JonnyCat Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 1 hour ago, umpstu said: I actually had an angiogram prior to the surgery. When I came out of the angiogram the Dr told me they had discovered some clogging and I said, let's put in some stents. He said, "Oh no. You're way past stents". Scary when the cardiologist says he can't guarantee you'll come out of the surgery alive. Since then I've become a diabetic, but have lost a lot of weight so it's much easier to get around a ball field. Some heart warning signs I had were shortness of breath while walking short distances in an air conditioned building, a sensation in my chest that I don't know how to describe. On Thanksgiving of 2006 I had that sensation while eating some apple crisp with ice cream. Said to myself that God wouldn't kill me while I was eating. This was while I was living by myself in the country. Walking up any amount of stairs was a real chore, even just 8 steps. Man, don't be that macho idiot. If you're having any signs get to your Dr if it's a weekday. If it's at night or weekend, get to the ER. Don't be that macho idiot. Holy SH*#! That would be scary. Thank goodness you made it through that. That's great advice, too. You can't man out heart disease. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man in Blue Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 6 hours ago, love to ump said: stop it....I know I am old.....but reading all this is just too much of a reminder....you guys are old too!! We are a bunch of old farts who want to stay a part of the kids game! I posted that I worked a game last week with 170 years of umpire experience on the field . . . And I was only 15 years of that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieq Posted July 5 Author Report Share Posted July 5 In the “I’m my biggest enemy” category - I spent the day working on my daughter in law’s car during an excessive heat warning. Stay hydrated my friends. And not only listen to your body but I should probably listen to my wife more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richvee Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 20 hours ago, umpstu said: I actually had an angiogram prior to the surgery. When I came out of the angiogram the Dr told me they had discovered some clogging and I said, let's put in some stents. He said, "Oh no. You're way past stents". Scary when the cardiologist says he can't guarantee you'll come out of the surgery alive. Since then I've become a diabetic, but have lost a lot of weight so it's much easier to get around a ball field. Some heart warning signs I had were shortness of breath while walking short distances in an air conditioned building, a sensation in my chest that I don't know how to describe. On Thanksgiving of 2006 I had that sensation while eating some apple crisp with ice cream. Said to myself that God wouldn't kill me while I was eating. This was while I was living by myself in the country. Walking up any amount of stairs was a real chore, even just 8 steps. Man, don't be that macho idiot. If you're having any signs get to your Dr if it's a weekday. If it's at night or weekend, get to the ER. Don't be that macho idiot. That is scary. My experience was just as uncertain. Had the angiogram the day after going to the ER. They told me they couldn't break through the blockage, but my body had produced what they call a collateral artery. So there was still blood flow, just not enough volume, so increased heartrate caused the discomfort. The sent me home on a large dose of thinners and said, don't exert, and we'll try again in 4 weeks and hopefully the thinners loosen up that clogged artery a little. Four weeks later I went into that procedure not knowing if it would work, or if I was going to end up with bypass surgery later that day. With the help of two skilled cardiologists, and the grace of God, they were able to unclog and get the stints in where needed. Side note... The technology is absolutely amazing. Have only local anesthesia, I was able to watch the whole thing unfold on the screen. Near the end, the Doc says, "OK, watch right here, we're almost through. You'll see the blood flow start when it opens up.". Super impressive. And lucky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richvee Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 20 hours ago, umpstu said: I actually had an angiogram prior to the surgery. When I came out of the angiogram the Dr told me they had discovered some clogging and I said, let's put in some stents. He said, "Oh no. You're way past stents". Scary when the cardiologist says he can't guarantee you'll come out of the surgery alive. Since then I've become a diabetic, but have lost a lot of weight so it's much easier to get around a ball field. Some heart warning signs I had were shortness of breath while walking short distances in an air conditioned building, a sensation in my chest that I don't know how to describe. On Thanksgiving of 2006 I had that sensation while eating some apple crisp with ice cream. Said to myself that God wouldn't kill me while I was eating. This was while I was living by myself in the country. Walking up any amount of stairs was a real chore, even just 8 steps. Man, don't be that macho idiot. If you're having any signs get to your Dr if it's a weekday. If it's at night or weekend, get to the ER. Don't be that macho idiot. That is scary. My experience was just as uncertain. Had the angiogram the day after going to the ER. They told me they couldn't break through the blockage, but my body had produced what they call a collateral artery. So there was still blood flow, just not enough volume, so increased heartrate caused the discomfort. The sent me home on a large dose of thinners and said, don't exert, and we'll try again in 4 weeks and hopefully the thinners loosen up that clogged artery a little. Four weeks later I went into that procedure not knowing if it would work, or if I was going to end up with bypass surgery later that day. With the help of two skilled cardiologists, and the grace of God, they were able to unclog and get the stints in where needed. Side note... The technology is absolutely amazing. Have only local anesthesia, I was able to watch the whole thing unfold on the screen. Near the end, the Doc says, "OK, watch right here, we're almost through. You'll see the blood flow start when it opens up.". Super impressive. And lucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richvee Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 20 hours ago, umpstu said: Double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umpstu Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 13 hours ago, Richvee said: That is scary. My experience was just as uncertain. Had the angiogram the day after going to the ER. They told me they couldn't break through the blockage, but my body had produced what they call a collateral artery. So there was still blood flow, just not enough volume, so increased heartrate caused the discomfort. The sent me home on a large dose of thinners and said, don't exert, and we'll try again in 4 weeks and hopefully the thinners loosen up that clogged artery a little. Four weeks later I went into that procedure not knowing if it would work, or if I was going to end up with bypass surgery later that day. With the help of two skilled cardiologists, and the grace of God, they were able to unclog and get the stints in where needed. Side note... The technology is absolutely amazing. Have only local anesthesia, I was able to watch the whole thing unfold on the screen. Near the end, the Doc says, "OK, watch right here, we're almost through. You'll see the blood flow start when it opens up.". Super impressive. And lucky. That is crazy. Never heard of a collateral artery, so it's pretty wild what the human body will do to survive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richvee Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 17 hours ago, umpstu said: That is crazy. Never heard of a collateral artery, so it's pretty wild what the human body will do to survive. Neither had I. Glad they exist though 😁 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23560-collateral-circulation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarsOmega Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 On 7/3/2024 at 4:12 PM, MadMax said: Instead, it’s about fit, coverage, and construction (method). I’m known for my seething contempt for Wilson. This isn’t because the Gold, or Platinum, or the Charcoal are “bad” CPs… if they fit you, cover you, and their protection method doesn’t affect you (dexterity, heat management, etc.), then I’m all for any brand or model you use… I’m just completely against (over)paying full retail (inflated, propped-up) prices for something that categorically does not warrant or deserve them. This is a very important insight. FIT. As a woman, I struggled to find a chest protector that could fit well and provide the protection I needed to ensure that I was not hurt when taking balls to the chest. Because of this, I settled on the All-Star Cobalt, which I would recommend to any woman looking to get into umpiring. Just a little something from the other side's perspective. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieq Posted July 9 Author Report Share Posted July 9 47 minutes ago, MarsOmega said: This is a very important insight. FIT. As a woman, I struggled to find a chest protector that could fit well and provide the protection I needed to ensure that I was not hurt when taking balls to the chest. Because of this, I settled on the All-Star Cobalt, which I would recommend to any woman looking to get into umpiring. Just a little something from the other side's perspective. I'm not sure what it's like in other places, but around here brick and mortar official supply stores are few and far between. There is a decent one I will visit once or twice a year about an hour from me but that's about it (it's a nice drive and near where I grew up and went to college so I visit too). Marble went with me on the last one and had a blast in the little community. He was definitely the star of the show that day. (Marble is my dog - 14 months old, pug/corgi mix). Anyway, that means that as a whole, we are stuck with either ordering something and trying it, then returning it when it's not right, then ordering something else. We can also work with each other to sample what we have, but add to that the unique and diverse body shapes of men and women, it can be a daunting task for sure. I'm glad you found something that works for you, @MarsOmega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man in Blue Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 2 hours ago, MarsOmega said: This is a very important insight. FIT. As a woman, I struggled to find a chest protector that could fit well and provide the protection I needed to ensure that I was not hurt when taking balls to the chest. Because of this, I settled on the All-Star Cobalt, which I would recommend to any woman looking to get into umpiring. Just a little something from the other side's perspective. Are you trying to say my man-boobs are why I like my Cobalt? 😋 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richvee Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 1 hour ago, eddieq said: Anyway, that means that as a whole, we are stuck with either ordering something and trying it, then returning it when it's not right, then ordering something else One of the great customer service features of Ump attire is how easy they make returns, and how quickly you are credited for the return. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLWizzRanger Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 42 minutes ago, The Man in Blue said: Are you trying to say my man-boobs are why I like my Cobalt? 😋 COnsidering your metallic personality, I thought you like it because it was glued to you like a magnet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieq Posted July 15 Author Report Share Posted July 15 Update: Followed up with my GP who did some more tests and such. My lungs are "crystal clear" at this time. The condition was apparently transient. He made some medication adjustments as one of the meds I'm on has a common side effect of a persistent cough. He's not sure if the condition was related to an impact but he's unconcerned about recurrence. "Keep breathing deeply. Eat better. Exercise more." Either way - listen to your bodies, take notice if something is "different" or just "off". Have a great game! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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