Rehabilitating
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 3:47PM Today was my first day of Cardiac Rehabilitation and I am wiped!
I got to the hospital at 7AM to get connected to a heart monitor and start my exercise.
Yesterday I had a 3 hour appointment going over my entire life. Home, work, exercise, habits, food choices, stress, and depression. It was way more revealing than I thought it would be.
We put together some simple goals for my 3 months here and then went over the machines I would be exercising on. Bikes, weights, Elliptical, Stair Steppers, you know the usual. And before and after I would need to check my bg and my blood pressure.
When I walked into the center this morning I realized I was the youngest guy in the room. All I once I felt like a young whipper snapper and the most unhealthy 39 year old on the planet.
Everyone there was so nice, from the nurses to the other patients. The nurses all kept an eye on what I was doing and walked me from machine to machine to make sure I understood how to use it, how long to be on it, and to make sure I was feeling okay.
Ralph, Jay, and Tom all introduced themselves to me and referred to me as the “new kid.” Tom also admitted that last week he was the new kid. It was nice to feel like one of the gang so quickly and also not worry about the age thing so much.
The thing is, I am doing what I have to do. Regardless of what it may look like from the outside. Getting caught up in what people think is about the dumbest thing I could worry about. I have to do what I have to do and if it means feeling uncomfortable about it than so be it. I’ll do it uncomfortably.
What is funny is how comfortable I did feel as soon as I went in. Sure I may be young and fat but I am starting a long journey to a better healthier me.
And THAT is what it is all about.
Reader Comments (4)
You're going to do great! I'm so proud of you! <3
You're the youngest guy in the room maybe - but you're in the room & that's what matters :) Rooting for you!
You're rocking it my friend & I'm proud of you in all dimensions!!!
Xoxo
Kelly K
I am so, so proud of you, George. Kick ass!!