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Filed under: General · July 30th, 2018

How Do I Feel Today?

Is My Weight Up?
- No change in my weight
- My weight is up:
  - - 3lbs overnight
  - - 5lbs since last week
- My weight is up:
  - - 5lbs overnight
Green Zone

You are in control.
Yellow Zone

Take action today!
Call: (215) 517-1000
Red Zone

Take action now!
Call: (215) 517-1000
Do I Have Swelling?
- I do not have swelling.
- I have swelling in my:
  - - Foot, ankle or shin
  - - Knee or thigh
- I have swelling in my:
  - - Belly; feels bloated or pants are tighter
  - - Hands or face
Green Zone

You are in control.
Yellow Zone

Take action today!
Call: (215) 517-1000
Red Zone

Take action now!
Call: (215) 517-1000
Am I Short of Breath?
- I do not feel short of breath:
  - - Breathing is normal
  - - Sleep is normal
- I feel short of breath while:
  - - Walking or talking
  - - Eating
  - - Bathing or dressing
  I need to use more pillows when I sleep.
- I feel:
  - - Short of breath or wheeze at rest
  - - Less alert
  I need to sleep sitting up to breathe.
Green Zone

You are in control.
Yellow Zone

Take action today!
Call: (215) 517-1000
Red Zone

Take action now!
Call: (215) 517-1000
How Is My Energy Level?
- My energy level is normal.
- I am too tired to do most of my normal activities.
- I am so tired that I can hardly do any of my normal activities.
Green Zone

You are in control.
Yellow Zone

Take action today!
Call: (215) 517-1000
Red Zone

Take action now!
Call: (215) 517-1000
Other Signs of Heart Failure
- Yes
- No
I'm experiencing chest pain or pressure that does not go away.
Green Zone

You are in control.
Red Zone

Take action now!
Call: (215) 517-1000
DOB*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Things I Can Do:
- Ask "How do I feel today?"
  Do I have a problem with weight gain, swelling, breathing or my energy level?
- Weigh myself each day
  Weigh first thing in the morning (after I empty my bladder but before I eat or drink).
- Take my medicine
- See my doctor
- Eat a healthy, low-salt diet
  Limit salt to 2,000 mg a day
  Limit liquid to 6-8 cups a day
  (1 cup = 8 ounces)
- Get exercise each day
- Know when to take action
- Have a plan for getting help

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