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14 months post HA, 4 stents and not having done this for 20 years.

I have constant aches, pains, niggles and wake up daily thinking “you’re the guy who had the heart attack at 42”.

This journey seems relentless, for me there are highs and lows. It’s important to remember there are both. Take care folks and don’t let your heart condition define you ❤️

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Awesome mate, great to see you having a blast. Keep pushing, it keeps the aches & pains in check

👏👏👏

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Where are you? Guessing the lakes!

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Outforawalk in reply to

Loch Lomond Gaz 👍

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Chappychap

Always good to see heart patients conquering anxiety and enjoying all that this wonderful life has to offer.

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Best way in my opinion!

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0163SLH

Beats my 9-10k steps a day 🚶‍♂️. Go on lad 💪

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Outforawalk in reply to 0163SLH

No it doesn’t, it’s just what I can manage. 10k steps a day is massive with any heart condition, keep it going 💪

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0163SLH in reply to Outforawalk

Thank-you!!! 💪

Great stuff. Enjoy!!

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JimIOW

Well done and you are so right about it not letting a heart condition define you. It's taken me some time but your picture is an inspiration.

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Outforawalk in reply to JimIOW

Thank you, it’s so hard. This group helps, and it’s not a competition to see who can do what, it’s about encouraging each other to do the best we can.

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MONIREN

Great comment about there will highs and lows, sometimes we can forget that. Feeling sorry for myself doesn't help the big picture. Seems every time I see a doctor they add more medication. But I'm still left feeling the same. I do have to get over my fear of doing more exercise. I do try hard but have times when I fall in a heap,been on this journey for 10yrs, but I suppose that is a plus, I'm still here. Thank you for your inspiring journey. Take care.

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Outforawalk in reply to MONIREN

It’s so hard at times, I don’t think I’ll ever get passed being “chest pain guy” in A&E but sometimes the activity and enjoyment takes over, I enjoy myself and guess what… I’m not dead. 10 years on and still looking at the green side of the grass, enjoy being here and don’t let this condition rob you of your life. ❤️

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Ahhwell

Sorry but your just showing off lol x

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