Post 2530
- 9 years and 296 days since I started this blog -
Daily Comment
I had my first 'working' session in cardiac rehab. It was mostly orientation, but it included a stress test, which turned out to be not at all what I was expecting.
I met the physical therapists I will be working with three times a week for the next three months. I also was examined by the in-house cardiologist, who will always be on-hand and will participate in some teaching and also on-going assessment of my progress.
The stress test consisted of six minutes of walking. No elevated treadmill trying to max out my heart rate with challenging work, just a long, empty, carpeted hallway.
I met the physical therapists I will be working with three times a week for the next three months. I also was examined by the in-house cardiologist, who will always be on-hand and will participate in some teaching and also on-going assessment of my progress.
The stress test consisted of six minutes of walking. No elevated treadmill trying to max out my heart rate with challenging work, just a long, empty, carpeted hallway.
The test wasn't without its charms. I was tethered to my five-foot-six therapist who was recording my time and heart rate, and oxygen-sat readings, while the whole time I was monitored with a broadcasting EKG attached (in addition to my own heart monitor and sensor leads). There were some comical moments as she trotted behind me to keep up with my six-foot-four walking strides.
My pulse did rise over 100 bpm, but I didn't feel like I was working that hard. I was disappointed when, within that six-minute period, my calf cramped up a bit - I was hoping I could go longer without that happening. It means that chronic problem is getting worse.
My pulse did rise over 100 bpm, but I didn't feel like I was working that hard. I was disappointed when, within that six-minute period, my calf cramped up a bit - I was hoping I could go longer without that happening. It means that chronic problem is getting worse.
I recovered quickly, though. The cardiologist, reviewing the results, said they were very good - he had seen worse with heart-disease-free subjects my age. That was encouraging.
Monday begins the workout and teaching part. I don't mind saying I am skeptical about the teaching part - I think I know a lot about the subject already, and disagree with some of the AHA/AMA standard guidance when it comes to diet and lifestyle. Still, it's something to do during the pandemic.
I'm grateful for being the beneficiary of completely covered, high-quality medical care - I know these benefits are only available to a tiny privileged minority.
Food and Diet 
Today's Weight: 205.1 lbs.
Monday begins the workout and teaching part. I don't mind saying I am skeptical about the teaching part - I think I know a lot about the subject already, and disagree with some of the AHA/AMA standard guidance when it comes to diet and lifestyle. Still, it's something to do during the pandemic.
I'm grateful for being the beneficiary of completely covered, high-quality medical care - I know these benefits are only available to a tiny privileged minority.
Previous Weight (10/21/20): 205.2 lbs.
Net Loss/Gain: - 0.1 lbs.
Diet Comment
Food Log
Breakfast
12:00pm: Breakfast sandwich: scrambled eggs with Dubliner cheese, mushrooms, onions and peppers on toasted Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain bread.
Lunch
3:45pm: A Quest bar and macadamia nuts.
Dinner
8:00pm:
Liquid Intake
12:00pm: Breakfast sandwich: scrambled eggs with Dubliner cheese, mushrooms, onions and peppers on toasted Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain bread.
Lunch
3:45pm: A Quest bar and macadamia nuts.
Dinner
8:00pm:
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| Arugula, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach, roasted turkey breast, shaved parmesan cheese, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette. |
Espressos: 2; Coffee: 0 oz.; Water: 84+ oz.;
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