Newly Diagnosed with Heart Failure: Seeking Advice and Encouragement

34 years old. Newly diagnosed heart failure, 21% EF, no scarring or blockages seen so far. Trying my best to keep my head up with exercise and focusing on work and home life. I'm only 4 months along, but have lost 70 lbs, quit smoking, cut my salt to 2k mg's and have been following all the guidelines I can to a T. No surgery or implants yet, but am hopeful for a recovery if possible. Scared at times to be honest. I have a young daughter and a lovely wife. any advice or encouragement appreciated.

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Twinkle54

1y ago

Be gentle and patient with yourself. Try to get Wednesdays off until things turn around with your health. 🙏

Confidence

1y ago

Hi, I know how you feel. When I was first diagnosed I was in the hospital and had a low EF. The doctor's kept trying to get me to get a defibrillator but I refused. So I kept making improvements and changing my diet as much as I could. I had to work on my stress levels too. I also started working out more, even though I am still struggling in the weight loss area. It's been a year and half since I was diagnosed with heart failure, cardiomyopathy and hypertension and I feel better than before. My blood pressure is normal now (at least most of the time lol), and my EF numbers increased so I don't need a defibrillator. I am going to get an echo redone again soon. Keep up the good work and try to remain positive. I was afraid too, still am, but everyday that I wake up I am grateful to God.

brogers7888

1y ago

thats great, I'm glad to see there are people with good recovery stories. Keep it up! This is really encouraging. I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety. Ended up in the hospital with a panic attack that I thought was a heart issue 2 weeks ago on my birthday. Since then they've put me on an anti anxiety medication. I'm doing everything I can to make sure I'm sticking around for the long haul for my daughter, but there's definitely good and bad days for sure.

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