For the past couple weeks I had been having chest pains that I attributed to esophagus issues as it would come and go and I would have several days with no problems. Once when I just walked to the mailbox and back, I felt it again and thought it was something I just ate. New years day I was pretty sure it was heart issues as antacids did nothing nor did eating give me any relief. I was good again for 3 days with no issues until Thursday when it got so bad and continuous that I called my girlfriend to drive me into the emergency room. Before I called her I checked my blood pressure and it was 220 over 122 so I knew it was serious at that point.

Turned out the doctor said I was having a massive heart attack and long story short they placed 4 stents in my arteries and one of them was 99% blocked and the others to lesser degrees. I was able to go home yesterday (Sat) and am now taking it relatively easy at home with 6 new bottles of meds to take daily now. Lucky to be alive but not the kind of excitement I would have preferred.

Take it easy and follow instructions. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

I am so glad you paid attention to the pain. Hope you'll be around a lot longer.

WOW I think you may need an older girl friend !!
Best of luck. Hopefully your recovery goes well !

HOLY SMOKES! You need to take care of yourself. Take it easy for a while. I enjoy harassing you so I wouldn't mind having you around for a while.

Good to hear you made it through that!

This time of year I don't have traps out now and am good at taking it easy. I plan on being outside in the fresh air a lot, though and will hopefully see you at the convention on the 13th as I have furs to sell..

If you need someone to load your BALES of finished pelts into your Ferrari let me know and I will throw them in the back seat for you.

Thanks for sharing the symptoms. Good education.

Not a problem. I am keeping the Ferrari in the garage and will be using the truck this time. Not enough room in the Ferrari. Thanks for the offer, though.

She is plenty old but still 8 years younger that I am. Seems like a lot of people are these days...except you maybe.

MnMan, in all good news! them stints are a game changer..

Best of luck...window spring trapping will need some type of pulley system put in

99% that’s some crazy stuff, enjoy the days ahead they might be a gift make good use of them.

I am quite certain MnMan, that our old pal Trapstick wouldn't have ignored all those warning signs! Glad you lasted long enough to have those Sawbones fix you up. Good chance you'll be around awhile longer now.

And I was told my blood pressure was high---dang you got me beat.
Take care and get well soon.
I sure don't want to be the oldest Minnesotan on here.
Tom

Glad you’re pulling through.
Coworker was on a trouble call and said he was short on breath. On to the next call and decided to pull over. Left his truck on the side of the road and his call partner rushed him to the hospital about 10 minutes away. 8 hours later he’s got a quad bypass, 45 years old. He’s a health/workout freak. I’m sure steroids may have weakened some stuff. His kidneys shut down a few times after the successful surgery. Long road to recovery for him, but he’s doing ok.

It’s a wonder you were able to lift all those Beaver you caught...back to the house !

Time for some idling.

Glad I don't have traps out and can take it easy which I am good at. Thanks for all of the comments, guys!