*** I am still alive***

[mark]

Hello.

 

This is a message to all of those who wondered what happened to me.

There are several people who ordered the coolers from me, and it's been

several weeks since I responded to anyone's PM.

 

I am home now, but this is what happened to me:

 

I was walking my dog along our street and I felt dizzy and faint, and

it felt like somebody filled my heart with air. It literally felt like somebody

was pumping air into my chest. I sat down on the curb and the next thing

I remember was the paramedics talking to me with hundreds of people

looking at me. I had a heart attack.

 

They took me to the hospital and I had a quadruple bypass

at the age of 42.

 

As most of you know, I've been working on losing weight, and I had been

exercising and walking daily, so I could fit into my FX armor.

 

I lost alot of weight in the hospital, and now at the slim size of 200lbs,

I'm almost there. I have to take it easy for a while, but it looks like the

surgeon that worked on me did a fine job.

 

I just wanted to let everyone know...I am so sorry to all of those who were

waiting for their items too.

 

Please accept my sincere apologies, I will take care of them as soon as I am

able to do so.

 

Thanks, and talk to you guys and gals soon.

Mark

[Amish Trooper]

WOW..glad you are doing ok. Health should be #1 and we are understanding people . oh and you suck..I wish i was 200lbs..maybe I should try the new hear tattack diet.. . Take care and look forward to more nifty stuff

[Murray1134[501st]]

Wow, that's one heck of an extreme diet. Seriously though, glad you are okey.

[Smitty]

Man, that's an eye opener. I'm glad you are ok. Look on the bright side tho, only 10 pounds to go

 

Once again, glad to see you still with us.

[mark]

Man, that's an eye opener. I'm glad you are ok. Look on the bright side tho, only 10 pounds to go

 

Once again, glad to see you still with us.

 

Thanks again fellas. It's really nice to be back and alive.

 

[FIVE[501st]]

Glad you're back man and doing better!!

[PandaMan]

Hey Mark

Glad to see you are doing well. I know you have been working hard trying to lose weight by waging battle against them tempting twinkies. May your recovery continue to go well and hope you will continue to lead a healthy and long life.

[Runnriottt]

There is a reason we are all here. Grab your chance at life, Live to the fullest.

 

God Bless on your speedy return to your daily life!

[trooperstormy]

Wow man!

[Korlak]

Glad you pulled through

[MandalorianWarrior87]

Glad you're doing ok Mark. Take it easy.

[TK1491]

wow--glad you're doing all right!!

sheesh I'm 43...what an eye-opener.

wondering...did you have any feeling anything might be wrong before that day? or was it completely unexpected?

[Nootch]

this is why exercise is bad for you, although i should probably stop smoking at least.

 

good to hear you're ok though.

[Lizzeh]

That's scary stuff, Mark, thank god you pulled through. Now you take it easy and concentrate on getting better and getting into that armour!

[mark]

You guys are the best! I was overwhelmed at the responses.

 

Thanks everyone...it really means alot to me. The whole event

has really made me a new man.

[Daetrin[Admin]]

Glad to hear you're OK and getting better. I just turned 40, so it's a great wake up call for guys even as young as ourselves to take better care.

[davej[TK]]

Mark , great to hear you are on the way back to good health . You've been given another chance , use it well . As Paul said , it's a bit of a wake up call for all of us over 40's .

Good luck mate , look after yourself

[giric thren]

Im glad to hear that you are doing better. I hope that you continue to improve!!!

[Sandman[TK]]

Wow glad to see you fully functional again Mark. Take it eay for a while before you start troopin. Cheers !!

[ThayNerd[TK]]

Welcome back I'm glad you are ok. Make sure to take your time while recoving.

[mark]

Thanks again fellas.

 

I won't be doing any troopin' for a while.

 

I still have alot of pain from the surgery, and even though I am enjoying

the pain medication, it doesn't provide 100% relief.

 

Today I walked out to my car and to the mailbox....and made it back

inside without much pain, but I am doing the "old-man shuffle", which

looks ridiculous....lol.

 

Thanks again guys.

 

[MandalorianWarrior87]

Thanks again fellas.

 

I won't be doing any troopin' for a while.

 

I still have alot of pain from the surgery, and even though I am enjoying

the pain medication, it doesn't provide 100% relief.

 

Today I walked out to my car and to the mailbox....and made it back

inside without much pain, but I am doing the "old-man shuffle", which

looks ridiculous....lol.

 

Thanks again guys.

 

 

Hope you feel better soon Mark. Hang in there bud.

[Amish Trooper]

I remember having to do the old man shuffle after I fell 3 stories and broke my back...rehab sucked.Baby steps

[TK:TK]

Mark, that must have been an awful scare.

Happy to hear that you're pulling through and that the bypass went well. Take care of yourself. It's always interesting to read your posts, so let us know how you're doing...

[pzfaust]

Mark,

I'm very glad to hear your recovery is going well. I'm 45 and that something I think about (having a heart attack) from time to time. Hope to be trooping with you in the near future. God bless.

Peter