So I had a heart attack a week ago Sunday.

[Swede]

I'm doing fine, but lifestyle changes have to be done.

It was fucking scary as the pain was incredible. Morphine, then fentanyl, and the pain just got worse and worse.

Then a stent inserted from a artery in my groin and poof it was over.

Glad to be here.

[TreasonousBastard]

1. Glad to have you back.

[Bleacher Creature]

2. So sorry to hear and glad you're ok. How long until the pain subsided?

[Swede]

5. Almost immediately.

I was stoned out of my mind, but it was just gone within minutes. I didn't even realise the doctor had done it. I looked around he was gone and I asked where did he go. Nurse said it's done already.

[ChazInAz]

30. Amazing stuff.

I can testify from personal experience that morphine is a mighty magic.
Glad you're still with us!

[True Blue American]

72. My Son had been having chest and shoulder pain for some time.

His Doctor kept giving him physical therapy. I wanted him to change Doctors.

This morning he had chest pains. Surgery and one stent. He was texting me later.

You both are lucky guys. He goes home tomorrow.

[Swede]

77. So glad your son is ok.

I'd never heard of should pain as symptom before it happened to me.

[True Blue American]

84. His Doctor

Should have given him an EKG long ago.long ago but she didn’t. He will be home this morning if all goes well.

I am glad both of you only needed one stent. I have heard of many with at least 2. Take care.

[dchill]

3. Glad to have you here! 👍

[Quakerfriend]

4. Wow! So glad you are ok, Swede!! n/t

[Phentex]

6. Glad you're here!

It must have been so scary. Take good care!

[debm55]

7. So glad you are back swede

[judesedit]

8. We're glad you're here, too. Now, be sure to take care of yourself

[appalachiablue]

9. Glad you're OK and take care!

[applegrove]

10. Oh so sorry. What a scare. Be careful of your mental health too

as that can be affected by such trauma.

[blm]

11. Aw Swede

Glad you’re still with us and on the mend.

[Niagara]

12. Sending healing vibes to you, Swede.

[livetohike]

13. Wishing you a quick recovery! What a scary experience. So

glad that you are here .

[highplainsdem]

14. Thank God you got treatment in time!

Please take very good care of yourself!

[Alliepoo]

15. And we sure are glad

That you are still here! Sending all kinds of good vibes your way!!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

16. Take care of yourself and be careful

[JudyM]

17. Scary, glad you're okay.

Hoping the lifestyle changes are a smooth transition for you.

[MLAA]

18. So glad you can be on the road to lifestyle changes! Whew.

My husband had heart attack 4 years ago. I recommend this book to everyone I come across open to lifestyle changes. If you are offered cardio rehab, go for it. It is typically a small gym staffed by trainers and healthcare professionals. Husband did it and after required 6 months he signed up to go back (on a self paced approach, not guided by professionals). Here are two must watch movies Game Changers and Forks over Knives.

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/prevent-and-reverse-heart-disease_caldwell-b-esselstyn-jr/248233/item/7591725/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_frontlist_under_%2410&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwPPz8dzC_gIVjQytBh2sPAJPEAQYAiABEgJ39PD_BwE#isbn=1583333002&idiq=7591725


https://gamechangersmovie.com/

https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/

Wishes for the best recovery!

[Swede]

39. Thanks for the links.

Will check them out.

[MLAA]

52. ..

[LittleGirl]

48. My hubby watched Forks over Knives

A decade ago and he has eaten meat about 10 times since. I’m furious about that.
It makes it so hard to go out to eat because I have diagnosed food allergies and he decides to stop eating meat! Even at home, we eat separate meals because of his insistence of being vegetarian. Now he suffers with Vit B deficiencies and Vit D deficiency pain. His total cholesterol was less than 200 and now it’s unregistered in bloodwork. He looks like a walking skeleton and is eating constantly because he can’t get full. Be careful with those recommendations because some go overboard.

7800

[Pinback]

56. I've been eating a mostly vegetarian diet for 35 years

and have none of the problems you describe. He might want to get some guidance from a nutritionist or veg-friendly doc.

Hope you can both accommodate your dietary needs.

[Nac Mac Feegle]

60. Plus 1

A Nutrition course was required as part of my Culinary Arts degree, the instructor was a Vegetarian. She brought up this type of situation during the course of the class; people that go vegetarian often are unaware that it is necessary to watch out for a lack of certain nutrients that are in substantially lower quantities in vegetables. Calcium, some B vitamins, Taurine, for example.

Please have him consult with a nutritionist, the increase of vegetarianism over the last couple decades has resulted in a market for supplements that take care of these.

Although Internet research can be useful, there is often a lot of opinion and "woo" out there, so be very careful to check for peer-reviewed source material. It can be a source of broad high level information, enough to let someone know what questions to ask, but you need to find a qualified expert.

Information is a powerful tool while lack of information is a terrible handicap.

[LittleGirl]

61. Indeed, thanks. nt

[LittleGirl]

62. I had to teach him to cook

First. He picks his food and refuses to consult a nutritionist. Thanks.

[mitch96]

81. +1.. good advice..nt

[MLAA]

83. Vitamin B is certainly a requirement to add as a necessary supplement.

Though these days even non vegetarian/vegans don’t get enough B12. I have a friend group of 10 or so mostly vegans and a couple vegetarians and we’ve all been extremely healthy by learning about nutrition and eating balanced diets of beans, legumes and other vegetables and not being afraid of starches like potatoes and pasta.

Each to his own, but there is no better diet that I’m aware of (and I’ve done plenty of research and attended education events by well respected medical and nutrition experts) to prevent and reverse heart disease than a plant based one. But to your point, you certainly won’t be getting the nutrition you need if all you eat is salad 🙂
Best of luck to you.

[True Blue American]

85. Moderation in all things.

[mitch96]

80. "Forks over Knives. " +1 great book and program. nt

[2naSalit]

19. Yikes!

Sounds frightening!

Glad you are recovering!

[Wild blueberry]

20. Glad you're here

Lifestyle changes are worth it.

[barbtries]

21. Glad you are here!

whew.

[OldBaldy1701E]

22. I am glad you were 'fixed'. Welcome to the Open Chest Group!

Mine was a quad bypass but I was lucky in that they did an EKG and pretty much tossed me into the hospital that day and had me under a knife in 40 hours. But, they fixed it. I hope yours will be as happy as mine was (once I healed from all that opening...heh).

[TeamProg]

23. Oh no! That is scary. Hoping for a quick recovery! nt

[JohnSJ]

24. Take care, get better, and follow lifestyle changes. It works

[geardaddy]

25. So glad you got that lifesaving care!

[flamingdem]

26. Time for oatmeal

and meditation (I don't but should). Wishing you the best!

[Faux pas]

27. ...

I'm glad you're here too!

[Karadeniz]

28. And we're glad you're here!!! Take care!!!

[multigraincracker]

29. Eat to live

Don’t live to eat.
Keep moving and you’ll be fine.
Good luck.

[Haggard Celine]

31. I'm glad you're doing better!

Please get better soon. I miss you in music appreciation!

[Solly Mack]

32. I'm glad you're still here too. Take care of yourself!

Those things are scary.

[area51]

33. I'm so glad you're better.

[Moostache]

34. Glad to hear you're on the mend.

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery and better days ahead.

[Tetrachloride]

35. Cabbage, garlic, tomatoes, hibiscus

cherries, watermelon.

Welcome back. Grapefruit might be allowed depending on your medication.

[Swede]

40. One of them specifically warned do not eat grapefruit with it.

It almost doubles the effect of said drug.

[Tetrachloride]

46. there we go. same page.

[True Blue American]

74. He is right. I was warned, too on Cholesterol medicine.

[sellitman]

36. Glad you pulled through.

Share your diet going forward if you can.

Maybe it will save lives here.

Hugs

[LoisB]

37. Oh, my goodness. I am so glad to hear you are doing fine.

[Hope22]

38. So glad you are here!

Take care!💗

[vlyons]

41. Heart disease sucks

I was in the hospital 2 weeks ago with Afib. My heart was racing at 170. Drs shocked it, then did an ablasion. Home now and feel much better. So glad you survived and got the care you needed. Stay on top of you meds and eat a heart healthy diet.

[niyad]

49. Vibes for healing and strength and a full and swift recovery headed your way,

[Swede]

57. Thanks for this.

Meds and heart healthy diet will be a must.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

42. Yay! For modern science!

Scientists 1
Leeches 0

I'm glad to hear you're doing well. Hope you heal completely soonest!

[ancianita]

43. So sorry! But very glad you're here!

[onecaliberal]

44. Thank goodness you are still here. Take care of yourself.

[pazzyanne]

45. We're glad you are here, too!

[niyad]

47. So glad to have you back. Scary!!! Vibes for swift recovery and healing. Please

take good care of yourself.

[CanonRay]

50. We're glad too

[KPN]

51. Wow! And we're glad your stillhere. Take care of yourself Swede.

[Paladin]

53. Gotta love stents. I had one put in, a few months ago.

Avoided a heart attack, but the lifestyle changes are underway.

Best wishes to you for smooth sailing, here-on-out...

[pandr32]

54. We're glad you're here, too.

You are a treasured member of this community, and a decent human. Keep on keepin' on.

[dembotoz]

55. proof positive...way to a mans heart is thru the groin

happy it turned out ok

[FrankTC]

58. Future Steps

Glad you're feeling good.

Lots of advice out there. Turns out that the truths declaimed by nutritionists over decades are under assault. The old Food Pyramid has crumbled. It's hard to know what to eat and when to eat. Just about everything is challenged by someone. I think maybe the most widely accepted guidance I've come across is to not smoke and get regular exercise. Also maybe don't drink too much. Otherwise, it's a combat zone.

[MustLoveBeagles]

59. I'm glad you're feeling better

[Permanut]

63. Close call.

Glad it's not your time to check out yet.

[True Dough]

64. Glad to still have you here, Swede

Wishing you well for many, many more years!

[Evolve Dammit]

65. What a scare. Interestig the pain went away as soon as stent inserted and drugs irrelevant.

Heal well, and glad you are still here. Take care Swede. ED

[Kid Berwyn]

66. Glad to read you!

Amazing, what modern medicine can do.

So happy you got the attention and care needed to get back at ‘em.

People really are the miraculous parts of life.

[LuckyCharms]

67. Good wishes, Swede. Glad you are here. n/t

[democrank]

68. Glad you're better

Welcome back~

[central scrutinizer]

69. There was no pain with my heart attack (2007)

Just a feeling of discomfort similar to indigestion. Had it off and on for a couple days then drove myself to the emergency room. I was out of my hometown and knew no doctors in this town. A blood test clearly showed it was a heart attack so I was wheeled into the OR and had a stent implanted. Been good to go ever since. Glad I didn’t ignore it or I’d be pushing up daisies. Obviously you couldn’t ignore yours. The only upside to intense pain. I hope your next 16 years post attack are as uneventful (health wise) as mine.

[Cha]

70. Take Good Care & Make those

"changes" needed!

[3catwoman3]

71. What a harrowing experience.

So glad you are OK.

[Duncanpup]

73. Glad you are here

[Skittles]

75. hey

if you have issues with those "lifestyle changes", report here for encouragement and advice....someone is always here on DU and we care!

[diva77]

76. So glad you're with us, Swede. Now a word about stents --

I knew someone in the 1990s who had a stent put in and within months it started to narrow with scar tissue. A radiation treatment improved the problem. I hope you will have regular checkups for the condition of your stent.

[mgardener]

78. Glad

You are still here!

[gademocrat7]

79. Glad you are recovering, Swede

Take care.

[Bluethroughu]

82. I'm glad to hear, they were able to fix you up.

Now you get a chance to take part in that mending.

You've inspired me to make some changes, I bet it was terrifyingly painful and scary.

[murielm99]

86. I am glad you are still with us.

[LiberalLoner]

87. I am so glad you are still here!

I am sorry for the scary and painful time you had, and hope you won’t ever go through anything like that ever again.

[Goddessartist]

88. Glad you're doing well! I had one last June

Broken heart syndrome....my heart still isn't the same. I was doubled over in pain. It was more my abdomen than anything else...manifests differently in women.

I'm super glad you're feeling good! I was super weak for several months. Still am supposed to not do anything stressful at all.

[marble falls]

89. Went through it in '92. Today the ticker works like an expensive time piece. Glad you got it in time