Heart Attack and Stroke

[Rick Modena]

Damn man, glad you made it and you were with someone that was there to help you!

[01-GATOR]

Glad to hear you made it man.

Because of stories like this I started working out and trying to eat healthier. What I really need to do is cut back on my drinking

[dcs13]

. What I really need to do is cut back on my drinking

Man getting serious now..

[helosailor]

Dammit man, good to have you back!
We're all getting (or are already) in the danger zone. I've made some changes recently that seem to be helping. Had my BP checked back in January and it was 151/101. That was a wake-up call. I've had hyperlipidity (chronically high triglycerides) for a long time, and have pulmonary issues, but the high BP is fairly new. Cardio-wise, I'm fine. Doc said it is probably 30% diet, and 70% stress. So, less sodium, and a couple of drinks a night ( I outright refused pills, long story). Check last week was 133/90. Still high, but getting better.

[46Tbird]

I'm glad you're here to be able to share your amazing story. It's obvious from the thread that you raised awareness to people's personal health, and that is a great thing. Stay healthy!

[95DRGT]

My cholesterol is good, but blood is “sticky”. So taking 2 blood thinners for that which means I bleed like a stuck pig with the littlest cut. BP is good but on BP meds to keep it low and reduce strain on heart...

Glad you're ok. Scary shit. I've had several clots over the past 12 years and been on and off the thinners. After my last one (Jan 2017) I'm on Warafin for life. I opted out of the newer drugs like Xarelto as they are more susceptible to you bleeding out in an injury situation.

I'll stick to something proven and get my INR monitored monthly to determine if dosage needs adjusting.

[Ruffdaddy]

Man getting serious now..

When you look at the negative health impact of alcohol...its easy to convince yourself to reduce consumption.

-cancer
-cardiovascular disease
-immune system suppression
-liver disease
-weight gain

The list goes on...

[scootro]

i want to quit smoking but i like it

[Strychnine]

When you look at the negative health impact of alcohol...its easy to convince yourself to reduce consumption.

-cancer
-cardiovascular disease
-immune system suppression
-liver disease
-weight gain

The list goes on...

See, it's shit like this that makes me want to stick my head in the sand. 2+ hrs of cardio starting at 630am, on a holiday no less... and you're makin' me feel really bad about these (late) breakfast tacos and beer

[Ruffdaddy]

See, it's shit like this that makes me want to stick my head in the sand. 2+ hrs of cardio starting at 630am, on a holiday no less... and you're makin' me feel really bad about these (late) breakfast tacos and beer

Trust me I didn't want to face it either haha. But it's been heartbreaking to see friends and family go through illnesses that are obviously exacerbated if not caused by their alcohol consumption. As I've gotten older it's become much more common to see.

It really set in when I had a kid if that helps. I just couldn't recover and workout at a high intensity when I drank...so I wasn't about to let that get in the way of time with my son or diminished health.

[Sean88gt]

See, it's shit like this that makes me want to stick my head in the sand. 2+ hrs of cardio starting at 630am, on a holiday no less... and you're makin' me feel really bad about these (late) breakfast tacos and beer

I've all but dried out over the last 6 months. Part choice, part just happened.

[Rick Modena]

I've all but dried out over the last 6 months. Part choice, part just happened.

I know it sucks! I only drink once or twice a month these days.

I had two glasses of wine after dinner last Friday and then I poured me a gentlemen's glass of Knob Creek with some ice and splash of water. I slept til 1:00 Saturday and it hurt all day, lol!

[Ruffdaddy]

I will also add that I feel way better and joint pain has gone way down.

But like Henry mentioned. When you do go back at it...get ready for a much worse hangover than you remember.

Lastly...I reward accomplishments with scotch. So when I hit a goal or milestone and finally get That glass of scotch...its that much sweeter.

[LANTIRN]

When you look at the negative health impact of alcohol...its easy to convince yourself to reduce consumption.

-cancer
-cardiovascular disease
-immune system suppression
-liver disease
-weight gain

The list goes on...

Just googled alcohol and cancer. Had no idea it was linked to more than just liver and stomach cancers; that is something that just doesn't get talked about much. Learned something new today. I have already been cutting back myself; I don't drink alot at once but some weeks it is 1 or 2 almost daily, sometimes once a week. I am technically in the moderate alcohol consumption levels, but felt the need fo cut back just for feeling a little better and save money. I prefer Irish Whiskey so it isn't a cheap habit. At least it is my only vice so I have that going for me. Plus a few drinks just on the weekend is that much better tasting and rewarding at the end of the week.

I have also started working out more, which is good. Now I just need to schedule a complete physical like my wife keeps hinting at.

[KBScobravert]

Glad your still here. Heart attack is my number 1 fear in life. The fact you knew is insane. I can't imagine being alert enough to say goodbye. Probably a good thing you don't remember.

2nd chance. Enjoy everyday forward to the fullest.

I've been, or was on bp meds and cholesterol meds for about 7 years. But when I turned 40 19 months ago I hit the gym and tried diets. I've gone from 220, 36+ waist and on all those meds to 173, 32 or less and off all my meds.

Currently on a full blown keto diet. Energy level is through the roof. Eat nearly 3,000 calories a day. I'll know in a few months how my cholesterol is with this diet though. If LDL is high again, I'll get back on pill and carbs My trt obviously helps. But between 4-5 days of gym a week, keto diet, no formal form of cardio, and I feel AMAZING. And I don't drink, anymore. Last r&r I had 1-2 glasses of wine at dinner a night but no beer on our cruise. When home I never had any booze in the house and no desire.

I'm doing everything in my power to be around for a very long time.

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