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Nothing ever seems to go right anymore

After all the warnings about not over doing it, not exercising too much, taking it slowly, I still end up hurting myself.

I didn't think I over did anything yesterday. I deliberately kept my pace down on the elliptical at the gym, limiting my max heart rate to 114 bpm, and only going for 35 minutes,

Afterwards, I went for coffee with the gang, and then to a gathering of friends for some food and wine, without experiencing any ill effects. It wasn’t until several hours later as I was sitting in front of the TV, that I realized my knee was hurting.

At least if I knew what I had done to cause the pain, I might be able to rationalize the feeling of despair away, but I can't. I didn't do anything, and it's pissing me off!

Of course I don't know why I'm so surprised. This is just another setback in what has been a series of setbacks recently. Starting with the weather (which is always an issue for me this time of year), coupled with the continuing pain in my chest, along with the inability to function normally, plus what I perceive to be some inconsistent care from the VA regarding my heart.

It's also why I shouldn't have been surprised when I went to the dentist today, and told him I had open heart surgery. I thought he was going to have a coronary. I don't know what the big deal was, but he was concerned. Fortunately I was able to get in contact with my Cardiologist (no easy feat at the VA), who assured the dentist there was no problem, and I got my teeth cleaned, but not without raising my blood pressure a few notches!

Fortunately the sun managed to shine today, which I'm hoping is a sign of better times ahead.

BIG SIGH!
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Alan said…
I love your "countdown timer". Just noticed it.
Somebody said "getting old isn't for sissies".
9:12 AM
Marc said…
Countdown and count up!
10:21 AM
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