They told me I was clinically dead

hedonist

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

hedonist said:

Opened or still unread, medical bills frighten me.

My medication is surprisingly dirt cheap. I now have a boatload of prescriptions, and they are basically a little less than $50 a month. 
Yeah I opened that "main bill" and I damned near had another heart attack. I have 2 more minor bills staring me in the face. 

Between the doctors bills, the surgery bill, and the 2 months of lost wages? YIKES!!!!!!! 

Yeah, it’s the visits, treatments and procedures that get me. Scrips are either no charge or super inexpensive (except for one of my anti nausea drugs — $250!!).

josevolution

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

mrussel1 said:

Oh yeah, and you're goddam right I had a heart attack at a PJ show and didn't leave.  How many people can say THAT?

The whole suffering a heart attack 2 days prior, and still functioning, kind of amazes me. When my left hand went ice cold, it really didnt dawn on me exactly what was happening. Then 5-10 minutes later, when the most incredible discomfort one can imagine settled in? I knew damned well that not only was I having a heart attack, but I was going to be dead in a very short time. I mean, I JUST KNEW IT. And I was correct. 

Talk of walking around for 2 days after having a heart attack, just blows my mind. I knew I would be lucky if I survived 20 minutes. 

I knew immediately I was having a heart attack while I was swimming all alone at the beach nearest hospital is 10 minute drive, I didn’t call 911 I got in my car like a dumb ass and drove to that hospital walked into emergency room and told them I was having a heart attack! I sometimes think if I just got in my car locked the doors and just sat there and didn’t drive!! 

dankind

So I was a T-Bird in a production of Grease and an assistant stage manager. It was a recurring nightmare from first read to final curtain. So maybe that’s why every time I see this thread title, I sing in my head to the tune of “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee”: “Won’t go
to bed ’til I’m clinically dead.”

Just thought I’d share that here. 

Glad to hear you’re clear for takeoff, Speedy. Not so glad to hear about the bills, though. That sucks.  

NEweather

hedonist said:

Opened or still unread, medical bills frighten me.

So got that right- ur not alone- i gotta have someone w/ me to open them

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Today was a BIG DAY

After taking off 2 months from work, today was the day to go take my physical to be recertified by the Department OF Transportation. Meaning if I don't pass this physical, I will not be allowed to drive my semi. Meaning if I am not qualified to drive, I will have to pursue another career at the age of 56. Let's just say I have been a little bit stressed about this situation. 

Over the last 2 months there have been visits to doctors, cardiologists, more visits, etc. There has been a TON OF PAPERWORK that has been collected and forwarded to my employer. There have been requests made by me, for medical records that I had to forward to the right people. 

All the time I have been making sure to follow my new stricter than hell "lifetime diet" along with spending 30-40 minutes a day on the exercise bike. Basically, making myself crazy checking my blood pressure all day every day. Failing this physical would have been devastating, to say the least. But my wife and I realized, if I were to not be certified, then we would just have to deal with it. Life goes on. 

Well I was up at 4am today, went to the clinic at 7am when they opened, and 3.5 hours later, I passed the physical!
Meaning at some point next week I guess I will be returning to work. 

FUCK WORK!!! hahahahahahaha

cblock4life

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Today was a BIG DAY

After taking off 2 months from work, today was the day to go take my physical to be recertified by the Department OF Transportation. Meaning if I don't pass this physical, I will not be allowed to drive my semi. Meaning if I am not qualified to drive, I will have to pursue another career at the age of 56. Let's just say I have been a little bit stressed about this situation. 

Over the last 2 months there have been visits to doctors, cardiologists, more visits, etc. There has been a TON OF PAPERWORK that has been collected and forwarded to my employer. There have been requests made by me, for medical records that I had to forward to the right people. 

All the time I have been making sure to follow my new stricter than hell "lifetime diet" along with spending 30-40 minutes a day on the exercise bike. Basically, making myself crazy checking my blood pressure all day every day. Failing this physical would have been devastating, to say the least. But my wife and I realized, if I were to not be certified, then we would just have to deal with it. Life goes on. 

Well I was up at 4am today, went to the clinic at 7am when they opened, and 3.5 hours later, I passed the physical!
Meaning at some point next week I guess I will be returning to work. 

FUCK WORK!!! hahahahahahaha

Happy for you(?). No really, be proud of how far you’ve come.  Glad you’re getting better ❤️‍🩹 

dankind

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Today was a BIG DAY

After taking off 2 months from work, today was the day to go take my physical to be recertified by the Department OF Transportation. Meaning if I don't pass this physical, I will not be allowed to drive my semi. Meaning if I am not qualified to drive, I will have to pursue another career at the age of 56. Let's just say I have been a little bit stressed about this situation. 

Over the last 2 months there have been visits to doctors, cardiologists, more visits, etc. There has been a TON OF PAPERWORK that has been collected and forwarded to my employer. There have been requests made by me, for medical records that I had to forward to the right people. 

All the time I have been making sure to follow my new stricter than hell "lifetime diet" along with spending 30-40 minutes a day on the exercise bike. Basically, making myself crazy checking my blood pressure all day every day. Failing this physical would have been devastating, to say the least. But my wife and I realized, if I were to not be certified, then we would just have to deal with it. Life goes on. 

Well I was up at 4am today, went to the clinic at 7am when they opened, and 3.5 hours later, I passed the physical!
Meaning at some point next week I guess I will be returning to work. 

FUCK WORK!!! hahahahahahaha

Excellent news, Speedy! I'm gonna throw down another hockey rink chicken bomb this weekend in your honor.

cutz

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Today was a BIG DAY

After taking off 2 months from work, today was the day to go take my physical to be recertified by the Department OF Transportation. Meaning if I don't pass this physical, I will not be allowed to drive my semi. Meaning if I am not qualified to drive, I will have to pursue another career at the age of 56. Let's just say I have been a little bit stressed about this situation. 

Over the last 2 months there have been visits to doctors, cardiologists, more visits, etc. There has been a TON OF PAPERWORK that has been collected and forwarded to my employer. There have been requests made by me, for medical records that I had to forward to the right people. 

All the time I have been making sure to follow my new stricter than hell "lifetime diet" along with spending 30-40 minutes a day on the exercise bike. Basically, making myself crazy checking my blood pressure all day every day. Failing this physical would have been devastating, to say the least. But my wife and I realized, if I were to not be certified, then we would just have to deal with it. Life goes on. 

Well I was up at 4am today, went to the clinic at 7am when they opened, and 3.5 hours later, I passed the physical!
Meaning at some point next week I guess I will be returning to work. 

FUCK WORK!!! hahahahahahaha

GREAT to hear !!

Good LUCK !!

SPEEDY MCCREADY

cblock4life said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Today was a BIG DAY

After taking off 2 months from work, today was the day to go take my physical to be recertified by the Department OF Transportation. Meaning if I don't pass this physical, I will not be allowed to drive my semi. Meaning if I am not qualified to drive, I will have to pursue another career at the age of 56. Let's just say I have been a little bit stressed about this situation. 

Over the last 2 months there have been visits to doctors, cardiologists, more visits, etc. There has been a TON OF PAPERWORK that has been collected and forwarded to my employer. There have been requests made by me, for medical records that I had to forward to the right people. 

All the time I have been making sure to follow my new stricter than hell "lifetime diet" along with spending 30-40 minutes a day on the exercise bike. Basically, making myself crazy checking my blood pressure all day every day. Failing this physical would have been devastating, to say the least. But my wife and I realized, if I were to not be certified, then we would just have to deal with it. Life goes on. 

Well I was up at 4am today, went to the clinic at 7am when they opened, and 3.5 hours later, I passed the physical!
Meaning at some point next week I guess I will be returning to work. 

FUCK WORK!!! hahahahahahaha

Happy for you(?). No really, be proud of how far you’ve come.  Glad you’re getting better ❤️‍🩹 

Thank you

SPEEDY MCCREADY

dankind said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Today was a BIG DAY

After taking off 2 months from work, today was the day to go take my physical to be recertified by the Department OF Transportation. Meaning if I don't pass this physical, I will not be allowed to drive my semi. Meaning if I am not qualified to drive, I will have to pursue another career at the age of 56. Let's just say I have been a little bit stressed about this situation. 

Over the last 2 months there have been visits to doctors, cardiologists, more visits, etc. There has been a TON OF PAPERWORK that has been collected and forwarded to my employer. There have been requests made by me, for medical records that I had to forward to the right people. 

All the time I have been making sure to follow my new stricter than hell "lifetime diet" along with spending 30-40 minutes a day on the exercise bike. Basically, making myself crazy checking my blood pressure all day every day. Failing this physical would have been devastating, to say the least. But my wife and I realized, if I were to not be certified, then we would just have to deal with it. Life goes on. 

Well I was up at 4am today, went to the clinic at 7am when they opened, and 3.5 hours later, I passed the physical!
Meaning at some point next week I guess I will be returning to work. 

FUCK WORK!!! hahahahahahaha

Excellent news, Speedy! I'm gonna throw down another hockey rink chicken bomb this weekend in your honor.

Damn, that was a good looking sandwich! 

SPEEDY MCCREADY

cutz said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Today was a BIG DAY

After taking off 2 months from work, today was the day to go take my physical to be recertified by the Department OF Transportation. Meaning if I don't pass this physical, I will not be allowed to drive my semi. Meaning if I am not qualified to drive, I will have to pursue another career at the age of 56. Let's just say I have been a little bit stressed about this situation. 

Over the last 2 months there have been visits to doctors, cardiologists, more visits, etc. There has been a TON OF PAPERWORK that has been collected and forwarded to my employer. There have been requests made by me, for medical records that I had to forward to the right people. 

All the time I have been making sure to follow my new stricter than hell "lifetime diet" along with spending 30-40 minutes a day on the exercise bike. Basically, making myself crazy checking my blood pressure all day every day. Failing this physical would have been devastating, to say the least. But my wife and I realized, if I were to not be certified, then we would just have to deal with it. Life goes on. 

Well I was up at 4am today, went to the clinic at 7am when they opened, and 3.5 hours later, I passed the physical!
Meaning at some point next week I guess I will be returning to work. 

FUCK WORK!!! hahahahahahaha

GREAT to hear !!

Good LUCK !!

Thank you

SPEEDY MCCREADY

And I tell you what. 

I hope nobody here ever has to go take their blood pressure reading, with their entire life depending on those numbers to be low. 
Let me tell you, that was not a pleasant experience to say the least. 

dankind

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

And I tell you what. 

I hope nobody here ever has to go take their blood pressure reading, with their entire life depending on those numbers to be low. 
Let me tell you, that was not a pleasant experience to say the least. 

I don't know, Speedy. With all of your recent lifestyle changes, you probably could've made one hell of a G-string diva if you had not passed your physical. Making it rain until the end of your days.

What song would Speedy grind the pole to?

I'm going with "Groove Is in the Heart."

mfc2006

Congrats, man! So happy for you!

SPEEDY MCCREADY

mfc2006 said:

Congrats, man! So happy for you!

Thank you.
It's been a wild ride the last 60 days, that's for damn sure! 

Poncier

Glad to hear you passed. Hope the new lifetime diet doesn't suck too much.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Poncier said:

Glad to hear you passed. Hope the new lifetime diet doesn't suck too much.

Thank you my friend!

Oh, it is exactly what you would expect. Salads, veggies, chicken, fish, lean meats, no processed crap. etc. etc. 
Basically what every healthy person on the planet eats. 
And basically everything I wasnt eating! hahahahahahaha

HughFreakingDillon

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Poncier said:

Glad to hear you passed. Hope the new lifetime diet doesn't suck too much.

Thank you my friend!

Oh, it is exactly what you would expect. Salads, veggies, chicken, fish, lean meats, no processed crap. etc. etc. 
Basically what every healthy person on the planet eats. 
And basically everything I wasnt eating! hahahahahahaha

Good for you dude. Happy to hear you're getting back to normal. 

SPEEDY MCCREADY

HughFreakingDillon said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Poncier said:

Glad to hear you passed. Hope the new lifetime diet doesn't suck too much.

Thank you my friend!

Oh, it is exactly what you would expect. Salads, veggies, chicken, fish, lean meats, no processed crap. etc. etc. 
Basically what every healthy person on the planet eats. 
And basically everything I wasnt eating! hahahahahahaha

Good for you dude. Happy to hear you're getting back to normal. 

Thank you. 
I have done SO MUCH research the last 2 months on recovery, life expectancy, the entire healing process of a heart attack, what happens when you suffer cardiac arrest, and the healing process of that. It's pretty damned terrifying when you look at the cardiac arrest facts and figures. I truly am a very lucky man to still be here chatting with you folks. 

I am thinking it's going to take another 6 months to really get back to almost normal. But I have certainly taken big steps in the last 60 days. 

HughFreakingDillon

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Poncier said:

Glad to hear you passed. Hope the new lifetime diet doesn't suck too much.

Thank you my friend!

Oh, it is exactly what you would expect. Salads, veggies, chicken, fish, lean meats, no processed crap. etc. etc. 
Basically what every healthy person on the planet eats. 
And basically everything I wasnt eating! hahahahahahaha

Good for you dude. Happy to hear you're getting back to normal. 

Thank you. 
I have done SO MUCH research the last 2 months on recovery, life expectancy, the entire healing process of a heart attack, what happens when you suffer cardiac arrest, and the healing process of that. It's pretty damned terrifying when you look at the cardiac arrest facts and figures. I truly am a very lucky man to still be here chatting with you folks. 

I am thinking it's going to take another 6 months to really get back to almost normal. But I have certainly taken big steps in the last 60 days. 

my father in law had a massive heart attack at age 44. he had 3 more since (but not in the last 20 or so years). he's 83 and still ticking, going to the gym, eating right, etc. 

I need to follow you on this path (skipping the heart attack part, of course). Down 30 lbs so far in the last couple months (all I did was quit drinking and snacking in the evening). Many, many more to go.