When you fall down, you get back up!
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Today I took my first bicycle ride up the shore since I collapsed due to my bad heart valve. I told Molly I was going on a ride, and she asked if I wanted her to come along. I thanked Molly, but said I needed to conquer my fear on my own (I was greatly afraid of collapsing and crashing).
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While I am not out of the woods yet, and have another heart operation scheduled for April 2nd, I am doing well. However, when your last ride led to a crash due to “blackouts”, taking your first ride since getting a new valve is scary.
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Everything went fantastic, and I saw perfectly … no blackouts … no crashes. Given the 40F sunny day with light winds it was a great day to bike the shore. I both cried for joy, and then hummed the theme from Rocky.
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I was dog tired upon getting home, but it was a good tired. Oh yes, Molly was smart and decided to take a bike ride of her own. While I am certain she just wanted to get out enjoy the fantastic weather, just perhaps she also wanted to insure her husband was okay. It was nice to see her bicycle by on the other side of the road.
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Oh yes … remember I always bike with my Canon Sx70 Super Zoom camera. The Bald Eagles are migrating north. Seen during my ride today.
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. My operation on April 2nd is called a Cardiac Ablation. My heartbeat is irregular (being paced by pacemaker) due to extra electronic signals. The surgeon will zap these extra electrical paths and block them in order to ensure better synchronization of the ventricles. Safe, one day outpatient operation.
So glad to hear that things are going well for you Rich and it is amazing that Molly decided to ride her bike today as well. What a coincidence. 😉
Enjoy your rides!
congratulations on that bike ride- and for seeing the eagles.so beautiful.
you are an inspiration, rich.
Congrats on your successful bike ride.. hope all goes well with your next surgery! Love the bald eagles pictures. Take care, Judy Drew
Oh thank Molly for overseeing your ventures. Love that she knows you so well.
Jeannette