VermontHunter Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Well it seems I may owe another huge THANK-YOU to my friend Steve B. ... It would seem that trip out to Colorado a few years back that helped with my quitting the smoking habit has added a few more years to my life .. ;) Yep, the NO stores in the mountains to buy cigs and the high altitude hiking, and great food was just the ticket my lack of healthy living needed to get back on track .. Showed up for my mechanical stress test first thing this a.m., and it would seem that kicking the habit and eating good food had a effect on the test in which they had to push me even harder than expected to elevate my heart rate to a maximum rate that they like to see. Man that tread mill will elevate .. The low blood pressure doesn't seem to be a concern as of right now, but they will keep a close eye on it over the next few months .. So I should be good to go for a while longer as far as the ticker is concerned .. :) So THANKS to my good friend Steve B. and the rest of the Realtree friends for the prayers and support, they surely helped .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTPROFamily Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Luke, That is great news!! Our family is happy for you! The Oitker's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Good news indeed, Luke! Keep up the good habits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 That's great to hear Luke. I got a few habits I could stand to kick, maybe a trip to CO is in order for me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Great news buddy! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Glad to hear the good results Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Great news Luke. How did you like the idea of being told you were radioactive? I just went through that too. Stay away from young children, pregnant women, and bad advise. I'm not one to put everything that happens to me on the forums but I went through a scare earlier this week. I was having chest pains so my best bud convinced me to go to the emergency room. He's an RN and had a heart attack a year and a half ago. They kept me overnight in the hospital while keeping me awake most of the night drawing blood and taking vitals. Long night! Next day my cardiologist ran a stress test and an ectocardiogram (however you spell it) on me. I sort of surprised them with how they had to push me on the treadmill for my age. Turns out my ticker is fine except for being a little large compared to the norm. Only problem I have is my cholesterol level sucks. High on LDL and low on HDL. I'm on medication for that now. By the way...I quit smoking again about 2 weeks ago too. My cardiologist wants me to loose weight. That's not going to be easy when combined with my recent drop of the cigarette habit. Baked chicken, fish and fresh vegies cooked with extra virgin olive oil is going to get old. Anyway...I'm heading back to the woods soon to get some extra exercise in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Great news Luke. How did you like the idea of being told you were radioactive? I just went through that too. Stay away from young children, pregnant women, and bad advise. I'm not one to put everything that happens to me on the forums but I went through a scare earlier this week. I was having chest pains so my best bud convinced me to go to the emergency room. He's an RN and had a heart attack a year and a half ago. They kept me overnight in the hospital while keeping me awake most of the night drawing blood and taking vitals. Long night! Next day my cardiologist ran a stress test and an ectocardiogram (however you spell it) on me. I sort of surprised them with how they had to push me on the treadmill for my age. Turns out my ticker is fine except for being a little large compared to the norm. Only problem I have is my cholesterol level sucks. High on LDL and low on HDL. I'm on medication for that now. By the way...I quit smoking again about 2 weeks ago too. My cardiologist wants me to loose weight. That's not going to be easy when combined with my recent drop of the cigarette habit. Baked chicken, fish and fresh vegies cooked with extra virgin olive oil is going to get old. Anyway...I'm heading back to the woods soon to get some extra exercise in. Luckily I didn't have to have a chemical test ... Mine was totally a mechanical one .. I'm super glad to hear your ticker is healthy ,,, your diet is secondary to your quitting the smoking habit, atleast that's what my doctor has told me, chloresterol is hard to regulate in my opinon, good for me I don't have a issue with that, but my wife doe's so I just eat what she eats, and it seems to help her out .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I'm super glad to hear your ticker is healthy ,,, your diet is secondary to your quitting the smoking habit, atleast that's what my doctor has told me, chloresterol is hard to regulate in my opinon, good for me I don't have a issue with that, but my wife doe's so I just eat what she eats, and it seems to help her out .. Thanks Luke...scared the life into me. I know what you mean about cholorsterol being hard to regulate. I've had that problem before. Runs in the family. I'll admit my eating habits suck at times but getting enough exercise has never been a problem. My cardiologist said he wants me to walk or ride my stationary bike 10 minutes/day. That would be a reduction in the amount of exercise I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 sounds like very good news, luke. but you did it all. don't thank me. i'm glad you saw the light.... and the mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 That's great news Luke. I'm glad you may get to stick around a little longer. You may get another chance at that goat someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 good news for sure luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Congrats on the good results of the stress test. I quit 2 years ago myself and started eating much better. Amazing how that helps huh? Maybe that will earn us a few more years in the outdoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 That is great news Luke. Keep on truckin..eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 That is super Luke. Now go out and celebrate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 That is super Luke. Now go out and celebrate! I am, right here with all of my Realtree friends .. THANKS ALL !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Glad you're doing ok Luke! Smoking sure is a tough habit to kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Good news Luke! Glad to hear it. Now stay healthy:). I'd send some cookies but they are cholesterol and calorie laden, so only special occasions OK:D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Great news Luke!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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