Health scare :(

Goodness! Thank goodness that is all over with now though. Stay healthy and keep yourself fit but remember to rest too.

 

Glad to hear you are on the mend NG, look after yourself and don't overdo things.

 

Evening Geezer

Look after yourself, but be careful not to go harmful extremes. A few weeks ago I found myself being raced to hospital after some pains and a brief lapse of consciousness. Tests found the location of the fault but not the cause, so I did some research when I was released. I'd been on a 'healthy' diet for 6 months leading up to it, and been ill for the entire 6 months, but made no connection with the diet change. That is until I read what happens if you don't get enough protein, as is the risk when you're on the NHS's idea of a health diet. I wont bore you with details, but suffice to say it is essential, absolutely crucial, that any diet improvement you make doesn't accidentally result in a protein deficiency. All the best my friend

 

Thanks for the advice @clueless1, and good morning (I might have fallen asleep whilst logged in last night)
I was quite surprised by the menu on the coronary care ward......sausages, cheeses etc, but there was always a healthier option like pastas, salads, or a brown bread ham sandwich.
I must admit, that it does seem that I become poorly when trying to improve my lifestyle and eating habits. I might have to add protein to my spreadsheet Thank you.

 

Whoa NG ...Thank goodness you're OK...Take it easy and look after yourself..So pleased you've got it sorted promptly...Onward and upward

 

Oh, please don't get me started on hospital menus!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrr.

 

Just caught up with this thread, glad to hear you are on the mend and they found the blockage early. My dad died of a heart attack, the doctors knew what was going to happen but by the time they got to his arteries, they were too furred up to get a stent in.

You have been lucky, and it just shows you should never ignore the little signs/symptoms.

 

Sorry to hear about your dad
My dad died at 59 from a heart attack.
The doctor said I had done the right thing, as in reporting something new, and something different to me. I knew it wasn't reflux or a sore throat etc. As you say, never ignore those little signs.

 

Feeling a bit sore today. Quite a bit of bruising for a small wound. I think the darker bruising up my arm is from the tube they put in to guide the wire.

 

Yes that does look a bit sore but to be expected? Have a virtual hug!

Val

 

I do love a hug

 

Just a quick update for anyone interested......I have just weighed in at 11st 2
'Still' have a paunch though

 

That's brilliant Geezer..How you doing now? do you feel fitter?keep up the good work