Your health

[JohnBoyjrh]

This is info I think everyone can benefit from. Nov. 5th, 09 I had triple bypass surgery. Never had high cholesterol , blood pressure perfect, resting heart rate of 54bpm , had always been very physically active , 5'10" - 155lbs. I raced bicycles ( 50 - 100 mls ) up until 3 weeks before surgery. Was having mild chest pains at the start of a bike ride , but it would go away after I rode for a short time. Had a stress test, EKG, echo cardio. All showed I was fit as some one half my age. I'm 63. Doctor treated me for acid reflux. Continued to have mild chest pains. Son-in-law insisted I have a angiogram. Had 99% blockage of the LAD artery. Had I not done the angiogram I would probably be dead. Bottom line is don't dismiss chest pain. Find out what it is that's causing it. If one doctor can't find the problem go to another. I'm back to my old tricks, feeling good and ready to kick ass.

[vnurse]

WOW! Good for YOU JohnBoy! Glad to hear that you are doing so well!

I can't even imagine how many people are mis-diagnosed and treated for GERD or Acid Reflux.

You give AWESOME advice here...it IS better to be safe than sorry. Pay attention to what your body tells you folks!

--v

[Aflac]

Glad that worked out well for you JohnBoy. I'm sure your fitness level helped you get through it. And, you have a good son-in-law too.

[Lust4xxxLife]

Wow. I booked an appointment with my doctor based on this post. I run several miles a day, but sometimes I feel weird stuff in the chest at the beginning. I need to know if it's the hangover or something more serious. Thx!