Even though my new heart is doing well, there are still a few things I wish I could do. These are based on a few different restrictions:<\/p>\n
1 – My immune system is non-existent, so I can’t go into public until likely mid-August.<\/p>\n
2- My sternum was cut to so they could get my old heart out and new heart in. Healing is happening, but I can’t lift more than 10 pounds for another 3-5 weeks still.<\/p>\n
3 – My immune system is permanently compromised, so things like drinking untreated well water is something I can’t ever do again.<\/p>\n
I figured I would list them out some things I miss:<\/p>\n
1 – Playing foosball with my family. Right now, the twisting of the bars hurts my sternum. This will be getting better soon.<\/p>\n
2 – Working at McDonald’s. I enjoyed working there and am looking forward to going back hopefully in September.<\/p>\n
3 – Getting my driver’s permit\/license. Because I had a cardiac arrest and my condition, my cardiologist wouldn’t sign off on me getting my permit. This is something I will be able to do as soon as my sternum restrictions are lifted.<\/p>\n
4 – Drinking normal well water. Right now I can only drink bottled water which is kind of a pain. My family is working to put a water treatment system in our house so that by August, I could drink our water again.<\/p>\n
Finally, today is the 5th anniversary of my first (of 3) “deaths”. Feel free to check out the blog entry from 5 years ago for more details. I don’t remember from about 15 minutes before it happened until several days later. Honestly, I’m glad I don’t remember that much of it. I am thankful to still be around.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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