Another OzSTOC Rider in hospital.....

[Wild Rose]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take it easy rest up and do what the Doctor tells you

[Skip]

Well I'm home sitting at the pooter, all be it a little breathless and shaky, but very thankful
Firstly I just want to say what a great bunch of people you all are.
Thanks for the well wishes and thoughts.
As has been reported, I had a heart attack while mowing my lawn on Tuesday. I was on holidays with the plan of heading of to Adelaide and surrounds for a few days with my gorgeous wife. Fortunately we were on holidays as my wife spends her week in Perth for work, working on the new hospital being built over there.    And no you smart alec's, she's not a rigger or construction worker.
Anyways, if she had not been home I may not have been so lucky. Had I been home alone, i would have called the ambo's but they are 10 minutes away if a unit was available. We have a Medical Centre 2 minutes walk from our house, although my lovely didn't make me walk there, so she threw me in the car and took me there. They took me straight to a treatment room and started working on me and called a Code 1 for the paramedics.   
I don't remember much other than the crippling pain in my chest. After the paramedics did what they needed to do, I was taken to Prince Charles Hospital where i was taken straight from the ambulance to 'the table'. From the on-set to the finished STENT procedure, it was only 1 and half hours which was pretty remarkable. I had a 100% blockage in one of the arteries which necessitated the urgent attention.
I feel pretty good although the medication has caused some dizzily spells and one episode of passing out completely, presumably because of low blood pressure that is required so as not to stress the heart with a higher than necessary blood pressure.
Once again, thanks to everyone.
I'll pop on line once in a while, but I will be lying low for some time and unfortunately, no riding for an even longer time.
Best regards.
Kev. 

[Brock]

Good to see you up at least, make sure you rest up and recover properly

[BigTed]

Excellent news, Kev. Take care. 

[RexJ]

Hey Skip. Glad to hear your doing so well.

I had a couple of stents in 1999 myself. Talkng to some of the other patients I've discovered everyone finds their own level of energy during recovery.

If I can offer you some advice that was given to me. Just let your body come back on line as it feels to. There'll be good days and bad days. Don't let either rule you. Just go with the flow
It's amazing technology but we're still human.

Now you've done your first 48 hours, from what I've seen from others and my own recovery, you'll be fine.

Mate, you've just been given another 25 years of life. Enjoy. Look forward to seeing you on a ride.

[Diesel]

Good onya Skip.

Interesting that there was no warning and no history of this. Does this serve as a warning to us all to get regular check ups? I guess so.

Thanks for sharing mate - we are all grateful it has turned out a lot better than it otherwise could have. And thanks for the update.

Take care mate - and we can't wait to see you terrorising the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Kangaroos again.

Cheers, Diesel

[ST2UP]

That's great news Skip.....all the best mate 

[Poppy Dave]

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[tj189]

Good to see you posting on the forum Skip from memory there are a few here that have been in the same boat, so rest well, take care to recover as your body allows and listen to the nurse 

[Biggles]

Pretty dramatic way to come up with an OzSTOC post, Skip!
Be sure to keep checking in with progress reports.

[saaz]

Great to hear!  Take it easy and get back in the saddle soon.

[IanB]

I'll join those wishing a speedy recovery.
But with everyone shocked abt this unexpected event, how many will sit down and look at their lifestyle and start taking the preventative measures.
Betcha not many but  judging by the faces and body shapes seen at the RTE's a majority of us are right in the danger zone.
Suppose it's like everything else,eh. We hear abt others but until we get the wakeup call it can be put on the backburner.

[Barry and Marissa]

Cripes Skip, what ya been doing to ya self. I always thought mowing was dangerous and you've confirmed that now. So glad to hear that you got through this Ok and are on the mend. Marvelous what they can do these days to fix a dodgy ticker ain't it?
All the best from Marissa and I for a full recovery.   

[Tipsy]

  py

Good to see you are not skipping out on us mate
I already have someone else mow our Lawns. now I just need someone to work the vege gardens.

Tipsy

[Barry and Marissa]

I'll join those wishing a speedy recovery.
But with everyone shocked abt this unexpected event, how many will sit down and look at their lifestyle and start taking the preventative measures.
Betcha not many but  judging by the faces and body shapes seen at the RTE's a majority of us are right in the danger zone.
Suppose it's like everything else,eh. We hear abt others but until we get the wakeup call it can be put on the backburner.

Just noted what you wrote here Ian. It is so true. Sad, but true. So many of us take our health for granted until something bad happens.   

[Skip]

Hi all. A week since my last post.     Slack I know.
Well, I am feeling remarkably well. Being watched like a hawk by my own personal nurse. 
I feel I'm well enough to join the next RTE but apparently that's not permitted. Can I get a second opinion on that ????
Anyways thanks again to all the well wishers and I will see you on the blacktop real soon.
Cheers.
Kev.                 Here I come.

[bobSTer]

Skip,
Great to hear of your rapid improve.
I'm off interstate. Brother funeral - 60 old - no medical history passed over massive myocardial infarction Thursday.
As I said -NIL medical history.
Savour and cherish that that we have - "We are here for a short time. Not a long time sooooo - we have to make it a good time"
Chin up - the road may seem long but the reality is that it is not.
 Catch yaa all soon

I ride
 

[Skip]

Oh Bob, sorry to hear that. Mate my prayers are with you and the family, on all family fronts.
Take care and we'll catch up soon.
Regards.
Kev.