mark Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hello. This is a message to all of those who wondered what happened to me. There are several people who ordered the coolers from me, and it's been several weeks since I responded to anyone's PM. I am home now, but this is what happened to me: I was walking my dog along our street and I felt dizzy and faint, and it felt like somebody filled my heart with air. It literally felt like somebody was pumping air into my chest. I sat down on the curb and the next thing I remember was the paramedics talking to me with hundreds of people looking at me. I had a heart attack. They took me to the hospital and I had a quadruple bypass at the age of 42. As most of you know, I've been working on losing weight, and I had been exercising and walking daily, so I could fit into my FX armor. I lost alot of weight in the hospital, and now at the slim size of 200lbs, I'm almost there. I have to take it easy for a while, but it looks like the surgeon that worked on me did a fine job. I just wanted to let everyone know...I am so sorry to all of those who were waiting for their items too. Please accept my sincere apologies, I will take care of them as soon as I am able to do so. Thanks, and talk to you guys and gals soon. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Trooper Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 WOW..glad you are doing ok. Health should be #1 and we are understanding people . oh and you suck..I wish i was 200lbs..maybe I should try the new hear tattack diet.. . Take care and look forward to more nifty stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Wow, that's one heck of an extreme diet. Seriously though, glad you are okey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Man, that's an eye opener. I'm glad you are ok. Look on the bright side tho, only 10 pounds to go Once again, glad to see you still with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted July 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Man, that's an eye opener. I'm glad you are ok. Look on the bright side tho, only 10 pounds to go Once again, glad to see you still with us. Thanks again fellas. It's really nice to be back and alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE[501st] Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Glad you're back man and doing better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaMan Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hey Mark Glad to see you are doing well. I know you have been working hard trying to lose weight by waging battle against them tempting twinkies. May your recovery continue to go well and hope you will continue to lead a healthy and long life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 There is a reason we are all here. Grab your chance at life, Live to the fullest. God Bless on your speedy return to your daily life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperstormy Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Wow man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korlak Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Glad you pulled through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Glad you're doing ok Mark. Take it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK1491 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 wow--glad you're doing all right!! sheesh I'm 43...what an eye-opener. wondering...did you have any feeling anything might be wrong before that day? or was it completely unexpected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nootch Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 this is why exercise is bad for you, although i should probably stop smoking at least. good to hear you're ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzeh Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 That's scary stuff, Mark, thank god you pulled through. Now you take it easy and concentrate on getting better and getting into that armour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted July 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 You guys are the best! I was overwhelmed at the responses. Thanks everyone...it really means alot to me. The whole event has really made me a new man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Glad to hear you're OK and getting better. I just turned 40, so it's a great wake up call for guys even as young as ourselves to take better care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davej[TK] Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Mark , great to hear you are on the way back to good health . You've been given another chance , use it well . As Paul said , it's a bit of a wake up call for all of us over 40's . Good luck mate , look after yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giric thren Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Im glad to hear that you are doing better. I hope that you continue to improve!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman[TK] Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Wow glad to see you fully functional again Mark. Take it eay for a while before you start troopin. Cheers !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Welcome back I'm glad you are ok. Make sure to take your time while recoving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted July 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks again fellas. I won't be doing any troopin' for a while. I still have alot of pain from the surgery, and even though I am enjoying the pain medication, it doesn't provide 100% relief. Today I walked out to my car and to the mailbox....and made it back inside without much pain, but I am doing the "old-man shuffle", which looks ridiculous....lol. Thanks again guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks again fellas. I won't be doing any troopin' for a while. I still have alot of pain from the surgery, and even though I am enjoying the pain medication, it doesn't provide 100% relief. Today I walked out to my car and to the mailbox....and made it back inside without much pain, but I am doing the "old-man shuffle", which looks ridiculous....lol. Thanks again guys. Hope you feel better soon Mark. Hang in there bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Trooper Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I remember having to do the old man shuffle after I fell 3 stories and broke my back...rehab sucked.Baby steps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK:TK Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Mark, that must have been an awful scare. Happy to hear that you're pulling through and that the bypass went well. Take care of yourself. It's always interesting to read your posts, so let us know how you're doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzfaust Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Mark, I'm very glad to hear your recovery is going well. I'm 45 and that something I think about (having a heart attack) from time to time. Hope to be trooping with you in the near future. God bless. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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