visit with cardiologist

he said my heart is getting better since the last time he saw me in June. We talked about the fibro. I told him i go back to the rhuemy who dx me next month. He wants a copy of the report along with the neurologist i will see again next month also. He wants to keep watch on my fibro as it relates with my heart condition. He said the symptoms of fibro are so diverse it is hard to know what is and is not the fibro. I am now on a diet to get my cholesterol and blood sugar levels down. Trying to keep bp down (hard when i am at the dr and they have to take it 3 times before they can hear it! Nurse never did, the dr heard it).
He wants me to start exercising. Can not afford a bike (and my seat does not fit its seat). I am afraid of water. So walking is it. I did ask about hand weights but he said with the chest wall pain probably would not be a good idea.

He suggested a trainer to find things that i can do with the problems i have but who can afford that?
i have to see an ortho about my back wed, if he sends to PT (which is possible) i will ask them for suggestions.

Wish me luck!

I have been looking online at the local fitness center. Thought maybe something dh and I could do together. Prices too high unless I can get social security to help with bills. Was hoping dh's work (univ. of TN) would have a discount. No such luck of course

The visit sounds like a good one. I'm really glad your heart is improving, too.

Try counting carbs. It's easy to do. I did this and lost a lot of weight plus it helped my blood sugar, too. If you want more info, just email me and I'll help you.

Walking is about the best exercise you can do! Start out slowly and, as you get your strength back and your heart gets stronger, you could increase your speed. It an excellent exercise and the best news is its free! Check out all the beauty around you while walking. It will bring you joy as a bonus.

Sherrine

Starting Tues I will take a small walk in the cemetery across the lane I live in. I can not do water exercises as I am terribly afraid of water. Which is ironic since I take a lot of hot showers to help with slow the pain down.
The only thing about walking is my ankle. It does not bend fully due to a past injury and sometimes I have to use a wheelchair when I go to places like malls or flea markets. The dr knows that with all the pain I have from so many different things it will be hard to find the right tgings for me.
I have to start out really slow. Dh wants me to have someone with me when walking cause I fall a lot. I think it will be nice going for a stroll with dh now that the weather is cooling down.