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Good news - just got our reservation for the 25th Anniversary DVC African Safari Spectacular. We are set for Tuesday 9/27!
Sully and I are set with the same date with our DGD and DGS. IF they can stay awake and pleasant that late...I think probably a nap will be in order that day!
What a horrible experience for all of you! I can only imagine the terror hearing the code called! And NOBODY said a WORD to you? Poor Chuck...strapped to a table and alone, how scary!
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I feel so bad for Chuck and the experience he had to go through!
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Just getting caught up. I can't believe what Chuck had to go through! And then you and the kids in the waiting room, with no word on what was happening. That is just horrible!
On a happier note, congrats on the DVC AK safari!!
That is absolutely ridiculous medical care...unfortunately being that my mom worked in the medical field for 50+ years - I've heard this way too many times. I truly feel for those who have no one to speak for them. I hope you find someone to discuss this with.
So glad though that chuck was able to have the procedure down successfully despite the other issues. What about seeing a dietician or cardiac rehab for help with a diet/exercise program for Chuck.
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First - I am so glad that the procedure went well and that Chuck is feeling better!
About your diet - we have changed the way we eat. Lots of salad, fresh fruits and vegetables, lots of grilled or baked fish, chicken. Very few white potatoes, very little bread. Whole grain cereal for breakfast - almond/coconut milk on cereal and in coffee. We were told that Allen could eat very lean red meat 4 times a month.
So, I have done a lot of research and when we do have red meat, I try to serve him bison. It is very lean. Not to say we haven't had lean red meat from cow - we have, but when I can I serve him bison. The biggest thing for us is watching our carbs.
It is a complete lifestyle change. But we have to do it!
We both walk every day. Allen's job is doing a lot of walking and going up and down stairs. So on the weekends he will ride his bike - usually about 15 miles a day.
You guys can do this!
As for how things went at the hospital - that is just wrong! It really needs to be reported - all of it!
Now about your trip!!! So happy for you that you can get back to planning!
Congrats on getting the DVC AK Safari! My niece and I are going on the 22nd of September!
Continue healing pixies and prayers for Chuck!
The whole experience at the hospital was atrocious and as Luvsun said needs to be reported! No justification for this and no communication and the whole thing is just atrocious in every way without any communication from the hospital staff from what was going on with your husband and his condition during this time! No excuse for this and seems no one acknowledged or would fess up with the situation....take responsibility! I can't justify this in any way and it was just a matter of communication on their part to just let you know what was going on in simple terms!
Perhaps,I'm wrong but that the way I see it from my perspective!
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Oh my goodness, I can't believe they did that! What a terrifying experience.
It was!
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Sully and I are set with the same date with our DGD and DGS. IF they can stay awake and pleasant that late...I think probably a nap will be in order that day!
We are debating on whether to go to a different park in the daytime or just relax. We will probably play it by ear.
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OH MY GOSH!!!!!
What a horrible experience for all of you! I can only imagine the terror hearing the code called! And NOBODY said a WORD to you? Poor Chuck...strapped to a table and alone, how scary!
Nope. Nobody said a thing. I'm still upset because this is the hospital we WORK FOR. Not that we deserve extra special attention but seriously - if this is how you treat employees, I'd hate to see how you treat others. Right?
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I feel so bad for Chuck and the experience he had to go through!
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Just getting caught up. I can't believe what Chuck had to go through! And then you and the kids in the waiting room, with no word on what was happening. That is just horrible!
On a happier note, congrats on the DVC AK safari!!
It was difficult. And we still are feeling emotional over it. Thanks. We are happy about getting the safari!
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Oh I am so sorry. That must have been so scary for you all.
It was very scary!
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Ridiculous medical treatment! I would be seething! Praying you get some answers to diet and exercise.
Especially since it's the hospital we work for! I'm ready to spout off an email to everyone and their supervisor but Chuck is hesitant. I'm backing off and letting him take the lead. He was the one mistreated.
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So sorry!
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That is absolutely ridiculous medical care...unfortunately being that my mom worked in the medical field for 50+ years - I've heard this way too many times. I truly feel for those who have no one to speak for them. I hope you find someone to discuss this with.
So glad though that chuck was able to have the procedure down successfully despite the other issues. What about seeing a dietician or cardiac rehab for help with a diet/exercise program for Chuck.
I'm ready to send off an email but Chuck is hesitating. I'm just going to let him pursue it as he sees fit. We've done Cardiac rehab February 2016.
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First - I am so glad that the procedure went well and that Chuck is feeling better!
About your diet - we have changed the way we eat. Lots of salad, fresh fruits and vegetables, lots of grilled or baked fish, chicken. Very few white potatoes, very little bread. Whole grain cereal for breakfast - almond/coconut milk on cereal and in coffee. We were told that Allen could eat very lean red meat 4 times a month.
So, I have done a lot of research and when we do have red meat, I try to serve him bison. It is very lean. Not to say we haven't had lean red meat from cow - we have, but when I can I serve him bison. The biggest thing for us is watching our carbs.
It is a complete lifestyle change. But we have to do it!
We both walk every day. Allen's job is doing a lot of walking and going up and down stairs. So on the weekends he will ride his bike - usually about 15 miles a day.
You guys can do this!
As for how things went at the hospital - that is just wrong! It really needs to be reported - all of it!
Now about your trip!!! So happy for you that you can get back to planning!
Congrats on getting the DVC AK Safari! My niece and I are going on the 22nd of September!
Continue healing pixies and prayers for Chuck!
Thanks for the vote of confidence. We are trying to stay "plant based" and avoid animal products all together. Except for me - I will have yogurt and eggs. But otherwise, almond milk, no/low carbs, cut out processed foods and junk. It's not just a "diet" but a lifestyle.
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The whole experience at the hospital was atrocious and as Luvsun said needs to be reported! No justification for this and no communication and the whole thing is just atrocious in every way without any communication from the hospital staff from what was going on with your husband and his condition during this time! No excuse for this and seems no one acknowledged or would fess up with the situation....take responsibility! I can't justify this in any way and it was just a matter of communication on their part to just let you know what was going on in simple terms!
Perhaps,I'm wrong but that the way I see it from my perspective!
I agree that it needs to be reported. Chuck is hesitant to do so. I'm not exactly sure why but since it was his care, I have to defer to him. I will be vocal to whoever I need to about it though.
Today was our 20th Wedding Anniversary. I took it off of work since Chuck only had a half day. We ended up going to Toledo. We went to Maynards (hardware store) and got some storage containers, peanuts and dog food. Then we went over to Dave's Running World and got new shoes (less than 70 days to break them in for Disney). We also got some moisture wicking socks and I got a pair of Chaco flip flops. I LOVE Chacos! After that, we went out to dinner at Tony Packo's for our traditional hot dogs. (Every year we have hot dogs and smores) - I have the makings for smores here at home.
This is the week that we do break our "diet" because we have our anniversary and Chuck's b'day is on Saturday.
This was a fun day. Really it was our first outing that wasn't to a hospital for a doctors appointment or rehab since December! Chuck was a bit tired at the end but we just went on how he felt and didn't do too much.
I asked one of my supervisors to change my vacation days off in order to save some vacation time. I was supposed to be off from 9/15 to 10/1 with only working 1 day. Well I asked to work Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 9/18, 9/19 and 9/20 - so I wouldn't have to take Friday 9/23 and Sat 9/24 as vacation time. I really didn't want to have to do this but if I didn't, I'd only have 5 hours vacation time when I get back! I emailed her and still have to hear if it's been approved. I'll keep ya'll posted.
Otherwise, health is getting better. Slowly building up stamina. That's the thing I'm really concerned about. But as Chuck reminds me - we have 9.5 weeks. I know it's going to fly by!
Happy Anniversary!!! Wishing you many, many more! Glad to hear health wise things are on an upswing! on getting the vacation days changed. Sorry you have to do that!
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I can't justify this in any way and it was just a matter of communication on their part to just let you know what was going on in simple terms! 
Then we went over to Dave's Running World and got new shoes (less than 70 days to break them in for Disney). We also got some moisture wicking socks and I got a pair of Chaco flip flops. I LOVE Chacos! After that, we went out to dinner at Tony Packo's for our traditional hot dogs. (Every year we have hot dogs and smores) - I have the makings for smores here at home. 
Wishing you many, many more! Glad to hear health wise things are on an upswing! 
on getting the vacation days changed. Sorry you have to do that!
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