Well, is this what retirement is like! Started the day with a trip to the doctors! Needed blood work, so I thought I would get there early! Well, it looks like a little competition in this world of retirement! The blood work lab opens at 7:30 AM, thought I would do my usual - get there early trick! Guess what, these retired people are going to be a pain - I was # 7 in line!!!
Next, I go to my cardiologist to have them place a 24 hour heart monitor on me. This is great timing, I golf tomorrow, it is this first day of our summer golf league! I need to drop off the monitor at 5:45 AM in the drop box, to make it to my tee time of 7:30 (the drive is about 45 minutes!
So, it looks like many early mornings, doctor visits, and waiting in line with other retired dudes! Retirement is already a lot of work!
The goals of this blog are: 1 - Share Heart information with friends and family 2 - Learn as much about MY heart as possible 3 - Make this a positive learning experience for all!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Retirement!
nWell, never thought I would get here after my little journey into Open Heart Land! But, as of today, I AM OFFICIALLY RETIRED! It was a strange day, one of those days where you see the past 35 years pass before you! From the people that I have met along the way, classroom memories, computers in education, sports - my memories coaching & the boys great moments, and my wife Sue supporting me along the way!
Now to prepare for the next journey & continue to focus on my recovery! Wednesday is a big day - blood work & heart monitor! Stay tuned for more excitement from - My Heart Under Repair!
Now to prepare for the next journey & continue to focus on my recovery! Wednesday is a big day - blood work & heart monitor! Stay tuned for more excitement from - My Heart Under Repair!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Six Months Out & End of 26th Week
Today is the 6 month birthday of my new heart! Like I said in an earlier post - Tuesday this week is the last day of my career in education (35 years) and also, this week I have blood work & will wear a heart monitor for 24 hours! So, BIG WEEK!
Of course, I am anxious to see my blood work numbers & will report on the results. And this will be my first time wearing a monitor and I am looking forward to see what this data will show!
Of course, I am anxious to see my blood work numbers & will report on the results. And this will be my first time wearing a monitor and I am looking forward to see what this data will show!