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That would most DEFINITELY be a shart!Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Lol! ...farts and loses 5lbs. Some fart!
That would most DEFINITELY be a shart!Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Lol! ...farts and loses 5lbs. Some fart!
That's awesome! Are you on an exercise plan as well as a change in your diet?Originally Posted by Fairest of all /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I had my 1 year follow up appointment with my Cardiologist today and got some awesome news!
He said I did such a great job changing my diet and losing the weight that had worsened my MVP symptoms that he could barely detect my murmur when he listened to my heart!! I still have the defect to my mitral valve (no fixing that), but it feels great knowing I'm keeping my heart as healthy as possible
I try to stay active as much as I can by swimming, playing wii fit, or going for short walks, but I'm not able to do anything strenuous without getting sick. If I go running or do anything where my heart rate gets too high too quickly I get dizzy and faint so I've had to find the right level of activity where it's more beneficial than harmful. It doesn't help that I'm on a beta blocker that tanks my blood pressure to the point where I can't sit up without seeing stars lol. I'm definitely not complaining though..... I consider myself lucky that I'm dealing with something that should allow me to have a full life. Even when I'm dealing with pain, fainting, palpitations, etc it's comforting to know those things are just part of having this condition and aren't life threatening at this point /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />That's awesome! Â Are you on an exercise plan as well as a change in your diet? Â
I can't wait til I get to the stage where I just need to MAINTAIN my weight. Right now, I'm still in the losing stage.Originally Posted by Fairest of all /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I try to stay active as much as I can by swimming, playing wii fit, or going for short walks, but I'm not able to do anything strenuous without getting sick. If I go running or do anything where my heart rate gets too high too quickly I get dizzy and faint so I've had to find the right level of activity where it's more beneficial than harmful. It doesn't help that I'm on a beta blocker that tanks my blood pressure to the point where I can't sit up without seeing stars lol.
I'm definitely not complaining though..... I consider myself lucky that I'm dealing with something that should allow me to have a full life. Even when I'm dealing with pain, fainting, palpitations, etc it's comforting to know those things are just part of having this condition and aren't life threatening at this point
It's definitely something that can get better or worse over a long period of time. Physically all it is is a valve that's supposed to open and close each time your heart beats. It pushes blood in one direction and closes the door behind it....mine always stays open so blood is constantly being pushed back and forth causing pain, irregular heartbeat, etc. It's possible for the valve to become more rigid in time and start working or to open wider to the point where surgery would be beneficial. Typically they replace the valve with one from a pig. Luckily mine has been stable since I was diagnosed at 17 I'm not the best at explaining it, but I guess it's the only heart condition that is genetic. You can test a 1 yr old for the gene and know they will develope it later in life. That mvp gene can also cause scoliosis, rib issues, and eye problems (which I developed around the same time I was diagnosed). So even if you have your valve replaced you still have what is called "mvp syndrome". It's the weirdest thing... worth reading about if your bored. And trust me when your doctor tells you to lose weight, but you love food and can't exercise it off it sucks haha. That's why it took me almost a year to lose what some people can in 2 months. Hoping to lose a few more lbs, but finding it difficult without being active.I can't wait til I get to the stage where I just need to MAINTAIN my weight.  Right now, I'm still in the losing stage. I had a heart murmur in my early 20's but I outgrew it as I got older.  So glad things are looking up and up for you.  Would you ever get to a stage where you can do strenuous activities or is this a life long condition?
That is totally awesome!! I've been pretty tired so no running, just walking incline and weights. I'm still losing weight so I'm ok.Originally Posted by aleeeshuh /img/forum/go_quote.gif
This morning I broke my record and ran 3.2 miles /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'm very proud of myself. I didn't expect to hit my goal until next week. I feel like the impossible happened!
Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
That is totally awesome!! I've been pretty tired so no running, just walking incline and weights. I'm still losing weight so I'm ok.
@Calexxia, I just noticed your photo avatar with Dee! That is sooooo cool! I envy your life!
Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
At my heaviest (in May, 2012) I was 218lbs and I wore a size 16 or XL. I have never been a size 18 except when I was pregnant and that was because I wasn't wearing maternity clothes. Today (35lbs lighter), I bought my first size 13 jeans! Before this, I've been skimming around a size 14 or Large. I'm hoping to be a 9 or 8 by next June /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Since my body distributes fat throughout my entire body instead of at certain loci, I've found sizes are not changing as fast for me.
Thanks, hon! I know most of the gals here have no idea who most of the folks in my pix with me are, so it makes me smile when someone recognizes the folks I hang out with. It's really nothing to envy, though, just...people. Although Dee is awesome, don't get me wrong.Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
@Calexxia, I just noticed your photo avatar with Dee! That is sooooo cool! I envy your life!
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