Serious as a Heart Attack

glad youre ok!...hows was your diet and exercise leading up towards that day and what did the doctor suggest?
 
You did it [member=550]Tinker[/member]! I fell out of the chair from laughing so hard this time. Mortuary!

And you're right about the (ahem) indignities that you have to endure but mowing the grass for the femoral line in my groin was not nearly so upsetting as the Foley catheter they installed afterwards.

[member=5]Bob Marino[/member] - Thank you for the advice on limiting stress.  You are dead on.  Let's change that to right on.  Running a construction company for sixteen years was stressful.  The past three, my brother and I have been trying to make a living as studio furniture makers.  It's far more rewarding but does not cover the bills so there's a lot of stress as to how to make this business work.  I have also suffered from anxiety disorder (I am bearing my soul here) since having the Guillain-Barre syndrome.  Basically, PTSD from the traumatic experience. I know what my triggers are and have learned coping techniques so I don't take meds but I constantly feel more anxiety than the average person.

[member=37561]#Tee[/member] - As confessed earlier in this thread, I was a card carrying meat and potatoes man.  I only ate beef once a week and otherwise ate chicken or pork but potatoes prepared in all forms were my weakness.  My new diet will be geared towards lean meat and non-starchy vegetables.  Low fat.  Low Sodium.  Low Cholesterol.  Low Carbs.  I've also sworn off the diet soda.  Lots more water and maybe some iced tea.  I did not exercise before because I was on my feet in the workshop all day.  Once I'm through my cardio rehab, I will get back in the gym.
 
cheers! i think we all should take this as a warning and live a healthier life style. im soo guilty of a poor diet and lack of exercise.
 
So happy you are doing much better.  Best to you.  I changed my diet to vegan about 10 years ago and have never looked back.  Everyone says what do you do for protein, I do the same as the cows, eat greens!  Fortunately I did not have any medical issues that caused me to change, but at '72 I have more energy than when I was in my 50's and about 20 lbs lighter to boot. 
 
Joe,

Relieved to hear that you made it through.  I hope the lifestyle changes will protect your health for many years to come.

edward
 
Joe, not trying to highjack your post but I kinda went through the same thing a couple of weeks ago.  Went in for a colonoscopy and they found cancer.  So they scheduled the surgery for that on a Friday.  Surgery went well.  Sunday morning about 2 am they gave me some med that did not agree with me and I started having chest pain.  Told the nurse and 5 minutes later the room was full of people.  "They take chest pain very seriously when you're in the hospital.  Later they told me I had a heart attack.  After 5 stents and a few more days in the hospital, I was able to go home.  Now I will have to go through chemo also.  I prayed more while I was in the hospital than I ever have before and God brought me through it. I will also be changing my lifestyle soon.  I'm just thankful to be alive.  We never know when our time will run out so we need to live life to the fullest.
Glad you made it through your ordeal and are on the mend.  Praying for you.

Rusty
 
@ Rusty Miller  Several nurses at cardiac rehab (I'm still going there.  trying for three days per week.  However, work and enjoying life seem to cut into my schedule) have told me that attitude is very important. One of the head nurses at CR told me she saw me come into he emergncy room.  She said, because I was laughing and joking the whole time, she knew I was going to make it.  you seem to have a great 'tude and you are one who the nurse and docs know will kake it.  My favorite cuz went into the emergency room about four months ago with upset stomach. His wife is a nurse and she was suspicious. They ended up taking a kidney. scraping a hip bone.  Pumping some sort of clay cement into a vertebrae, chemo, radiation and just plain laughing at his jokes. I can't believe he was laughing the whole time.  We grew up together. musta been something we ate. They think he has kicked the big C in the A--.  Mainly from his attitude. We visited him three weeks ago.  He was singing in his church choir.

Atitude/atitude/atitude
Tinker
 
[member=53]Rusty Miller[/member] Thank you for sharing your story and your prayers. You have a tough row to hoe but I pray you'll get back on your feet very soon and enjoy a long and healthy life.

I've had a little set back but I will figure out a way to overcome it.  I was first diagnosed with arthritis 30 years ago when I was in college and am currently suffering from a bad flare up in my left hip and knee.  I used to take Aleve to reduce the inflammation but the cardiologist says absolutely no NSAIDs due to the increased risk of heart attack and stroke.  So right now I have PAIN!!!  Crippling, agonizing, scream out loud pain.  They're trying to alleviate the symptoms (pain) without fixing the underlying problem and the meds just aren't cutting it.  Unfortunately, it's hard to start cardiac rehab when you can barely walk.  I've spent a week trying to get a referral to a Rheumatologist to find out if there are any alternative therapies that might help.  Maybe next week will be better.
 
Joe and Tinker, thanks for the prayers and encouragement.  I will get set up for cardiac rehab here pretty soon.  I'm feeling really good so far.  The biggest problem I've had was getting my blood pressure meds right. They really threw me for a loop right after I got home but and doing much better now.

Rusty
 
Luckily the Good Lord has also blessed us with learned and talented doctors and medical staff, as well as biomedical researchers.
We might pray that the various researchers keep getting funding to fulfil the Good Lord's plans.
 
[member=6237]deepcreek[/member], Twelve years ago I had a bad back that caused me to be off work for 4 months and taking NSAIDs was causing havoc with my stomach and I had to stop taking them. Initially the back pain was very bad but after a few days it went away. Hopefully the same will happen for you. Hope things improve for you...
 
So here I am reading this thread feeling a little sorry for myself since I have to get a colonoscopy tomorrow morning.  Let's just say I'm probably going to be interrupted a few times while I type this.  Like most people, I hate the day before, the prep is awful.  I should be cleaner than a hounds tooth by tomorrow morning but it's really nothing compared to what you guys have gone through.  My wife is ready to divorce me about all the complaining I have been doing, I'm reverting back to being a 6 year old, but I know it's for the best.  No more complaining!  I'm going to suck it up and power through this evening.. as I'm running to the bathroom... gotta go!!!  [scared] [scared] [scared]
 
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So here I am reading this thread feeling a little sorry for myself since I have to get a colonoscopy tomorrow morning.  Let's just say I'm probably going to be interrupted a few times while I type this.  Like most people, I hate the day before, the prep is awful.  I should be cleaner than a hounds tooth by tomorrow morning but it's really nothing compared to what you guys have gone through.  My wife is ready to divorce me about all the complaining I have been doing, I'm reverting back to being a 6 year old, but I know it's for the best.  No more complaining!  I'm going to suck it up and power through this evening.. as I'm running to the bathroom... gotta go!!!  [scared] [scared] [scared]
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[member=396]HowardH[/member]
My mother died from Bowel Cancer so I have a Colonoscopy every three years. So I share your feelings at this 'special time'  [big grin]. For tomorrow may I wish you all the best in hearing excellent results from your specialist.

Sounds like you have been through this before. Unlike 10 plus years ago when the products I used kept me up all night, I find the newer cleansing products allow some good sleep after 3-5 movements and before a few final movements in the morning. Anyway enjoy the sandwich and coffee afterwards!  [smile]
 
HowardH said:
So here I am reading this thread feeling a little sorry for myself since I have to get a colonoscopy tomorrow morning.  Let's just say I'm probably going to be interrupted a few times while I type this.  Like most people, I hate the day before, the prep is awful.  I should be cleaner than a hounds tooth by tomorrow morning but it's really nothing compared to what you guys have gone through.  My wife is ready to divorce me about all the complaining I have been doing, I'm reverting back to being a 6 year old, but I know it's for the best.  No more complaining!  I'm going to suck it up and power through this evening.. as I'm running to the bathroom... gotta go!!!  [scared] [scared] [scared]
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Ok Howard,

I've had a few colonoscopies and the prep is never pleasant. But take heart, it's a good diagnostic tool and it will be over before you know it. Just make sure your urologist doesn't send you a bouquet of roses the next day :o [scared] [blink] :-X. And noooooooooooooo, no flowers for me.
 
this is my third time, maybe fourth? I try to block out the unpleasant experiences in my life.  As soon as its over, I'm already dreading the 3-5 years that are going to go by when I will have to do it again.  My GE guy is bit archaic in his approach.  He doesn't like trying new prep methods that are a lot less problematic than trying to force down 4 liters of foulness.  After this, it's time to go find another doc who actually keeps up with the literature...
 
Well, just got back, got the ole feet up in the recliner and a snooze is in the offing!  No power tools today!  Got a few small polyps, nothing unexpected and he said he'll see me again in 5 years.  I've started the countdown clock..  [big grin]
 
You too!  I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hijack the thread...  I should go by another Festool to celebrate!  ;D
 
Great outcome Howard!  I know those colonoscopies are a pain but the alternative can be a lot worse. (Experience talking)

Rusty
 
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