More Tests and Checkups

More Tests and Checkups More tests and checkups are to come in September. As you may have read in my previous post, I am still coughing. A Lot. Especially if I need to talk. Also, I had some problems with sleeping because as soon as I lay down in bed, I am out of breath Read More…

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A Rough Few Days

A Rough Few Days A rough few days and what happened before that. At the end of June 2023, it was time for an X-ray and an appointment with the lung specialist. Things looked good. According to the x-ray, the lungs were okay. There was no liquid behind them anymore. But I was still coughing. Read More…

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A (Scary) Moment

A (Scary) Moment A (scary) moment. People who follow my blog, know that very recently I posted my previous post. It was about the blood results that I had gotten. You can find the post HERE. I posted that post last Monday, at the end of the afternoon. While I was busy finishing and posting Read More…

The Blood Test Results Are In

The Blood Test Results Are In The blood test results are in. And I am not really happy about it. It feels like a setback. It may be a small setback, but it feels like a normal one. Somehow, you are still disappointed about the results. Inside you always hope and pray that they will Read More…

An Update On Current Events

An Update On Current Events An update on current events, because some people would like to know how things went last Monday. Last Monday I had an appointment with the Heart Failure Group in the hospital. Initially, I had this appointment for the beginning of April. But because of the burial of my father, this Read More…

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I Am a Little Sad/Worried

I Am a Little Sad/Worried I am a little sad/worried. I know a lot has happened these last few months, but this has shocked me a little and made me a bit sad. Retaining Liquid I know, that with my heart failure, you are retaining liquid faster than other people. Because of heart failure, your Read More…

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Don’t Give Up

Don’t Give Up Don’t give up. I heard this a few times during my stay in the hospital. The other thing I also heard was, you poor man, I am amazed by how strong you stayed, I admire your strength/perseverance. Don’t give up. What else can you do when you are in the hospital? Nothing. Read More…

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Troubled/Rough Days/Weeks

Troubled/Rough Days/Weeks We all have them. Troubled/Rough Days/Weeks. Some are worse than others. Some are okay but then there is a twist at the end. My days/weeks also have their ups and downs. These are things we cannot get used to. We only can persevere. Push on? Sometimes it is better to talk or write Read More…

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Medication Changes.

Medication Changes. Medication changes are sometimes needed. Sometimes doctors will advise you to take different medications, or change the dosage, and sometimes they will advise you to stop certain medications. As you maybe had read in my previous post “My Yearly Checkup” they discovered that my heart is skipping beats. More than at the checkup Read More…

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