07-15-2021, 11:23 PM
Thanks for posting Millhouse. Something to add, if you do go to Dr and are given the ok but know there’s something not right, keep pursuing. I have heart disease and started getting dizzy often. Told my family Dr and my Cardiologist as well. They kept telling me to let then know if it got worse or I fainted (this is after I already had syncope once). 2 months ago while carrying plants I started getting dizzy and then had a heart attack which led to a double bypass and aortic valve replacement. Thanks to the VA, this $250,000 (and counting) surgery cost me nothing. You make a very good point about not ignoring health insurance.
Major health scares tend to open the eyes of those affected. Truthfully, had I read your story 2 months ago, I probably would have opened a beer, lit a cigarette and told myself “meh, not going to happen to me” and went on business as usual. Yet, after experiencing a major health scare, I am aware of how quickly life can change in literally seconds. I now have a valve from a cow in my chest, which will need replaced in 10-15yrs. I’m 54yrs old. Recovery from open heart is not fun. However, I’m blessed to have a chance to do this again when it’s time.
Major health scares tend to open the eyes of those affected. Truthfully, had I read your story 2 months ago, I probably would have opened a beer, lit a cigarette and told myself “meh, not going to happen to me” and went on business as usual. Yet, after experiencing a major health scare, I am aware of how quickly life can change in literally seconds. I now have a valve from a cow in my chest, which will need replaced in 10-15yrs. I’m 54yrs old. Recovery from open heart is not fun. However, I’m blessed to have a chance to do this again when it’s time.
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