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What It’s Really Like to Quit Smoking Cold Turkey

I smoked for twenty years, and I quit smoking cold turkey six months ago.  I always admired people who could decide they wanted to stop smoking, or anything for that matter, and just do it.  These people must have a stronger will than me because I View Post

Heart Surgery Update- 6 Months Since Double Bypass Surgery

Today officially marks six months since my double bypass heart surgery.  My heart surgery journey starts here if you'd like to follow along from the beginning. I'm truly amazed at how much better I feel.  I've felt empowered and strong and have View Post

Bypass Surgery- What I Wish I Had Known About Before I Had It

As I’m coming up on the three month mark since having my double bypass surgery, I’m happy to report that aside from some frustrating blood sugar issues, I am doing very well.  I’m getting stronger each day that passes and I have learned so much about View Post

My Double Bypass Heart Surgery Experience Part 2

This is part 2 of the original post My Double Bypass Heart Surgery Experience. Getting to come home after any length of stay in a hospital is a wonderful feeling.  It’s just so much nicer and more comfortable if you can continue your recovery in View Post

This Christmas meal planner will save your sanity! Be prepared for all of your holiday meals, from breakfast to dinner, with this printable meal planner.

My Double Bypass Heart Surgery Experience

I never thought I would be writing this title for a blog post, but here it is.  It’s been almost six weeks since this happened, but I wanted to blog about my double bypass heart surgery experience.  I’m 42 years old and this was a complete shock.  In View Post

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