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The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« on: April 08, 2012, 10:36:57 AM »
Howdy Folks,

      Been a little busy of late, sorry for not posting or replying. On to the story.

      Last Monday, my VA heart doctor said a cardio CT Scan from a week earlier
had come back and things weren't looking good. A cardio cath was scheduled for
last Thursday with instruction not to wait if I had chest pains (even little ones) go
immediately to the emergency room in Jacksonville if possible to be admitted and
watched until my scheduled hearth cath on Thursday. 6pm last Wednesday I was on
the way to the emergency room, 1pm Thursday I was on the table in the cardio
cath lab (acting goofing from the meds), Friday morning the news.

     You have three arteries feeding the heart muscle, my right was 100% blocked
at the stint location, but had grown numerous small bypass arteries, so it was
working at about 70% (good considering), middle one 30% blocked (ok for now)
and the left one was 100% open an going strong no plaque noted.

    My doctors say low carb and low fat(we know there wrong here) may have just
saved my life. Am I going to stay with the FTS Lifestyle you betcha, I was FTS'ing
about a year before I found Doug, UMPA and FTS and I really believe it saved my
life. Now I'm still losing weight and know what I have to do (Stay a FTS'er for life)

    Thanks Doug, you helped me dodge a big one for sure.

Our Very Best to You and Yours,
Buford and the Girls(The Cold Nose Gang) 

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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2012, 10:47:04 AM »
I'm glad you're ok, Buford! What a relief to find out you're healthy! Happy Easter to you and the Girls.



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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2012, 10:50:35 AM »
I'm very glad you're OK Buford! My Left LAD was 90% blocked when I had my heart incident so I know how you feel  :o
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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2012, 10:56:51 AM »
Wow, Buford.  I'm so glad that you are okay. 

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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2012, 12:39:51 PM »
Thanks for the update i was worried.i am glad you are okay ;)

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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2012, 04:53:54 PM »
I'm so happy to hear that you're OK, Buford! :) :) :) :)

I'm also thrilled that FTS had likely saved your life... I know it saved mine! ;D
What you do today is what matters!




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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2012, 09:25:47 AM »
I feel blessed every day to still have Doug.His damage was done from years of being overweight.His blockage was called "The Widowmaker" because most people that have it don't know and just drop dead.Very Scary!

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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2012, 10:12:36 AM »
WOW!  Buford, take care of yourself.  My big brother just had to have a 3 bypass surgery.  He's doing great now but struggles with weight and diabetes.  Take care - said a prayer for you today!  :)

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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2012, 11:55:27 AM »
... My big brother just had to have a 3 bypass surgery.  He's doing great now but struggles with weight and diabetes. ...

Hi sandrarbsn! :)

I assume you've shared FTS with your brother.
If you can help him get on board, that bypass surgery will likely be his last.

If he's reluctant, that's OK... Just stick with the program and let him watch the FAT melt off of you.
Leading by example is always best! ;)
What you do today is what matters!




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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2012, 12:11:28 PM »
Great outcome, glad you are doing well.



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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2012, 02:32:45 AM »
"The Widowmaker", I just got back from a followup with my heart doc and she used that. She showed me a drawing of and pointed out where the blockages were. One of mine (30%)is in a leg of
"The Widowmaker" (past the junction of two arteries). Let me tell everyone, loose the sugar, the white products, the smokes and listen up to Doug and Umpa, you might just find you will live a whole lot longer and happier. FTS also means "Found the Solution"

Our Very Best to You and Yours,
Buford and the Girls(The Cold Nose Gang)
FYI-Girls are of the breed (SRC) "Spoiled Rotten Canines"

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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2012, 02:37:05 AM »
Please Forgive, a Senior Moment Here,

     Got to running my jaws and forgot to add

"Thanks to everyone for the kind words and comments, they are greatly
appreciated"

Ok, I'm through now.

Buford

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Re: The Story of three arteries (Mine)
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2012, 10:06:47 AM »
I have SRC's too!! :D