i'm here!

Good to hear from you Joe! Remember to rest and not to exert yourself too much. If you have any sensation of tightness in the chest with an aching that radiates to the neck and down your left arm, please seek immediate help.
 
Very glad that you're back with us, Joe. The RFF seemed a little unatural without your presence.
Please keep us posted on the recovery and prognosis.
 
Joe... you're back and I'm glad. You have a lot of fans/friends and Dave is at the top of the list
All the best and speedy recovery,
Jan

Oh yeah BTW .... even tho you don't like 'em.. eat your vegetables especially broccoli.... please??
 
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Now who's going to tell him about the mint black P on eBay that he missed... just kidding :)

Joe, I am gladdened beyond measure to hear you're OK and on the mend. The world is a better place with you in it.
 
Overjoyed to here you're home and recovering, joe! Just about a year ago my dad had a major one. He survived(with a NOT record breaking but shocking to me, eight bypasses) and really hated the physical therapy at first . He is still going to the gym 3x a week and is now in better shape than he's been in for probably 30 years.
So hang tough and by this time next year you'll feel better than you likely have for a while!
And some fairly credible research has shown that prayers even from us atheists do help, so I'll add your continued recovery to my prayers.
Rob
 
rbiemer said:
Overjoyed to here you're home and recovering, joe! Just about a year ago my dad had a major one. He survived(with a NOT record breaking but shocking to me, eight bypasses) and really hated the physical therapy at first . He is still going to the gym 3x a week and is now in better shape than he's been in for probably 30 years.
So hang tough and by this time next year you'll feel better than you likely have for a while!
And some fairly credible research has shown that prayers even from us atheists do help, so I'll add your continued recovery to my prayers.
Rob
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Ditto on all - espescially prayers from us atheists. These have to be the best available because they are only valid if we are wrong! [err...if you can figure out this you're bettr'n me!]

Being new to this forum I haven't yet had the opportunity to meet you more formally - but when you get well and come home to NYC again the low fat, whole grain bagel with soy-based "pastrami" and organic mustard is on me!

Good luck.

George (copake_ham)
 
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Take it easy, Joe.
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that sums it up pretty well.

i went to bed with chest tightness last night cause (i think) i just pushed it too much yesterday.
i talked the doctor into letting me out early and then was stupid about it.

today, i just rest.

joe
 
hey chris,

i generally sleep about 6 hours a night, so after hitting the sheets at 10 last night , i was wide awake this morning at 4 a.m.
i will be resting all day and napping on & off also.

joe
 
Not much to be said that hasn't already been said.

I was lucky with my episode that I didn't even have a heart attack, so no damage, but a triple bypass.

You hang in there Joe, and you are in my prayers. Changing your diet isn't easy at first, but can be done. I had to do it first for diabetes, then for my heart. I understand about the portions. When my doctor first gave me the portions when my diabetes was diagnosed, I asked her why she didn't just go ahead and shoot me. Who could live on that? But you can do it. Believe it or not, slowing down and chewing until there isn't anything solid in your mouth helps. It seems it takes a while for our stomach to comvince our brain that all is well below. And, it gives more time to enjoy the food. And enjoy you still can. It may not seem like it at first, but the enjoyment will still be there, and more importantly, you will be there to enjoy it.

However you choose to do it, stay with it and stay healthy. God bless and as you can tell, you have a lot of folks, not only where you are, but here on the forum that are pulling for you.

Again, stay healty, take it easy, and God bless.
 
glad to see you back, as I can see you are able to type alot so it can't be that bad anymore:)

As to what to eat and how much, i guess it's a matter of equilibrium; my grand-grandfather died at 99 and he always said, the meat on his plate should shake before being eaten (that is, it should be as fat as possible) and yes, he loved spices too. But he was up at five in the mornings and out taking care of the cattle, pigs, chicken and the rest what's around a house in a village.

anyway, i'm sure your future birthdays will be more enjoyable.
 
for every post on the "where's joe" thread, there were many silent others just refreshing their screens and equally worried ... you've got many friends around the world ... so take care of yourself! or get a red haired green eyed beauty to do so!

glad to hear you're back. take it easy!
 
I'm really glad you're back among us, Joe... Despite the health problem, I'm really glad to see your lower-case posts come up.

The heart... is something we all may have to face some day. In my case, I'm waiting to turn 53 to find out which genes are dominant. On my mother's family, males tend to lead somewhat boring lives, not drinking or eating much either... and they all died relatively young: before sixty. On my dad's side, his brothers and uncles lived very intensely, partied like mad, loved and hated with gusto, and died at a ripe old age, close to a century, clear-headed and kicking to the very end.

In any case, Joe... I really am glad to see you back! Besides, you even prompted Rich to post again! :) Let's hope the next one comes soon... and not after another heart attack! :D
 
And stay in bed!!! No getting up and getting on the internet at 4am! OK, I am a bad example, but that is when I normally get up. If you do get up that early, just pop on the TV. I normally find there is something to watch that is boring enough to get me back to sleep. But if I go on the internet, forget it, I am awake.
 
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