Anyone want to shape up in 2018? A continuing journey.......

hauntingfamiliar

^ Wow, I'm sorry you are going through this and I wish you a full and speedy recovery!  I'm sure this was shocking and I hope they can pinpoint exactly why this happened.

My 29-year-old healthy, marathon running stepbrother had a stroke around two months ago. His case puzzled the local physicians and he was sent to a physician at Duke Medical to try to determine the cause. I don't know all of the details, but they are now linking the fact that he had shingles about four months ago to his stroke...

Hang in there, take care and lots of positive vibes heading your way

FoxyRedLa

Good morning all. Dyer! I'm sorry to hear that man. So thankful you were with people that were aware and so thankful you're on the mend! Xoxo

curmudgeoness

HesCalledDyer said:

Treat yourselves the best you can, folks. I’ve been in the hospital since Saturday. Had a mild stroke Sat evening.

I'm glad people were able to get you help right away. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Take care of yourself.

markymark550

HesCalledDyer said:

Aside from tons of visitors and text messages, Let’s Play Two was on yesterday afternoon, so I also had this great band to pick me up while I’m all Laid up in here!  

I saw your IG post about that, but had no idea it was that serious. Prayers for a speedy recovery!

oftenreading

HesCalledDyer said:

Treat yourselves the best you can, folks. I’ve been in the hospital since Saturday. Had a mild stroke Sat evening.
Thankfully I was around people and not alone, and t those people were aware enough to know that something wasn’t right with me. 
My symptoms have all subsided and I’m doing well. Hopefully getting released tomorrow. Just waiting on EKG and bubble test results to see if they can determine the cause or if I need more tests.
It felt like being drunk. I dropped something on the ground, bent down to pick it up and got disoriented and lost m my balance. One of my friends caught my fall and noticed the left side of my body was weak and apparently I started slurring my words. 
Lifestyle changes coming up for ol’ Dyer, that’s for sure!

I'm sure glad you had help around you, Dyer! We're all rooting for a complete recovery.

oftenreading

Bentleyspop said:

oftenreading said:

curmudgeoness said:

I'm getting stronger, and my husband really likes what he sees, but I'm still feeling adrift without much in the way of concrete goals. I'm going to try to look into indoor climbing gyms this week: that would be both a new activity for me to try and a phobia to overcome.

I was feeling decent about my progress on things like squats and deadlifts (I'm doing three sets of 12, 115#). Then I saw a guy, not a huge guy, just a guy, deadlifting 500+ pounds, and I felt very small, indeed. Yeah, I run ten miles before I do my leg workout, but 500 pounds?!? OMG.

I'm over my cold and back to having decent runs outdoors. It's going to be brutally hot here for the next few days, so my big challenge will be to get up and out the door as soon as the sun comes up, so I don't wilt in the heat. I'd like to work some trail runs into my schedule, but those really, really need to wait until the weather changes next week.

Good luck with the climbing! I hope you love it. You were concerned about falling - assuming you are top roping, which is how you'll start, you won't fall more than a foot until your belay partner gets you. 

You're assuming the partner is paying attention and know's what they are doing.
My partner was distracted on belay and I dropped almost 20 feet. Suffice it to say drinks and dinner were on him that night.

Bad belay partner! Bad! Into the dog house for you!

Seriously, what kind of belay device were you using? An ATC? That shouldn't have happened if you were using a grigri. 

Curmudgeoness, the type of belay device is important, so make sure you know what your gym uses/teaches. 
 

Bentleyspop

oftenreading said:

Bentleyspop said:

oftenreading said:

curmudgeoness said:

I'm getting stronger, and my husband really likes what he sees, but I'm still feeling adrift without much in the way of concrete goals. I'm going to try to look into indoor climbing gyms this week: that would be both a new activity for me to try and a phobia to overcome.

I was feeling decent about my progress on things like squats and deadlifts (I'm doing three sets of 12, 115#). Then I saw a guy, not a huge guy, just a guy, deadlifting 500+ pounds, and I felt very small, indeed. Yeah, I run ten miles before I do my leg workout, but 500 pounds?!? OMG.

I'm over my cold and back to having decent runs outdoors. It's going to be brutally hot here for the next few days, so my big challenge will be to get up and out the door as soon as the sun comes up, so I don't wilt in the heat. I'd like to work some trail runs into my schedule, but those really, really need to wait until the weather changes next week.

Good luck with the climbing! I hope you love it. You were concerned about falling - assuming you are top roping, which is how you'll start, you won't fall more than a foot until your belay partner gets you. 

You're assuming the partner is paying attention and know's what they are doing.
My partner was distracted on belay and I dropped almost 20 feet. Suffice it to say drinks and dinner were on him that night.

Bad belay partner! Bad! Into the dog house for you!

Seriously, what kind of belay device were you using? An ATC? That shouldn't have happened if you were using a grigri. 

Curmudgeoness, the type of belay device is important, so make sure you know what your gym uses/teaches. 
 

HAH
We're old school so using an ATC
I trust the guy with my life and that was the one and only time he dropped me like that 
Though I never let him forget about it

oftenreading

Bentleyspop said:

oftenreading said:

Bentleyspop said:

oftenreading said:

curmudgeoness said:

I'm getting stronger, and my husband really likes what he sees, but I'm still feeling adrift without much in the way of concrete goals. I'm going to try to look into indoor climbing gyms this week: that would be both a new activity for me to try and a phobia to overcome.

I was feeling decent about my progress on things like squats and deadlifts (I'm doing three sets of 12, 115#). Then I saw a guy, not a huge guy, just a guy, deadlifting 500+ pounds, and I felt very small, indeed. Yeah, I run ten miles before I do my leg workout, but 500 pounds?!? OMG.

I'm over my cold and back to having decent runs outdoors. It's going to be brutally hot here for the next few days, so my big challenge will be to get up and out the door as soon as the sun comes up, so I don't wilt in the heat. I'd like to work some trail runs into my schedule, but those really, really need to wait until the weather changes next week.

Good luck with the climbing! I hope you love it. You were concerned about falling - assuming you are top roping, which is how you'll start, you won't fall more than a foot until your belay partner gets you. 

You're assuming the partner is paying attention and know's what they are doing.
My partner was distracted on belay and I dropped almost 20 feet. Suffice it to say drinks and dinner were on him that night.

Bad belay partner! Bad! Into the dog house for you!

Seriously, what kind of belay device were you using? An ATC? That shouldn't have happened if you were using a grigri. 

Curmudgeoness, the type of belay device is important, so make sure you know what your gym uses/teaches. 
 

HAH
We're old school so using an ATC
I trust the guy with my life and that was the one and only time he dropped me like that 
Though I never let him forget about it

I use a grigri for top roping but leaned how to lead belay on an ATC. My new gym only allows grigris and I'm struggling to get used to it. 

 

rgambs

Either of you guys ever just use a double wrap around a non-locking 'biner??
AHH, the good old days lol

HesCalledDyer

Thanks for the kind words everyone!  Hoping to get out tomorrow. One more test (TEE)  in the morning to see if they can find a cause   But if it comes back negative I think they’re gonna turn me Over to my primary doctor.

HesCalledDyer

hauntingfamiliar said:

^ Wow, I'm sorry you are going through this and I wish you a full and speedy recovery!  I'm sure this was shocking and I hope they can pinpoint exactly why this happened.

My 29-year-old healthy, marathon running stepbrother had a stroke around two months ago. His case puzzled the local physicians and he was sent to a physician at Duke Medical to try to determine the cause. I don't know all of the details, but they are now linking the fact that he had shingles about four months ago to his stroke...

Hang in there, take care and lots of positive vibes heading your way

Dang! And I thought 40 was too young for this stuff. 29 is way too young! Hopefully he is doing better now as well.  

oftenreading

rgambs said:

Either of you guys ever just use a double wrap around a non-locking 'biner??
AHH, the good old days lol

Twenty years ago, yes. These days I prefer not to risk death when I don't have to. 

Bentleyspop

oftenreading said:

rgambs said:

Either of you guys ever just use a double wrap around a non-locking 'biner??
AHH, the good old days lol

Twenty years ago, yes. These days I prefer not to risk death when I don't have to. 

Belay devices and belay partners are for wusses. 
I just go Alex Honnold on all the walls

oftenreading

Bentleyspop said:

oftenreading said:

rgambs said:

Either of you guys ever just use a double wrap around a non-locking 'biner??
AHH, the good old days lol

Twenty years ago, yes. These days I prefer not to risk death when I don't have to. 

Belay devices and belay partners are for wusses. 
I just go Alex Honnold on all the walls

Enjoy your exciting but brief career

rgambs

Those grigris are slick, a little bit futsy, but slick.

Today was my 7th straight 4am wake-up and 2 hour workout so I treated myself to a small amount of TBell for lunch.
I'm feeling fatigued even with a gut full of glut, so I may need to take a day off soon.  If my damn child would go to bed before 1030-11 I would be doing a little better.
I've reached the addiction stage where I feel guilty if I take a day off, like it's a lost opportunity that can't be reclaimed.

FoxyRedLa

rgambs said:

Those grigris are slick, a little bit futsy, but slick.

Today was my 7th straight 4am wake-up and 2 hour workout so I treated myself to a small amount of TBell for lunch.
I'm feeling fatigued even with a gut full of glut, so I may need to take a day off soon.  If my damn child would go to bed before 1030-11 I would be doing a little better.
I've reached the addiction stage where I feel guilty if I take a day off, like it's a lost opportunity that can't be reclaimed.

Gambs. I was reading your body may use your muscle for energy if you don't let them recover. That might not be the case yet. But you risk injury too! You wouldn't wanna..... ya know....pull anything....

rgambs

Yeah it's a definite possibility.
I usually get about 60 grams of protein a day to combat it, and I'm not much of an injury prone guy.
I don't lift heavy because it's not necessary and it increases injury, and I don't do any of the silly ranges of motion that are so popular nowadays.
I focus on time under tension with my lifting, which is practically injury free, and I don't sprint or run for excessive lengths of time.

markymark550

Just got done with an intense chest and shoulder workout (plus some squats, for good measure). Feeling good and endorphins are flowing. Love the post workout high.

Did a weight and body fat check and was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't able to workout regularly for a couple months over the summer and I know I gained probably 10 pound or more. After 2 months of hitting the gym hard and getting the diet in check, looks like I'm getting back to where I need to be.

hauntingfamiliar

HesCalledDyer said:

hauntingfamiliar said:

^ Wow, I'm sorry you are going through this and I wish you a full and speedy recovery!  I'm sure this was shocking and I hope they can pinpoint exactly why this happened.

My 29-year-old healthy, marathon running stepbrother had a stroke around two months ago. His case puzzled the local physicians and he was sent to a physician at Duke Medical to try to determine the cause. I don't know all of the details, but they are now linking the fact that he had shingles about four months ago to his stroke...

Hang in there, take care and lots of positive vibes heading your way

Dang! And I thought 40 was too young for this stuff. 29 is way too young! Hopefully he is doing better now as well.  

Thank you, he is steadily improving. Not fast enough in his opinion, but I marvel at his progress. He has been working so hard and is now walking again with a cane. His arm is in a sling, but his physicians have told him they believe he will make a full recovery. His speech is still slightly impaired, yet you wouldn't notice unless you know him. Cognitive function 100%.

 29, 40... too young for a stroke is exactly right!! His doc told him anyone 50 and younger is considered young to have a stroke. They said when it happens to someone in this age bracket they really concentrate on finding the cause of the stroke. 

Anyway, didn't mean to get off subject, I really do wish you the best in your recovery. I hope the tests have given you some answers and direction on your next step!!! And everyone keep up the good work. It inspires me to workout more and try to eat healthier every time I read this thread.

FoxyRedLa

Nice job Mark! I was just telling Tash I've learned that whatever I choose to do I have to do that same routine for the rest of how ever long I choose. Maintanance is one thing. But for me someone who is looking to drop lbs, if I work hard one week and really knock of some weight I have to maintain that each week until I meet my goal and then be careful with my maintanance. What a wicked wicked cycle!