. It creates a feeling of deprivation and honestly I have had enough of that in my life. Also once you start eating normally again all the weight will come back. Honestly I think it's all about creating a healthy way of eating not dieting. This will allow your body to settle on a weight too that is healthy for you.