Retired firefighter, exercise nut, ate mostly healthy....etc. 17 days ago I drug a big deer out of the woods and soon after had chest pain and pain in jaws. Immediately recognizing these as signs of a cardiac event I went to ER. Long story short, 70% blockage in one artery, all others were clear, no heart damage but they did put a stent in. Was discharged day after catheter procedure. On blood thinners, cholesterol meds. Down 20 lbs, 20 more to go to get to target weight of 205. Cholesterol down to 163. Lots of anxiety since it happened cause I have always been 10 ft tall and bullet proof. I feel better now than before this happened. Eating clean, no salt, or processed sugars. Going for followup Nov. 3, went 1.5 miles today, and going to cardiac rehab soon. Anyone who can offer advice, their experience or encouragement it is appreciated. New lease on life. Actually glad it was found because I would have probably not made diet and lifestyle changes and eventually had 100% blockage. Every day is a gift. I love my buddies I have made on here through the years and this is the only place I have shared this. My doctor said I had nothing to be ashamed about as my fitness level was great, but I along with millions of other Americans are subjected to the "western diet" of processed foods. I no longer ascribe to the western diet and purpose to eat clean as long as possible. Thanks in advance for info and experience.
