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Originally Posted by tomcat007
42 only. But already had a stent done. And, according to my last echo done in Feb, my heart is only operating at about 30%. Doctor recommended placing a pacer but I've been putting it off. Last December, I even had water retention problem. Was warded in sgh and pass out 15 litre of water in the form of urine over 3 days. According to the doctor, my heart is weak and can't pump out the water. Now, I'm on a cocktail of medication. Haizz...
Currently, I'm putting in daily exercise to try better my condition. But, only doing brisk walking though. Covering about 5-7 km per day, depending on the route I take. Most of the time, I only need to stop at red traffic light. And don't feel breathless.
Do you have any advice for me to improve my condition?
By the way, when I say she is helping me with my medication, I meant she handle the GTN tablets that I need to take if I have breathing problem. And, she's very on the ball with checking my pulse. I wear a Fitbit, so it's constantly measuring my pulse. When it gets too high, she will stop me from attempting any strenuous activities or drinking. Gfe very powerful hor....
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Hi bro , since you are asking for advice to improve your condition.
My advice 2 cents worth to you.
1. Reduce your carbo intake , because you are not having enough fitness, burning enough of your calories therefore reduce your carbo intake
2. Reduce sugar intake especially archocol , coffee
3. Eat 3 meals a day but moderate, 80 % not full full
4. Continue your walks for your cardio but you need to do work outs to strength your muscles and that will develop your bone density.
5 . Diet reduce meat but not totally just moderate but most importantly Carbo...
Hopes its helps and you see the results 6 months if keep to the discipline