Goodbye Company, Hello Hospital
Whew, what a rough few days around here.
The company has come and left and we had a ball!!! We played miniature golf, went bowling and went to the movies (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2) (Sorry Shanna, Annie voted for this one, I tried to convince them to go to Mama Mia 
) But we had fun and probably ate a few wrong things. I enjoyed every minute and wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Mom and Annie flew out on Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. Alan and I went to Red Lobster for lunch….YUMMY!!! We then went to get Talan for a few hours to give pregnant Angela a break LOL!!
Had a good night, woke up on Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. and felt some chest pain. I knew right then and there I would be going to the hospital. I’ve known this episode was coming on for a while. I did go to the cardiac doc in April and she said I was fine. I felt she was wrong as I was leaving.
The pain was getting worse and the breathing labored….I called Jon (my son) and said please call 911. By 9:00 a.m. I was in the ambulance.
I was in intensive care for 3 days. A LONG 3 days.
I had a flash pulmonary edema once again. This will be the third visit and sadly this was the one that put me over the edge.
A normal heart’s injection fraction (the ability to pump fluid through the heart into the body) is 55% - 70% My heart has been hovering around 30- 35% The tests this time show my injection fraction rate down to 23% Anything under 30% qualifies you for some devices such as debibulators/pacemakers, etc. It also qualifies me for complete disability through the state. This is good as we could use the money because I am unable to work outside the home. I’ll also be assured insurance which will give us peace of mind.
I weighed a whopping 230 pounds upon arrival in the hospital. The doctors are guessing I had about 15 pounds in retained fluid. When I came home on Friday evening I weighted in at 216. Today is 215. I expect to see the numbers go down because I’m scared to death to do anything wrong.
The walking will be a slow process because of my weak heart. I can only start out about 10 minutes a walk and work up from there.
Our house is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. Good chicken, ground turkey and only a little red meat. No more salt, we gave all the snacks to my daughter.
Here we go again…and this time I’ll make it. I’m going to change my weight ticker once again and with Gods help and my determination I will win this battle. The doctor said I am in the “end stages” of congestive heart failure. There are 4 stages and I’m in stage 3 and showing conditions of stage 4. I’m not giving up this fight my buddys. I have way too much to live for. I may have a weak heart, but I have a determined mind and an attitude that would just about knock you down…LOL!!
I’m so sorry to hear of the news of Angelas Mother….and I continue to pray for Kamas mother, and I hear Marge was in the hospital. Did I hear Daryl is back at BuddySlim? I need to look him up as he also suffers with heart problems. Jennifer I’m praying your ankle heals quickly, and Tatiana I hope you are up and walking again.
I hope I haven’t missed anyone else with medical issues. I love you all and I have missed you so much.
Sending Gods love and Blessings to you all 
WOW I am so glad that you made it to the hospital in time. What a wake up call huh?! You will be in my prayers. I hope all goes well for you. Much love and hugs. Take care and God bless.
Oh my…I am so sorry! wow…
I wish I knew what to say…I don’t (that is a rare thing for me to be at a loss for words:)
I will just give you some from our Father!
keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life to those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
http://www.joycemeyer.org/OurMinistries/EverydayAnswers/FeaturedHandouts/healingscriptures.htm?print=true
You have the best attitude…as usual…even in your difficulty, you are a ray of sunshine…
thank you Jane!
Oh…I just had to add these..I really like them cause they are so much like you…
Proverbs 17:22 – A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. (KJV)
22 Being cheerful keeps you healthy. (Good News)
22 A happy heart is a healing medicine … (Smith-Goodspeed)
22 A glad heart makes a healthy body … (Basic English)
22 A glad heart helps and heals … (Moffatt)
22 A glad heart is excellent medicine, a spirit depressed wastes the bones away. (Jerusalem)
22 A cheerful heart makes a quick recovery; it is crushed spirits that waste a man’s frame. (Knox)
22 The best medicine is a cheerful heart … (Fenton)
22 A joyful heart worketh an excellent cure … (Rotherham)
oh wow Jane. I had no idea you were so sick. Hoping you’re feeling a bit better. Look after yourself girlie.
I am walking Jane and I am saddened to hear that you had to endure the same thing as last year.
JANE. TIME TO GET SERIOUS. REALLY. YOU ARE A PRIORITY NOW.
NO MORE TAKING CARE OF OTHERS. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
I AM SHOUTING!!!!!
Eating right, exercising, letting go of worries, letting God take care of worries, and thinking about your heart and DOING the right stuff. I will be on your butt every day if you need it.
You know, I almost lost my dad to the same illness and he has been walking and eating right and living for more than 12 years only because he made some serious changes. I bless every day he is with us but it takes a lot of work on his part.
(((Jane)))
You have a woderful, powerful and positive outlook. I have no doubt you will make the changes neccessary to take help heal yourself…and with your faith, I know you will be fine. Please keep up on things, and do whatever it takes, to look after yourself. We all love you here! God bless.
Oh wow Jane! So sorry to hear about your stay in the hospital. :o( Take care of yourself! You have such a good outlook on it all, so I’m sure you are going to do so. Yeah, Daryl is back here at Buddyslim. I hope that you’re feeling better and that all goes well for you from here on out.
Girl, I have missed you around here! I am sending you good thoughts and prayers!
Biggest HUGS!
oh, Jane, i am so sorry that you were in ICU and so glad that you are ok. i do hope you take your health and make it a top priority b/c so many people would be so sad if you left early! more saddened by that than by you not doing a few of the things you normally do so that you can take care of your heart. that big beautiful heart!
(((((((Jane))))))))) so glad you are ok, will sure be praying for you! Glad you had some great family time. Please take care of yourself.
Your tenacity simply amazes me lady. We could all take a good lesson in attitude from you. Your heart may seem to have some problems physically, but it’s a heart of gold and lives forever in my own heart. You keep me going and teach me to count my own blessings.
Huggggggggggggggggs,
Shan
Sweetest Jane in the whole wide world. I am so glad you are here and that things are ok. We’ve really missed you, and needed you around here. I agree with Shan - you are an amazing woman.
Thoughts with you, my friend! Love ya!
Jane, you and your attitude toward life are so amazing. I hope you do the things healthwise that you need to do right now. Hey ten minutes is a good walk. Don’t push it, it will come. God Bless!!!
OMG!! I had no idea of everyone’s health issues, I feel like a terrible friend.
Now lady…I am so sorry, you may be glad to see me back, but you may not be after I am done commenting! That’s right, I am about to give you a lecture: YES, YOU HAVE SO MUCH TO LIVE FOR—you are a mother, a daughter and now, a grandmother….do you honestly think that you’re indispensable? You are not…a daughter ALWAYS needs her mother, a CHILD always needs her mother…you have NO RIGHT to not take care of yourself. So, I don’t care how HARD it is…you’re going to lose the weight and get better and for the record—I NEED YOU TOO and I will be damned if you don’t take care of yourself and leave me…do you hear me? I hope I was loud and clear…and now I am off to check on everyone else!
I LOVE Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. My friend and I went to that Tuesday night and it was great. Jane you are absolutely the heart of my buddyslim world. You keep on doing your best and enjoying life. I am not much for numbers, the scale or your reported 23% heart. Your heart is 100% awesome and I love you this much *SO MUCH…. big hugs* Take care Jane. Sometimes I have felt some discomfort in my chest when I eat high salt of fatty foods so I stay clear most of the time. But we do indulge sometimes. All I can say is enjoy. We will continue to eat well hey, we have so much to do in this world. My knee is better though I too have to take it easy. Wanted to do 30 min. of cardio, but I had to stop at 21 minutes. Listen and live well I am telling myself.
Have a wonderful weekend sweet Jane. So sorry to hear you were in the hospital, but I am so happy you are out and taking care. You truly do make this world a much better place. Tonight I say a prayer of thanks for you and all that you have brought to my life.
*happy bowling*…. I am going to Wii bowl for the first time in a long time tonight. I will be thinking about you and how you will likely kick my hiny….hehe *HUGS*
Sorry you were in the hospital. You have a wonderful attitude. I hope you feel better and I wish you the best of luck and I hope to get to know you better.