Some bad news (now getting better!)

[handlebar bart]

Thanks for the update. Fantastic news. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Alucard73]

That is great. Need to change the title of this thread from "Some bad news" to "Some good news" or "Some bad news early on which turned out in fact to be not so bad news and then good news."

 

[carter]

TERRIFIC NEWS! Glad to read that Art is heart healthy and on the mend.

Now, back to fishing.......

 

[Pilgrim]

Art, I'm just catching up with this thread but I wanted to add my note and let you know that you're more than a lounge member - you're a precious natural resource!

Glad to hear that the reports are good, and I hope that you can find a way to re-balance your days with a bit more time to smell the roses.

 

[HungaryTom]

Changing the title

Please let us know when can we rename this thread into some good news!!!

 

[grey ghost]

Great news,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

glad to hear,,,,,

 

[bolthead]

That's just Great.....

Thanks for posting it analogist. :eusa_clap

 

[dhermann1]

However . . .

That doesn't mean you shouldn't be doing things that will enhance your cardio vascular health.
I had angioplasty in 1994 and have never had problems since, but I also do several things to help myself.
I don't exercise like I should, but I do take a small aspirin every day. I also take Co-enzyme Q-10 daily. This stuff promotes growth of collateral arteries in the heart (and in the brain, by the way). Also L-carnetine, L-argenine, and omega 3 fish oils are good. I'm a big believer in fish oils.
Of course aside from vitamin X (exercise), vitamin L (LUUVVVVV) and vitamin Z (stacking up those Z's) are important. Take it easy Art.
Glad to know you're feeling better.

 

[indycop]

I also take Co-enzyme Q-10 daily. This stuff promotes growth of collateral arteries in the heart (and in the brain, by the way).

What is this stuff?
Last time I went to the doc they acted like I was crazy cos I wasn't taking an asparin everyday! I thought it was bad for yer stomach but app. not.

 

[dhermann1]

The enteric aspirin is only 81 grains per tablet, 1/4th a regular size one. It's coated so it doesn't dissolve till it gets to your small intestine, thus not damaging the stomach. They've shown that all you really need is 30 grains every other day to get the required benefit. Aspirin reduces the blood's tendency to clot. A little will help prevent clots that can clog arteries, but won't cause you to bleed to death if you cut your finger.
Co-enzyme Q10 is, I believe, an amino acid, the basic building block of proteins, as is L-argenine, L-carnitine, etc.. This is not the appropriate place to delve into heart health issues. It's got a lot of aspects. One is the idea that cholesterol is not really the culprit at all, but inflammation. But I'd suggest anyone who's interested do their due diligence by Googling.
Anyway, I'm just glad that Art is feeling better.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Oh, thank goodness. Good to here you'll be a-ok, Art. It feels like I just got the great news on a member of my own family. What am I saying? I did.

 

[Vintage Betty]

I'm soooo glad you are going to be feeling better soon!

And I very glad for a selfish reason...I noticed your health went downhill after eating at my house! lol Glad I'm not to blame or the entire Lounge would be after me.

 

[Mike in Seattle]

Great news, indeed!

 

[Art Fawcett]

lol lol lol lol
I would NEVER blame anything on the meal you served VB, nothing but compliments coming from this direction.:eusa_clap

Sure know how to hurt a guy Lefty, using my own words against me..[huh]
but I gotta tell you, it's still fun. I just need a little less fun for the moment.

Thank you folks for your words & thoughts. You have no idea how much they have helped or how much they are appreciated.

As my friend Analogist stated, the Cardiologist gave me ( technically, the wife) a big "thumbs up" on my heart condition so from this point on, even though the source of the pains have not come to light, it's ALL down hill. As soon as I can walk straight again I'll be throwing a one man party here on the mountain...Crown Royal for everyone!!!lol lol

For those of you concerned about my smoking, since my lungs are still in good shape ( relatively speaking) please know the Doc has prescribed some assistance and the target date is 8/15 for ending that part of my routine. it seems like the timing is right.

Geeze, if I'm not careful, I'm liable to get downright healthy!!

Oh, and for all you young guys & gals, I gotta tell you, gettin old SUCKS!! It's to be avoided if you can.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Jeez, you guys have been working this fella to a frazzle! Glad to hear he's passed the first hurdle. He must be wondering what the problem REALLY is but it must come as a relief to have the ticker cleared. Wishing well and that whatever the cause of the discomfort, they find it, determine it's easily treatable and get him back to feeling better soon. Then, maybe a more leisurely pace will keep it "FUN" as he says.

 

[handlebar bart]

Great to here from you Art. And great to hear that you are on the mend.

 

[Mr_Misanthropy]

Glad to hear you'll be quitting smoking. Health reasons aside, I think you'll see tons of benefits. You've got tons of support here, and I hope you take advantage of it!

 

[Benny Holiday]

Just caught this thread, I don't get the chance to visit the Lounge as much I used to any more. It's great to hear your heart is healthy Art, I hope you are feeling 100% better really soon!

 

[Colby Jack]

Wonderful news!...
Now...do we send chocolate or blowup dolls to Art?

 

[duggap]

Art, I can't tell you how to quit as it is individual to all of us, but I can tell you that if you do you will be so glad you did. I quit five years ago and I am so pleased I no longer smoke. I do know that wanting to quit actually does help. Good luck and make this your "lucky strike". Oh and none of my new VS hats smell like smoke.