Wasn't expecting that

[DRM]

Went out sunday 25th September for the usual sunday morning ride, about half way round felt a bit cold & achy in the chest & generally not feeling right. made it home and got showered thinking I would be ok, however it didn't improve, wound up in an ambulance off to hospital & it turns out it was a heart attack, so I'm now full of meds, off the bike, slowly coming round to the idea that it's going to be a case of start all over again as far as cycling fitness goes, however the cardiac rehab team have been in touch, and I will be starting an exercise regime to get me back to where I was fitness wise, meanwhile I have been told to do a 5 minute walk & build on that, however I certainly know I've been out! it so tiring!
Anyway, has anyone here been through this, & if so how did you get on? the main thing is I'm here to tell the tale, and as far as riding the bike goes, as Arnie said "I'll be back" I ain't giving in just yet.

 

[JtB]

Sorry to hear that DRM, I've no experience of heart attacks but I hope you get well soon.

 

[Profpointy]

'kinell - though I guess it's a result getting away with it . My Uncle had the classic, quite serious if his scary chest scars are anything to go by, heart attack i his early 60s. He's 80+ now and in pretty good fettle. Still scary I dare say.

 

[si_c]

Like is for not giving in glad to hear you are ok!

 

[CanucksTraveller]

How old are you, if I may ask?

Glad it was caught in time and I wish you well as you recover.

 

[Tim Hall]

Hell's teeth, that's a bit strong. Glad you're here to tell us about it.

 

[numbnuts]

Wishing you a full recovery.

 

[ColinJ]

Yikes - glad you got to the hospital in time!

There is a thread for survivors of heart attacks and other serious health problems - CLICK HERE.

 

[macp]

Get well soon brother

 

[Bollo]

JHC - that's awful. Best of luck with the recovery.

 

[Mrs M]

Sorry to hear that.
Wishing you a good recovery, take care, x

 

[Oxo]

.........Anyway, has anyone here been through this, & if so how did you get on? the main thing is I'm here to tell the tale, and as far as riding the bike goes, as Arnie said "I'll be back" I ain't giving in just yet.

Been there and done that plus by-pass etc etc.

Did 35 miles Tuesday and plan similar tomorrow. It takes time, but nothing to stop you getting back on your bike. Good luck and think positive.

 

[Twizit]

Yikes - glad you're hear to tell the tale at least. Keep at it and hope the recovery goes well.

 

[wheresthetorch]

GWS - not sure whether to.put a happy or sad smiley - sad it happened, happy you're ok. Have both!

 

[Dayvo]

Sorry to hear that, DRM. Hope you make a quick and full recovery.