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FakeNoose

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26. Are there any family members nearby who can help you?

Mon Oct 26, 2020, 08:37 AM

Oct 2020

I'm sorry your housemates are such slobs. Perhaps you can call a meeting to discuss your new situation and explain that you'll be needing some help for a while during your recovery.

Something similar happened to a good friend of mine 10 years ago. He's fine now and much healthier than ever before, but it was a difficult transition. My friend had to change his dietary and eating habits, now he avoids red meat and eats mostly fish and lots of fresh vegetables. No more bike-riding, no heavy lifting, and he walks a mile or two every day.

You can do it, and hopefully your housemates will be a little more considerate. Good luck!

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I have now retuned from the most horrible week I can imagine [View all] OldBaldy1701E Oct 2020 OP

you need a (((hug))).....i hope your complete recovery is quick! samnsara Oct 2020 #1

Oh no! Damn. That is so frightening. I'm glad you made it home. CottonBear Oct 2020 #2

I hope you heal quickly! cate94 Oct 2020 #3

You say you have retuned. You may have meant to type returned, Croney Oct 2020 #4

Unfortunately, it was a misprint (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Oct 2020 #51

What a shock that was, to your life and your system dawg day Oct 2020 #5

I am so sorry you had such a terrible experience. madaboutharry Oct 2020 #6

Feel better soon! Jane Austin Oct 2020 #7

Yes, call back to the hospital or your doctor. Delmette2.0 Oct 2020 #20

Am so sorry your living arrangements are not optimal UpInArms Oct 2020 #8

Wishing you a fast recovery genxlib Oct 2020 #9

Best Wishes, Sir The Magistrate Oct 2020 #10

Wishing you a full recovery. My father had two bypass surgeries and sinkingfeeling Oct 2020 #11

I completely understand and empathize vlyons Oct 2020 #12

Wonderful response and advice vlyons. I note how many times on DU people express anger c-rational Oct 2020 #47

Sending you love and peace... Freedomofspeech Oct 2020 #13

I'm so sorry. I hope you heal quickly and have better days soon. Squinch Oct 2020 #14

I'm so sorry you have been through this. LiberalLoner Oct 2020 #15

Best wishes this week. Unplug the political stuff and watch nature shows grantcart Oct 2020 #16

Sending you hugs and all best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. The hospital niyad Oct 2020 #17

My Dad had a quadruple bi-pass in 1975. TruckFump Oct 2020 #18

"You got a gift." Rorey Oct 2020 #27

That's how I look at it. TruckFump Oct 2020 #29

Wow, you're home already? LittleGirl Oct 2020 #19

It works The Jungle 1 Oct 2020 #21

I also wish you a swift and complete recovery. Fortinbras Armstrong Oct 2020 #22

So sorry you have to deal with this. 58Sunliner Oct 2020 #23

Hey OldBaldy1701E ... ewagner Oct 2020 #24

Ay, dios! [omg!] All that happened in one week? Happy you're home, take care. RestoreAmerica2020 Oct 2020 #25

Are there any family members nearby who can help you? FakeNoose Oct 2020 #26

All the best for a full recovery and having some help appalachiablue Oct 2020 #28

Yours definitely qualifies for a lousy week, not taking away from that, it's your experience and chia Oct 2020 #30

Open heart to home in less than a week. SpankMe Oct 2020 #31

What a shock for you Marthe48 Oct 2020 #32

Your in good company... N_E_1 for Tennis Oct 2020 #33

I am wishing you this best and shaking my bald head. TexasProgresive Oct 2020 #34

I'm thankful they found the issue... ohtransplant Oct 2020 #35

Hoping for fast healing. qwlauren35 Oct 2020 #36

Hang in there - It'll get better packman Oct 2020 #37

Baldy- That is one hell of a week. I hope you heal with no major complications and get stronger Evolve Dammit Oct 2020 #38

Healing vibes on the way! 💗💗💗 SheltieLover Oct 2020 #39

Wishing you the best! MLAA Oct 2020 #40

Agree 100%! True Blue American Oct 2020 #42

Physical Therapy True Blue American Oct 2020 #41

Wishing you a speedy recovery. gademocrat7 Oct 2020 #43

Voted!! Your heart will heal under a new administration Demovictory9 Oct 2020 #44

Best wishes and hopes that next week we will all have something StarryNite Oct 2020 #45

Thanks for your story. I hope you find a joy in every day, no matter how small. Tiger8 Oct 2020 #46

Wishing you the very best OldBaldy flamingdem Oct 2020 #48

Feel better soon, OldBaldy! The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #49

I'm so sorry you've had a terrible week, OldBaldy. smirkymonkey Oct 2020 #50

Listen well malaise Oct 2020 #52

Thank You All for the wonderful words and thoughts. OldBaldy1701E Oct 2020 #53

There are several FB groups specifically for OHS patients that are VERY supportive and useful. Grasswire2 Oct 2020 #54

Thanks for the tip and the support! OldBaldy1701E Oct 2020 #55

What.😠 Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2020 #56

You are correct OldBaldy1701E Oct 2020 #57

Glad you're still with us! orangecrush Jan 2021 #58