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Heart Attack Brisket
Texansurf
Posts: 507
I haven’t posted a while partially do to being busy at work and having to make a radical diet change.
On Oct 2nd 2019 on my way to work I started having some horrible heart burn. I attributed it to the taking of my morning pills with extra strong coffee and a quickly smoked cigarette. (My last) On the way in I also started to sweat as if I was in a sauna. I also wrote this off. I went into the office early as normal to eat my taco, And check emails before I got busy. Felt so bad,! I told myself, just turn out the light and rest for a minute and let the tums kick in (I keep a large bottle at my desk). As luck would have. Right as we opened a Trooper was here to present some cases.
His first words were are you ok you don’t look very good. Are you having a heart attack.
So I googled heart attack symptoms... I have four of five listed. Gave in asked him to have receptionist call 911. It was 8:06.
Emts gave me aspirin and nitro (Instant headache that stayed for three months ) Had all the signs. High cardiac enzymes chemical stress test showed something. 3 days later discharged with meds and a follow up appointment 4 weeks later. I stayed home the next week and went back to work. Everyday felt weaker and more tired. (Should have called doc and went to hospital). At follow up he scheduled for a heart cath. He didn’t think there was a blockage. Went in through my wrist at an outpatient facility and found. 99% &90% blockage. 
(This is a drastic the veins in my heart )
Another ambulance ride... but this time dancing with princess Valium to the tune of fentinal.
nice stint, new diet. Low fat high fiber and only two grams of salt a day.
nice stint, new diet. Low fat high fiber and only two grams of salt a day.
Cooking this brisket for friends coming in and will be eating more like a rabbit while they enjoy. I will have a little though.
I give this long description because, I never thought a heart attack would feel like heart burn. And where were the pains to my arm. What’s worse is that twice in the previous year I had these same symptoms I ignored. Also I am only 49
Do what you can to reduce your stress, watch your lipids and don’t be afraid to call the doc.
Here is the brisket under way
Corpus Christi, Texas. LBGE x 2, Weber Smoky Joe, and Aussie Walk-About
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I do have to admit that I opened this thread expecting to find a brisket so good it would’ve given me a heart attack though, lol
"For the record, I took a critical thinking test once and did quite well." - Area lawn dart salesman
- @Legume
John in Carolina my brisket is that good thus my current situation lol. Lol 😂
Neighbor (55) had a similar scenario only he said that if he had been alone at the time the pain was so immediately intense that he could not have called 911.
Doctor explained they see many people in Emergency that felt great just a few minutes before.
It's all the prepared crap we eat, loaded with sugar and salt and who knows what else.
Since, I rarely eat out (have not yet this year) and have stayed away from any boxed meat or whatever. Stopped using commercial BBQ rubs which most are just seasoned salt.
Eating out is all 'Junk food', even that $50 steak is so loaded with butter and salt to make your taste buds believe you are eating the juiciest piece of meat. McDonalds is more healthy than that.
Take care! Can't get your health back.
Oh, and I feel Great!
Cambridge, Ontario - Canada
I also wanted to reiterate this:
My last four years hadn't been as stressful as the six before that, but apparently it was still there, and it's going away now. I know its hard to leave a necessary job because of stress, but I think I would've done things differently, knowing what I know now.
Live your life as if it were made into a book, Florida would ban it.
Ogden, Utard
Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
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Fast forward 1 year later and a friend from church had exact same symptoms and was a heart attack and almost died. So, friends, add these symptoms to the list above and don't hesitate to call for help. Best to check it out.
Now for the weekend menu? I'm cooking brisket.
Now you know and are on the path to feeling better!
IG --> matt_86m
I joined the Stent Club in 2012. Out for a Sunday morning walk with the wife. Started with flu like feelings. Then a little clammy. Then pain radiating from my upper back down my arms.
Told my wife I wasn't feeling well and we sat on some steps for a few.
Got up to walk again all the discomfort came right back.
She ran home (just 2 blocks) got the car and drove me to the ER (4 blocks away).
99% blocked LADA. aka Widowmaker.
My heart doc told me that most men ignore symptoms like mine 'cause no "classic" chest pain. Said he never gets to meet those guys.
I got lucky for sure. This was during the time I was running half marathons. I thought I was in the best shape of my life.
Turns out, I have a genetic marker that predisposes me for CAD.
4 pills a day + baby aspirin.
Good luck down the road and nice brisket!
Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)
"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
Dennis - Austin,TX
During my last one-on-one with my manager, I mentioned about how the commute to/from work is getting to be too much stress due to the jackwaffles on the road. I'm very mindful of stress levels I have now. The commute is getting to a point where it's just not something I'll endure.
I grill more chicken these days. I'll do an occasional burger or small steak. Actually had a burger on Monday and invited mom over. She doesn't have access to a grill at this point since the one that was where she lives got destroyed after the garage burned down (long story, not going into it). I would advise my BIL/sister to get a BGE, but I KNOW he would ruin it. He would let the Ducane 'burn off' for an hour when he was done. To the point where things were warping.
One of the best things you can remove from your diet is white flour. I've been making my own whole wheat bread since early 2017 (couldn't reliably get decent bread where I am). I also smoke turkey breast sections almost every weekend to use for sammiches.