Must be something in the water at the Alley..... and I now join Lacey's alley heart attack survivors club

This afternoon saw me back in the water at the Alley getting a few waves since having a heart attack on May 27th (state of origin game 1) whilst surfing with my school surfing class.

Felt unwell suddenly, lightheadedness, indigestion pain and fatigued at the same time so went in and called my doc who got me to have a blood test and ecg.Got the call back a few hours later telling me I had to get to the hospital ASAP as I had had a heart attack in the surf.(WTF) Initially thought my new 7'8 Minion was giving me a good workout!

3 Stents later from 3 arteries 99,95,92 % blocked I'm good to go again. I never have smoked, don't have diabetes,normal cholesterol and BP and am fit as I am a 49 year old PE teacher. Specialists can't tell me why it happened as no family history either.

Probably the reason I am posting this is to just remind everyone who reads this is to get regular checkups from your GP and listen to your body and any pain above your ribs. Stats show that 50% of heart attack victims don't make it to hospital alive

Big thanks to some of you fellow breezers who have been in contact with me and your support.

See you in the surf

Wazza

Wow - glad to hear you weren't one of the 50%.

You never know what's around the corner... Best to have some fun - before you can't...

Welcome back. Must be sweeter then ever to be back out on the water after such an experience.

Its noteworthy that all your physical exam items where "ok". I guess like you said, be aware of sudden weird physical feelings.

Great news.... good things come from bad things.... I'm glad it worked out for you.

Rage on!!!

Where did you attach the colostomy bag

good on you mate.


Catch you uo out there

Thanks to all the fellow breezers for your support and kind words.

Returned to alley for my first surf back the other day and cracked a few waves and am feeling pretty good health wise.

Posted this to bring this disease to people's attention and hopefully that you should get a regular check up from your GP once a year.

Get yourself checked over and watchout for the trans fats ( hidden fats ) in the foods your eat.

Definately enjoy each wave a little more now.

Do the cardio rehab.

A bit over a year ago I had one stent (91% blockage) but no heart attack. Symptoms (breathing difficulties) had been building for 5 months. Should have had the Angiogram earlier.

Dr said to avoid cold water immersions. Tried to research why but failed. I used to think that cold, handled properly, was good for me..

Luv you wazza

Keep up the good work