an interesting way to kick in the new year

[christyf5]

Holey crap dude! Glad to hear you're ok!

[Reef Pilot]

Good to hear that you survived and are on the mend now. Good thing it happened, too, before you were flying solo (or without an instructor) with your flying lessons. Hope you have a full recovery and will be able to get back to your flying pursuits.

[Dearth]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Good to hear that you survived and are on the mend now. Good thing it happened, too, before you were flying solo (or without an instructor) with your flying lessons. Hope you have a full recovery and will be able to get back to your flying pursuits.

Not sure what Transport Canada will do heart attacks are one of their so called Cardinal sins hoping that they will let me continue with lessons some time this year if I don't have too many hoops to jump through if they allow me

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by Dearth

Not sure what Transport Canada will do heart attacks are one of their so called Cardinal sins hoping that they will let me continue with lessons some time this year if I don't have too many hoops to jump through if they allow me

Well, it is definitely a condition they check out thoroughly to be sure you are OK. You may need to go back to your aviation medical doctor and likely undergo further tests to ensure that you are good now. Probably will need meds and lifestyle changes (exercise/eating) as well. I do know many people have gone through this and are back flying after a heart attack. So it is certainly not a definite show stopper. Good luck.

[kien]

Glad to hear you are on the mend ! That sounds scary..

[WarDog]

Myself and all the staff here at Canreef are praying for your recovery and hope you pull through.... oh wait... you're all good!! Get well soon!

[Dearth]

Originally Posted by kien

Glad to hear you are on the mend ! That sounds scary..

It is very scary because like most I was not expecting it and it does play on your mind but if you keep a positive attitude about you it makes life a lot better

Ironically I was told by my nurses that they get more supposedly "in shape" and "healthy" people with heart attacks than those like me who are overweight and not overly big into exercise. The healthy ones are also mostly to be the ones who are angry and in outright denial of having heart issues and are not generally positive when dealing with the medical profession as they feel it's the doctors and nurses who caused their heart issues.

[crimper]

Originally Posted by Dearth

It is very scary because like most I was not expecting it and it does play on your mind but if you keep a positive attitude about you it makes life a lot better

Ironically I was told by my nurses that they get more supposedly "in shape" and "healthy" people with heart attacks than those like me who are overweight and not overly big into exercise. The healthy ones are also mostly to be the ones who are angry and in outright denial of having heart issues and are not generally positive when dealing with the medical profession as they feel it's the doctors and nurses who caused their heart issues.

That exactly what happened to me. I'm a buck twenty five small fella, fairly young, active, no cholesterol and blood pressure issue. Zero risk as what they say and had a cardiac arrest as my major artery suddenly got blocked for whatever reason that they're not able to tell me what the cause is. All they point to is genetics that the blockade could be congenital.

Because of this my cardiologist sent my files for research at UBC.

Anyways, stay positive. You'll be ok.

[hillegom]

Originally Posted by Dearth

It is very scary because like most I was not expecting it and it does play on your mind but if you keep a positive attitude about you it makes life a lot better

Ironically I was told by my nurses that they get more supposedly "in shape" and "healthy" people with heart attacks than those like me who are overweight and not overly big into exercise. The healthy ones are also mostly to be the ones who are angry and in outright denial of having heart issues and are not generally positive when dealing with the medical profession as they feel it's the doctors and nurses who caused their heart issues.

I think you hit the nail on the head. Positive attitude is a big deal.
With that and help from the medical people, you are on the way to recovery.
Good work, keep it up.
Glad you are better