Cardio Appt - Doing good!

[Wise]

I saw my cardiologist today for my official post TEE appointment. As I reported here before I only have mild regurgitation (mitral & aortic valves) and just trace regurg at the tricuspid valve. So, I'm looking good hopefully for a long time.

Also, my total cholestorol is 147, down from 185 or so a couple months ago. EVERYTHING, kidneys, livers, etc. are functioning normal. There is a reading that measures "the likelihood of having a heart attack", don't remember its name, but mine was .2 with 2 being normal and 1 being on the low end. My cardio was thrilled and me too. Does anyone know what they call that? I can't for the life of me remember it.

I'm now walking/running on my treadmill 3 to 4 and sometimes more miles per day. I can tell a difference in my energy levels. I has taken me so long to get to this point having never really been an "exerciser." I gained a few pounds and have lost eight of it. I would like to get a bike that isn't expensive to ride, when it isn't so hot and humid. Any suggestions there?

I know that I've been all over the place with this post. Sorry. I also want to thank everyone here for sharing about your lives and your challenges and successes with valve issues. I now realize that I had been going through a mild depression/anxiety after learning I have a BAV. That was because of my brother's death after two surgeries. I didn't know anything about BAV; didn't learn much from my brother. Anyway, with my doctor's help and through this site, I now am happy to know that I'm doing very well and look forward to many healthy and happy years.

Wise

 

[Karlynn]

Looks like both you and Steve Epstein will be firmly ensconced in the Waiting Room for quite a while. Keep the wild parties to a minimum!

 

[Wise]

Keep the wild parties to a minimum!

I think I can abide by that. In fact, I'd have to get some advice as to how to have a wild party!

As far as the waiting room, it looks like I'm in good company with Steve. That's company I hope to keep for a long time.

Wise

 

[Rich]

Hi Wise,
That's great news, stay in that waiting room just as long as you can.
Just make sure people like you and Steve stay with us.
Rich

 

[Marguerite53]

Great News!

Great News!

Wise, that's great!! Glad to see that you are now more comfortable with your diagnosis and working to better yourself in the process. Glad to have your company in the Waiting Room!

Keep up the postive lifestyle!!

Marguerite

 

[Wise]

Thanks for the kind words all. I just have one question. I wonder if Ross or Steve can gets us some comfortable chairs and magazines for the waiting room? Yeah, and coffee too.

Seriously it's nice to have you friends to share with, even if I'll be in the waiting room for a while (maybe always!).

 

[PapaHappyStar]

Good news Wise, but Ammina and I disagree about you needing wild party advice ( making a public offer to invite you on board to consult for the next VR bash... )

We have a single speed version of this 3 speed cruiser thats comfortable and easy going but but can go wickedly when pushed...

http://www.delsolbikes.com/tradewind_ltd.html

 

[Wise]

Good news Wise, but Ammina and I disagree about you needing wild party advice ( making a public offer to invite you on board to consult for the next VR bash... )

We have a single speed version of this 3 speed cruiser thats comfortable and easy going but but can go wickedly when pushed...

http://www.delsolbikes.com/tradewind_ltd.html

Hi, Burair & Ammina. I'm glad you have confidence in me as a wild partier. So, when is the next VR bash? I'll accept the consultation offer just as long you realize I'm not responsible for the result. Especially if people as wild as the group in May show up! I mean how can you top the intoxicating peanut butter noodles and grilled chicken?

Hey, thanks for the bike link. That looks exactly like what I want. I appreciate it. I'll order the catalog.

Wise