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eggplant

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8. I've been there.

Reply to uppityperson (Original post)

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:45 PM

Jan 9

I had my MI at age 37, got three stents (no muscle damage!), then at 48 had a planned five-way CABG, now at 57 still ticking along.

DM me if you have any questions about my experiences or just to talk through yours. It's hard to believe that it's been 20 years.

Take it easy. Try to relax. Stop reading the news for a while, maybe.

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Had a heart attack, got a stent, job was defunded, young relative saw yesterday's shooting [View all] uppityperson Jan 9 OP

Oh, wow. Glad you're treated, so sorry about the job and your relative. Scrivener7 Jan 9 #1

Oh, golly! Hope you're feeling better. Solly Mack Jan 9 #2

Well, your news re: appropriate treatment and recovery is some good news in a very dark time... hlthe2b Jan 9 #3

Wow! Good to see you're back. We love you! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 9 #4

I know it's easy to say, don't stress out, but it's important for you to help speed up your healing cycle. Our day in SWBTATTReg Jan 9 #5

Be gentle with yourself and heal well malaise Jan 9 #6

Jeez uppity canetoad Jan 9 #7

I've been there. eggplant Jan 9 #8

Good suggestion from some DU folks -- focus on the healing. 70sEraVet Jan 9 #9

Take care of yourself, uppity. greatauntoftriplets Jan 9 #10

Hope you're doing OK. Please get well mountain grammy Jan 9 #11

that's a lot. barbtries Jan 9 #12

(((HUGS))) BumRushDaShow Jan 9 #13

I made up a... 2naSalit Jan 9 #14

A very good friend --age 78--had a heart attack last July, two stents put in. mnhtnbb Jan 9 #15

Terrible, Terrible ms.pamela Jan 9 #16

Glad you're recovering Warpy Jan 9 #17

I hope your recovery is going smoothly - TBF Jan 9 #18

Sending you healing energy and light uppityperson 💚💛 Clouds Passing Jan 9 #19

Glad you made it orangecrush Jan 9 #20

Isn't it amazing KT2000 Saturday #21

wow a lot happening peasant one Saturday #22

Welcome back! Wishing you a quick recovery and livetohike Saturday #23

I wish you a very happy and healthy year. tavernier Saturday #24

"I recommend only things that make you laugh and smile and make your heart heal quickly." OldBaldy1701E Saturday #26

My mother died because of Waco. tavernier Saturday #27

Thank you. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #28

Glad you are doing okay. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Saturday #25

Wishing you quick and thorough healing RandomNumbers Saturday #29

That's a lot. pandr32 Saturday #30

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