Re: Procrastination

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

Never have been a procrastinator. Everything I ever need to do has been done the day before. lol At 61, I just had my trust that I've had for years updated this summer, have a long-term care rider on an annuity, and have my burial plot purchased. If I am ever caught not being prepared for something, it will truly not be my fault.

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@kaydee50 No

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@monicakm wrote:
I feel your pain @Mindy D I have never been much of a procrastinator till my heart attack. WHY do I feel worse than before I had my heart surgery??? I do all my bill pay online, on my phone. It's not like I have to go into the office, write checks, put them in envelopes, lick a stamp and take them to the mailbox LOL Before my HA, when I got a bill, I instantly pulled out my phone and scheduled the pymt. Of course, this is a more recent way of paying bills. I remember the days when I did have to write checks. Right now I'm procrastinating cleaning the kitchen.

@monicakm You are still recovering.

pdlinda · ‎10-23-2011

@Kachina624 I have 6 bills every month that are auto paid from my checking acct. Haven't mailed a bill in over 10 yrs.

2 credit cards. When email statement arrives, I auto pay balance that day. Haven't paid interest in forever.

I have enough "moving parts" going on in my life at this point, so paying no attention to bills helps keep me as "calm and collected" as possible.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

@monicakm wrote:
@Mindy D

But recovery was supposed to be no longer than 2 weeks. It was Oct 3rd. Three months. I still have one vein at the bottom of my heart that has to be operated on but man, I kinda wish I'd never had this surgery. I wasn't feeling any of this prior to my heart attack.

A few weeks ago I called my Dr to tell him the fluid pill was making me so lethargic, I couldn't put one foot in front of the other. He told me I could get off of it. Things were fine for 2-3 weeks and now I'm having breathing problems that I attribute to fluid build up around my heart. I'm on day 4 of taking the fluid pills again but I'm still having problems breathing. I would have thought it would be better by now. I'll be calling my Dr tomorrow. When I had my ECHO, I mentioned to the tech that I felt like I had fluid build up and asked him it the ECHO would show it. He said it could. He couldn't tell me what he saw (or didn't see) but he did tell me to stay on the fluid pill

I have read numerous times that people will deal with depression after a heart attack, @monicakm.

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@monicakm wrote:
@Mindy D

But recovery was supposed to be no longer than 2 weeks. It was Oct 3rd. Three months. I still have one vein at the bottom of my heart that has to be operated on but man, I kinda wish I'd never had this surgery. I wasn't feeling any of this prior to my heart attack.

A few weeks ago I called my Dr to tell him the fluid pill was making me so lethargic, I couldn't put one foot in front of the other. He told me I could get off of it. Things were fine for 2-3 weeks and now I'm having breathing problems that I attribute to fluid build up around my heart. I'm on day 4 of taking the fluid pills again but I'm still having problems breathing. I would have thought it would be better by now. I'll be calling my Dr tomorrow. When I had my ECHO, I mentioned to the tech that I felt like I had fluid build up and asked him it the ECHO would show it. He said it could. He couldn't tell me what he saw (or didn't see) but he did tell me to stay on the fluid pill

@monicakm , what are you eating? Be careful of sugar, sodium and calories. Exercise is also essential. You still need a stent? Why are they waiting? They told me the same with my first heart attack, did not fix it in time and I had heart attack #2. I found a renowned heart doctor and he fixed everything. I got out of heart failure. The swelling I had too with swollen everything. His intervention in two months I felt energetic and better.

You need to be really on top of this. I learned that women are often overlooked with heart disease. My doctors always have men in their waiting room, few women except those accompanying their husband.

Flika13 · ‎04-30-2014

SaveTheTurtles · ‎10-09-2023

All of my bills are paid automatically through my bank. But if you say you're procrastinating because you don't drink coffee anymore I'd suggest going back to the coffee.😊

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@monicakm wrote:
@Trinity11

I do NOT like my heart Dr. He may be a good surgeon but I'm not seeing it or feeling like he cares. He told me my HA was due to Meloxicam. Really? Just how does he know that. I'm diabetic. Why couldn't that be the cause? BTW, I don't take Metformin. Can't tolerate it. Now I'm in constant pain because I can't take the Meloxicam. His answer? Tramadol Tramadol is not for long-term use and it makes you drowsy. This coming week I'm going to see about firing him and getting a new Dr. Don't ask me what I'm eating. I haven't really cooked in 3 years. Yes, I still need a stint. He was waiting for me to "recover" from the first surgery. I had my ECHO this past Thurs. I'm sure when he gets the results, he will know how to proceed. But I'd like to get a new Dr.

@monicakm @Before you switch, ask him the question about the Meloxicam versus diabetes. He might have a reason why he thinks this. You are probably not going to be able to use Meloxicam.

"Meloxicam can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Meloxicam may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal." There's a warning about this side effect from Meloxicam.

"To make sure meloxicam is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

heart disease,, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke;
a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
ulcers or stomach bleeding;
asthma;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease; or
." fluid retention"

Quotes above come from drugs dot com. Excellent website with complete listing of all drugs, including photos to identify medicines, drug interactions, special warnings. Complete manufacturer paper for each drug, including for professionals and patients.