A Heart That Survived, My Personal Trial by winston williams

A Heart That Survived, My Personal Trial

For me, it all started a year ago in May. May 16, 2003 to be exact.

The thread mill was rolling, and I was feeling fine. Then my Doctor

asked,"how do you feel Mr. Williams"? I'm fine Doc, I answered.

Little did I know that this would be a life changing exprience for me

and my family.

Fifteen minuets later after a little more speed, and elevation on the

thread mill. I was now begining to feel the effects of the increased

speed. "How you feeling now Mr. Williams", she(my doctor)asked. "I'm

Ok doctor" I replied. Her reply, and much to my surprised was, "well,

that's not what the machine (EKG)is telling me".

In that one single moment depression set in. although I didn't

recognize it for what it was until much much later, I knew something

was different.

First, I was confused. What is she telling me? What's she trying to say?

What does this mean? There had been no problems with my health before.

Medication History

I had been on a very popular "Atorvastatin" drug for over 4 years, and a

blood pressure drug for over 10 years. Both were low dosage medication.

My physical exams were done annually without fail. My Employer, and

because of my job position (high stress)it was a requirement.

So what had happened. For me, there were no answers.

Now here I am uncertain of the future, with very few options.

Stents Implants

Guess what, three days and two stent implants later, I was told to take

it easy for a couple of weeks, no heavy lifting, or strenuous activities.

Fine, I thought. I can handle that.

Heart Surgery

Five weeks later things are not going well at all. A return to the doctor

indicates that the stent implants had collapsed, and open heart surgery

was necessary NOW. Too alarmed to be afraid, my reaction was, oh hell!

here we go again.

I hadn't abused my body, my health was always good/excellent. So what has

happened here.

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BIO:

A retired Merchant Captain, and now internet marketer, with several websites after two years on the net. His background is in Marine Transportation. Married with three children. Enjoys the ocean.

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