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Great that you're back. It can always be worse. I think it's amazing what they can do nowadays.

I'm glad you got it checked out.

Tom glad you are ok and to full recovery!

Its nice to hear your doing well, I guess I should listen to my wife more often. It just sucks going to the doctors!

rustyrail o scale posted:

... my blood pressure was excellent not to mention I'm not over weight nor have I ever smoked and I'm only 49 ...  your having a heart attack and I need you to stay calm and chew these aspirins while the ems is in route ...

I guess I just want to say I'm glad to be back with all you fellows.

Tom

Welcome back from your wake-up call.

My father and his father had their first heart attacks at about that age. So far I've managed to beat their numbers. I'm mostly vegetarian and I like to hike and bicycle substantial distances, which I think helps a lot.

Wow..too young!  Glad you beat the system on that. Whoever said they don't like going to the doctor, it beats the heck out of getting your name in the obituaries!

Get better and glad your here!

Good results. Glad you went quickly to the doctor. Always better to be safe than sorry.

I went to ER weeks ago but my results were diverticulitis rather than heart. I have had three stents so it is always at the back of your mind.

Take care.

Glad you're okay and your wife had the foresight to say, "let's go now," to get you to the ER.

Thanks for the reminder, that a lot of us forget.

I had a somewhat similar scare a year ago. I thought I was having a stroke.  Thankfully those near me instantly recognized something was wrong and called 911 right away.  Turned out it was Bell's Palsy, which presents itself like a stroke.

My take away, was it was a wake up call to pay attention to my doctor, and get on a healthy track, lose weight,  or I may indeed have a stroke.

Again, glad you're okay and with us to play with trains!

Wow thank god you're okay, I'm 52 years old and I never smoked a day in my life and I exercise everyday with 30 minutes of cardio in my routine. What you say is correct don't take anything for granted, life can change in a few seconds. Take care of yourself and feel better soon. 

Alex 

Great advice. Hope you are feeling better and back at the layout soon!!

Tom, Glad things worked out well for you.

Tom 

Ace posted:

My father and his father had their first heart attacks at about that age. So far I've managed to beat their numbers. I'm mostly vegetarian and I like to hike and bicycle substantial distances, which I think helps a lot.

Careful, Ace.  Too much aerobic exercise can be bad for your heart, too.

What, me worry?

Wow Tom. Stints very often do the job. One thing for sure, it is good that you recognized the pain and did not ignore it. Some people have silent ischemia (interrupted cardiac oxygenation and circulation blockages)  and feel little or no pain! Now That's a problem!  Glad all went well. Stay well. 

I have a  non related question for you, email me if possible.

Thanks.

Pierre ( Leroof)

Tom,

That's great news. Take care and follow your doctor's instructions.

I'm glad to hear you are back running trains.  Thanks for the reminder to not ignore the signs of something being wrong.

-Greg 

Tom after having two attacks, 1st. was a double by-pass 2nd. was two stints, never ever take chest pains for granted.  Glad all worked out well, makes one appreciate all we love, stay well.  Cheers Jim

I'm glad you recognized the signs and wasn't bull headed by not asking for help!

Paul