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First time skiing since the Heart Attack

Warp Daddy

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Man i feel great today was my first time back on the boards since last summers heart attack . Me and 2 ski buddies skied Titus today . Condition were superb BUT it was fraken dark and overcast and mondo flat lite all day long . We skied for 3 hrs i then broke for lunch then did 2 more . Skied mostly upper mtn trails got in about 18000 vert and was able to ski high speed with no problems at all .We all just put the hammer down

My gym conditioning since August really paid off i have no aches or pains at all from the first day . The problem aft4tr a heart attack other than conditioning is mostly mental and conquering one's fear of another incident or some equally rediculous assumption , I had been given a green lite with only one admonishment __ SLOW down and Don't fall since the bypass surgery incision takes 6 month - year to fully heal

Well ii skied like a bat outta hell and DID IT FEEL GOOD !!!! No problems at all on the trails

But damn as i was loading on a double chair this guy comes onto to chair at the last minute and the chair loads at a SEVERE angle and my ass is only about 1/3 on so off i fly about a fall of 5 ft but luckily i landed on my side so no real damage to the incision area ------------- cept it scared hell outta me given the warning -- but iskied 2 hrs after that with no problem . So today was great since i was sick for 3 weeks during the holidays and couldn't get out

I amd just SO THANKFUL and Happy tobe back on my skis again , skiing really well and now KNOWING with certainty that i can . LIFE is GOOD -- i'm a happy guy tonite and looking forward to my next day out sometime next week
 

WakeboardMom

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Man i feel great today was my first time back on the boards since last summers heart attack . Me and 2 ski buddies skied Titus today . Condition were superb BUT it was fraken dark and overcast and mondo flat lite all day long . We skied for 3 hrs i then broke for lunch then did 2 more . Skied mostly upper mtn trails got in about 18000 vert and was able to ski high speed with no problems at all .We all just put the hammer down

My gym conditioning since August really paid off i have no aches or pains at all from the first day . The problem aft4tr a heart attack other than conditioning is mostly mental and conquering one's fear of another incident or some equally rediculous assumption , I had been given a green lite with only one admonishment __ SLOW down and Don't fall since the bypass surgery incision takes 6 month - year to fully heal

Well ii skied like a bat outta hell and DID IT FEEL GOOD !!!! No problems at all on the trails

But damn as i was loading on a double chair this guy comes onto to chair at the last minute and the chair loads at a SEVERE angle and my ass is only about 1/3 on so off i fly about a fall of 5 ft but luckily i landed on my side so no real damage to the incision area ------------- cept it scared hell outta me given the warning -- but iskied 2 hrs after that with no problem . So today was great since i was sick for 3 weeks during the holidays and couldn't get out

I amd just SO THANKFUL and Happy tobe back on my skis again , skiing really well and now KNOWING with certainty that i can . LIFE is GOOD -- i'm a happy guy tonite and looking forward to my next day out sometime next week


Holy mackerel!! Good for you!! Congratulations!! Best wishes for a long, healthy ski season!!
 

Warp Daddy

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Doc , Sevie, , Bill ----------- u guys r great!!
You and the others all kept the ole boy going during some pretty Dark times earlier in this adventure thanks for you enthusiasm -- i am blessed


Still feeling really great tonite . In the past after a hard days skiing i'd be crashing in my LAZY BOY by now, but tonite my energy is really strong. I guess getting cleaned out and losing 45 lbs does work wonders -- WHO KNEW ?? :D:D:D:D
 

Dr Skimeister

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Doc , Sevie, , Bill ----------- u guys r great!!
You and the others all kept the ole boy going during some pretty Dark times earlier in this adventure thanks for you enthusiasm -- i am blessed


Still feeling really great tonite . In the past after a hard days skiing i'd be crashing in my LAZY BOY by now, but tonite my energy is really strong. I guess getting cleaned out and losing 45 lbs does work wonders -- WHO KNEW ?? :D:D:D:D

Rut ro....sounds like The Queen better watch out tonight. Endorphins can be a wonderful thing....

:)
 

Warp Daddy

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Hey Wakeboard Mom welcome to the forum and thanx to u and snoseek for the good vibes !

Despite the shitstorms that SOMETIMES occur here .. most AZ'ers are both the real deal and really are dedicated to the sport and were extremely helpful to the ole geezer during this episode
 

Warp Daddy

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Nice, Warp! Thanks for sharing and here's to a lot more great skiing days this season!

:beer:

Steve !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Always great to hear from the skiing guru . Got to tell you you kept me going living vicariously thru your incredibly well versed and detailed TRs and photo essays . Damn i wish i had your skilll .
 

WakeboardMom

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Hey Wakeboard Mom welcome to the forum and thanx to u and snoseek for the good vibes !

Despite the shitstorms that SOMETIMES occur here .. most AZ'ers are both the real deal and really are dedicated to the sport and were extremely helpful to the ole geezer during this episode


Hey, Mr. Warp Daddy!! YOU are awesome!!!

My husband had a heart attack at the age of 47. We were very fortunate, but it took a long time to figure it out. He had a stent put in several months after the "incident," but it took some hard work on my part (and his) to get us to that point. He needed someone to advocate for him; his original cardio doctor wasn't totally hip to getting him up to speed the way he should've been.

I loved reading your story!! Thank you for sharing that and for giving encouragement to all who might have similar experiences.
 
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