Scary times

[tom4bren]

All,

My wife had a mild heart attack last week and had 2 stents put in for partially clogged arteries. At 44 it was just about the last thing we expected.

The good news is that she is fine and returned to work today. We're looking at it as a blessing since anything less would not have been a good enough warning to change our lifestyle.

She's stopped smoking now & I've almost stopped chewing too. The 'heart healthy' diet is probably going to kill us tho.

Anyway, keep in mind that even without a family history of heart disease, relatively healthy lifestyle; you can still be at risk. Take care of yourselves - we don't want to lose any family members.

Tom

[Ldub]

YIKES... that's the sort of thing that'll get your attention.

Hope all goes & STAYS well for you both.

That heart healthy diet sounds like a drag though...

[etlsport]

glad to hear camp mom is already back to work tom i agree lets keep everyone 'round these parts healthy and happy!

[nfpgasmask]

Yes Tom, glad to hear she is ok and on the up and up. I quit smoking when I was 26 and haven't looked back. Now if I could only curtail my bad eating habits and get more exercise.

Thanks for the reminder.

Bart

[ISCE]

Tom, praying for your wife's full and quick recovery.

I turn 41 in a couple of weeks and was convicted I needed to get into better shape last year. I've been doing real well and probably in the best shape of my life right now. Besides feeling better and having more energy I am sure my heart is in much better conditioning. I encourage everyone to just get started and stay consistent at it. It took probably 2 months of consistently working out before my body really adapted and it started feeling great.

[nocturnalVX]

Glad your wife is doing better. Scary time, I'm sure. Best wishes, and I hope the new diet isn't TOO extreme. Good luck to you both!

[crager34]

Tom, praying for your wife's full and quick recovery.

I turn 41 in a couple of weeks and was convicted I needed to get into better shape last year. I've been doing real well and probably in the best shape of my life right now. Besides feeling better and having more energy I am sure my heart is in much better conditioning. I encourage everyone to just get started and stay consistent at it. It took probably 2 months of consistently working out before my body really adapted and it started feeling great.

Convicted of what?

hehehe... had to do it.

[crotchrocket]

I'm sorry for the bad news Tom, but also glad it wasn't as serious as it could be, as much of a pain as it is, a change in lifestyle has to be the way forward and wish you both the best of luck with it. And do let me know if your around for a beer (green tea for you ) when your London way!!

[vt_maverick]

+ 1 - Glad to hear she's doing okay, let her know Sonya and I are thinking about her.

[Mile High VX]

Good to hear.

A real blessing for sure...