welcome

Thanks Gary.

I read your journal. With all your health issues - how do you manage to keep a positive state of mind?

hi 43a, how u doing now? depression is common, can last for a while

I understand completely! I have just had my 3'd heart attack and that was 5 years after the last one, which made me quit smoking. (recently) The cardioligist looked at my cup of diet dr. pepper and said this is not your friend, I answered neither are you. I absolutely refuse to give up my diet dr, pepper, it's about all I have left. The sadness will disappear when You decide that you;re ready to enjoy your life for what it is, as a heart attack survivor. I am a diabetic and can't seem to walk too far away from the icecream, but hey It one of the very few things I enjoy. To survive is a blessing, please remember that. I am your neighbor in that bubble, lets support each other okay?

43ha,

What you are feeling is normal. There is a lot of life changes that happen after a heart attack. I have had to give up sodium, caffeine and I have a liquid restriction.

No the changes are not always easy to accept, but they are for all of our own good.

Depression hit me immediately after the second cath, I felt lost and I had no idea of what was going on. When they would come to take blood, it was like wildcat drilling for oil. Most of my viens blew with all of the different meds being pushed through them.

I went through so much during those first few days that I could not comprehend everything all at one time. I was in and out of surgeries, tests and xrays. I think that I had so many xrays that I should be glowing. Nonetheless, I continued to do what they wanted me to.... Then I realized that I had to do what I could to stay on this side of the ground.

It will pass if you communicate your feelings to the doctors and follow their directions.

Welcome and I wish you well
Jerry

Hey 43ha,

How could you possibly be depressed? You only had the most harrowing experience of your life. You lost the best friends you ever had, Booze, Smokes, Sweets. I see Jerry added some sound advice up there and I will say That he ia a man among men who has such a compassion for you already, I wouldn't even guess to express the sound advice he will afford you. There are about 10 of us who went through similar experiences and felt no different than you. Not the same but so close, we could feel each other think. laugh cry, swear, piss and moan before words were ever shared. There is only one reason that we are sharing right now and it has nothing to do with us. Something far greater than eiter of us has spared you through your ordeal. 43ah, you have been chosen to continue on for a purpose which will be revealed to you in time. All the frustrations and inside out emotions are all part and parcel to this miracle. Our family is not a clique and we welcome you 43ah to the ride of a lifetime. Shit you have a hell of a journey ahead. I had to stop asking why, what, how and where and get the hell out of my own way. These people will help you countless ways. All in all you will be helpong us also. More than you will ever be aware of. I can't speak for everybody, but I look forward to welcoming you to our Cardiac Club. These are the most beautiful people I have ever been blessed to be associated 43ah we are all over the world. It seems after a short period of time we have become as close knit as anhyone could have imagined. I hope this finds you well and a little less depressed. Soon you will laugh and laugh again only to LOL. You can cry with us be shy with us, be frank with us coz you are one of us. Look forward to sharing with you 43ah.

Best Regards,

Just Joe

I appreciate the feedback and support.

Not sure where I stand vis a vis long term commitment to recovery.

We'll see.

Thanks again.

Chrsit Almighty Hellooooo. Go Figure! He is saying the same thing I was saying weeks after you brought me back from that, well, where ever you had me for those long short minutes. How can I help this guy? I forget the exact process but you brought me out of it in a fit of tears, a belly laugh and a good kick in the ass. You got any more dat for 43ha? Or does he need your deluxe version. We'll see. News at Eleven 'Big Guy"

Right back attcha 43ha!!!

Regards,

Just Joe

43a, can u give us a update?

Unfortunately, I am reasonably certain that a lifestyle that involves the minimum of activity, cigarettes, ingesting carbs, cholesterol and alcohol is a recipe for an encore heart attack.

Hi:

I hope you are doing better by now. I have the same symtoms....depression, depression....I broke down in the grocery store,,,,however, I don't really drink nor did I ever smoke but it is still there. Have you started cardio rehab? That is suppose to help....I had 99 percent blockage and 60 like you. They won't do the stents (or my doctor) until it is 75 percent. Just keep thinking one day at a time...Of course that is easier said that done....

Please let us know how you are doing by now --- Best, Maryskidlid

Good afternoon,

I am a Casting Director from London and we're currently looking for people who have suffered from a Heart Attack and is now a survivor. Would you like to share your story for a Documentary about Heart Health.
Please see below the details of the project, if you're not interested, maybe you know someone who will be, please feel free to pass this on to anyone you think would love to tell their story.

We look forward to hearing from you. You will find out website and my email address below.

Sarah x


Casting Director: Mark Summers Casting
Date of casting: 7th or 8th Jan 2015
Shooting: Between 23rd & 26th Jan (1day)
Rate: £1000 inc.
Job Type: Documentary


This spot is a feature length documentary that will tell a story of global experiences of heart heath across all cultures & Time Zones.

Unfortunately for this spot we are looking for people who have never been in the industry before so please pass this onto any friends or relatives who you feel may like to tell their story.

Oscar winning Director Cynthia Wade, previous work can be viewed at http://www.cynthiawade.com/

Brief:
We are looking for a male or female heart attack survivor between the ages of 35 and 60, with a history of high cholesterol.
Maybe this person is currently on a statin regimen or an alternative medication.

The shooting will consist of 1 day that will involve an interview by the Director (Cynthia Wade) and some sequences of meaningful activity that represent the persons most meaningful aspects of life. We need someone who is appealing, enthusiastic and really wants top share their story.

This will be a really beautiful piece & is not promoting any product it will be used solely to inspire and educate people.

If you are interested please send us a snap shot of yourself & a small bio about yourself & your story to mark@marksummers.com

Thanks
Mark Summers Casting
02072298413
www.marksummers.com
sarah@marksummers.com