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05/02/2006 07:28:12 PM · #1 |
Just a short note to say I'm back! after a 4-day stay in the local cardiac intensive care.
Guys - listen to your bodies and don't be Superman.
Just had a pretty serious heart attack on Saturday morning and am back home, all safe & sound, and would not have been able to write this had I thought "it's nothing...". as my Cardiologist said, "that was one that would have put you 6' under had you ignored it".
On a borrowed puter right now, more later.... |
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05/02/2006 07:31:18 PM · #2 |
Oh heck, Brad..... glad you're here to tell the story.
I should really pay attention to this, I always play tough ('cause I'm too scared) and do the "let's see if it goes away by itself".
I'm thrilled you had more sense.
All the best with the rest of your recovery!!
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05/02/2006 07:35:43 PM · #3 |
Holy crap Brad! Darn good thing you acted quickly! Good to hear you came through well. Did they use a balloon catheter? Have you now got stents? If so, make sure they watch for re-closure. It happened to my wife's Dad, a couple months after stent placement. They remedied that, and he's been fine for more than 5 years.
Edit: this is close to home, since I'm only two years younger than you, and have a spotty family hitory in this regard :-P
Message edited by author 2006-05-02 19:38:41.
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05/02/2006 07:38:47 PM · #4 |
Geez man, glad you're doing ok...I wonder if some of those nitro pills or whatever would help if you kept them in your pocket.
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05/02/2006 07:39:45 PM · #5 |
Brad...I am so pleased you are doing okay and pulled through. I am 38 years old and 2 weeks ago was taken to hospital by ambulance with suspected heart attack also. They found it be a collapsed lung, Enphysema, amongst many other problems. That week we didn't know what my future held. We now at least have an idea but I have to work hard to ensure that I see my children grow up....! So I can relate to your story...please everyone...listen to what Brad has said...listen to your bodies...one day it will be too late. And I don't think any of you can honestly say you have done everything you wanted to.
Can you....?
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05/02/2006 07:40:25 PM · #6 |
Glad to hear you're ok! Makes me feel the 8 tubes of blood that was taken from me today seem like nothing even though I damn near passed out. Good advice about the not ignoring things.
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05/02/2006 07:41:18 PM · #7 |
Brad - glad you listened to your body and got to the hospital! Thank goodness you're alright!
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05/02/2006 07:42:37 PM · #8 |
Wow, Thats amazing your home so quickly! Glad to hear your doing well and back home, thats just amazing! Its hard to belive what can happen in a slpit second, just glad everythings okay now
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05/02/2006 07:46:34 PM · #9 |
| Don't know you, but like your photos a lot. Hope you feel well soon and thanks for the reminder. |
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05/02/2006 07:46:44 PM · #10 |
Man! I am so glad that you are still with us.
*big hug* |
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05/02/2006 07:48:36 PM · #11 |
Man oh Man Brad!! Glad you listened and are home recovering !!
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05/02/2006 07:48:47 PM · #12 |
Glad to hear you're doing well *hug*
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05/02/2006 07:48:49 PM · #13 |
Man, this news certainly must have shocked you. I'm also glad to hear that you're okay. All the best with your recovery.
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05/02/2006 07:51:39 PM · #14 |
Wow, how scary....glad we got that post.
Take care Brad. |
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05/02/2006 07:51:40 PM · #15 |
BradP! Holy crap! you ARE one lucky SOB! Take care of yourself and so relieved to hear you are ok.
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05/02/2006 08:03:38 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by BradP:
Just a short note to say I'm back! after a 4-day stay in the local cardiac intensive care.
Guys - listen to your bodies and don't be Superman.
Just had a pretty serious heart attack on Saturday morning and am back home, all safe & sound, and would not have been able to write this had I thought "it's nothing...". as my Cardiologist said, "that was one that would have put you 6' under had you ignored it".
On a borrowed puter right now, more later.... |
Now take some time off and for crying outloud take care of yourself! Glad to see your pushing flowers down and not up! Oh no another flower reference on DPC the voters will get me!
MattO
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05/02/2006 08:17:16 PM · #17 |
Damn dude! I'm glad you're ok ;)
Hehehehe. Brad's showing a bit of the DPC addiction eh? Just got out of the hospital and his first stop? DPC baby ;) Seriously, I'm just glad you're doing ok. |
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05/02/2006 08:19:26 PM · #18 |
| Wow Man glad you are still with us! Take good care! |
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05/02/2006 08:27:19 PM · #19 |
Holy crap Brad!! Thank goodness you're ok! :)
peace and health vibes going out to you! |
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05/02/2006 08:51:11 PM · #20 |
Got my puter wurkin finally - darn network card...
Anyway, thanks all! *hugs*
Just an update to the rather short story:
This was my SECOND time.
6 years ago had a similar experience, on my way to work, drove myself right to the ER with sweating, cold fingers and on&off aches in my arms.
Circumflex artery was not staying open, 2 stents installed, 4-day stay and kept right on going - until this Saturday morning.
At work again, this time, chest was burning, felt like it was in my lungs, though it was heartburn kinda' but arms a bit numb, then started sweating. UGH - sat down with no change, laid flat on my back on the cool floor, no change, said nuh uh... this isn't right, closed up shop, drove myself (again) to the ER only a couple blocks away, profusely sweating, had medical card & stent cards in hand, walked up to the window and handed them the cards and said I need help now.
Evidently I looked bad, was filling out papers as I was being wheeeled into the ER, overheard something to the effect of "this is a good one" (gulp) after they had the EKG hooked up and just before they attached the self-adhesive paddles for the "just in case" condition.
Was wheeled right to the Cath Lab, they found the Circumflex artery 100% blocked this time, angioplasty done, old stent removed, 2 new ones installed, a little preventive maint done and up to cardiac intensive care for 2 days, and out today, feeling like nothing ever happened.
(but know different - rehab, no more smokes, a little shift in foods and all will be well)
Guys, Gals, this is a public service announcement!!!
DO NOT ASSUME AND BE SUPERMAN/SUPERWOMAN!
Listen to your bodies. Heart attacks DO NOT have to be the classic Hollywood grasp the chest kinda' dramatized thing.
I some how have cheated death TWICE now, not because I'm special, but because I listened to my body's warning signs. This last one Saturday morning should have put me down for good, but somehow my heart sustained less that 10% damage and may recover completey. I guess it just isn't my time again and maybe someone will read this and benefit from it, perhaps saving someone else's life.
Edit to add:
Wanna' know how sick of a person I am?
Was desperately trying to find a way to see my score in the Negative Challenge while in the hopital.
LOL - I need help.
Was happy to check and find a 6.96 still though.
:D
Message edited by author 2006-05-02 21:25:19. |
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05/02/2006 09:23:36 PM · #21 |
| Does this mean you won't be able to join me for a Bratwurst this year down on Grand Ave? Sorry to hear about your ticker but glad it's still tickin' |
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05/02/2006 09:31:29 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by jtf6agent:
Does this mean you won't be able to join me for a Bratwurst this year down on Grand Ave? Sorry to hear about your ticker but glad it's still tickin' |
Tickin enough to have one of the best Brats in town!
An occasional splurge couldn't hurt.
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05/02/2006 09:37:22 PM · #23 |
Glad to hear you are ok Brad, AND that your negative score is still holding... OMG, you seriously need help :-)
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05/02/2006 09:37:35 PM · #24 |
I'm only 42, and always pass my physicals, and have generally mid to low blood pressure, but I'm still scared to death: grandfather died at 48 from heart attack, my father had his first at 48 and died at 61, my mother had a heart attack in her mid-70s, my 59 year old brother just had stents put in (before the heart attack could happen).
Glad you've made it through twice, Brad, and are here to warn us all not to ignore the warning signs.
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05/02/2006 09:43:19 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by BradP:
Edit to add:
Wanna' know how sick of a person I am?
Was desperately trying to find a way to see my score in the Negative Challenge while in the hopital.
LOL - I need help.
Was happy to check and find a 6.96 still though. :D |
Dude. I'm lucky I was drinking anything reading this. I would have choked with laughter.
Glad to here you'll be okay. Physically anyway. ;) |
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