My turn for prayers......

[03VolusiaTrike]

Sitting in the hospital recovering from my first and hopefully last heart attack. Had my right coronary blocked 100% Sunday. Thank God for my wife and her ability to know when I'm trying to fool her, she wouldn't accept it and called 911. Had a stint put in and am feeling great now. Probably the end of my riding season for this year but at least I'm here to hope for next season. On the road to recovery and glad to be alive. God is good!!!

 

[dirtdobber]

Take your time getting over it.
Glad your feeling better.
Tell your wife thank you for paying a attention.

 

[Zammy]

Wow, what a wakeup call, glad you're doing better now and on the road to recovery, sending some good karma your way.

 

[skuuter]

Thoughts and Prayers for a Full and Speedy Recovery.....ThumbUp

 

[Trikindan]

Prayers for a Full and Speedy Recovery!!!!:Meds::Meds:

 

[Rosy]

A wish to a speedy recovery from NH!
Rosy

 

[87Trike1200]

Our friend, also a biker, had the same or similar situation about a year ago. He had "repairs", like you and is now doing terrific!

Our thoughts and prayers to you for a similar outcome! God Bless...

 

[03VolusiaTrike]

Wow, what a wakeup call, glad you're doing better now and on the road to recovery, sending some good karma your way.

Thanks everyone! Zammy I love your signature, that is so my attitude in life. I hope you don't mind but I have to share that. Rock on Trikers!!!!!!ThumbUp

 

[Zammy]

Share away Russ, I stole it from a friend in Alaska. The wife had a 95% blockage a couple of years ago, 2 stents and she's doing fantastic, I'm sure you will be the same.

 

[Gorilla]

Glad you are recovering. I bet you will be riding in a couple of weeks.

 

[Big Dog]

Glad to hear that you are on the mend! Prayers on the way, they can never hurt.

 

[Darth]

Good to hear it is going well for you... heal quickly!

 

[poppajim]

Prayers going your way, wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[Rod69]

Prayers from Southeastern Illinois. Get well!

 

[desertclassic]

You will do well, I have some experience with this junk. Playing around in the jungle in agent orange as a kid has been a high price. I have agent orange heart disease. 3 open heart surgeries and more that 10 stents, I have a zipper in the chest. Surgeries usually means 6 months and you are back doing things again. Stents might take 3 weeks. The trick is to listen to the doc and to listen to the old body, do the therapy and take the meds. I have never had a heart attack, been able to spot it and get in and get fixed.

Didn't mean to get on a roll. Take care of yourself and you will know when it's time to get back on the ride. Jim

 

[03VolusiaTrike]

I'm going home!!! Thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers. Hopefully recovery goes smooth. You guys all rock!!!ThumbUp:10:

 

[Papa Zook]

Russ, you have been in our thoughts and prayers, its great to hear you're already getting out.. you take good care of yourself buddy! You'll have your knees in the wind in short order!

 

[Shimpy]

Russ, glad to hear they were able to do a stint on you. I couldn't get one because arteries were hard so they had to do bypass surgery 12 years ago. Missed 14 weeks of riding. Thanks to your wife you'll be like new again. Take your time recovering and now should think about getting exercise and eating better.

 

[Trk Ldy]

Healing wishes sent your way.

 

[Zammy]

Great news that you're home Russ, take the meds and you'll be fine in no time, best of luck.

 

[desertclassic]

Just chill and take it easy for a few days. Jim

 

[consitter]

My brother-in-law, who was the picture of health, had 2 heart attacks within 3 months about 4 years ago. He was only 51 at the time. He had a 90% blockage in (can't remember the real name of the artery, the doc called it the widow maker) a front artery, and had a stint put in. The second time was an artery on the rear of the heart that was 70% blocked.

He still appears to be the picture of health to look at him. He is a 5th dan (degree) black belt in Taekwondo. Always in shape, almost no fat on his body, and owns a martial arts school. I'm 48, way overweight and a type 2 diabetic, but my heart is as healthy as can be. If I lost weight, my diabetes would be put at bay.

Long post to say that I'll be praying for you!!

 

[livelyjames]

Get well soon man!!

 

[03VolusiaTrike]

Thank you everyone for all the support it helps more than you can understand. But when it rains it pours, just left a family dinner which we expected to be a happy time. WRONG....my Mom, who is 76 years young, made the announcement that she has diagnosed with breast cancer. Please include her in all your prayers, she is the rock of our family and this one hurts. Thanks again everyone.*

 

[Ed Hobgood]

My prayers go out to you and your family.

 

[Doug D.]

...but at least I'm here to hope for next season. On the road to recovery and glad to be alive. God is good!!!

Amen, brother! Good thoughts and prayers your way!

Good thoughts and prayers for your mom and family as well... Keep the faith.

 

[clint44]

Glad to hear you're doing well,Russ. Been there,done that. In June 2013,I suffered a major heart attack while in the ER. 99% blockage of my Left Anterior Descending artery (Widowmaker event) Very close call!<br />
2nd heart attack last September. 95% blockage of a branch artery. Short of open-heart surgery,nothing can be done so medication takes care of it. <br />
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Got another ambulance ride this morning,from work. Maybe #3,don't know yet. Under observation and testing for next 24hrs. BP 150/90<br />
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No cardiac history in family.

Never smoked and rarely drink. Always low blood pressure. Aver. 100/60. <br />
I'm retiring in December,if I can make it. lol