[Mr_Magoo]

Each day I feel a bit better.

Monday, 12-9, I am to take a post-op stress test. The following week I am to start Phase II rehab, which is 3x per week EKG monitored excercise sessions in the hospital.

I hope to return to work in March.

[Askel5]

Hey, a little bit's a little bit. I wish you the patience to enjoy a steady recovery to full strength. I'll be keeping you and your family in my prayers, Mr. Magoo.

[gunner03]

Six years ago today, I had a massive heart attack. I had never been sick in my life, perfect BP, no history of heart problems in my family. I went through all that you went through, except I coded three times. The last thing I heard was a nurse saying "we're loosing him" and then darkness. According to the DR., they were up to the highest setting on the defibulator. Thank God, it wasn't my time.

[Petruchio]

Wow! Time flies. It does not seem like it, but it was 2 years ago tonight that I had the heart attack. A lot has changed in those 2 years. My screen name for one. And I took some time off from posting.

During the rehab period, I did have 2 TIA events. They are kinda like a baby stroke. All I lost was the feeling in my hands so it ain't so bad. It took almost a year to get to where I could walk 7 miles a day and return to work.

The down side is I went on disability in August of this year due to Rheumatoid arthritis. I still don't smoke or drink, and I still try and excersise as I am able. Some days are better than others.

One thing that has not changed is my knowing that life is a wonderful gift. Each day I wake up and thank God that I did wake up. I know the day will come when I wake up dead, and I will be able to thank God in person for the GREAT Life He has given me.