@abzsmythe — 2x breakout

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WELCOME TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF

@abzsmythe

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The creator shares a personal and vulnerable update about her health struggles, which resonates with viewers seeking authentic content. The raw and honest portrayal of her experience, combined with the underlying theme of resilience, likely fosters a strong emotional connection and encourages engagement.

Summary

The creator, who is in the hospital, shares an update on her health. She explains that she has been moved to the front of the ward due to constant monitoring after a new heart sound was detected. She describes experiencing lightheadedness and a rapid heart rate when trying to stand or walk, requiring assistance and leading to her confinement to bed.

Structure

1Introduction and hospital setting
2Explanation of increased monitoring due to new heart sound
3Description of physical limitations and symptoms
4Mention of medical tests and medication
5Concluding update on current condition

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WELCOME TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF CHRONICLES OF BEING CHRONICALLY ILL Hospital Edition so I am well I'VE BEEN MOVED CLOSER TO THE FRONT OF THE WARD BECAUSE I'M BEING CONSTANTLY MONITORED NOW HEART MONITORING BECAUSE THIS MORNING THE DOCTOR ASSESSED ME AND SHE HEARD A SOUND IN MY HEART THAT WASN'T THERE BEFORE SO I'M BEING STRICTLY MONITORED NOW SO I'M CONFINED TO THE BED SO NOW I'M LAUGHING EVERY TIME I CAN'T WALK TO THE BATHROOM ON MY OWN NOW NOT ONLY BECAUSE I'M HOOKED UP TO A I'M STRING UP LIKE STONE LOVE BUT I'M REALLY LIGHTHEADED AND MY HEART RATE PEAKS JUST TO STAND OR OR TO WALK SO EARLIER I HAD TO USE THE BEDPAN AND JUST TO STAND AT MY BEDSIDE MY HEART RATE CLIMBED TO OVER 122 BEATS PER MINUTE JUST TO STAND AND I FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO PASS I GOT REALLY LIGHTHEADED THE NURSE HAD TO HOLD ME AND SIT ME DOWN ON THE BED SO I'M A MESS RIGHT NOW I DID AN ECHOCARDIOGRAM EARLIER SO WAITING ON THE REPORT FROM THAT I'M ON HIGH DOSE ASPIRIN NOW SO I HAVE TO TAKE LIKE 8 ASPIRIN ONE TIME PLUS SOME OTHER MEDS SO THAT'S THE UPDATE FOR STILL HERE STILL NOT DOING WELL BUT I'M STILL FIGHTING OKAY BYE

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UPDATE‼️ Heart still not doing well. Still trying to get to the bottom of it. Interrogation continues. In the meantime…. Faith. Prayer. Works. 🙏🏾 . . #abzsmythe #Mission109 #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness #chronicillnessawareness