Stress

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Just got back from my Cardiology appointment.

I have to return there in a week for yet another Stress Test. At least I get to take the Nuclear version and get to skip the treadmill.

I think they are a little concerned because I constantly have some minor pains in my chest. This is a precaution to try and catch things early I suppose.

I have look back on all the tests and hospital stays over the last 4 1/2 years as victories in my journey.

Did I come through unscathed? I can't say that. I have suffered damage from my past mistakes.

Did I learn from all this? You can be assured that I have learned a lot. I have had to modify my life to meet the challenges from the damage.

I will update as I get more information.

Treat your quit the same as I treat this fellow travelers... just one more thing in your journey to leave behind after you deal with it.

Travel strong my friends.

Always remember .....

One step, and then another, will get you to where you want to be.

Larry

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I am a male that underwent coronary artery bypass X3 (triple) on 10/22/13 at the age of 55. I was living on about 20-30% of one coronary artery and my left heart output was only 20% to 25%. I spent a week in the hospital after surgery and went home. Then had to go back a day later for another week because I had pneumonia. Finally a few days because of a slight arythmia. All told it has been about 2 1/2 weeks. I am past the cravings by now and only have the urges to contend with. I really don't suggest that anyone quits smoking using this technique though. I'll have to carry the scars from that day for the rest of my life. The large one down the center of my chest, and the ones from several "silent" infarctions. I came that close to the next world. Never again will I subject my body to that (at one point in my life I was smoking 5 packs of cigarillos a day). I now have to say N.O.P.E. (Not One Puff Ever) every day of my life. TheOldGoat-Joan, I miss you terribly my friend. Elder Lists Guilia's: (/blogs/Giulia-blog/2017/06/18/elders-list-ao-december-7-2016 ) or Smorgy's (Chronological Elder List)

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Stress

Stress Reliever - Hell No

Going on 316 days, going through tremendous anxiety and stress

Not letting stress be there in the first place

Thankful and stressed