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HS buddy, age 36, had a heart attack (1 Viewer)

Jayrod

Jayrod

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Long story short, he's fine and recovering in the hospital now.

Weirdest thing I've heard in a while. He has been bit overweight for the past 15 years, but he was an all-state point guard and played 2 years in college. Also for the last 5 years or so, he has been in to BJJ fighting and joined a local MMA-type club. So he is hardly obese and not totally out of shape and a non-smoker, I'm just not sure how this happens. We graduated together and are only like 5 days apart in age.

Apparently, he went to the ER with chest pains. They wouldn't let him leave and a few hours later they ran some tests and found blockage in basically all of his arteries. The did a quintuple (that's 5) bypass on him. This whole thing is surreal. I'm too young to be having this stuff happen to my peers.

Anyone else know of someone who was reasonably healthy and had major blockage at such a young age? I've never even heard of such a thing.

And just 3 months ago, his wife had a tumor on her brain surgically removed. She graduated with us and is of similar age.

I've never felt so mortal in my life.

 
AAABatteries said:
Genetics
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That's what I thought.

I don't think either of his parents have had heart issues, though. I don't know him that well, but I would have probably heard about a heart attack by now. His dad has always been a really skinny dude, though. Like 140 lbs. Maybe he just stayed in better shape and it was never an issue.

 
My seemingly perfectly healthy uncle died of a heart attack at 35. It happens and is scary stuff.

 
I've had a couple of physicals over the last few years. I should be OK, but still makes me feel all weak in the legs thinking of having heart issues.

 
Bucky86 said:
Jayrod said:
jonessed said:
Growing old sucks.
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:kicksrock:

Between this, my sciatica, breaking 240lbs for the first time and no longer being able to jump at all....I'm hating this. What's next, my eyesight? Hearing? Pecker issues?
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I've paleoed down to lower 230's again in a matter of a few weeks. If nothing else, this will serve as motivation to get my body back in shape. If I can get to 220, that will be perfect. I'd be in some serious shape at that point.

 
This is why we need to immediately put statins in our water supply and pass them out at school lunches!

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Jayrod said:
Bucky86 said:
Jayrod said:
jonessed said:
Growing old sucks.
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:kicksrock:

Between this, my sciatica, breaking 240lbs for the first time and no longer being able to jump at all....I'm hating this. What's next, my eyesight? Hearing? Pecker issues?
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Yup
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I've paleoed down to lower 230's again in a matter of a few weeks. If nothing else, this will serve as motivation to get my body back in shape. If I can get to 220, that will be perfect. I'd be in some serious shape at that point.
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How tall are you?

 
####, i gotta start exercising. that sucks, i worry about it sometimes since i stopped exercising about 5 years ago. almost wish i would gain weight to force me to start.

Scary stuff.

 
Not blockages but my old neighbor was like 40 and had one. He was drinking 2 energy drinks a day and also Mt. Dews throughout the day, so his Dr. said that was likely the cause.

Dan Bilzeran had one but he was binging on blow for 2 days and ate viagra, so he claimed on Stern a few days ago.

 
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Willie Neslon said:
Jayrod said:
Bucky86 said:
Jayrod said:
jonessed said:
Growing old sucks.
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:kicksrock:

Between this, my sciatica, breaking 240lbs for the first time and no longer being able to jump at all....I'm hating this. What's next, my eyesight? Hearing? Pecker issues?
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Yup
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I've paleoed down to lower 230's again in a matter of a few weeks. If nothing else, this will serve as motivation to get my body back in shape. If I can get to 220, that will be perfect. I'd be in some serious shape at that point.
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How tall are you?
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6'4

 
Jayrod said:
Long story short, he's fine and recovering in the hospital now.

Weirdest thing I've heard in a while. He has been bit overweight for the past 15 years, but he was an all-state point guard and played 2 years in college. Also for the last 5 years or so, he has been in to BJJ fighting and joined a local MMA-type club. So he is hardly obese and not totally out of shape and a non-smoker, I'm just not sure how this happens. We graduated together and are only like 5 days apart in age.

Apparently, he went to the ER with chest pains. They wouldn't let him leave and a few hours later they ran some tests and found blockage in basically all of his arteries. The did a quintuple (that's 5) bypass on him. This whole thing is surreal. I'm too young to be having this stuff happen to my peers.

Anyone else know of someone who was reasonably healthy and had major blockage at such a young age? I've never even heard of such a thing.

And just 3 months ago, his wife had a tumor on her brain surgically removed. She graduated with us and is of similar age.

I've never felt so mortal in my life.
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You said he has been overweight for 15 years? That doesn't sound like he's that healthy? What would you estimate his weight is?

 
I have a buddy who is like 5 years younger than me (I'm 35), and appears to be in much better shape than I am, but they're already monitoring him and considering statins because of high BP and increased heart attack risk. His Dad is in his 50's and plays soccer weekly in a senior league. He's had 2 major blockages and a minor heart attack. Genetics plays a huge role in this. I don't think there's much my buddy could do to avoid the risk at this point.

 
Willie Neslon said:
Jayrod said:
Bucky86 said:
Jayrod said:
jonessed said:
Growing old sucks.
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:kicksrock:

Between this, my sciatica, breaking 240lbs for the first time and no longer being able to jump at all....I'm hating this. What's next, my eyesight? Hearing? Pecker issues?
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Yup
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I've paleoed down to lower 230's again in a matter of a few weeks. If nothing else, this will serve as motivation to get my body back in shape. If I can get to 220, that will be perfect. I'd be in some serious shape at that point.
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4'11"

 
Sometimes stuff just happens. I agree though, use it as motivation to get yourself in shape.

I'm 45 so as far as the getting older part. Nose hair (some white), ear hair, gray pubes, vision, etc. All stuff you still have to look forward to. Nothing wrong with the wedding tackle though. :thumbup:

 
Seriously...I've wondered if the crap that is in a lot of our foods is going to catch up with our generation.

 
For me, I had high cholestoral at my physical 2 years ago. Committed myself to getting in shape and eating better. Fast forward 2 years, after I've lost 20 pounds, ran (5) 1/2 marathons, and I go in for a physical a month ago.

Still high cholestoral (the bad kind). Guess what - genetics - and now I'm on medication to control it. Sucks to get old.

 
WhatDoIKnow said:
Sometimes stuff just happens. I agree though, use it as motivation to get yourself in shape.

I'm 45 so as far as the getting older part. Nose hair (some white), ear hair, gray pubes, vision, etc. All stuff you still have to look forward to. Nothing wrong with the wedding tackle though. :thumbup:
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Sometimes these traumatic events have a way of jump starting your motivation a la scaring the #### out of you. This has happened to me recently. My father died at age 44 of a massive heart attack and it has made me feel like I was a ticking time bomb and end up the same way (I am 41). Something traumatic did happen, but fortunately it was not a matter of life and death. I went through a series of tests with my primary doctor and a cardiologist and found out other than my blood pressure being slightly high and being overweight (knew this already), there is nothing wrong with me at all. I have devoted myself to getting in better physical shape as well as improving my mental well being and feel I am a better person for doing it. I have gone from 280+ down to 245 since the end of April. I am 6' tall. My weight is still dropping and my summer goal is 240 which I will easily get to in the next week or two.

The other stuff about old age to me is trivial. Committing yourself to being a better person is not easy, but truly fulfilling IMO and hopefully it will inspire others to do the same.

 
Did your buddy go to his doctor for an annual physical and got his bloodwork done annually?

 
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Jayrod said:
Long story short, he's fine and recovering in the hospital now.

Weirdest thing I've heard in a while. He has been bit overweight for the past 15 years, but he was an all-state point guard and played 2 years in college. Also for the last 5 years or so, he has been in to BJJ fighting and joined a local MMA-type club. So he is hardly obese and not totally out of shape and a non-smoker, I'm just not sure how this happens. We graduated together and are only like 5 days apart in age.

Apparently, he went to the ER with chest pains. They wouldn't let him leave and a few hours later they ran some tests and found blockage in basically all of his arteries. The did a quintuple (that's 5) bypass on him. This whole thing is surreal. I'm too young to be having this stuff happen to my peers.

Anyone else know of someone who was reasonably healthy and had major blockage at such a young age? I've never even heard of such a thing.

And just 3 months ago, his wife had a tumor on her brain surgically removed. She graduated with us and is of similar age.

I've never felt so mortal in my life.
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Why yes I do. When I was 26 I had a heart attack and discovered I had 4 serious blockages. I had a quad-bypass. A year later I had another heart attack, and last year I had yet another one. I'm 5' 10", 173 lbs., 14.3 % body fat, and have always been very trim. I was a standout HS wrestler with an incredible gas tank. I'm now almost 56. My pa died when he was 35 from the same hereditary disease I have. My 12 YO son has it, too, and has been on meds since he was 5. Sh!t happens.

 
My father and grandfather both died of heart attacks in their mid-late 30s. I'm 36. :scared:

I have a hereditary condition called hypercholesterolemia, in which my liver produces cholesterol at an accelerated pace. I've been having my cholesterol tested every 6 months since I was a kid and was on Lipitor for about 3 years in my twenties when I was stupid and wasn't following a decent diet.

 
gameday said:
Jayrod said:
Long story short, he's fine and recovering in the hospital now.

Weirdest thing I've heard in a while. He has been bit overweight for the past 15 years, but he was an all-state point guard and played 2 years in college. Also for the last 5 years or so, he has been in to BJJ fighting and joined a local MMA-type club. So he is hardly obese and not totally out of shape and a non-smoker, I'm just not sure how this happens. We graduated together and are only like 5 days apart in age.

Apparently, he went to the ER with chest pains. They wouldn't let him leave and a few hours later they ran some tests and found blockage in basically all of his arteries. The did a quintuple (that's 5) bypass on him. This whole thing is surreal. I'm too young to be having this stuff happen to my peers.

Anyone else know of someone who was reasonably healthy and had major blockage at such a young age? I've never even heard of such a thing.

And just 3 months ago, his wife had a tumor on her brain surgically removed. She graduated with us and is of similar age.

I've never felt so mortal in my life.
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Why yes I do. When I was 26 I had a heart attack and discovered I had 4 serious blockages. I had a quad-bypass. A year later I had another heart attack, and last year I had yet another one. I'm 5' 10", 173 lbs., 14.3 % body fat, and have always been very trim. I was a standout HS wrestler with an incredible gas tank. I'm now almost 56. My pa died when he was 35 from the same hereditary disease I have. My 12 YO son has it, too, and has been on meds since he was 5. #### happens.
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Genetics can be a #####. My dad just turned 70, is overweight, and has other health issues, but his heart and cholesterol are fine.

 
Yea my old man is 70, super overweight, bad cholesterol, is diabetic, eats donuts and drinks vodka every day. I can't believe he's alive but he's doing ok.

 
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WhatDoIKnow said:
eoMMan said:
Did your buddy go to his doctor for an annual physical and got his bloodwork done annually?
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Is that recommended at age 36?
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Yea I thought bloodwork was like every 3-4 years unless you're having issues.
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My doctor recommends it annually. Also, most insurances will pay for both of these 100%. Obviously, it something arises from them that's a different story.

But yeah, bloodwork is great for finding stuff early before it becomes a major issue, like your sugar levels and diabetes for example.

 
butcher boy said:
My father and grandfather both died of heart attacks in their mid-late 30s. I'm 36. :scared:

I have a hereditary condition called hypercholesterolemia, in which my liver produces cholesterol at an accelerated pace. I've been having my cholesterol tested every 6 months since I was a kid and was on Lipitor for about 3 years in my twenties when I was stupid and wasn't following a decent diet.
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that's exactly what I have, too. My total cholesterol was 405 before I started taking meds.

 
gameday said:
butcher boy said:
My father and grandfather both died of heart attacks in their mid-late 30s. I'm 36. :scared:

I have a hereditary condition called hypercholesterolemia, in which my liver produces cholesterol at an accelerated pace. I've been having my cholesterol tested every 6 months since I was a kid and was on Lipitor for about 3 years in my twenties when I was stupid and wasn't following a decent diet.
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that's exactly what I have, too. My total cholesterol was 405 before I started taking meds.
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Wow, take care of yourself GB. Mine's never been over 280 or so. Right now its in the low-mid 200s un-medicated. The worst was when my doctor put me on a super high dose of Niacin to try to get my HDL up. Don't know if you ever tried that but it has the WORST side effects ever.

 
The scariest thing with Heart Disease is that there are few noticable symptoms to hint that there is something wrong. Normally, the first hint is an attack, which in too many cases results in death.

My father, 76 years old, suffered an attack a few weeks ago. He never has had one before, was eating relatively healthy meals, is not obese and was pretty active. Fortunately, he's OK and is recovering very quickly.

Jayrod said:
I've never felt so mortal in my life.
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We tend not to think about our mortality but things like this act as harsh reminders, not only about ourselves but also about the people closest to us. In the days following my father's attack, I could tell that this was on his mind. How does one deal with accepting his own death?

F-ing heart breaking. F-ing scary.

 
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shader said:
Seriously...I've wondered if the crap that is in a lot of our foods is going to catch up with our generation.
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Yes, it will. If we do not detox to allow the body to regenerate, everything we consume will eventually catch up to us one way or another.

 
Yup, I'm 46, 6'1 and a lean/decent muscled 205 in pretty good cardio shape.

Without meds my blood pressure runs like 140/100. With meds it stays around 120/85.

You can help your genetics by staying in good shape/eating right, but you can't overcome them. If you have a family history of getting anything bad young, assume you're going to get it and make sure you're checked out often.

 
Willie Neslon said:
Jayrod said:
Bucky86 said:
Jayrod said:
jonessed said:
Growing old sucks.
Click to expand...
:kicksrock:

Between this, my sciatica, breaking 240lbs for the first time and no longer being able to jump at all....I'm hating this. What's next, my eyesight? Hearing? Pecker issues?
Click to expand...
Yup
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I've paleoed down to lower 230's again in a matter of a few weeks. If nothing else, this will serve as motivation to get my body back in shape. If I can get to 220, that will be perfect. I'd be in some serious shape at that point.
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6'2"....athletic build. 220 is a great weight for me. I played basketball at 210 in college with little to no body fat.

 
gameday said:
Jayrod said:
Long story short, he's fine and recovering in the hospital now.

Weirdest thing I've heard in a while. He has been bit overweight for the past 15 years, but he was an all-state point guard and played 2 years in college. Also for the last 5 years or so, he has been in to BJJ fighting and joined a local MMA-type club. So he is hardly obese and not totally out of shape and a non-smoker, I'm just not sure how this happens. We graduated together and are only like 5 days apart in age.

Apparently, he went to the ER with chest pains. They wouldn't let him leave and a few hours later they ran some tests and found blockage in basically all of his arteries. The did a quintuple (that's 5) bypass on him. This whole thing is surreal. I'm too young to be having this stuff happen to my peers.

Anyone else know of someone who was reasonably healthy and had major blockage at such a young age? I've never even heard of such a thing.

And just 3 months ago, his wife had a tumor on her brain surgically removed. She graduated with us and is of similar age.

I've never felt so mortal in my life.
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Why yes I do. When I was 26 I had a heart attack and discovered I had 4 serious blockages. I had a quad-bypass. A year later I had another heart attack, and last year I had yet another one. I'm 5' 10", 173 lbs., 14.3 % body fat, and have always been very trim. I was a standout HS wrestler with an incredible gas tank. I'm now almost 56. My pa died when he was 35 from the same hereditary disease I have. My 12 YO son has it, too, and has been on meds since he was 5. #### happens.
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wow...that's intense stuff

I don't know that my buddy had any of these issues in the family.

 
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