Carlos Diniz wrote:
Wallace, the best I can tell you is that you now have less likelihood of dying from a heart attack than those who have not experienced it and may not have time to implant a stent.
Gradually we getting used to the drugs and our fragility.
I think the hardest thing is to become aware that we are frail and mortal, but we have efficient psychological defenses and managed to overcome the sadness.
If you feel very sad and fragile do not be postponing psychotherapy. Makes very good for health.
Thanks Carlos for your sound observations and advice, and I'll be seeing a Therapist soon to discus exactly what you've mentioned.
While the attack was happening, in no way did I feel as though I was going to pass-out or anything like that. It was very painful though, and riding a bicycle during the entire event didn't help matters.
I'm not an unhealthy person with bad habits, I don't drink or smoke and I have a good varied diet that doesn't include junk food of any kind. I don't use salt and seldom if at all eat sweets.
I've been riding a bicycle for over 40 years now. I use my bike as someone might use their car, to get form point A to point B. I've also used it to take me form my home to work and back again for the past 20 years. And I've been getting an annual physical for the past 20 years that didn't show anything was wrong.
The blockage in my artery was mostly due to genetics/predisposition, and also from forgetting that I was at risk.
All in all, I feel very lucky that I'm still alive. I'm in good spirits and hope to return to riding my bicycle daily.
Thanks to all of you that have wished me well, It's very encouraging and heartfelt, (no pun intended).
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