kimber477's Journal, 13 April 2014

Wow, I can't even begin to thin of what you have been going through. I lost my sister 3 years ago to a brain tumor. But you are taking all the right steps and being proactive about your health. I wish you a long healthful life. Good luck! 

Thank you Suzi161 

So much to go thru in such a short time, my heart goes out to you. You are doing the right thing though, taking control of your life and your body and what great goals, to dance and your grandkids weddings! I truly hope you get there and show them all what real dancing is about !! I lost both parents to heart attacks and they both had high blood pressure, I do now too. only started about 10 years ago but thru diet and exercise I've gone down in dosage and off the water pill. I don't eat any processed foods and keep my sodium to 1200 a day 1500 max all thru natural foods. Its made a huge difference in my health, no more arthritis and now that i'm low carb my dr has stopped trying to push statins on me because my cholerstrol has been perfect. I wish you all the best and I know you'll do it! 

Oh my goodness u have been thru so so much! Sounds like u r a very strong person. I will keep u in my thoughts and prayers. 

Wow that is a lot to handle. Good for you for being preventative and seeing the doctor. Could they do an Echo to get a better assessment on your heart? Hang in there. Keep up with your fitness as it can help the heart as well. So sorry about all you've been through. Enjoy those children and grandchildren! 

You have amazing strength. I can’t imagine what you have gone through with losing so many loved ones. I am so hopeful that your health gets stronger and stronger by the day. Here’s is to a long healthy life and to proving that something that is hereditary does not mean that it is a definitive answer to what is in store for you. Best wishes on your continued journey to health. 

Ditto CHICA's words! :D 

Wow! sad, shocking, and scary. I'm so glad you are being proactive about your health. We can only do our best and I'm holding the thought that you will be one who takes after the great longevity side of your family. J 

I am so sorry for all your sorrow & pain, & in such a short time. I applaud your positive attitude! How blessed you are to have your lovely children & grandchildren to enjoy. We have 3 wonderful daughters all in their 30's, but no grands yet. I've lost both parents & had a miscarriage, so I know the terrible & long-lasting pain it brings. How wonderful to look ahead to the days when you can dance & play & enjoy being healthy & alive with your family. I have a genetic collagen defect which has deteriorated my joints with arthritis, have had both knees & the right hip replaced & am waiting on losing 25 lbs to have the left hip replaced. I have chronic pain from arthritis, tendonitis & fibromyalgia, & probably always will. I have been recently been told that I have a displaced vertibra in my lower spine that is inoperable, & that I'll end up in a wheelchair no matter what I do. I also recently learned that I have 2 heart problems, a "mitral valve prolapse" & a thinning of the inner (atrial) wall of my heart. I choose daily not to feel defeated by these things. I continue to eat a healthy diet, exercise & lose at least 70 more lbs to keep my heart healthy & my body strong, & to avoid being permanently in a wheelchair for as long as possible, preferably til I'm too old to care & will be content to sit & do nothing all day. But not now, nor any time soon, if I can help it! So keep you chin up! By making healthy eating & exercise a lifelong habit, you have a good chance of beating the odds of your family's genetic problems. I believe it's not so important when you die, but rather how much you enjoyed your life & how you will be remembered. I love my life, my family & friends, my home, & the many blessings I enjoy every day I live. I want to be remembered as one who met her problems head-on, & rather than being beaten by them, broke them into small pieces & eliminated them one at a time. Even with things I can't control, I can still work around them & be very happy & successful in spite of them. You are much stronger than you think you are, & the only time you're defeated is if you stop trying. 

Thank you everyone... You are all wonderful & God bless!