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Kiwias

1.5 years ago now. He had a stent put in, but I guess he builds up blockages easily so will likely need more as he grows older and other tubes block up. I don't know if its mental or physical, but he doesn't push himself anymore. Stopped running etc. I think he just goes for walks/gyms it. One of m...

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My friend had a heart attack aged 33. Was fit, ran half marathons etc, not overweight at all. Just bad genetics. Turns out his grandfathers on both sides died in their 40s. His dad is fine, but his uncle died in his 40s too. All of heart attacks. He thought staying fit could fight it off, but nope....

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My friend had a heart attack aged 33. Was fit, ran half marathons etc, not overweight at all. Just bad genetics. Turns out his grandfathers on both sides died in their 40s. His dad is fine, but his uncle died in his 40s too. All of heart attacks. He thought staying fit could fight it off, but nope....

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My wife bought me a present because she is so happy I survived and am back home safely. A Nebula projector and this screen.

Kiwias

A fresh faced 40. Way to start the decade. Very quickly become experts in our chosen field, though you'd always rather pass on the practical. That makes me feel better as I had just turned 70 a couple of weeks before my surgery. 40 is very young for this but you are now set for a decent long and he...

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Glad to hear you're out and on the mend, mate. And fully endorse the thread title. Had a stroke through overwork a few years ago & in hindsight, drove right off the cliff edge. People need to take care of themselves. Keep us posted :thumbup: Good to hear you recovered. What age were you when you di...

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Good that you didn't need a new valve as well. If you still feel like sharing... it will be interesting to hear how you get on with this over the coming months/years. Makes it seem less daunting just hearing about your progress. One thing, you're posting of attractive women definitely slowed over r...

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Early Thursday morning, I had a mild heart attack, no massive pains or sweating or the like, but a general feeling of my chest being squeezed. So I drove to the ER and was shuffled straight into the operating room for a 2.5 hour op using catheter. They inserted three stents and I am able to sit up ...

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Did you get any warning signs? Tiredness? Breathless? Hard to walk up hills etc? Or nothing at all? Glad you are ok. Not sure if I answered this or not so at the risk of duplication, here goes. I had a general feeling of my shoulder blades and chest feeling a bit squeezed, but no pain, no short bre...

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jdogscoop wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:10 am Good to hear you are still with us Kiwias.

FHHND.

I'll be around for a while yet.

Kiwias

62 caveat I'm a smoker and drinker. I had just turned 70, have never smoked, and took my last drink 20 years ago. I am definitely not overweight, do regular exercise, eat healthily, have a low-stress diet, my bp is a wee bit high but not alarmingly so, the same as my cholesterol levels. It seems th...

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Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:54 am Great to hear you are on the mend Kiwas!

Stay safe, boet!

I can state with absolute certainty that my little episode put into perspective any disappointment I had been feeling about the Crusaders season so far.

Cheers, mate.

Kiwias

Did you get any warning signs? Tiredness? Breathless? Hard to walk up hills etc? Or nothing at all? Glad you are ok. Not sure if I answered this or not so at the risk of duplication, here goes. I had a general feeling of my shoulder blades and chest feeling a bit squeezed, but no pain, no short bre...

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Thanks, guys, for the kind words, mingled with the sort of humour and disrespect I expect from a bunch of rugby buggers. Luckily, parking is free at the hospital. I am not sure if I will join the high school kids for touch rugby but it is something to keep as a sort of target. It is amazing that yo...

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Early Thursday morning, I had a mild heart attack, no massive pains or sweating or the like, but a general feeling of my chest being squeezed. So I drove to the ER and was shuffled straight into the operating room for a 2.5 hour op using catheter. They inserted three stents and I am able to sit up ...

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I 100% can confirm the importance of listening to your body. Going to the Doctor with what I would have described as persistent but mild to moderate discomfort /tension in the chest undoubtedly saved my life. However I must point out that stents are common as muck and barely heart surgery at all. I...

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Yea you're their, waited what seemed like ages in A&E. Up to ward, supposed to go down for scan, then surgery following day. My wife and kids came to visit as they where wheeling me down for scan. Got told, nope all good, he'll be back in an hour. Went for scan, weird experience. They're like oh sh...

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They told me to go light for 1st couple weeks. But I basically started walking straight away. Interestingly, for some weird reason, I went off caffeine instantly and anything with caffeine in it. I'm nearly a year out now and am allowed to go off one of my meds. Honestly feel fine and really wasn't...

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After I had mine a year ago, they strongly suggested I exercise. Have two dogs, walk them every afternoon. Sounds good. How are you now? And how long was it before you felt significantly better and alright to assume normal levels of activity? They told me to go light for 1st couple weeks. But I bas...

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Knoath wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:01 am After I had mine a year ago, they strongly suggested I exercise. Have two dogs, walk them every afternoon.

Sounds good. How are you now? And how long was it before you felt significantly better and alright to assume normal levels of activity?

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Discharged from hospital yesterday and told to be a good boy and stay at home doing SFA for the next two weeks. Bloody hell it is lovely to be back home. Maybe just a bit of gentle walking, and/or some isometric exercises? I am not an authority, but I am pretty sure it would be better to do somethi...

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Discharged from hospital yesterday and told to be a good boy and stay at home doing SFA for the next two weeks.

Bloody hell it is lovely to be back home.

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Grandpa wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:03 pm
TranceNRG wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:58 pm
towny wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:39 pm Because of this thread I went and had my blood tested for bad stuff.

Thanks for the reality check Kiwias.
Bad AIDS? Negative or positive?
Probably put him on calf thickeners

You’re a bad man

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Progress report: I will be discharged tomorrow morning and go home two weeks to the day of the attack. We still have no clear idea what caused it as none of the list of contributing factors really apply directly to me but after discussion with my older and younger brothers, we reached the conclusion...

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Early Thursday morning, I had a mild heart attack, no massive pains or sweating or the like, but a general feeling of my chest being squeezed. So I drove to the ER and was shuffled straight into the operating room for a 2.5 hour op using catheter. They inserted three stents and I am able to sit up ...

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I had a brain haemorrhage just before Xmas and was in hospital for a week, you will have some dark times ahead of you as you face your own mortality What the ACTUAL f**k? Glad to see you're still with us. You hadn't said anything st the time, had you? Hope you're still doing ok 💪 Cheers Leinsterman...

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Eugenius wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:49 am Shit !

Only just seen this mate .

Very glad that you’re alright .

Best

E

Eug

It definitely came out of nowhere but I’m in a private room now, so can watch SR to my hearts delight

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Glad to hear that you are on the mend I had a brain haemorrhage just before Xmas and was in hospital for a week, you will have some dark times ahead of you as you face your own mortality Make sure you speak to people about how you are feeling Good to hear you have come through what must have been a...

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Tehui wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:53 am Wishing you a speedy recovery Kiwias! Kia piki te ora.

I'll be interested to know how old you are, if you don't mind sharing.

In had just turned 70 a few weeks ago and was feeling rally good. A genuine bolt out of the blue.

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Thanks, guys, for the kind words, mingled with the sort of humour and disrespect I expect from a bunch of rugby buggers. Luckily, parking is free at the hospital. I am not sure if I will join the high school kids for touch rugby but it is something to keep as a sort of target. It is amazing that you...

Kiwias

Early Thursday morning, I had a mild heart attack, no massive pains or sweating or the like, but a general feeling of my chest being squeezed. So I drove to the ER and was shuffled straight into the operating room for a 2.5 hour op using catheter. They inserted three stents and I am able to sit up a...

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I’ll take that for the first match of the season with all the youngsters getting a good run and the old buggers showing they can still contribute. BP loss away is not too bad.

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As I’m about to go my usual dry February, I’ve realised that moderation really is quite hard , even for those of us that aren’t alcoholics * . I’ve found my diet and the Noom app very useful for making sure my drinking doesn’t get stupid dangerous and out of hand . The calories alone !!!! Eliminati...

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Jtah wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:45 am Nil by mouth for 24. Not sure how long it will last. Wouldn’t describe myself as a problem drinker but I know deep down that everything is better without it.
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Realising that is a pretty significant step. Hang in there but don't put too much pressure on yourself.

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Gwenno wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:23 am
Kiwias wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:54 pm
Gwenno wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:30 pm Kiwi
Cheers, Gwenno. How's things with you these days?
Good thanks Kiwi, eldest son 6+ years sober and content.

Great to hear. Give him a big pat on the back from me.

Kiwias

Posted on 11 Jan 2024: “ 7,: days ago, on 11 January 2004 , I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. ” It was twenty years ago today, etc Sgt Pepper taught the band to play Silly me My guess: one day at a time leads to not seeing the years for the days a la the wood for the...

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Some great stories of people overcoming their problems in here :thumbup: Not that I had/have anything near what other people do but I think I drank on 5 separate occasions last year after REALLY overdoing it on the new eve 2022. Realised that when I drink I am a bit of a selfish asshole seeking any...

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Kiwias, I am a tad surprised you didn’t work a Sgt Pepper’s reference into your 11 January post. I'm a long-term Beatles' fan but you have got lost me with this. Posted on 11 Jan 2024: “ 7,: days ago, on 11 January 2004 , I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. ” It was tw...

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You give the rest of us hope and courage with your quiet encouragement. May you have many more years of them. Your kind words have me close to tears. Thank you so much. Kiwias, I am a tad surprised you didn’t work a Sgt Pepper’s reference into your 11 January post. I'm a long-term Beatles' fan but ...

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Gwenno wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:30 pm Kiwi

Cheers, Gwenno. How's things with you these days?

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