Inspiration

[kipper1958]

My father had a massive heart attack when he was 66, my age now. The diet information following a heart attack in the 90's was you could only eat one egg a week, and that was in total, divided amongst all the food you ate, Yes this has all changed now,he took his medications, exercised as he was told and had many more happy years. He remarried at the age of 88 like a love-struck teenager. He lived until he was 90 and, in the end, died of cancer. So never give up try your medications, trial, and error l know, but my dad had another 23 years of a good life.

[Happyrosie]

yes I remember those days! Also, you weren’t supposed to have more than one serving of prawns a week. How things have changed!

[kipper1958 in reply to Happyrosie]

Thankfully so much has changed.

[Heartandflowers]

Hi Kipper

That is so heart warming and comforting 😊

[Cee-Cee1]

Thank you for sharing your Dad's amazing story, Kipper, it's lovely to read. and I'm glad you had him for all those extra years. I remember those diet sheets from when my own Dad had his first heart attacks at 55! It's amazing how treatment and medication has moved on and improved. Carol

[JH6419 in reply to Cee-Cee1]

Thanks for sharing your Dads lovely story. I had my first heart attack in 1998 and this year had a cardiac arrest. Was saved by my son giving me CPR and am now making the most of everyday. I had an ICD inserted in my chest and am looking forward to the future. What amazing technology is available to cardiac patients nowadays!

[Cee-Cee1 in reply to JH6419]

What a wonderful son you have, JH - a literal life-saver! I'm so glad you're feeling better and looking forward to the future. I'd my HA in 2022, followed by a triple by-pass five weeks later, and like yourself, now making time to make sure to have some fun every day. Carol 😊

[JH6419 in reply to Cee-Cee1]

Very lucky with my son - as you say a literal life saver. Very proud of him and so grateful. In 1998 when I had my heart attack my wife was 7 months pregnant with him. 25 years later and he saves my life.......! Love your attitude to life. Please take care of yourself and you loved ones! 💓

[Cee-Cee1 in reply to JH6419]

Thank you, JH - my goodness, that little one, all those years ago, didn't know just how very important he'd be to you both. It's lovely to read your family's wonderful story. I know you'll be taking care of your loved ones too and hope you all have a peaceful, happy and healthy(!) holiday season. I'm looking forward to getting off work for a fortnight! 😊

[JH6419 in reply to Cee-Cee1]

Enjoy your two week break!

[Cee-Cee1 in reply to JH6419]

I'll do my very best to do just that! 😆

[Gigi70]

This is very positive news about your Father but everyone has a different level of heart disease. He started very late - my mother had her first heart attack post menopause at 60 after a very healthy lifestyle no drinking or smoking and she was sporty too! But the following 15 years she suffered 5 heart attacks dying in 1996. there were no statins. I do not remember the egg issue.

I have had a similar story to my mother - Ive been on the Ornish/Esselstyne fat free plant based diet. Ive just suffered second HA and Ive been told we are in the worst 5% and that the FH genes maybe a small part of the picture. Ive been advised to follow a mediterranean diet which I did when younger as I lived there during my career.

I am told The research is very limited to date as in my family its predominantly women not men who suffer heart disease not the dominant male trend.

Michele

[kipper1958 in reply to Gigi70]

Please share your progress .

[FestivalVibes]

thank you so much for this post that popped up on my daily email this morning. It was just what I needed to hear as I’m feeling super anxious about my appt with the cardiologist next week and what my future might hold. Your lovely story about your father has given me hope that my heart condition can be managed and that I can have a long life ahead of me ☺️ … you took the time to write this post and it has made such a difference to my mind set … thank you 😘

[kipper1958 in reply to FestivalVibes]

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[gorillaqueen]

Good morning Kipper so good to hear some positive news. Has given me a lift, much needed at mo. Thank you for sharing 😊🌞X

[kipper1958 in reply to gorillaqueen]

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[Smitty1956]

Hi, Kipper1958,

Thank you for sharing a lovely and inspirational story about your father! I read the comments, and it sounds like this story may have had some major impact for others.

For me, it seems that you are saying that new health guidelines, new medications, and new medical procedures may help us to live longer. We need to get busy living our lives as normally as possible —be productive and happy as possible for the years we have.

Like your father, I had my HA at the age of 66. Hopefully, I can be around for a few more years too. ❤️

[kipper1958 in reply to Smitty1956]

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