I'm back!!!!!

[Kcwhippet]

Feeling really great now. Had a great night's sleep; had a cup of decaf, a bowl of Kashi Heart to Heart oatmeal and a quarter of a cantaloupe for breakfast - along with a ton of pills. Unfortunately, the really nice prosciutto I got last week to go with the cantaloupe is sort of off limits right now. I'm not supposed to go to work until next week and that includes working at the wine shop. However, I did get a concession from the doc that I could go into the shop this Saturday since it's our annual grand tasting, but only as a customer. Judy said she'd make sure I don't do any work related type stuff there or at home, since I'm limited to lifting a max of 10 lbs until further notice. Got to sign up for rehab sessions three time a week to learn about my body, diet and exercise. Cholesterol is already way down thanks to Lipitor (went from total 250 to 135), but that was started less than a year ago and that doesn't undo a lifetime of eating any damn thing I wanted. LDL is in control, but they told me HDL should be increased. Lipitor dosage has been quadrupled along with some additional meds. As for Foodie's book, I actually did mention it to the doctors and they both said it sounded a lot like a Mediterranean style diet and they both heartily (no pun intended) endorse it. They have no qualms at all about wine being a big part of the diet, so that's a good thing. Hotsy, how much red meat is part of your current diet? All things considered, I'm feeling great and I'm looking forward to life. It's been a very sobering experience.