Thankful for Mitral Valve regurg

[Lauratx22]

Hello-

I get it now....When I had severe mitral valve regurg, I thought "Why me?? I'm only 31 years old and I have a daughter" I wanted to get my Masters in Accounting and work hard and make good money...sure I might not like my job but who cares?? I am making money right? Taking life for granted....then after open heart surgery...three people died of cancer around my age with young kids...a bunch of women my age that I know are on heart medication.

It's like an awakening. I am one of the lucky ones! My "heart problem wont kill me, it'll just make life a little annoying" a cardiologist had told me. I reviewed what makes me happy and I love working with kids with autism/aspergers. I applied to be a teachers aide for Special Education to see if I want to become a Special Ed teacher...we are going on more vacations and I don't stress over spilt milk. Not chasing the money anymore, chasing happiness.....

I am eating very clean these days, nothing fried because I don't want to put that stuff in my body. I have 100% respect for my body. I am eating over 1800 calories a day of clean food and building muscle. Fitness and healthy eating are priority. I need to take care of myself before I could take care of anyone. Who knows where I would be if I didn't have a heart problem? My husband lost 30 pounds and is starting to lift weights because he is making fitness a priority after seeing his wife have open heart surgery.

I get it now. I am thankful for my life and I wont take it for granted anymore.

Laura

 

[escargome]

Good outlook Laura. Keep on thinking the way you and your husband are now and things will be much much brighter. The way I figure it, "it doesn't matter how many toys you have when you die, you are still dead"....Good Luck to you :biggrin2:

 

[Bean Counter]

Great outlook. It is amazing that our heart "issues" can give us a whole different outlook/ appreciateion for life.

 

[dhudson]

Way to go, great outlook and attitude:thumbup:

 

[Jkm7]

You Go Girl............

Great attitude.

 

[ElectLive]

Great post Laura. I couldn't agree more. I shared some similar thoughts at my 1 year post-op mark, and while probably a few thought I was a little crazy when I titled the thread "The Best Year of My Life", it truly was, for many of the reasons you mention. Wishing you all the best.

 

[Lionheart]

Laura- Thanks so much for sharing!
John

 

[Roberta]

Fantastic attitude! Always good to see the glass as 'half full'. All the very best,

 

[Rachel]

I LOVE your post/attitude!!!!

Rachel