What a difference a year makes, it\'s been a tough road for you and Lydia, but look how well you are doing now. So much for both to look forward to, a son ...Read more
What a difference a year makes, it\'s been a tough road for you and Lydia, but look how well you are doing now. So much for both to look forward to, a son getting married and another son and his wife are going to make you a gd-father, and your 31 anniversary coming up, life couldn\'t be better. Just wish Paul could be here to share this with us.
Take care.
Eric, Our last 2 Springs have been horrendous to say the least. April 2010 - your heart attack and May 2011 - your open heart surgery. I was dreading what this ...Read more
Eric, Our last 2 Springs have been horrendous to say the least. April 2010 - your heart attack and May 2011 - your open heart surgery. I was dreading what this April/May would bring but we were happily surprised at what was to come. We are going to be Grandparents in December. Our son Josh and daughter in law Amber will be blessing us with our first grandchild and I am thrilled that you will be here to enjoy this new time in our lives. I am also looking forward to celebrating our 31st Anniversary. I love you, you still take my breathe away. xo :)
Hey Eric....way to go!! I\'m heading into month eleven and am living as if everything is normal. Heavy labour, long days, catching up on everything that didn\'t ...Read more
Hey Eric....way to go!! I\'m heading into month eleven and am living as if everything is normal. Heavy labour, long days, catching up on everything that didn\'t get done whicle waiting for surg. After 3 days of full bore I take a day off to catch my breath and off I go again. Had a -10 yr
angiogram pre op so am taking advantage of my biologically young heart post op.
All the very best to you and your family with His richest blessings.
Hi Eric and Lydia,
Jen sent me your link after my husband, Jeff\'s, surgery. Thanks so much for this. Gives me a bit of a glimpse into the future.
My best ...Read more
Hi Eric and Lydia,
Jen sent me your link after my husband, Jeff\'s, surgery. Thanks so much for this. Gives me a bit of a glimpse into the future.
My best regards for continued health!
Darlene
Eric Brenie Hi Darlene, thanks for stopping by. Hope Jeff's recovery is progressing well and you both benefit fro ... Read more
Eric Brenie Hi Darlene, thanks for stopping by. Hope Jeff's recovery is progressing well and you both benefit from the stories and experiences of others with similar heart issues on this website. I am eleven months post OHS but all just seems like last week. If you or Jeff ever have any questions or just want some reassurance that all is "normal", just ask.... Eric
Eric...curious as to how you are doing now. Hope you are still kicking tail in rehab. Take care my friend.
JH
Eric Brenie Hi JH, appreciate your concern. Yes, I am still plugging away at cardiac rehab but just can't manage ... Read more
Eric Brenie Hi JH, appreciate your concern. Yes, I am still plugging away at cardiac rehab but just can't manage to shed a pound. My CHIP personal trainers keep telling me muscle is denser than fat so we'll just go with that. I went to get the Holter monitor put on at the hospital yesterday and have to go back today for removal. They said results to follow in a couple of weeks. My cardiac rehab trainers and doctors detected severe bradycardia as my heart rate drops into the mid-30's so the monitoring is to check bradycardia vs PVC's (premature ventricular contractions). Maybe they think I'm pregnant. Other than that I am having a real tough time dealing with the stresses at work. I'll email you the gory details. ... Take care for now.... Eric
It\'s been slow, but it\'s only been 6 months, and you have come a long way. Not losing weight could be the meds you are on or you have been eating to much ...Read more
It\'s been slow, but it\'s only been 6 months, and you have come a long way. Not losing weight could be the meds you are on or you have been eating to much smoked meat, etc., and not being as sharp as you were before surgery could be due to the anesthetic, that does take up to 6 or 9 months or so, to get out of your system. And those passewords will come back in time, don\'t forget you haven\'t been using your brain much (lol) until you got back to work.
Hang in there, take care, Bernice.
Hey Eric...sorry to read about some of the issues, but I am certain you will get it corrected and be back to your best in no time. I know what you mean about ...Read more
Hey Eric...sorry to read about some of the issues, but I am certain you will get it corrected and be back to your best in no time. I know what you mean about all the passwords...if I did not write them down, there is no way I can remember them all.
Hang in there.
JH Mattingly
Thanks for the update. Good luck on the 15th, I\'m sure the numbers you want will be there, so keep up what you have been doing. Who knows, maybe soon you ...Read more
Thanks for the update. Good luck on the 15th, I\'m sure the numbers you want will be there, so keep up what you have been doing. Who knows, maybe soon you will be cooking dinner for Lydia with the fish you caught in the lake, so that\'s the next goal you have to meet, \"fishing\". And I want to see a picture of that catch. Good luck.
Way to go Eric! Good job and keep up the good work! Your walking distance certainly has improved, that\'s great. I\'m very confident on August 15th you will ...Read more
Way to go Eric! Good job and keep up the good work! Your walking distance certainly has improved, that\'s great. I\'m very confident on August 15th you will get the numbers you want.
I agree..... never let a NO recevied from a medical insurance company stand in your way! :)
Hugs,
Cathy
Happy to hear you got your medical clearance to drive, so I guess your eye sight is better, but how is the speech going? So the the doctor didn\'t hear a murmur, ...Read more
Happy to hear you got your medical clearance to drive, so I guess your eye sight is better, but how is the speech going? So the the doctor didn\'t hear a murmur, that is wonderful. It won\'t be long and you won\'t need two tylenol at bedtime. Can\'t believe you have to go all the way into Mtl, on Atwater St to do your rehab.
Take care, and as the saying goes,
\"Just take one day at a time:.
Bernice.
Hey Eric, glad to hear of the progress you\'re making. Not meaning to be a Job\'s comforter here, but just think of all the patience you\'re learning!!
Keep ...Read more
Hey Eric, glad to hear of the progress you\'re making. Not meaning to be a Job\'s comforter here, but just think of all the patience you\'re learning!!
Keep plugging away, you\'ll get there someday. Winnie the Pooh Bear (from Winnipeg BTW) said that.
Hi Eric,
How\'s it going. Is your eyesight and speech getting better? Hope the pain has gotten a little less. So you\'re taken two 20 min walks every day, ...Read more
Hi Eric,
How\'s it going. Is your eyesight and speech getting better? Hope the pain has gotten a little less. So you\'re taken two 20 min walks every day, that\'s good, it won\'t be long and you will be doing two 1 hr walks every day.
Has my daughter let you back in the bed yet, or are you still sleeping on the recliner, lol.
Take care and keep up the good work.
Bernice.
Eric Brenie Actually, I haven't have a speech incident in over a week, although my eyesight is still a little won ... Read more
Eric Brenie Actually, I haven't have a speech incident in over a week, although my eyesight is still a little wonky. I am supposed to keep my walks down to 20 mins until I see my cardio next week and get his all clear to progress incrementally. Sleep is still an issue. The recliner is still my best bet but use the hospital bed once or twice a week. Lydia is never too far away. Thanks...
Hi Eric,
Thank you for reaching out to me and sharing your story. All of the info really helps put me at ease.
I wish you a continued successful and speedy ...Read more
Hi Eric,
Thank you for reaching out to me and sharing your story. All of the info really helps put me at ease.
I wish you a continued successful and speedy recovery.
Matt Fountain
Eric Brenie Hi Matt, been reading your journal entries and expect you are probably going into surgery shortly. Go ... Read more
Eric Brenie Hi Matt, been reading your journal entries and expect you are probably going into surgery shortly. Good to see you are controlling your anxiety and glad if my words of encouragement have put you at ease. Looking forward to your updates. Good luck with your surgery today.
Hi Eric:
It was good to hear from you!!! Some words of comfort, \"The pain passes but the beauty remains\" --Pierre August Renoir
Hoping that your convalescence ...Read more
Hi Eric:
It was good to hear from you!!! Some words of comfort, \"The pain passes but the beauty remains\" --Pierre August Renoir
Hoping that your convalescence continues apace.
Peter W.
Way ta go Eric. Sounds likes things are coming together for you. You\'re in my thots are prayers. Hang in there and keep up the good fight.
I\'m slated for ...Read more
Way ta go Eric. Sounds likes things are coming together for you. You\'re in my thots are prayers. Hang in there and keep up the good fight.
I\'m slated for anytime after July 16th. This is Manitoba and we make headlines with our surg wait lists.
They\'ve got me slated as a \"run thought\", no secondary issues and the heart of a horse. So we\'ll see.
I\'ve got some Irish going for me but by far the Lord Himself is my anchor. When I head into the op theatre I\'m landind straight in his hands.
All the very best to you and your stedfast wife and family as they walk the journey with you.
Paul M
Eric,
I am so glad to hear you are doing so well. Keep it up, and take care!
Tia
Eric Brenie Thanks Tia. It's so "textbook", it's scary. I find I am almost waiting for the proverbial other shoe ... Read more
Eric Brenie Thanks Tia. It's so "textbook", it's scary. I find I am almost waiting for the proverbial other shoe to drop. Seeing many steps foward and in anticipation of a few back. Maybe it's just doing thorough research and knowing what's around the next corner or what potentially could be. Not to sound too philosophical. Glad to see you too are doing well. Once I am allowed to drive, I will be going into a cardiac rehab program in the Montreal area. Keep doing well and keeping me posted on your progress. Later .... Eric
As the day goes on, I hope that you feel better. You know what that saying is \"Take one day at a time\" and don\'t over do it.
Take care, Bernice.
Eric Brenie Thank you, Bernice. I am taking it easy and one day at a time. I am afraid to make any sudden movemen ... Read more
Eric Brenie Thank you, Bernice. I am taking it easy and one day at a time. I am afraid to make any sudden movements so I feel as though I very carefully plan out every move/action.
Happy Birthday and many many more. The initial weeks proceeding surgery go so slow and we tend to measure everything in menial baby steps that inch us forward ...Read more
Happy Birthday and many many more. The initial weeks proceeding surgery go so slow and we tend to measure everything in menial baby steps that inch us forward in progress however; this is the road to recovery and before you know it you will be fully restored and revitalized.
Terry Tannenbaum
Eric Brenie Yes, Terry. You are absolutely right. I realize how important those baby steps are in a successful an ... Read more
Eric Brenie Yes, Terry. You are absolutely right. I realize how important those baby steps are in a successful and speedy recovery so I am taking every precaution not to trip. But if I do, I will just hope it doesn't hurt too much, get up and move on to the next step. Thanks for the words of support and encouragement.
Hi Bernie,
Hapy Birthday! I hope you already got your treat. The best treat is that you are going home. Home, home? or will you stay at a hotel nearby for ...Read more
Hi Bernie,
Hapy Birthday! I hope you already got your treat. The best treat is that you are going home. Home, home? or will you stay at a hotel nearby for a few days?
Maria
Great, a birthday to mark and put all this behind you. It can only go up from now on.
All the very best wishes for your day and the coming years.
Please have ...Read more
Great, a birthday to mark and put all this behind you. It can only go up from now on.
All the very best wishes for your day and the coming years.
Please have your cake and eat it but only a few small focused bites.
m
Thank you to everyone for writing in Eric\'s guestbook. Nice to see you here Jim and Merilyn. Eric won\'t be home today but hopefully tomorrow. Jim, I will ...Read more
Thank you to everyone for writing in Eric\'s guestbook. Nice to see you here Jim and Merilyn. Eric won\'t be home today but hopefully tomorrow. Jim, I will keep the steak to the size of his palm. Thank goodness he doesn\'t have big hands. Mom, I will have to look at the pictures and see the bottles and I cleaned the poop before we left so I hope there isn\'t to much more. Again thank you to EVERYONE for visiting and I am sure Eric will keep posting and checking up on all his new Heart Journal friends. Take care all of you.
Lydia
Now, you do have a wonderful site, only my computer ignorance did not allow me to finish my previous note.
And I do want to wish you good steps forward each ...Read more
Now, you do have a wonderful site, only my computer ignorance did not allow me to finish my previous note.
And I do want to wish you good steps forward each day.
Look forward to having you back in this corner.
Merilyn
Eric Brenie Thanks Merylin. We should be up there later on this afternoon. RJ will cut your grass this weekend.
Going home right on schedule, well done. Enjoy the birthday party, but remember according to my dietician keep the steak to no larger than the palm of your ...Read more
Going home right on schedule, well done. Enjoy the birthday party, but remember according to my dietician keep the steak to no larger than the palm of your hand.
Welcome to the zipper club. My bypass surgery Mar.10 exactly 2 months lead on yourself. We\'ll enjoy the summer at Beaven\'s Lake and compare scars
Jim Ross
Eric Brenie Thanks Jim. It was an excellent birthday supper. Now there are three of us in the Swail's Corner Zipp ... Read more
Eric Brenie Thanks Jim. It was an excellent birthday supper. Now there are three of us in the Swail's Corner Zipper Club. Getting my staples out at the Vaudreuil CLSC at 13:00 today, then on our way up north for Lydia's birthday weekend. RJ is driving and I can disable the passenger air bag along with my red heart pillow between the belt and my sternum. See you up there..
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