Take care of your heart and your health
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
Canada
September 20, 2017 11:16am CST
I was just talking to a coworker and she told me that our friend died while having the dye test done to check for blockages. When they went to remove the tube her vein exploded and she went into cardiac arrest and they couldn't save her. When I had mine done they warned me that was one of the risks associated with the procedure but I didn't worry about it because so many people have it done. It makes me realize how lucky I was to go through all that I did.
It is so important to take care of your heart and your health to avoid having to go through any of this. Like the doctor told me, "you can't change your genes but you can change your lifestyle." Sometimes it is in your genes and it can't be avoided but you can choose to live a healthy lifestyle and do what you can to try an prevent blockages, stroke or heart attack.
This hits hard because I just went through it. My dear friend who passed was there to visit me at the hospital as soon as she heard about me. Not knowing 3 months to the day it would happen to her and she would not survive. I was blessed to have been given a second chance not everybody gets that. Please everybody take care of yourselves and your health.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
20 Sep 17
It's good that you've given us a reminder to take care of our hearts and health. I'm one to take my health for granted and don't always do what I need to do to keep healthy. You certainly are lucky to have survived your heart surgery etc and can be an advocate for heart health
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
21 Sep 17
Thank you. I have made a lot of postive changes and have many more to make.
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@sweetpea5488 (65)
• United States
21 Sep 17
My bf just got this done yesterday and I was so scared he'd have a heart attack from it. Luckily he didn't have any blockages so was a quick test. But the doctor didn't give him any pain med's during test and on day two hes still in bad pain. They say no heart problems but what is causing his raised heart rate we are so wondering.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
21 Sep 17
Glad there were no blockages. I hope they figure out the problem soon so they can work on fixing it.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
27 Sep 17
@sweetpea5488 I went almost a year before I had a heart attack. They kept telling me it wasn't my heart. I was there every two weeks and never got any answers. It is frustrating. I know how he feels.
@sweetpea5488 (65)
• United States
21 Sep 17
@Happy2BeMe All they told him is his heart is fine. It made him mad. All that pain and no answers. Been two months and still no answers.
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@Tina30219 (81538)
• Onaway, Michigan
20 Sep 17
This hits close to home gotva call today from friend her boyfriend went by ambulance to the hospital unresponsive. He is in surgery now not sure if open heart or stents waiting on word back on more.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
21 Sep 17
It is scary, it is happening far too often lately it seems.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Sep 17
The thing is, we dont think about it till its happened. I often hear people talk about eating and they get mad when you tell them they are killing themselves, they just say they are healthy. Well it takes time for it to kill you!
I know I need to do more than I do now. Thank you for the eye opener, Today is a new day and as good as any to eat right and walk more.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
21 Sep 17
So true...everybody can start somewhere..everything little change helps.
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@kobesbuddy (74571)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Sep 17
That's so sad, your friend passing away during this test. We had a man die, after being on the treadmill at our local hospital. He had a heart attack, also.
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@kobesbuddy (74571)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 Sep 17
@Happy2BeMe It was such a shock to his wife, she was there with him.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
27 Sep 17
@kobesbuddy How terrible that must have been.
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@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Sep 17
They tell us the risks, but many times we just assume that it's a rare chance. I know you had done the test not too long ago yourself - I feel bad this happened to your friend with the very same test. A healthy lifestyle is important and I know many of us could be doing more to be healthy.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
21 Sep 17
Yes every bit we do towards being healthier is a postive step,
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Sep 17
Thank you for the reminder, it's sad that life has a way of reminding us when something horrible happens like this. =( I need to work on eating healthier, it's a slow process but I am going to get there.
I am so glad and grateful everything went well with your surgery and you are feeling new again. 
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
20 Sep 17
I am so sorry about your friend, I think all of us need to take a good look at our health and make sure that we do all we can to remain as healthy as possible.
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@Juliaacv (48445)
• Canada
20 Sep 17
I cannot imagine the fear being told that, yes, many go thru this test, but we can never take the outcome of it for granted. I'm so very sorry that your dear friend has passed. Hugs to you, and don't you ever give up. We need to for a lot of things, including this really great reminder of how we need to be mindful of our lifestyles and how it affects our body.
to you, and don't you ever give up. We need to for a lot of things, including this really great reminder of how we need to be mindful of our lifestyles and how it affects our body.2 people like this
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
21 Sep 17
Thank you. I am thankful every day for the time I am given. I will never give up. Life is too precious.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Sep 17
Sorry that happened to your friend. As they say in life live healthy and eat healthy.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
20 Sep 17
Yes, you were lucky, and now you can advocate like this everywhere and thats good.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
21 Sep 17
I know I need to eat healthier and get in better shape. I am still about 50-60 lbs overweight, even though I've lost 50 lbs. I try not to eat too much junk food. Heart problems don't seem to run in my family that I am aware of, anyway, but I am terrified that one day my unhealthy habits will catch up with me. I guess that's a good reason to try to lose weight and eat healthier.
I am very sorry about your friend. 
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
27 Sep 17
Congrats on the 50lbs lost. That is a huge accomplishment!
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