Cheeseburgers, Marlboro Lights and stress! - Page 7

**HemiEd** · 10-20-2007, 07:36 AM

I returned home from the hospital yesterday, after getting 3 stints to open the blood circulation back up to my heart.

It has been a hell of a week. Things got crazy last Friday night at bowling, my upper chest felt like I had swallowed a sock. It felt like a problem in my lungs, since I was having trouble breathing. No matter how many beers I slugged down, it did not improve. The guys all told me to go to the hospital, but nah I would be ok.

Saturday morning at the golf course, everything was fine and normal, had a nice round.

Sunday morning at the golf course, the sock returned, my cart partner asked if I was having a heart attack. I hurried home after golf and watched Chiefs football, no problems.

Monday night, I mowed the lawn, the sock returned. It went away after resting for a few minutes. It is starting to get my attention.

Wednesday morning, I woke up at 5 with the sock, and my ears ringing much louder than normal. After going to work, I decided to follow everyone's advice, and see a doctor.

To make a very long story shorter, they did a stress test and found I was 90% blocked in three, and 70% in another. I now have three tungsten stints, with another one to come in the near future.

Many life changes are needed, this scared the shit out of me!

The advances in medicine are miraculous, they said two years ago I would have had a quadruple bypass.

ChiefaRoo · 12-05-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Thanks bud! I have been trying to quit for years. Since it is one of the things I can control, and it is so ****ing stupid, I seem to be handling it. My bowling night is the biggest temptation. After the first of January, smoking won't be allowed in there anyway.

Glad you updated the group. Don't quit doing the right things. You will get used to the lifestyle changes and will feel and function much better over time.

10-20-2007, 07:36 AM
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $2740564	Cheeseburgers, Marlboro Lights and stress! I returned home from the hospital yesterday, after getting 3 stints to open the blood circulation back up to my heart. It has been a hell of a week. Things got crazy last Friday night at bowling, my upper chest felt like I had swallowed a sock. It felt like a problem in my lungs, since I was having trouble breathing. No matter how many beers I slugged down, it did not improve. The guys all told me to go to the hospital, but nah I would be ok. Saturday morning at the golf course, everything was fine and normal, had a nice round. Sunday morning at the golf course, the sock returned, my cart partner asked if I was having a heart attack. I hurried home after golf and watched Chiefs football, no problems. Monday night, I mowed the lawn, the sock returned. It went away after resting for a few minutes. It is starting to get my attention. Wednesday morning, I woke up at 5 with the sock, and my ears ringing much louder than normal. After going to work, I decided to follow everyone's advice, and see a doctor. To make a very long story shorter, they did a stress test and found I was 90% blocked in three, and 70% in another. I now have three tungsten stints, with another one to come in the near future. Many life changes are needed, this scared the shit out of me! The advances in medicine are miraculous, they said two years ago I would have had a quadruple bypass.
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