Recent content by Terry45

I'm learning to play the guitar. I'm not very good but I dont really care! It's still fun. Our beaches have been closed so no morning walks along the beach for a while.

Thanks Ejc61... I'm waiting on a referral and will get an appointment then. Still waiting to see which doc

First, my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the sudden loss of your father. I know how that feels, my dad died at the age of 48 from heart issues. I am retired Army and had an ascending aortic aneurysm dissection at 49 years old and while still in service. It is a very tricky...

After 5 years with my cardiologist it looks like its time to make a change. Is anyone here using Emory Healthcare of Atlanta?

The 2017 MAFAN Foundation Conference is in Atlanta this weekend. I will be there and wondering if anyone else from this forum is attending?

I'm running the Peachtree Road Race Saturday and really looking forward to it! Hoping for good temps and good running weather! This will be my 5th year in a row and 3rd postop.

Wow..Iceland? Nice vacation get away? Welcome back!

I stopped taking it well over a year ago with no problems. I never really had high blood pressure and it was prescribed by my cardio as a precaution. I was the same as Tom and had the dizziness when standing and all around sluggish feeling. I just stopped taking it and told my cardio after...

I My Christmas present to myself...P90X3! I start on Jan 5!!

It is a great feeling when you accomplish physical tasks that seem to be harder for other "healthy" people. I work on the second floor in our hanger. Stairs only and there are 34 of them. Most people are gasping for air by the time they get to the top. I have no problem with them and go right...

Now that's cool!

Today was my 2 year anniversary. A different kind of birthday. I celebrated with a 4 mile run and a nice juicy bison and bacon cheeseburger and fries from Ted’s Montana Grill for lunch!! I'll take it!

Good job Jack! Still impressive times.

Hello Dan, I did not have to do a waiver or a PEB. I believe a lot depends on the type of surgery and circumstances along with any lasting complications. AR 40-501 para 3-2 states that: Trial of duty and profiling for cardiovascular conditions: a. Trial of duty will be based upon a...

I ran the Peachtree Road Race 10K on the 4th of July. Time was 1:05. Not my personal best but it was my best that day! I'll take it :) Had a great time. Loved all the people, cardiac hill was a breeze, and ran the entire way, weather was great for July in Atlanta. I did cut 5 minutes of my...