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My heart is worse than I thought. My Doctor said if I drink again. I would not live another 2 years. This is the info he sent my pcp. and my pcp wants me in rehab asap. So my husband made me a appoint for next week.(Thurs) So looks like im going away.... But Im ready to get help. I know I havent drank in a week. But I still crave it and want it. And know I will beneift from it. You guys this is my life. He said the left side is so weak and it is so enlarged. I also have to see a lung doctor because my oxygen is low. I am okay!!!! I did cry but I know what I need to do. I have been dealing with this for years. Now it has just caught up with me. My other appt is nov 22 with my Cardi I will know what he intends to do. For those out there dealing with allot of stress. Please stop. I was dealing with this my whole life. My job I think did me in. I had alot of responsiblity working on boeing air craft landing parts as a machinist. Money is not worth it, I worked 12 hour shift 6 days a week. Please learn from me. Life is so short. Live it happy, do what you have to do to be happy. You only have one heart !!! I will be fine. Im a fighter. and will give it my all to live to be a old woman. I mean real old like 90 Fingers crossed !!!!! 'Hugs to all Barb

I would have cried too! I think that is normal. I am proud of you for having such a good attitude and being so positive about being healthy and making the most out of life. You are so correct about stress and working overtime....it can do a lot of damage to the body and the spirit. Barb, I am convinced that all is going to go well. Keep your chin up. You are on the right path. I will be thinking of you. Sandy

((((((((((Barb))))))))))), My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and I am glad you are a "fighter", now is the time to put that in action. I wish you all the best on your recovery journey and please let us know how you are doing. Thinking of you, Michelle

Aww baby you're breaking my heart for you. You start focusing on yourself & what you need to do to get better. We love you & want you back well. You know, I've been stressed about work a lot lately & coming home tired & not ready to deal with the kids. You just shook me up a little. Thanks for the advice, now go take care of you. Love ya, Darlene

My prayers are with you.... Hugs Julie

Hugs Barb... Attitude makes such a difference.. Stay positive and know I am keeping you in my prayers. You can do this! Peace, Pam

Barb, I am so sorry that you are having to deal with so much.. But I have to agree with the others. You my friend are a very strong fighting lady, and you are gonna come out of this stronger than ever. Thank God you got that weight off or you wouldnt be here now. Sooo You have to get the drinkng under control , let them try some new meds on you and get back to working out little by little. Miss Barb.. You will be in my every prayer and I know you are going to be just fine.. And thank you for reminding me to keep my stress level under control.. Since I have the cardiomyopathy and cardiomegally as well. I have managed to keep the CHF under control since the WLS.. But I do have to take care of myself differently than someone with a perfect ticker.. Thank you for making me think. Love ya Miss Laura Time for bed..

I am so sorry to hear this... I will be praying for you.. The most important thing is attitude and you have shown that you have a positive attitude toward this. I know there will be days when you are so frustrated and depressed that you want to give up but you will pull yourself out of that. You have had so many positve words for me that Karma will reward you with positivity...Keep me posted and I am here if you need someone to vent to...

Your words really helped me, Barb. You are so right- you only have one life- live it happy. By the way- You will live to be an old woman still logging on to OH with us Stacey

Thanks everyone for your support. You all are wonderful and have cheered me up. Hugs Barb