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Tom Rinaldo

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44. I think stories like ours are not so uncommon. But all of us sharing them can help save a few ives

Thu Dec 16, 2021, 11:33 AM

Dec 2021

I know that my friend sharing his probably helped save mine. It is just so damn easy to put off looking into something potentially unpleasant when things for the most part seem OK.

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Six weeks ago I was adjusting to my new ICU bed after waking up from Quadruple Bypass Heart Surgery [View all] Tom Rinaldo Dec 2021 OP

So glad you got proactive oldtime dfl_er Dec 2021 #1

Thank goodness you are doing well! BeckyDem Dec 2021 #2

I'm happy that you did finally listen to your body. It is easy to dismiss symptoms that don't flying_wahini Dec 2021 #3

Yeah, I've accepted that my diet has changed, and yes I'm getting my prescribed exercise. Tom Rinaldo Dec 2021 #6

There's a book Elessar Zappa Dec 2021 #9

Thanks. Taking lots of stuff under advisement now, that book can be one of tehm Tom Rinaldo Dec 2021 #13

Glad to hear from you, keep up the good work appalachiablue Dec 2021 #38

((Tom)) blm Dec 2021 #4

Thanks for the post. Sogo Dec 2021 #5

You need to. Will you? vanlassie Dec 2021 #35

Thank you for sharing your story SheltieLover Dec 2021 #7

Congratulations on taking the right steps at the right time FakeNoose Dec 2021 #8

There are miracles that have essentially become routine. I'm amazed at the team... Tom Rinaldo Dec 2021 #11

A speedy recovery to you bucolic_frolic Dec 2021 #10

Glad you're recovering malaise Dec 2021 #12

I had a heart attack and triple bypass a year ago Shrek Dec 2021 #14

Thanks for all the well wishes. Tom Rinaldo Dec 2021 #15

Glad To Hear All's Well, Sir The Magistrate Dec 2021 #16

THANK GOODNESS! elleng Dec 2021 #17

not nearly as dramatic, but I had a similar experience.... bahboo Dec 2021 #18

Wishing you good health and a happy, healthy heart..nt SheilaAnn Dec 2021 #19

So happy to read you are doing well, Tom! babylonsister Dec 2021 #20

That WAS close! "That night." So glad you're here with us, Tom, and Hortensis Dec 2021 #21

Thanks for the clarion call, Tom. For myself and others. yonder Dec 2021 #22

Join the club. DFW Dec 2021 #23

Any club with you in it can't be all bad, lol. Tom Rinaldo Dec 2021 #45

Thanks! There are some on DU that might disagree vehemently with that ! DFW Dec 2021 #51

Just think: six years ago today you'd never have thought you'd ever need to say that! ... marble falls Dec 2021 #24

I'm glad it went so well for you, considering everything. BobTheSubgenius Dec 2021 #25

Thank you, Tom! dchill Dec 2021 #26

Thank you very much for sharing this Hekate Dec 2021 #27

So relieved you're OK Tom. Had no idea you'd just gone through that. Crunchy Frog Dec 2021 #28

Thanks. Certainly a good reminder for those of us who have been postponing regular exams. 70sEraVet Dec 2021 #29

And MOST men ignore those signs. Thank YOU for posting this info. You may save someone. oldsoftie Dec 2021 #30

ALWAYS get a stress test DFW Dec 2021 #37

Wow, thats another scary story. but we all need to listen to these. Thanks. oldsoftie Dec 2021 #39

Best wishes. multigraincracker Dec 2021 #31

VERY glad you're here to tell us about it. Best wishes for a long and happy rest of your life chia Dec 2021 #32

Thank you. Solly Mack Dec 2021 #33

Glad you got it done and it went well BootinUp Dec 2021 #34

Thank You for posting...K and R.. Stuart G Dec 2021 #36

Somewhat similar situation here. S/V Loner Dec 2021 #40

Thankfully you're here to share your story. oasis Dec 2021 #41

Glad you're still here... NurseJackie Dec 2021 #42

Welcome to the zipper club. Similar story here. Liberal In Texas Dec 2021 #43

I think stories like ours are not so uncommon. But all of us sharing them can help save a few ives Tom Rinaldo Dec 2021 #44

Good to hear you are on the mend pandr32 Dec 2021 #46

Just want to add that it has been (figuratively I suppose) heartwarming to reed replies here from... Tom Rinaldo Dec 2021 #47

Been there and done that back in 1999. LiberalArkie Dec 2021 #48

Good news! Hope to be hearing from you during your next 72 years!!!! Karadeniz Dec 2021 #49

Since your sharing with us... Mosby Dec 2021 #50