IPMC' Plan of Attack............

Rusty · 03-14-2003, 10:55 AM

Ok, for those of you who know me, know what this is about. This is going to be my ongoing road map to get myslef as healthy as possible. I still have questions on wheater or not I can lift. Appt. with the Cardio doc comming soon.

I will be recording my low impact cardio sessions and my diet here. I want to keep my Sodium at 2400mg per day. I have not written anything down this week, but next week I'll be carrying around a book and recording it all, and putting it here.

Some Questions I'm going to ask the Doc
1. If I eat right and exercise, will this thing repair it's self or will I always be like this?

2. What are my limitations on Lifting weights..........?

3. How long am I going to live like this?

I've also quite dipping the Skoal this week. I'm bout to die. I want some Skoal so bad.

naturaltan · 03-14-2003, 11:24 AM

Quitting the Skoal is probably the first big step to recovery!

I'm sure there will be more forthcoming ...

Rusty · 03-14-2003, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
Quitting the Skoal is probably the first big step to recovery!

I'm sure there will be more forthcoming ...

NT, Its tough.......I could choke a lion right now. Nicotine is a bitch.

naturaltan · 03-14-2003, 11:55 AM

I can't say that I know how tough it is to quit, but if it was easy, I guess everyone who wanted to would. I think the decision to quit is a bit easier in your situation because you either do it or you may die sooner than you'd like. Actually quitting may be a lot tougher. My father-in-law quit cold turkey as did my mother-in-law. Both did it before baby NT was born. I've had many friends who have tried various means and most have gone back.

I'd say good luck, but you don't strike me as a guy who would need luck - especially when faced with your current situation. It will be interesting and informative reading the next little while in here.

take care!

lina · 03-14-2003, 12:42 PM

Good luck IPMC!

Do you have any siblings and if so, any of them that have been diagnosed? When is your next appt? Hopefully not too long?

All I can say is good idea about quitting the Skoal...

Hang in there... It is always tough the first few days/weeks and it takes time for your body to adjust...

So what is it now, Day 5 without it?

Rusty · 03-14-2003, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lina
Good luck IPMC!

Do you have any siblings and if so, any of them that have been diagnosed? When is your next appt? Hopefully not too long?

All I can say is good idea about quitting the Skoal...

Hang in there... It is always tough the first few days/weeks and it takes time for your body to adjust...

So what is it now, Day 5 without it?

Yea, I've got a younger brother and a younger sister. Both of them are heavy people. they don't workout and they don't watch their diet. My brother is nine years younger than I. He has just been diagnosed with Hypertension.

NO, Not 5 days yet........I had my last Dip on Tuesday night. The night I found out about everything. So I've got Wed, Thur and now most of friday behinde me. No way I'm going back.

Rusty · 03-14-2003, 12:52 PM

Also, I've not been as tired today from the meds. I think I'm starting to get used to them.......

lina · 03-14-2003, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IPMC
No way I'm going back.

Rusty · 03-17-2003, 08:37 AM

Well, I hit my treadmill both days of the weekend and I ate pretty good both days. I purchased a notebook so that I can start writing everything down. I started that today. I'll keep track of my sodium and my saturated fats. As well as my cardio workouts.

Seems as I'm getting adjusted to the meds real well. I'm not tired during the day anymore. So my outlook is allot better than it was last week.

naturaltan · 03-17-2003, 09:31 AM

on the outlook!

**dg806** · 03-17-2003, 03:26 PM

I'm not much of a journal guy, but I think I'll keep up with this one!

**dg806** · 03-17-2003, 03:27 PM

Rusty, what is your BP reading????

Rusty · 03-17-2003, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dg806
I'm not much of a journal guy, but I think I'll keep up with this one!

Thanks DG........

I must admit, I have not been much of a journal person either. But I have a bit more motivation to have one now.

Rusty · 03-17-2003, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dg806
Rusty, what is your BP reading????

Off the BP meds it was around 155/95
On the BP meds it is around 128/80

Rusty · 03-18-2003, 08:12 AM

Ok, here is a list of everything I ate yesterday

Meal #1 = Cooked ham sandwich (whole wheat of course)
Meal #2 = bar
Meal #3 = Pork Tenderloin, Fresh cut green beans, 2 sm. corn cobs.
Meal #4 = Bar
Meal #5 = Med green apple
Meal #6 = Salad, Grilled Chicken, cream style corn, 1 boiled potato.

Water = 1.125 gallons.......

Total Amount of Sodium = 885mg. (I need to stay under 2400mg/day)

Rusty · 03-18-2003, 08:14 AM

I've already noticed some weight loss (1-2 lbs), so I've moved my cardio to the eve. and limited it to 20 mins.

**dg806** · 03-19-2003, 03:24 PM

Cardio???? What's that?

Rusty · 03-19-2003, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dg806
Cardio???? What's that?

Thats done on that funny little walking thingy......you know it goes round and round........

I've kept it up at 20 min's every eve.........

**dg806** · 04-03-2003, 01:50 PM

You're slacking buddy!!!!!!!!!! Get with it............or get jiggy with it!!

lina · 04-03-2003, 01:52 PM

I wuz thinkin' the same today....

Rusty · 04-03-2003, 02:07 PM

I know, I know..............I need to do better and keeping this thing up..............

DaMayor · 04-03-2003, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rusty
I know, I know..............I need to do better and keeping this thing up..............

Now that's a dangerous statement!

**dg806** · 04-03-2003, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rusty
I know, I know..............I need to do better and keeping this thing up..............

I'm here for ya buddy!

Rusty · 04-09-2003, 02:25 PM

OK, here is the latest.............

I went to see the cardioligist today. He was somewhat baffled at the differences in the last two test. He said they should be no more than 10% differnce in the Thalium and ecko test. He was even more baffled by the fact that the Thalium test revealed that my heart was only pumping 30% of the blood that was chambered, but revealed that my heart functions were normal. So the end result from todays visit is that I'm going in to have a cardio catheterization done on this next monday.

I asked him about weight lifting. He said that he understood that I was in very good shape (muscular) but at this time it would not be smart to lift heavy. Only light lifting. And that might be able to change after next monday.

**dg806** · 04-09-2003, 08:26 PM

OK....................this means what in english??
Do they know? Guess not............

lina · 04-17-2003, 08:37 AM

Yes, what does that mean?

How are you doing?

Dero · 04-19-2003, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rusty
OK, here is the latest.............

I went to see the cardioligist today. He was somewhat baffled at the differences in the last two test. He said they should be no more than 10% differnce in the Thalium and ecko test. He was even more baffled by the fact that the Thalium test revealed that my heart was only pumping 30% of the blood that was chambered, but revealed that my heart functions were normal. So the end result from todays visit is that I'm going in to have a cardio catheterization done on this next monday.

I asked him about weight lifting. He said that he understood that I was in very good shape (muscular) but at this time it would not be smart to lift heavy. Only light lifting. And that might be able to change after next monday.

Ok so what does it mean now dat you know???
How's da headspace dude?

Rusty · 04-22-2003, 09:04 AM

After the last test it was determined that I have 4-artries that are partially blocked. On May 2nd I'll two of those fixed by the way of stints. Then a couple of weeks after that I'll have the other two fixed. I'm not happy..............

DaMayor · 04-22-2003, 12:11 PM

Well, certainly no one would expect you to be happy about the procedure.... None of us would be either. But it is for the best, and it beats the hell out of the alternative, right? You'll do fine, we're all with ya pal!

Rusty · 04-22-2003, 12:14 PM

Thanks buddy. You guys are one of the things that keeps me going through this.

03-14-2003, 12:52 PM	#7
Rusty FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my Harley Posts: 4,469 Photos: 3	Also, I've not been as tired today from the meds. I think I'm starting to get used to them....... ~RUSTY~

03-17-2003, 08:37 AM	#9
Rusty FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my Harley Posts: 4,469 Photos: 3	Well, I hit my treadmill both days of the weekend and I ate pretty good both days. I purchased a notebook so that I can start writing everything down. I started that today. I'll keep track of my sodium and my saturated fats. As well as my cardio workouts. Seems as I'm getting adjusted to the meds real well. I'm not tired during the day anymore. So my outlook is allot better than it was last week. ~RUSTY~

03-17-2003, 09:31 AM	#10
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,948 Photos: 7	on the outlook! just kick'in it in the ole Charger

03-17-2003, 03:26 PM	#11
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	I'm not much of a journal guy, but I think I'll keep up with this one! 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

03-17-2003, 03:27 PM	#12
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	Rusty, what is your BP reading???? 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

03-14-2003, 10:55 AM	#1
Rusty FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my Harley Posts: 4,469 Photos: 3	IPMC' Plan of Attack............ Ok, for those of you who know me, know what this is about. This is going to be my ongoing road map to get myslef as healthy as possible. I still have questions on wheater or not I can lift. Appt. with the Cardio doc comming soon. I will be recording my low impact cardio sessions and my diet here. I want to keep my Sodium at 2400mg per day. I have not written anything down this week, but next week I'll be carrying around a book and recording it all, and putting it here. Some Questions I'm going to ask the Doc 1. If I eat right and exercise, will this thing repair it's self or will I always be like this? 2. What are my limitations on Lifting weights..........? 3. How long am I going to live like this? I've also quite dipping the Skoal this week. I'm bout to die. I want some Skoal so bad. ~RUSTY~

03-14-2003, 11:24 AM	#2
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,948 Photos: 7	Quitting the Skoal is probably the first big step to recovery! I'm sure there will be more forthcoming ... just kick'in it in the ole Charger

03-14-2003, 11:55 AM	#4
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,948 Photos: 7	I can't say that I know how tough it is to quit, but if it was easy, I guess everyone who wanted to would. I think the decision to quit is a bit easier in your situation because you either do it or you may die sooner than you'd like. Actually quitting may be a lot tougher. My father-in-law quit cold turkey as did my mother-in-law. Both did it before baby NT was born. I've had many friends who have tried various means and most have gone back. I'd say good luck, but you don't strike me as a guy who would need luck - especially when faced with your current situation. It will be interesting and informative reading the next little while in here. take care! just kick'in it in the ole Charger

03-14-2003, 12:42 PM	#5
lina It's a Wonderful Life!!! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lounging around... Posts: 2,797	Good luck IPMC! Do you have any siblings and if so, any of them that have been diagnosed? When is your next appt? Hopefully not too long? All I can say is good idea about quitting the Skoal... Hang in there... It is always tough the first few days/weeks and it takes time for your body to adjust... So what is it now, Day 5 without it?

03-18-2003, 08:12 AM	#15
Rusty FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my Harley Posts: 4,469 Photos: 3	Ok, here is a list of everything I ate yesterday Meal #1 = Cooked ham sandwich (whole wheat of course) Meal #2 = bar Meal #3 = Pork Tenderloin, Fresh cut green beans, 2 sm. corn cobs. Meal #4 = Bar Meal #5 = Med green apple Meal #6 = Salad, Grilled Chicken, cream style corn, 1 boiled potato. Water = 1.125 gallons....... Total Amount of Sodium = 885mg. (I need to stay under 2400mg/day) ~RUSTY~

03-18-2003, 08:14 AM	#16
Rusty FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my Harley Posts: 4,469 Photos: 3	I've already noticed some weight loss (1-2 lbs), so I've moved my cardio to the eve. and limited it to 20 mins. ~RUSTY~

03-19-2003, 03:24 PM	#17
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	Cardio???? What's that? 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

04-03-2003, 01:50 PM	#19
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	You're slacking buddy!!!!!!!!!! Get with it............or get jiggy with it!! 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

04-03-2003, 01:52 PM	#20
lina It's a Wonderful Life!!! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lounging around... Posts: 2,797	I wuz thinkin' the same today....

04-03-2003, 02:07 PM	#21
Rusty FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my Harley Posts: 4,469 Photos: 3	I know, I know..............I need to do better and keeping this thing up.............. ~RUSTY~

04-09-2003, 02:25 PM	#24
Rusty FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my Harley Posts: 4,469 Photos: 3	OK, here is the latest............. I went to see the cardioligist today. He was somewhat baffled at the differences in the last two test. He said they should be no more than 10% differnce in the Thalium and ecko test. He was even more baffled by the fact that the Thalium test revealed that my heart was only pumping 30% of the blood that was chambered, but revealed that my heart functions were normal. So the end result from todays visit is that I'm going in to have a cardio catheterization done on this next monday. I asked him about weight lifting. He said that he understood that I was in very good shape (muscular) but at this time it would not be smart to lift heavy. Only light lifting. And that might be able to change after next monday. ~RUSTY~

04-09-2003, 08:26 PM	#25
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	OK....................this means what in english?? Do they know? Guess not............ 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

04-17-2003, 08:37 AM	#26
lina It's a Wonderful Life!!! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lounging around... Posts: 2,797	Yes, what does that mean? How are you doing?

04-22-2003, 09:04 AM	#28
Rusty FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my Harley Posts: 4,469 Photos: 3	After the last test it was determined that I have 4-artries that are partially blocked. On May 2nd I'll two of those fixed by the way of stints. Then a couple of weeks after that I'll have the other two fixed. I'm not happy.............. ~RUSTY~

04-22-2003, 12:11 PM	#29
DaMayor On a Perpetual Bulk Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Posts: 6,145	Well, certainly no one would expect you to be happy about the procedure.... None of us would be either. But it is for the best, and it beats the hell out of the alternative, right? You'll do fine, we're all with ya pal!

04-22-2003, 12:14 PM	#30
Rusty FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my Harley Posts: 4,469 Photos: 3	Thanks buddy. You guys are one of the things that keeps me going through this. ~RUSTY~

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