As previously reported, I am scheduled to undergo several tests regarding the condition of my heart and associated plumbing in the next couple of weeks. In this blog, I will share how I generally feel and how this supports the supposition that something is most likely awry.
During a routine annual physical in 2015, my GP saw something on my EKG that was worrisome to him. Sent to a cardiologist who subsequently ordered a treadmill test, I was found to have a blockage which was remediated with a triple bypass. I had no idea anything was amiss and was living a fun-filled life in Corpus Christi which included lots of hours on the water in our and other sailboats/yachts. This is also before my eGFR going south. So it’s been over nine years since my last go around and statistics suggest if I’m going to have problems again, I’m in the window for the same.
But how do I feel this time around? Is it age? After all, I am 85. Is it dialysis pulling me down? Is it a combination? Will we ever know? Let me provide a little insight. When I attempt to accomplish anything even approaching work, I can go for 15-20 minutes and then have to take 5. I seem to rebound fairly quickly and can continue for some time before having to rest longer. My mind still plans all these things I want and intend to accomplish but the body is unable. While not prone to falling, I now have to be careful when walking and do not have the sense of balance that I formerly had. I’m not to the cane stage as of yet but have one just in case. And on and on.
Bottom line – getting older is not fun indeed.
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