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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: 5oclocksomewhere on May 15, 2014, 03:19:23 AM
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So not more than 3 days ago my 40 year old ass, my pregnant wife & my 4 year old daughter were hanging with y'all at the Avi. Well yesterday afternoon I started Getting some severe chest pains and aching in my left arm but I still drove 30 miles home from work anyway. I got home and it was getting worse so the wife took me back to Valencia to the ER. They took me in about 630 pm last night and started running all sorts of test they said they were going to keep me for observation over night so I sent my wife home about 11:30. Well here I am now 3am the doctor comes in and says your second round of blood test shows you had a coronary event (heart attack) so her I am laying in this bed with oxygen in my nose the doctor and nurses sticking me full of medication telling me I will be seeing a specialist in the morning. Well here's where life gets real and it's time to lose all my bad eating and drinking habits. WTF all self inflicted. I hope this all hits home for you all out there! start taking care of your health now. Sorry for the bummed out post but I'm scared as shit and had to tell somebody I don't want to wake my pregnant wife with this type of news. I will keep y'all posted.
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Scary part is I don't look that unhealthy!
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I had the same thing happen to me last July and im 38. Its a big eye opener and yes, we have to change our habits as we get older. Glad your ok!
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Sh*t I'm 30 years old I smoke 2 packs a day drink like a fish and eat like a pig not to mention the 4 energy drinks a day guess I'll be dead by 40.
Hope you feel ok bud.
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I hope you get better and that it's nothing that a diet and exercise can't fix. I need to fix my health also. I'm 28 , 6'7 and with over 300 lbs.normaly on the way to work I stop and get an apple fritter , afternoon reading this I grabbed a bunch of fruit from the fridge
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The appearance has nothing to do with it my buddy's dad 45 ran 2/3 miles a day ate like shit and drank hard hard alky had a heart attack and died and everyone was in shock cause he "ran" daily and tried to eat healthy. This is definitely life changing for you and your family. I'm a big guy my self I'm 6'6" and I now weigh 289 lbs I started off with diet and exercise a few months ago losing weight here and there it's not till I cut major part of the alky and sugars out that it's really paying off I'm down from 310.Keep ur head up and do it for ur family... Always know ur SoCal family is here for u day or night!!!!
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Glad your still here to tell us about it! thats scary shit Mark :(
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A lot of times your stuck with it no matter what, it's in your blood persay. My moms dad died at 38 of a heart attack and my dad's dad had his first heart surgery at 37. He had 4 quad-bypass surgeries and many stints before passing away at 70. My dad has been on Lipitor since he was 35, he is now 55 with no heart attacks (knock on wood). My little brother is 21 and is on a low dose of blood pressure medicine and Lipitor. When my grandfather passed away (long story but it was very suddenly) I changed my diet. I'm only 26 and 140 (on a good day) and I was on Lipitor at 20 but have since been taken off, and my doctor is amazed at how much of change I've made in only a couple years.
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Good news is your still here to be a dad and a husband!! Cardiology has come an awful long way in the last 20 years. I'm guessing since It's been several hours since you got to the hospital and you're posting here, they're not doing a by-pass. Have they done a Angioplasty yet?
Heart disease runs in my family as well. Like others have said, sometimes you're just born with it. My brother will be celebrating his 2nd year since his 5 artery by pass in June, and no one could believe it happened to him, even the doctors said they were stunned because he appeared very healthy. Life style change is the way to minimize future events, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy your life. I am now on Lipitor and aspirin just as precaution, and I try to eat better, and exercise. This is probably a good thing. Look at this as a good day. You've found out you have an issue and you get the opportunity to deal with it. As others have stated, a lot of people don't get that chance. Best of luck to you and your future!!!
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Let me tell you something you'll never look at life the same way you did, your going to appreciate it now and not take it for granted ( ask me how I know) it's a good thing .glad you made it welcome to life oh yeah you now have to birthdays so happy birthday.
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Good that you cough it early I'm going threw it now. Same thing don't look like out of shape 38 160 found out from having high blood pressure have damaged part of my heat. The biggest help is diet. You will feel like a new man after they get you fixed up! Good luck!!
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Just got the following text...
He just got out of surgery & everything is good. Arteries are open & heart is functioning well. They are putting him on Bp meds & cholesterol meds. Thank god!
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Man sorry to hear that mark. Glad you are ok. I hope you don't think this is a legit excuse to get out of the mini boat regatta in June. Jk. Get some rest and keep us posted. Miss ya buddy
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Oh my gosh... Mark and Teresa.... I am shocked, I can't imagine how surprised you must have been. I know we are far away from you guys, but if there is anything you need, whatever it maybe, please know Sean and I are here. We are thinking about y'all.... Mark..... Heres hopes for a speedy recovery my friend!!
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Get well soon brother! What an eye opener. Hits real close to home since heart problems run deep in the family.
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Wishing for a speedy recovery and a clean bill of health. Crazy to think, posting one day, surgery the next. Get well soon.
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Get well soon. If you need anything I'm close by.
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Get well soon. If you need anything I'm close by.
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What a Mensch.
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I want to thank all of you for the well wishes and texts. So my Arteries are open which is great. They believe the heart attack was cause by high blood pressure, high cholesterol & high stress. All of these things are very manageable I'm a high stress guy and so that's what I really have to work on but you can't bet I will be getting that under control I don't want to do this again. Today another EKG and a check on my incision if all is good I should be getting out today. Again thank you all my jet boat family for all your well wishes and Tony Bartel what the heck is wrong with your phone I tried to reply 3 times to your text and it won't go through. See you all fathers day weekend but I will from now on have a Perrier in my hand instead of a coors light. :)
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Glad everything went well!!! Hope you continue to a fast recovery and get out of the hospital soon
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I want to thank all of you for the well wishes and texts. So my Arteries are open which is great. They believe the heart attack was cause by high blood pressure, high cholesterol & high stress. All of these things are very manageable I'm a high stress guy and so that's what I really have to work on but you can't bet I will be getting that under control I don't want to do this again. Today another EKG and a check on my incision if all is good I should be getting out today. Again thank you all my jet boat family for all your well wishes and Tony Bartel what the heck is wrong with your phone I tried to reply 3 times to your text and it won't go through. See you all fathers day weekend but I will from now on have a Perrier in my hand instead of a coors light. :)
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. Best stress relief is being on the boat so looks like ur summers are gonna be Dr ordered river trips... Glad to hear ur all good brotha!!
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Mark, if we can be of any help let me
know. Glad everything is going as well
as can be. I spoke with Hallett Dave
last night and he sends best wishes
too. If Teresa needs anything, give
us a shout.
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started a new job 6 months ago, so have only been able to check site occasionally
saw your post and read in shock...
Gods speed and Quick recovery!
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Hoping for a speedy recovery. Joe