Healing and Lifting: A Post Heart Surgery Update on Maggie
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In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi welcome back Maggie, who shares her incredible journey of overcoming severe health challenges, including type 1 diabetes, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and a major heart surgery called septal myectomy. Despite these obstacles, Maggie has transformed her life through fitness, inspired by Jodi's own journey. She discusses her recovery process, the positive changes in her physical abilities post-surgery, and the importance of hard work, self-love, and a positive attitude. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience, health, and the power of determination.
00:00 Welcome to the Mindful Muscle Podcast
00:39 Introducing Maggie: A Fighter's Journey
00:59 Maggie's Health Challenges and Fitness Transformation
01:52 Facing Surgery: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
03:24 The Surgery Experience and Recovery
04:33 Post-Surgery Reflections and Fitness
08:28 Hospital Stay and Discharge
12:31 Navigating Diabetes and Nutrition in the Hospital
15:50 Concerns About Sedation and Blood Sugar
16:23 Surgery Duration and Dr. Smedera's Expertise
16:51 Post-Surgery Recovery and Physical Progress
19:13 Mental Health and Routine Post-Surgery
21:03 Looking Forward: Fitness Goals and Challenges
22:50 Navigating Surgery with Family
25:11 Overcoming Limits and Future Aspirations
26:02 Addressing the 'You're Lucky' Comment
30:56 Final Thoughts and Inspiration
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