Thanks from my heart

GoofyUT · Post by **GoofyUT** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:43 pm

Today is the one year anniversary of the heart-attack which was to change my life. As a result of it, I am 70 lbs. lighter, have a total cholesterol <100, have BP of 100/70, a resting heart rate of 60, work out 5 days a week at the gym at 15% incline on the treadmill for 35 mins., and......I'm soon to celebrate in 5 days my first anniversary of the adventure known as xPAP, after being diagnosed with SDB during my brief but dramatic stay in the CCU.

My heart-attack was truly a blessing, as are the many amazing folks here who held my hand, sponged my fevered brow and filled my head with an array of wonderful knowledge, support and friendship that got me through the rabbit-hole and into the sunlight of good health, good sleep and fitness.

I can never re-pay the kindness I've found here, so all I can say is THANKS FROM MY HEART.

Chuck

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:50 pm

Chuck,

We all know how much having support meant to you because you have passed it along to innumerable others, including me.

Thank you for your example of taking something "bad" and using it to better yourself. You didn't just survive, you thrived!

Congratulations on the milestone.

Kathy

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:26 pm

Kathy said it perfectly!

Chuck, you've helped so many others while you worked on your treatment. WTG!!

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:28 pm

..ditto, What she said (Kathy)..Happy CPAPday. I enjoy reading your
posts, and I look forward to many more.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:41 pm

Chuck,

Congratulations on your one-year "survival" milestone and improved health.

I think your previous, long-standing quotation said it best:
"That which doesn't kill ya will only make you stronger."

Best wishes for continued good health.

Den

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:46 pm

Ditto what Kathy said!

And THANK YOU!

Brenda

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:55 am

chuck

the world is clearly a better place with you in it
congrats on your anniversary

sharon1965

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:42 pm

Chuck, congratulations on your anniversary.

I've just celebrated my first year since my titration. In that time you have helped me and many others.

Kathy is right; you are certainly at your best when you help others. I hope that you will have many more anniversaries.

Sleep well.

Karen

Rabid1 · Post by **Rabid1** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:22 pm

Chuck,

You have certainly earned your good health. Not only are we happy for you, but very proud!

Here's to another great year!!!!

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:36 pm

Congrats Chuck -- I'm especially proud and envious of your weight loss and exercie regime.

CPAP

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:43 pm

Chuck,

Another happy aniversary from me too -

(you can't beat Linda for conjuring up an interesting graphic can ya )

Cheers

Doug

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:54 pm

Congratulations to ya, Chuck. I need to follow your example and high-tail over to the gym, myself. I keep telling myself I'm gonna do that . . .

Is your total cholesterol really under 100? I didn't know such a low cholesterol value was possible.

Regards,
Bill

Alisha · Post by **Alisha** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 6:10 pm

Congratulations, Chuck, and thanks to you for all your helpful and encouraging posts on this forum!

Regards,

Alisha

whatrdreamsmadeof · Post by **whatrdreamsmadeof** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 6:39 pm

Happy Anniversary Chuck...You are a big part of the reason I'm still cpaping and with great success I might add. You are a real blessing to me and many others.
God Bless you and keep it going. You are a great inspiration....Ellen

ufo13 · Post by **ufo13** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:12 pm

Chuck:

Ditto all the above good wishes and congrats! I also enjoy and learn from every post you make, you have given much more than you received IMO! All the best to you for continued good health!

Steve,
ufo13

Thanks from my heart

Thanks from my heart

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All the best!