Gingerbread 0 #1 July 30, 2002 I was really looking forward to the Casa Boogie at my home DZ this past week-end. I planned on getting my 200th jump for my D license. I am blind in one eye and had already requested my waiver for night jumps and was good to go. Then wouldn't you know the best made plans of mice and men often go astray. I had a heart attack on Thursday. I had a procedure done called angio plasty and had two stents put in. I got out of the hospital in time to go to the DZ on Sunday to hang out and watch. That SUCKED, but at least I am here and I WILL jump another day. I need some feed back from anyone that has had a heart attack about getting back into sky diving and how it went. I know it will be a while before I can do it, but any info from someone who has already been through this to help educate me a little on what to expect would be greatly appreciated. Blue Skies! Russell Hayslett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 July 30, 2002 Gingerbread....... Glad to hear that you are ok. Keep your face to the sun. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 July 30, 2002 Russell, I have been in that situation yet but, lik eyou said At least you are ok. hope you get in the sky soon!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #4 July 30, 2002 Glad you pulled through! I don't have any specific advice, but your attitude and willpower have to be big players in your recovery. Seems like you are good in that department. Other than that, be patient with things and make sure you get good medical advice. Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #5 July 30, 2002 Quotemake sure you get good medical advice. Yea, like if you smoke, stop, and no more McDonalds. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #6 July 30, 2002 QuoteYea, like if you smoke, stop, and no more McDonalds. That advice has nothing to do with having a heart attack. We should all do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #7 July 30, 2002 QuoteWe should all do it. True, but if you have a heart attack, those are probably the first things that "Doc" is going to say have to go. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #8 July 30, 2002 True, but I've just been pondering diet and exercise a lot since I've gradually increased my wingloading on the same canopy and unintentionally turned my jumpsuit into a tight fastfaller suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #9 July 30, 2002 QuoteYea, like if you smoke, stop, and no more McDonalds. ------------------------------------------------------------ That advice has nothing to do with having a heart attack. We should all do it. Give up McD's? Are you crazy? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #10 July 30, 2002 QuoteGive up McD's? Are you crazy? I could do without McD's, except I'm a sucker for fries. If we are talking about health, we really should skip the fast food greaseburgers. When I don't have time to get "real" food, I at least make an attempt to get something decent at Subway, where I can halfway control the crap quotient in what I eat. I'm not making any claim to be healthy, but I'm a fatboy trying to be a little more healthy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #11 July 30, 2002 QuoteYea, like if you smoke, stop, and no more McDonalds Even better, give away your TV. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #12 July 30, 2002 QuoteEven better, give away your TV. Save the TV for watching your skydiving videos. Just cut the cable. Glad to see I'm not the only one who doesn't watch TV... What a sucky week Gingerbread! Hang in there; you'll be back in the air soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #13 July 30, 2002 QuoteGlad to see I'm not the only one Yeah, it's always nice to know you're not the only [insert whatever you like here] around. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #14 July 30, 2002 Quote Glad to see I'm not the only one who doesn't watch TV... When my ex moved out and took the rabbit ears with her (we didn't have cable), I didn't even miss The Simpsons.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
