Something Strange (serious illness) Happened on the Way Home From the Rockies Ruck

[Footslogger]

I had a heart attack ...REALLY - - and a major one !!

I'm out of danger now at a hospital in Denver but if a few things hadn't gone my way it might have been then end for the old Footlsogger.

We said our goodbyes and drove out of Leadville headed for Laramie. I wasn't feel particularly well but thought I had just overdid it the night before.

As we passed through Kremmling on Rt 40 the sheit hit the fan. At first we drove through town but then I realized that I needed medical attention. So, we backtracked to Kremmling and checked into the little emergency room. A quick EKG confirmed that I was in cardiac crisis and calls started going out. First thought was LifefFlight but the planes were all grounded due to weather. So, my only other choice was a 3+ hour ambulance ride into Denver where I could be evaluated by a Cardiologist. I almost crashed 2 more times while enroute but somehow hung on. Once at the hospital I was taken directly to the cardiac cath room and prepped for an exam of my heart. Turned out that one of my coronary arteries was 100% obstructed. So, the procedure changed from a diagnostic study to a life saving interventional procedure.

That's about it in a nutshell. Sunday and Monday were pretty much a blurr but the Cardiologist wanted me to sit up today to help drain the fluid from my lungs. Thought that was a good opportunity to check in breifly and let everyone know why they hadn't heard from me after the Ruck ...which, by the way, despite my current situation, was a blast.

I will be in ICU for a couple more days and might be able to resume travels back to Laramie by the weekend??

Will keep you all posted !!

'Slogger

[Blissful]

Wow Footslogger, I am so sorry!!! Praying you get better very soon.

[Skidsteer]

Damn.

Best wishes for a quick recovery 'Slogger. Take care of yourself man.

[doggiebag]

Glad to hear your ok. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
Regards.

[A-Train]

Slogger-

My thoughts and prayers are with you and BAT. Here's to a speedy recovery. Let me know if you need anything.

Thank God you're OK!

[peanuts]

slogger, thank god you are alright. someone was watching over you!
i hope your better have is doing well as well.
my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery!!

[NICKTHEGREEK]

Glad to see that rather than reading an obituary. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

::: Dino seen weeping, curling a loving tail around 'Slogger and BA Turtle while thanking God 'Slogger was close enough to medical care :::

[Chaco Taco]

Hey, you got lottsa blessings floating your way man from NC. Get better Slogger!

[mudhead]

Glad you are kicking. Probably good you stopped at the H when you did. Seem to remember a lot of not much after Kremlinville.

Remind me not to go to any rucks...

Some people will do anything to lose weight.

[Sly]

Holy Cow. Glad to hear you're on the mend.

[Midway Sam]

You are a lucky, LUCKY man. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[Montego]

Hey slogger, my hopes and prayers go out to you for a full and quick recovery. Also to BAT that she is granted internal strength in your hour of need.

You'll be back out looking for Jackolopes in no time (remember, they love JD and balogna)

[woodsy]

I heard those Rockies rucks are exciting but geez Slogger.
Way to bounce back and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
As the old saying goes...hard to keep a good man down!

[Wilson]

Prayers, Get well soon.

[Jan LiteShoe]

Yikes, Toots! Scary! We don't want to lose you!
How lucky you were near enough medical help.

Clyde had a major heart attack nine years ago and thanks to the quick and alert action of his wife, he survived, and went on to recover well enough to hike the Long Trail.

Major love for you and B.A. Turtle. Write when you can.

[Hooch]

Sorry to hear what happened, but glad that the cardiologists were able to intervene in time, 'Slogger. Which artery was occluded? Hope you're out of ICU and on the mend soon. Enjoy the bed baths while they last. Keep us posted!

[dixicritter]

Holy Cow Slogger!! Don't you know that's not allowed!! Glad to hear you are on the mend! All my best to you and BAT!

[take-a-knee]

Slogger, I will pray for your complete and speed recovery, keep us posted when you feel like it.

[Ghosthiker]

"Slogger, glad to hear you are feeling better. I had mine last May and ended up getting a quad bypass. You'll ride the emotional roller-coaster for a while, and you'll probably wonder if you ever will feel good and strong, again. But, as everyone told me (and it turned out to be true), you'll actually end up feeling better than you did before. I was back out day-hiking in September and have been on a couple of over-nighters. Getting ready to spend about 4 or 5 days on the trail in April. Hang in there (you are obviously a fighter, already), do your rehab and you'll be back at it in a short. You'll probably find some good support, but if you ever need to talk with someone who has "been there and done that", let me know.