4 months ago and big thank you..

**Stav** · 16-05-2006, 11:10 PM

4 months ago I was in Westmead hospital near to death with doctors telling me I had suffered a heart attack and heart damage.The heart damage would have meant limited activity for me and reduced lifespan.At 37 years of age and being a non smoker it stopped me i my tracks! After 3 stents I went home only to end up back in right up to Australia day in January.The medication had reduced my heart beat dramatically and blood pressure to dangerous levels.I was told not to go to sleep or I may not wake up.....
A stress test some time later and I was told that there was no evidence of heart damage or a heart attack at all !! After a heart attack I read that the whiter blood cells attack the damged cells of the heart and cause more damage..The remedy was to consume a little alcohol every 48 hours!!! This stopped the white blood cells from attacking healthy tissue!!

Tonight I took the plunge an went back to my beloved kung fu. This was a big leap forward for me as I got through 99% of the training without hiccups.
I pushed myself to the limit of my endurance and stopped only with the most
extreme exercise which had 25 year olds gasping for air. It kind of feels like a milestone for me.
If I awake up tomorrow it will be great. Hopefully my stents copped a clean tonight. It gets to the stage where I am thankful for all things in my life and all good people.
Id like to give a big thanks to my forum buddies .A special thanks to Bluehoon who was on the phone as soon as he heard and to Mick Mercieca of Telstra in Sydney who left a lifelong impression in my mind with a conversation we had some years ago thanks all.
Stavros ...stingray car security.

Black XR6 · 16-05-2006, 11:14 PM

sounds like your certainly back on track. Welcome to the rest of your life mate.

I bet the whole experience has adjusted your views on alot of things.

rodderz · 16-05-2006, 11:17 PM

Good stuff Stav

Goes to show that even though we may be fit, we still have to look after ourselves in all aspects. Not just for us but for the family too who will also suffer

Kryton · 16-05-2006, 11:24 PM

good to hear its all back on track and it stays that way. doesnt really leave much hope for me though since i smoke and drink more than i should....fruit....what is fruit?

**Stav** · 16-05-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Good stuff Stav

Goes to show that even though we may be fit, we still have to look after ourselves in all aspects. Not just for us but for the family too who will also suffer

I was trying to find some meanning out of it and the biggest lesson was to be kind to ourselves first. We get so caught up in looking after the family and making piles of cash that we forget to look after ourselves properly. Getting frustrated with unreasonable people and putting up with lies/bad behaviour has become a thing of the past for me.I dont bottle it up anymore.But on the other side I dont listen.I nod my head and get on with my day.

**Falcon Coupe** · 16-05-2006, 11:42 PM

Awsome, you're Kung Fu must be strong....... :jab:

fiery · 16-05-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by useless

I was trying to find some meanning out of it and the biggest lesson was to be kind to ourselves first. We get so caught up in looking after the family and making piles of cash that we forget to look after ourselves properly. Getting frustrated with unreasonable people and putting up with lies/bad behaviour has become a thing of the past for me.I dont bottle it up anymore.But on the other side I dont listen.I nod my head and get on with my day.

It is good that you have a second chance, or had only a warning call.. which ever you may prefer to call it.
Sounds like your on the mend and with the attitude you have I think the only thing you can expect is great improvement..

It is good to see someone really trying to find something positive out of something scary and realising what life means to you...

I really hope things continue to improve

Cheers
Kerri

**ebxr8240** · 17-05-2006, 12:25 AM

Glade to see you're up and running....
By the sounds not too much running...Lol...

JPFS1 · 17-05-2006, 12:42 AM

That's great news.

Congratulations on your personal acheivment and i hope things just continue to improve and there's a long, happy road ahead.

outback_ute · 17-05-2006, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by useless

If I awake up tomorrow it will be great.

Good to see you are not asking for too much Stav! All the best, hope you continue the recovery to what you had before

falcon91 · 17-05-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JEM

That's great news.

Congratulations on your personal acheivment and i hope things just continue to improve and there's a long, happy road ahead.

Agree! Keep up the good work, even though I don't know you personally, it's always good to get a second chance. It certainely changes your outlook on life!

**Stav** · 17-05-2006, 09:22 AM

Well I did wake up today ..so last nights trainning didnt totally stuff me up.Its funny but ..a bit of good has come out of it.Amazing how many people have stopped smoking and eating junk food because of what happened.

**Mechan1k** · 17-05-2006, 09:56 AM

I feel a lot better after giving up the ciggies 12 months ago ... i really shouldn't have started them in the first place.

My Dad died in 1990 of a massive heart attack at age 40 and died within 15 minutes of trying to revive him ... I thought he was the healthiest person around ... and very strong as well ... and not overweight either.

Turns out i have the same condition which is hereditary ... so I have to take it easy ... but be smart with diet and exercise as well.

I am dreading having a heart attack ... but when not looking after my health though I have noticed a few early signs though ... and that scares me enough into doing something about it. I just need to keep taking my medication every single day .. and make sure I keep up the exercise and good diet.

I hope things keep going well for you mate ... sounds like it has really changed your life and made you appeciate all the things that people take for granted.

Live life one day at a time ... and enjoy each day as you go.

Dazza TT · 17-05-2006, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Live life one day at a time ... and enjoy each day as you go.

Thats the best way to do it!
Good to hear everything is going well Stavros!

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deesun · 17-05-2006, 10:41 AM

Great to hear. Good on ya Stav.

TheSneakiness · 17-05-2006, 10:47 AM

It's been 4 months???

I remember reading the thread stating you had come across some major health scares and it shocked me.

Good to see you're still in high spirits Stav.

Kenny

4.9 EF Futura · 17-05-2006, 11:11 AM

What an amazing post. Thanks for sharing stavros - sounds like you're beating the odds mate. No - no beating... smashing them to pieces!

All the best - sounds like you're truly appreciating life which is a unique outlook in this day and age.

gtfpv · 17-05-2006, 11:26 AM

stavros . your story is an inspiration to me. thanks for sharing it with us . i'm glad you've learnt and share things that lots of us take for granted. i guess a + for you is that you know your health status and something has been done to counteract it. cheers and have a long life matey.

ToxikXR · 17-05-2006, 11:44 AM

Thanks for sharing the story, it is good to see your starting to do the things you enjoy again. Good luck with it all, hope it all goes well

FRDGAL · 17-05-2006, 11:47 AM

You better look after yourself Stav! OMG what would I do without you?!! I swear to god, if you have another heart attack - I'll kill you myself

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On a serious note though, I'm glad to hear you're back on track

17-05-2006, 11:57 AM

Hey Stav,

Good to see that your back on track and getting on with it.

I remember meeting you in person on your first day back, and felt your determination for everything that you do. This is what brought you back to 100% I have no doubt.

You have certainly made an impact on my life, where I'm getting more conciencious about what I eat and how much. Also trying do more physical work.

Take it easy mate,
Chris

nugget378 · 17-05-2006, 12:04 PM

Best of luck Stav, I couldnt believe it when you told me last week, with out our health everything else in life is not worth much,take it easy and good luck with the kung foo,stin iyea sou brother.

phoon · 17-05-2006, 01:20 PM

Thanks for that Stav, you have just reminded me of whats really important in life, because sometimes we forget. Hope all goes well for you in your recovery mate, Im off now to give the family a hug.

stiddy · 17-05-2006, 02:25 PM

Good to see your still kicking old man lol.. hey.. you know.. if you need any help or a buddy to consume this alcohol with every 48hrs, you have my number lol.

But on a serious note, its good to see your recovering and are back on your feet

Feathers · 17-05-2006, 06:02 PM

Thats awesome to hear. Glad you're doing well.

Dad says hi!!

BI6TIM · 17-05-2006, 07:34 PM

Built Ford Tough, hey?

MotherNatureVer2 · 18-05-2006, 12:15 AM

Stav,

Great to hear all is going well matey ...... Keep it up but dont push it too hard .......

We love having you around :P

**Stav** · 18-05-2006, 01:21 AM

Thanks guys..

I will try to keep enjoying everything and not overdo it.

chief · 20-05-2006, 05:35 PM

Well its good that you are back healthy Stav. You should of seen these man at our club meeting. Jumping up and down like a Jack Russle Terrior. Full of energy. Its great to see you well.