Hello My Friends,
It looks like this blog is about to take a new turn, and hopefully for the better. Sunday night I suffered a heart attack. This originally came as a shock to me, but as I lay here in the hospital, thinking about things, it probably was going to happen. I have not been actively running, and I had put on a lot of weight. Add the stress in my life....heart attack.
My life is taking a new journey, and I have never been shy about sharing it with you. I have to re-learn the positive lifestyle changes I let go, and focus on living as healthy as I can for the rest of my life. I won't be running anytime soon. I will be walking though, and I will take you along on those walks. I will share the food habits I have to re-start, and I will discuss what is going on physically and mentally.
First off I should tell you I am scared. Nothing like this has happened to me, and I am scared of it happening again. I'm also a bit depressed that this has happened. I've been as upbeat as I can, but I am a bit depressed.
If you, or anyone you know has words of advice having gone through something like this. I am all eyes and ears.
In the meantime, I do my best to share as I go forward.
Charlie
3 comments:
Hi Charlie,
I know we only met for a short time but, I just wanna share... my father suffered a heart attack 3 years ago. He was always a strong man worked hard and took care of his family. The problem was he didn't take care of himself... He didnt even go the doctor for a week after because he didn't want to bother anyone. He is a proud retired military man. He recovered thankfully and began to change his little habits... his new diet and exercise were hard at first but when he began to feel better inside and out then he began to pep up again... now he is off the medications and living a healthy 76 year old life. I am not saying it will be easy, but I see you have a good support and love at home. Fight the fight and remember you make a mark on people and they want you happy and healthy for themselves and of course yourself!
Love Ronnie Cato
California
I am thankful you are okay.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I enjoyed the running stories, and I will learn from your new journey.
I struggle with weight and activity although I've never embraced running you are an inspiration to me.
Hi Charlie,
I am Mary Neenan (now Maggie Michel,I am not sure if you remember me or not, but we went to school together Darden & Clay.
I am sorry to hear about your health situation. I wanted to let you know that I suffered a heart attack this past Thanksgiving. I think that I have a pretty good idea of where you are right now.
It is really hard to wrap your head around the fact that this has happened. Seriously, are we really hold enough to be a cardiac patient? Apparently, we are...its certainly is rude awaking to facing our mortality.
The one thing I learned is that I am not fragile and I will be fine. There maybe dietary adjustments, but I can't deal with that. As long as I focus on the positive and don't start thinking of the attack is just the first step to the end, I am good.
You will be fine, Charlie. Habits may have to change...but it is better than the alternative.
At any rate, I am not sure where I was going with this post, but I just wanted to wish you well and feel free to contact me if you ever want to talk. We are in a unique club and not everyone understands.
Take Care & God Bless,
Mary
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