[Sara]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I'm so sorry. Do you know what caused the heart attack?

Her weight, unhealthy lifestyle, and the fact that her blood pressure was 190/136 monday night. Her pulse was 181. She's lucky she didn't have a stroke. They had to shock her heart at one point. It's just been a rough week.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Sara

Her weight, unhealthy lifestyle, and the fact that her blood pressure was 190/136 monday night. Her pulse was 181. She's lucky she didn't have a stroke. They had to shock her heart at one point. It's just been a rough week.

Ughhhh! I'm really sorry. Is she suspected of using any drugs?

[rebekahb]

Originally Posted by Sara

My older sister had a heart attack Monday night. I had a fever of 102.7 on Tuesday (still sick). My child went to the doctor yesterday and has an ear infection.

It's been a HELL of a week.

I hear you on that. I hope she's doing better and it was a wake up call. Our friend suddenly died of a massive heart attack yesterday. He was 46. His triglycerides were in the 600's and hadn't take it seriously enough. He and his high school sweetheart had just reunited 2 years ago and gotten married April 30.

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by rebekahb

I hear you on that. I hope she's doing better and it was a wake up call. Our friend suddenly died of a massive heart attack yesterday. He was 46. His triglycerides were in the 600's and hadn't take it seriously enough. He and his high school sweetheart had just reunited 2 years ago and gotten married April 30.

That's terrible!

[Sara]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Ughhhh! I'm really sorry. Is she suspected of using any drugs?

I don't have any proof.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by rebekahb

I hear you on that. I hope she's doing better and it was a wake up call. Our friend suddenly died of a massive heart attack yesterday. He was 46. His triglycerides were in the 600's and hadn't take it seriously enough. He and his high school sweetheart had just reunited 2 years ago and gotten married April 30.

Damn that's so unfortunate.

Originally Posted by Sara

I don't have any proof.

….but you suspect?!? Which drug?

[Sara]

Originally Posted by rebekahb

I hear you on that. I hope she's doing better and it was a wake up call. Our friend suddenly died of a massive heart attack yesterday. He was 46. His triglycerides were in the 600's and hadn't take it seriously enough. He and his high school sweetheart had just reunited 2 years ago and gotten married April 30.

Oh my god. That's terrible. I am so sorry for your loss.

In 2008, my mom's boyfriend died of a heart attack at 51. People think these things happen to older people, but they don't.

My sister and I got into it yesterday since I feel I'm the only one in the family with a sense of urgency about this. She's stressing me out and I don't want to be an only child.

[Sara]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Damn that's so unfortunate.


….but you suspect?!? Which drug?

I don't know. I have never seen an overweight person on cocaine or meth, so it can't be either of those. I really don't know.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Sara

I don't know. I have never seen an overweight person on cocaine or meth, so it can't be either of those. I really don't know.

I have! I'm not saying your sister is, but users come in all shapes and sizes……especially those who aren't transient, eat 3+ square meals a day and/or even hold down some sort of job.

[Tambohamilton]

Originally Posted by 2one8

I came in with a success story and screwed everything up

How very dare you!??

[Sara]

Here's a shocker to get back on track....surgeon asked me out a second date.

Shocked the hell out of me. Haven't spoken to him in over two weeks.

[Tambohamilton]

What do you think your response will be?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

What do you think your response will be?

This!!!

[bucketfoot]

Originally Posted by rebekahb

I hear you on that. I hope she's doing better and it was a wake up call. Our friend suddenly died of a massive heart attack yesterday. He was 46. His triglycerides were in the 600's and hadn't take it seriously enough. He and his high school sweetheart had just reunited 2 years ago and gotten married April 30.

I can relate here. I had a heart attack and learned I was diabetic at 47. Let's just say that I definitely took it seriously.

Ended up going from 245lbs (in reality probably more) to 175lbs and 12 years later at 60, I am healthier than I was in my 30's.

Sadly I seem to be an exception for people who take this shit seriously. Bottom line it is I wanted to be able to see my girls grow up.

[Tommy-G]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

I can relate here. I had a heart attack and learned I was diabetic at 47. Let's just say that I definitely took it seriously.

Ended up going from 245lbs (in reality probably more) to 175lbs and 12 years later at 60, I am healthier than I was in my 30's.

Sadly I seem to be an exception for people who take this shit seriously. Bottom line it is I wanted to be able to see my girls grow up.

Diet change and excersize I'm assuming?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Tommy-G

Diet change and excersize I'm assuming?

This regular implementation of the above stated is key. So many sedentary people out there. It doesn't take much to find healthy homeostasis.

[bucketfoot]

Originally Posted by Tommy-G

Diet change and excersize I'm assuming?

Yep, I generally hate the word diet, as it tends to imply something temporary. But your usage is pretty much spot on.

Changing what/how I eat, don't drink my calories and lots of walking (have been averaging over 19K steps a day this summer).

[Tommy-G]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

Yep, I generally hate the word diet, as it tends to imply something temporary. But your usage is pretty much spot on.

Changing what/how I eat, don't drink my calories and lots of walking (have been averaging over 19K steps a day this summer).

I have gained during COVID and my injury. I'm actually excited to get surgery in 3 weeks so I can walk again.
I used to do 12-15k per day at work. Currently I am at 5k steps in pain everyday and up 20 pounds.
Eating out is my vice and as we all know theres a lot of salt when dining out

[rebekahb]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

I can relate here. I had a heart attack and learned I was diabetic at 47. Let's just say that I definitely took it seriously.

Ended up going from 245lbs (in reality probably more) to 175lbs and 12 years later at 60, I am healthier than I was in my 30's.

Sadly I seem to be an exception for people who take this shit seriously. Bottom line it is I wanted to be able to see my girls grow up.

You're right, people don't take it seriously. I don't think it's intentional on how we take life for granted because I think we can't imagine that in a few hours or tomorrow would be our last day.

Congrats to you on your lifestyle changes and being healthy for your kids. It takes a lot but it's so worth it.

[Sara]

Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

What do you think your response will be?

.

[Sara]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

I can relate here. I had a heart attack and learned I was diabetic at 47. Let's just say that I definitely took it seriously.

Ended up going from 245lbs (in reality probably more) to 175lbs and 12 years later at 60, I am healthier than I was in my 30's.

Sadly I seem to be an exception for people who take this shit seriously. Bottom line it is I wanted to be able to see my girls grow up.

Proud of you!

[Sara]

Originally Posted by Tommy-G

I have gained during COVID and my injury. I'm actually excited to get surgery in 3 weeks so I can walk again.
I used to do 12-15k per day at work. Currently I am at 5k steps in pain everyday and up 20 pounds.
Eating out is my vice and as we all know theres a lot of salt when dining out

The amount of sodium in everything is insane. Even Honey Nut Cheerios are 11% sodium per serving! I’m on the dash diet which only allows for sodium to be a 5% or less per serving……my sodium levels are fine, but I’m still following it to a T. Grocery shopping at first was so frustrating. It’s amazing just how loaded everything is with salt. Bowl of soup? Pass. Even the low sodium ones range in the 30% mark. Death sentence in the making.