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My unexpected break
Sorry for the sudden interruption of posts here at Get on the Bus. I had an unexpected health issue last week.
Basically, I almost had a heart attack, which was a bit of shock since I’ve never smoked, run 20 to 25 miles a week, quit caffiene three years ago and my 38th birthday is just days away. But as my doctor said, you can’t change your genes.
All is well now. I had angioplasty Wednesday morning to relieve a 99 percent blockage in a coronary artery. I’m home from the hospital recovering and feeling much better. I was quite lucky that I didn’t actually have a heart attack and that I have no permanent damage.
I’m going to return to blogging this week and I’ve got a lot of catching up to to do. There’s been plenty of interesting stuff going on out there. And I’m sure glad to be back!
Comments
By DoraisMel
April 26, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this
Very, very glad to have you back, Scott … way to beat back genetics! =)By Chris
April 26, 2006 1:20 AM | Link to this
Scott - glad to have you back! Now lay off that Adkins diet.By Rick
April 25, 2006 6:15 PM | Link to this
Glad you are doing better. Your experience once again demonstrates life is not fair, with you being so fit.By charym
April 25, 2006 3:45 PM | Link to this
Scott—So sorry to hear about your health scare. Genetics are a crazy thing! I hope you are recovering well; try to rest and get better!By Mary
April 24, 2006 7:18 AM | Link to this
Gee Scott, I was wondering where you were. I assumed you were on vacation with your family. I am glad you survived the heart attack and the medical treatments. To your health.