On Friday morning an elephant sat on my chest, at least it felt like so. Heart Attack! Within half an hour I was in the hospital, and the epert team saved my beans. If I had lived alone I be dead by now, but I don't, and after trying my migraine medicine (I had had a similar event a week ealier that my doc thought might have been an attack of abdomial migraine), my wife called for an ambulance, an the first EKG in our bed proved that expert care was needed, so the ambulance was redirected from the local hospital to the main hospital. And indeed, did they do their best, and saved my bread ;-)! 'Ten pills a day keeps the doctors away!', is the new slogan for me, actually 12, but the two in the afternoons I tend to disregard! Got home Yesterday, and am a bit dizzy, having a slight fever. But I am ALIVE! According the the doctors, that did all kinds of tests, scanning X-rays, scanning ultrasonics (thanks, General Electric) and many I don't have an inkling of what they were, my heart was pronounced without damage, the clot evidently had dissolved/dislodged, when I got the very first treatment in our bed at home. Shaken, but not stirred! Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hope you are back on the water soon. > Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:15:44 -0400 > From: tord_at_mindless.com > Subject: [Paddlewise] Had a bad Friday > To: paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net > > On Friday morning an elephant sat on my chest, at least it felt like so. > > Heart Attack! > > Within half an hour I was in the hospital, and the epert team saved > my beans. > > If I had lived alone I be dead by now, but I don't, and after trying > my migraine medicine (I had had a similar event a week ealier that my > doc thought might have been an attack of abdomial migraine), my wife called > for an ambulance, an the first EKG in our bed proved that expert care was > needed, so the ambulance was redirected from the local hospital to > the main hospital. And indeed, did they do their best, and saved my bread ;-)! > > 'Ten pills a day keeps the doctors away!', is the new slogan for me, > actually 12, but the two in the afternoons I tend to disregard! > > Got home Yesterday, and am a bit dizzy, having a slight fever. But I am ALIVE! > > According the the doctors, that did all kinds of tests, scanning X-rays, > scanning ultrasonics (thanks, General Electric) and many I don't have an inkling > of what they were, my heart was pronounced without damage, the clot evidently had > dissolved/dislodged, when I got the very first treatment in our bed at home. > > Shaken, but not stirred! > > Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Tord Eriksson <tord_at_mindless.com> wrote: > On Friday morning an elephant sat on my chest, at least it felt like so. > > Heart Attack! > > Within half an hour I was in the hospital, and the epert team saved > my beans. > > Lucky you lived where you could get help quickly. I keep my cell phone where I can reach it, by the way... day or night. Craig *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Glad to hear all turned out well. Seems like you have a good prognosis! Can't afford to lose another Paddlewiser! Mark Sanders On 4/22/2013 10:15 AM, Tord Eriksson wrote: > On Friday morning an elephant sat on my chest, at least it felt like so. > > Heart Attack! > > According the the doctors, that did all kinds of tests, scanning X-rays, > scanning ultrasonics (thanks, General Electric) and many I don't have an inkling > of what they were, my heart was pronounced without damage, the clot evidently had > dissolved/dislodged, when I got the very first treatment in our bed at home. > > Shaken, but not stirred! > > Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Thanks for the kind words, Pam! Trouble with agina pectoris last night, but didn't have to go to hospital. Pulse, and blood pressure low - that's a relief! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Pamvetdr_at_aol.com > Sent: 04/22/13 11:07 PM > To: tord_at_mindless.com > Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Had a bad Friday > > A stirring tale, indeed. Congratulations on making it through this, and > listen to your doctor! Unless he says stop kayaking, then don't listen to him > or her! > B Truthfully, this is happening to more and more of us. As they say, > getting old is not for sissies. > Best wishes. > B Pam in Washington State > B > B *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Tord -- great result. Been there, done that. When the docs give you an okay, get involved in a serious cardio rehab program; it works wonders, and restores confidence as well as strength -- in a controlled environment. And take your meds! For those old enough to remember the old DuPont ads -- it's "Better things for better living -- through chemistry"! The stuff works. > > Glad to hear your report. Always better to be able to write your own! > > Best! Thanks, Jack, and I do indeed plan to join the rehab program! Yeah, 12 pills aday, that's what I'm getting! Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Glad you are still with us to paddle another day friend. > Our prayers are with you. > take care > Thanks, Bob! A friend is just now on his way to Nome, doing research about Harry McFie, a guy who introduced Canadian-style canoes in Sweden, during the first half of the 21st century in Sweden. Harry and a friend travelled widely in Canada and Alaska, and could be said to be Sweden's answer to Jack London. All the best, Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Glad to hear all turned out well. Seems like you have a good prognosis! > Can't afford to lose another Paddlewiser! Mark, Had planned to be around a few decades more, and while angina pectoris is a nasty new experience/bed fellow, it is survivable! Lost weight and all that, blood pressure is low and steady, pulse regular and lower than before, no fever any more - so who's complaining?! Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Hope you are back on the water soon. Thanks Mike, I don't think I will, but I plan to as soon as the doctor allows me to! Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Glad to hear you're still with us, Tord. It seems to be one of the hazards for us older kayakers. Eight years ago I had a touch of angina and dizziness that led to a quadruple cardiac bypass operation. Last year I thought I was having angina again, but it turned out to be heartburn! Still, I can't afford to ignore it, and neither can you. Stay well! Chuck *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Getting older is a problem that has plagued mankind from day one. Tord, you are handling it well and displaying tenacity and panache. Keep up the good fight. Brad On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Charles Holst <cholst_at_q.com> wrote: > Glad to hear you're still with us, Tord. It seems to be one of the hazards > for us older kayakers. Eight years ago I had a touch of angina and > dizziness that led to a quadruple cardiac bypass operation. Last year I > thought I was having angina again, but it turned out to be heartburn! > Still, I can't afford to ignore it, and neither can you. Stay well! > > Chuck *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Here I've met my limit of my English: "And keep a bottle of baby as prone in close proximity..." A bottle of baby champange?! "a bottle of baby as prone in"?! Just knowing one language is a full-time occupation! So translation, please! Deeds today: Re-rebulit my kayak cart, again into a camera and tripod cart, but version III. I'll go into detail if you want ... More: Talked to a very old friend - we get in contact every ten years, or so. I like to use LED lighting when I shoot macro, so, after looking through my hoard of odd bits (scrounging?), a lot of creative thinking, and some soldering, two arrays can now use one battery pack - a set of six AA batteries - great! And it doesn't matter which array carries the batteries inside, another bonus. So I seem to be on the mend, but tire easily! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Doug Lloyd > Sent: 04/24/13 06:48 PM > To: Bradford Crain > Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Had a bad Friday > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 2013-04-23, at 1:47 PM, Bradford Crain <drbc_at_pdx.edu> wrote: > > > Getting older is a problem that has plagued mankind from day one. Tord, you > > are handling > > it well and displaying tenacity and panache. Keep up the good fight. > > > > Brad > > > > > > > > On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Charles Holst <cholst_at_q.com> wrote: > > > >> Glad to hear you're still with us, Tord. It seems to be one of the hazards > >> for us older kayakers. Eight years ago I had a touch of angina and > >> dizziness that led to a quadruple cardiac bypass operation. Last year I > >> thought I was having angina again, but it turned out to be heartburn! > >> Still, I can't afford to ignore it, and neither can Tord S Eriksson, MA in Journalism; ex Editor-in-Chief; Avid Photographer; Pentax & Nikon Fan, Articulated Bus Driver; Hon. Member of East Horsley Aerospace; Hon. Member of PAN, the World's Oldest Photo Club; On FlickR: Tord55; *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Ah, auto correct, gotta love it! No, that would be a baby aspirin Tord, Enteric Coated Daily Low Dose ASA 81 mg delayed release - for adult daily prevention therapy and taken emergent lay for the odd stoke if you like, the bad kind of stroke. Sent from my iPad On 2013-04-24, at 10:55 AM, "Tord Eriksson" <tord_at_mindless.com> wrote: > Here I've met my limit of my English: > > "And keep a bottle of baby as prone in close proximity..." > > A bottle of baby champange?! "a bottle of baby as prone in"?! > > Just knowing one language is a full-time occupation! > > So translation, please! > > Deeds today: > > Re-rebulit my kayak cart, again into a camera and tripod cart, but version III. > > I'll go into detail if you want ... > > More: > > Talked to a very old friend - we get in contact every ten years, or so. > > I like to use LED lighting when I shoot macro, so, after looking through my > hoard of odd bits (scrounging?), a lot of creative thinking, and some soldering, > two arrays can now use one battery pack - a set of six AA batteries - great! > And it doesn't matter which array carries the batteries inside, another bonus. > > So I seem to be on the mend, but tire easily! > > > >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Doug Lloyd >> Sent: 04/24/13 06:48 PM >> To: Bradford Crain >> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Had a bad Friday >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 2013-04-23, at 1:47 PM, Bradford Crain <drbc_at_pdx.edu> wrote: >> >>> Getting older is a problem that has plagued mankind from day one. Tord, you >>> are handling >>> it well and displaying tenacity and panache. Keep up the good fight. >>> >>> Brad >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Charles Holst <cholst_at_q.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Glad to hear you're still with us, Tord. It seems to be one of the hazards >>>> for us older kayakers. Eight years ago I had a touch of angina and >>>> dizziness that led to a quadruple cardiac bypass operation. Last year I >>>> thought I was having angina again, but it turned out to be heartburn! >>>> Still, I can't afford to ignore it, and neither can > > > Tord S Eriksson, > > MA in Journalism; ex Editor-in-Chief; Avid Photographer; > Pentax & Nikon Fan, Articulated Bus Driver; > Hon. Member of East Horsley Aerospace; > Hon. Member of PAN, the World's Oldest Photo *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> ----- Original Message ----- > From: Tord Eriksson > Sent: 04/25/13 10:22 AM > To: Russ > Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Had a bad Friday > > I dunno Doug, is there a good kind of stroke? Tord, I hope you continue to get better. Thanks, Russ, and Doug, I got it now! S paces can have unfor seen e ffects ! Tord S Eriksson, MA in Journalism; ex Editor-in-Chief; Avid Photographer; Pentax & Nikon Fan, Articulated Bus Driver; Hon. Member of East Horsley Aerospace; Hon. Member of PAN, the World's Oldest Photo Club; On FlickR: Tord55; *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Yes, I remember... but why are you STILL having angina? Is it just pain > from the heart muscles still recovering from the incident? Which will go > away? As they haven't operated on me I think they'll try modication first ... > I don't have any more angina after the stents. Although when I have angina > it doesn't manifest as pain but as an ache between my shoulder blades and > severely out of breath after just a little effort. Have had angina once, after the hospital stay, so lets hope I will be OK in the future. A fellow patient, a lady about 70, had to wait nine months for her treatment. So while the cost here to get treatment here is very low (mostly a registration fee, plus a small fee per night), things that is not life essential can take a lot of time to get. Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Tord -- great result. Been there, done that. When the docs give you an okay, get involved in a serious cardio rehab program; it works wonders, and restores confidence as well as strength -- in a controlled environment. And take your meds! For those old enough to remember the old DuPont ads -- it's "Better things for better living -- through chemistry"! The stuff works. Glad to hear your report. Always better to be able to write your own! Best! Jack Martin -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf Of Tord Eriksson Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 1:16 PM To: paddlewise Subject: [Paddlewise] Had a bad Friday On Friday morning an elephant sat on my chest, at least it felt like so. Heart Attack! Within half an hour I was in the hospital, and the epert team saved my beans. If I had lived alone I be dead by now, but I don't, and after trying my migraine medicine (I had had a similar event a week ealier that my doc thought might have been an attack of abdomial migraine), my wife called for an ambulance, an the first EKG in our bed proved that expert care was needed, so the ambulance was redirected from the local hospital to the main hospital. And indeed, did they do their best, and saved my bread ;-)! 'Ten pills a day keeps the doctors away!', is the new slogan for me, actually 12, but the two in the afternoons I tend to disregard! Got home Yesterday, and am a bit dizzy, having a slight fever. But I am ALIVE! According the the doctors, that did all kinds of tests, scanning X-rays, scanning ultrasonics (thanks, General Electric) and many I don't have an inkling of what they were, my heart was pronounced without damage, the clot evidently had dissolved/dislodged, when I got the very first treatment in our bed at home. Shaken, but not stirred! Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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