[Nick]

Thanks for the kind thoughts, hopefully your electrical issues aren't too serious. Maybe potassium?

the good news is my heart functions well, mechanically, so I got that going for me.

the doc explained it like this; "if someone ran an EKG on you they'd think something was wrong." All the tests show that my ticker is working fine. He compared this to an electrical "fingerprint" of my heart that looks abnormal, but isn't

In the end I know that whenever it's my time to go, I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my great uncle, not screaming and scared like all those people on the bus he was driving.

 

[stoney]

Uh... I'm pretty sure we as a group have gotten old. I remember talking about parties and "bangin' bitches in the bubble bath" not that long ago (okay, maybe 15 years ago), now it's heart surgery, spinach/kale shakes, etc. What the hell guys. How about we all keep healthy?

 

[CBJ]

We are old for sure. Not much fresh blood rolling into the Lounge. Who will be the last to shut of the light?

 

[stoney]

We are old for sure. Not much fresh blood rolling into the Lounge. Who will be the last to shut of the light?

I think Rockofullr is the youngest. It would be interested to see what the average age of Lounge monkey's is...

 

[DaveW]

the good news is my heart functions well, mechanically, so I got that going for me.

the doc explained it like this; "if someone ran an EKG on you they'd think something was wrong." All the tests show that my ticker is working fine. He compared this to an electrical "fingerprint" of my heart that looks abnormal, but isn't

In the end I know that whenever it's my time to go, I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my great uncle, not screaming and scared like all those people on the bus he was driving.

Did/do you get random Tachycardia events from it like me?

 

[I Are Baboon]

Dang, I went to the doc a few weeks ago for a "I should probably get a physical" physical and he promptly stuck his finger in my butt. He's a big guy, too. I think I'd rather do that again than have your procedure. Glad to hear you are recovering! Good call trusting your instincts and getting checked.

 

[Nick]

Did/do you get random Tachycardia events from it like me?

No. My resting heart rate is slow, and indicative of a healthy mo-faux., now you know.

 

[rockofullr]

I think Rockofullr is the youngest. It would be interested to see what the average age of Lounge monkey's is...

I'm 31 there's gotta be younger monkeys around here somewhere.

 

[stoney]

I'm 31 there's gotta be younger monkeys around here somewhere.

Four noted in the poll.

 

[Nick]

I'm old at 46, but fighting it every step of the way.
I too have met a lot of people here in real life and made a few friends spread out all over the country. That's the value of this place; community, and shimz.

 

[Toshi]

I'm 31 there's gotta be younger monkeys around here somewhere.

Well, there's PSP…

 

[berkshire_rider]

Dang, I went to the doc a few weeks ago for a "I should probably get a physical" physical and he promptly stuck his finger in my butt. He's a big guy, too. I think I'd rather do that again than have your procedure.

Another good reason to have a female primary care physician.

 

[Nick]

Dr. J. Ellyfinger

 

[canadmos]

Uh... I'm pretty sure we as a group have gotten old. I remember talking about parties and "bangin' bitches in the bubble bath" not that long ago (okay, maybe 15 years ago), now it's heart surgery, spinach/kale shakes, etc. What the hell guys. How about we all keep healthy?

Don't forget about poopin'.

 

[TN]

Hello Monkies!

Two week ago today I underwent elective CABG surgery to circumvent 5 arterial blockages with 3 bypasses. This was open heart surgery due to stents being deemed unsuitable for the desired outcome.

In my case, at age 50 and in otherwise good health, recovery is expected to be fast and relatively pain free, I’m already off pain management drugs.

The purpose of this post is not sympathy – it’s sharing knowledge; although there were signs they were not big enough to get my attention. I walked into my first annual physical in over 10 years absolutely clueless. That was January 4th 2016.

The reason I went for the physical was simply age – 50 seemed like a good time to start an annual health review.

I have always been a strong recreational biker and could still pull fairly strong all last summer, I had also decided to run a marathon sometime in my 50th year. I started running trails maxing out at 19 miles with 6 mile runs several recovery walks. This is when I noticed that my lungs gave out before my legs were spent, I chalked that up to simply being out of shape for the activity and I cut back on the mileage in order to rebuild cardio capacity. I did this for 90 days and only saw slight improvements. During this same period of time my biking continued to be strong although I never went much over 25 road miles or 12 trail miles.

In the fall I bought an elliptical trainer to help jump start my spring marathon training, using this for 45 minutes created mild chest discomfort that immediately subsided as I slowed my pace. I used the elliptical trainer for about 2 months and never saw any improvement in my capabilities – this is when I began to think something was up.

I am 100% responsible for the situation I am in – here are the facts of my case:

Contributing Factors:

1) Strong family history of death from heart disease of men in their 40s & 50s, women in their 50s and 60s.

2) Uncontrolled high blood pressure

3) Uncontrolled cholesterol and triglycerides

4) Poor diet due to eating out several times a day for years

Positive Factors:

1) Non-smoker

2) Extremely moderate drinker

3) Weight not an issue

4) Not diabetic

So there you go. I’m not sure this will help anyone but you never know. I’m pretty much an open book if anyone has any questions or wants to know about the procedures.

So far I have been very impresses with the speed and quality of service I have received, I should be running again in about 30 days and bicycling again in about 90 days, although both will have to be scaled back until the sternum is fully healed.

Wow. Heal up quickly. Good vibes sent.

 

[Westy]

Don't forget about poopin'.

I've talking about poopin' since I have been talking.

Old people talk about not being able to poop.

 

[stevew]

Dang, I went to the doc a few weeks ago for a "I should probably get a physical" physical and he promptly stuck his finger in my butt. He's a big guy, too.

no one has said i have a hot female proctologist....ever...

 

[Toshi]

no one has said i have a hot female proctologist....ever...

I know a hot urologist, at least. "Now let's examine your cock and balls". "Uh, ok"

 

[Westy]

I know a hot urologist, at least. "Now let's examine your cock and balls". "Uh, ok"

I occasionally ride with a guy who is a pediatric urologist. He speaks with about the most stereotypical gay accent possible. He has a very nice wife and a bunch of kids. It all seems just a little weird until you realize he spends most of his day juggling little boy's weiners, Then it seems really fucking strange.

 

[Quo Fan]

Currently, my plan is to live forever. So far, so good.

 

[slyfink]

I know a hot urologist, at least. "Now let's examine your cock and balls". "Uh, ok"

Had this happen to me at my university clinic. the doctor who saw me for a testicular infection was fresh out of med school, hot, wearing a mini-skirt and knee high boots. she had to massage my sack to feel for what was wrong. it was very difficult to stay "normal" took a lot of looking out the window and deep breathing. next time I went back for a follow-up, the doctor I saw was clearly gay. not the same effect.

 

[Serial Midget]

Had this happen to me at my university clinic. the doctor who saw me to a testicular infection was fresh out of med school, hot, wearing a mini-skirt and knee high boots. she had to massage my sack to feel for what was wrong. it was very difficult to stay "normal" took a lot of looking out the window and deep breathing. next time I went back for a follow-up, the doctor I saw was clearly gay. not the same effect.

There's a video porn in there somewhere...

My procedure required lots of shaving in the groin area which they do while you are awake, I had this done twice and didn't notice mini skirts or go go boots under any nurse's scrubs.