I've been home from the hospital for a few weeks and trying to get back into a life-routine again. I'm losing weight and heavily watching carbs in my diet (doing something between Atkins and Keto diet). Being on 10+ different medications probably helps too. For extra fun, I'm wearing a 10+ pound portable defibrillator 24/7. Absolutely hate that thing!
FYI, for the curious. A major heart attack with 17 days in hospital cardiac ICU runs to about $380k, according the pile of bills coming in. No insurance, so this could get entertaining.
Had a follow-up visit today with my chief cardiologist and the results were mixed. I have something like 40-50% heart damage but there is hope that more weight loss + exercise + medication will decrease this to @ 35% in a few months. Not really happy news, but it beats the alternative... I was reminded that few of the surgical cardio staff thought I was going to live (my heart stopped three times on the operating table), so I've already defied the odds.
I have things I wanted to do before I die... and it looks like I need to get a bit off of my ass and get to them. Finishing more stories here on SOL is certainly on the list.