into the hospital on 11.12.2012 for a "mild heart attack," out on 11.15.2015, still kicking but very drained.
we'll see how it goes.
but, for a little bit, i am gonna back away from the blogging, and embrace healing and resting.
john jay @ 11.16.2012
p.s. buy guns. buy ammo. buy staples, canned meats and potable waters. get wool, synthetic sleeping bags (avoid down, they are death traps) (they load with water, and cannot heat, after four or five days occupancy), and pendleton and filson clothing. plenty of propane. vitamins. snickers bars. vienna sausages. canned bacon.
work on the surly attitude.
don't underestimate the power of prayer. (see the notting hillbillies, on that front.)
I am so wishing the best for you, for your full and speedy recovery, Mr Jay. Rest up well.
Posted by: WestwardHo | November 16, 2012 at 08:23 PM
I sensed something was not right.
As you say john jay. God speed and so to you too, do not underestimate the power of prayer.
That, and taking the meds they give you, should do it.
Take time and take care.
Posted by: sDee | November 16, 2012 at 10:05 PM
Take care of yourself JJ. Even a "mild" heart attack, can shake your world. If this is your first time, one of the things you will struggle with is a shortage of breath while doing everyday things, which becomes tiresome in more ways than one. Take one day at a time, don't push yourself too hard, but try doing a little more each day, and life soon settles back to a more normal existence.
Good luck, and again, take care.
Posted by: Just Another Richard | November 17, 2012 at 02:46 AM
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Posted by: kayo | November 17, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Be well jj.
and prayers too.
Posted by: marc in calgary | November 17, 2012 at 11:00 PM
JJ -
All my best wishes to you. I remember when you underwent your by-pass surgery. You're a tough old bird, hang in there. A wise old warrant officer once told me, "Never give up, fly the bird all the way to the scene of the crash. It increases your chances of walking away from an otherwise catastrophic event."
Posted by: Rod | November 18, 2012 at 05:37 PM
rod:
thanks for the kind words.
i don't feel so tough right now. still pretty weak. and, the meds they've given me kind of have me off plumb.
we'll see how it all works out.
good way to shed a couple pounds, however. not that i would recommend it.
john
Posted by: john jay | November 18, 2012 at 06:32 PM