Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Dear Dave, Congratulations. What did you do to reach this point? A year in NSR > Dear Friends, > It's been a while since I posted, but to-day is something of a land- > mark. When I quit my job (about 15 moths ago) I resolved to try to > get my health back on an even keel. At that point I was having 4-5 > short episodes daily. The last time I converted back to sinus was on > Feb 8 2001 in Chicago airport, waiting to board a plane back to the > UK! So, I've now had exactly a year in NSR and you lot are the only > people who would understand how that feels! > > I want to thank you all for your support and advice - I'm > particularly grateful to C, D and in Seattle - and > I'll keep alert to the fact that I could go back into AF in a moment, > but from now on, every day is a bonus. > > I'd also like to extend my support to those of you who haven't been > as lucky as I have, and are still experiencing regular attacks. Stay > positive, look through the success stories of people who post on > here - and take heart that with every new day, we're gradually > getting to the point where we'll all be able to forget about the > flopping fish! > > With love, > > , Liverpool UK > > > > Web Page http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport > For more information: http://www.dialsolutions.com/af > Post message: AFIBsupport > Subscribe: AFIBsupport-subscribe > Unsubscribe: AFIBsupport-unsubscribe > List owner: AFIBsupport-owner > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Dave. Hearty congratulations are in order -- Happy One Year Anniversary! I think you have done a lot of work to get your health back on track. It is very encouraging to read your message, and to know we all have your support. Your heart is undoubtedly a very generous one. Keep up the good work! Sandy A year in NSR Dear Friends, It's been a while since I posted, but to-day is something of a land- mark. When I quit my job (about 15 moths ago) I resolved to try to get my health back on an even keel. At that point I was having 4-5 short episodes daily. The last time I converted back to sinus was on Feb 8 2001 in Chicago airport, waiting to board a plane back to the UK! So, I've now had exactly a year in NSR and you lot are the only people who would understand how that feels! I want to thank you all for your support and advice - I'm particularly grateful to C, D and in Seattle - and I'll keep alert to the fact that I could go back into AF in a moment, but from now on, every day is a bonus. I'd also like to extend my support to those of you who haven't been as lucky as I have, and are still experiencing regular attacks. Stay positive, look through the success stories of people who post on here - and take heart that with every new day, we're gradually getting to the point where we'll all be able to forget about the flopping fish! With love, , Liverpool UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 , At the risk of boring the regulars on here (and giving 'tashsismom' a coronary)its was nothing magical. As I said I quit my stressful job, and started taking control of my own work, I took three months off. My dose of Flecainide had been increased to 3 x 50mg, but it didn't prevent episodes - but I can't rule it out . I did everything I could to minimise inflammation of my guts (I take liquidised ginger several times a day and the acid reflux has gone). I eat lots of fruit and veg to keep constipation at bay. But most importantly, for me, I practised deep breathing twice a day, which not only seemed to be the biggest single factor (I got palpitations for a while, and it has an immediate effect, so I know it must be linked) but it also had lots of other benefits - I'm now much calmer, and able to just go with the flow, in a way that I couldn't before. There's recently been an English Professor in the news over here, since he's defying a virulant terminal cancer through nothing other than dietary changes and deep breathing, so it's interesting to read (The Relaxation Response' Herbert Benson - I can recommend) that it seems to work for others too. (My step-sisters IBS has disappeared since she started deep breathing). All the things that were triggers formerly: beer, red wine, bread, cold drinks, curries - I can take 'em all now in moderation without any ill-effect. The usual riders apply: this works for me - I don't say it would work for everyone; it might stop working tomorrow! OK, I promise I won't mention it again! (Just off to have a celebratory beer now - wouldn't I look a fool if it triggered an episode?!) > Dear Dave, > > Congratulations. What did you do to reach this point? > > > A year in NSR > > > > Dear Friends, > > It's been a while since I posted, but to-day is something of a land- > > mark. When I quit my job (about 15 moths ago) I resolved to try to > > get my health back on an even keel. At that point I was having 4-5 > > short episodes daily. The last time I converted back to sinus was on > > Feb 8 2001 in Chicago airport, waiting to board a plane back to the > > UK! So, I've now had exactly a year in NSR and you lot are the only > > people who would understand how that feels! > > > > I want to thank you all for your support and advice - I'm > > particularly grateful to C, D and in Seattle - and > > I'll keep alert to the fact that I could go back into AF in a moment, > > but from now on, every day is a bonus. > > > > I'd also like to extend my support to those of you who haven't been > > as lucky as I have, and are still experiencing regular attacks. Stay > > positive, look through the success stories of people who post on > > here - and take heart that with every new day, we're gradually > > getting to the point where we'll all be able to forget about the > > flopping fish! > > > > With love, > > > > , Liverpool UK > > > > > > > > Web Page http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport > > For more information: http://www.dialsolutions.com/af > > Post message: AFIBsupport@y... > > Subscribe: AFIBsupport-subscribe@y... > > Unsubscribe: AFIBsupport-unsubscribe@y... > > List owner: AFIBsupport-owner@y... > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 In a message dated 2/8/2002 8:33:54 AM Pacific Standard Time, daveprice@... writes: << The last time I converted back to sinus was on Feb 8 2001 in Chicago airport, waiting to board a plane back to the UK! So, I've now had exactly a year in NSR >> Congratulations, ! Your success gives hope to all of us that afib is not invincible! Your freedom from afib gives evidence for the connection between life style and afib episodes, and that evidence has caused me to do some serious thinking about modifying my life style. Although my previous cardiologist had told me to go on with my life while in afib and that no restrictions would be necessary, I am wondering now if that life style is a major cause of my afib episodes. Change will take courage and sacrifice for me, but it may be worth it. Do keep us posted on your new afib-free existence! in sinus in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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