Hello to all here and to my fellow Rangers

[VanGrrl57]

Hello.

I am not sure where I should post this. If it's here, then that is okay. If it goes in the Ranger forum, then please move it as I still consider myself a Ranger.

 

I am coming back after having to have mitral valve surgery. While I was at Yellowstone, I guess I aggravated the issue with my mitral valve more than I realized (my high blood pressure was off the charts when I first got to Yellowstone but I did eventually adjust to the altitude). While I didn't have a problem at Yellowstone, when I got back to South Dakota, I started experiencing shortness of breath and other symptoms. Subsequently, I collapsed shortly after my daughter's wedding in November and I had to undergo surgery shortly thereafter. I have had the surgery and am now recovering. I expect to get the all-clear from my doctor by May or June. Right now, I am following the protocol/therapy for cardiac patients as prescribed by my doctor. 

 

I hope all of you are doing well and I look forward to getting back into my normal weight loss/fitness routine but for now, that's out of the question although I am getting stronger each day. After all, the heart IS a muscle but I have to be sensible about things. Given my Type A personality, well, it's not easy but I have to do it. I gained up some weight but nothing that I can't deal with since I'm now able to walk some. I can't do what I used to do but that's a goal I can work towards after getting the all clear from my doctor. 

 

I am still in South Dakota for now as my loved ones feel that's best for me right now. I will have to miss the 2018 season but I will be back out there at Yellowstone in 2019. My old boss says when I'm ready, he has a job for me. However, I still plan on taking early retirement when I turn 62. Since I will be 61 in April, well, I have at least a year left. LOL! 

 

Take care and hope to chat with you all as well as my fellow Rangers soon.

 

VanGrrl57 

 

 

[Sloth the Enduring]

Van girl, it’s nice to see you again. I’m sorry about the ticker.

How was the wedding?


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[VanGrrl57]

It was great. Jennifer and Chance had a simple and private ceremony with just family and close friends. The reception was another matter entirely! ROFL! They had it at their favorite place which is Palisades State Park out in Garretson, SD. There were at least 200 people there and it was a great time. Good food, good conversation, and good laughs were had by all. It was a bit on the chilly side but not too bad---hey! It's South Dakota! LOL! They went to Maui, Hawaii for their honeymoon. They were supposed to stay for a week but cut it a bit short when Shelby told them that I collapsed and was going to have to have surgery.

 

How the heck have you and Mrs. Sloth been doing? 

 

VanGrrl57

 

 

[Sloth the Enduring]

It hasn’t been quite so exciting here. We’re stuck in the middle of the winter doldrums. I can’t complain though.

[Elastigirl]

Sorry about your health issues. Glad the surgery went well and you are on the mend. Welcome back!

[SkyGirl]

Welcome back!! I've missed you and your adorable avatar GIF!    It sounds like you've been through quite a scare - I'm so glad you're recovering and that you're back here with us!