DanTheMan
Been here awhile...
Good day, all--
I turned on my computer Sunday afternoon to see that this Forum had sent an automated greeting message to my personal email offering b-day greetings. I thought that was very nice. The previous week, however, wasn't as nice....
Late Sat. night (10/18), I went to bed and experienced some pains that later turned out to be a mild heart attack. The following Wednesday, I had quadruple bypass surgery, and am recuperating at home as of Friday night.
My message to all who would read this isn't to draw your pity (prayers are acceptable, however)--it's to pique your awareness of your diet, lifestyle, and family history. I would describe my diet as "average"--ate pretty well most of the time, but had the 'bad' stuff late, etc. My cholestrol was average, as was triglycerides, etc. I do not smoke--never have. I have a family history of heart-related issues. So many of us do. I would encourage all who read to take time to review these issues on their own or with their doctor. If you could experience the pain that I'm feeling now (and felt all last week), you would probably drop what you're doing temporarily, so that you don't have to drop it permanently.
Consider this good advice from someone who wouldn't wish this on his worst enemy!
Have a blessed day!
Dan :>)
I turned on my computer Sunday afternoon to see that this Forum had sent an automated greeting message to my personal email offering b-day greetings. I thought that was very nice. The previous week, however, wasn't as nice....
Late Sat. night (10/18), I went to bed and experienced some pains that later turned out to be a mild heart attack. The following Wednesday, I had quadruple bypass surgery, and am recuperating at home as of Friday night.
My message to all who would read this isn't to draw your pity (prayers are acceptable, however)--it's to pique your awareness of your diet, lifestyle, and family history. I would describe my diet as "average"--ate pretty well most of the time, but had the 'bad' stuff late, etc. My cholestrol was average, as was triglycerides, etc. I do not smoke--never have. I have a family history of heart-related issues. So many of us do. I would encourage all who read to take time to review these issues on their own or with their doctor. If you could experience the pain that I'm feeling now (and felt all last week), you would probably drop what you're doing temporarily, so that you don't have to drop it permanently.
Consider this good advice from someone who wouldn't wish this on his worst enemy!
Have a blessed day!
Dan :>)
