Luck And How You Look At It.

Murphy's law All ends not too bad, but sure the key stress was not necessary for you and your wife there.

 

I agree; life can be good if you choose the right perspective. I have a sister who says, "If you don't like the scenery, change your perspective." Hope you get your tooth, heart rhythm, and door repairs sorted soon and on to riding, shooting and enjoying what life brings.

 

Keeping a positive attitude always helps. Not familiar with the medication you mention. I thought coumadin was the gold standard do A-Fib?

 

Oh my gosh, @Tricky-Dicky. When it rains it really does pour. I'm sorry to read about your frightening afib episode and the ensuing clusterf*ck. But I'm glad and relieved to read that you didn't get COVID, your afib dissipated, your toothache is at bay, you got back into your house, and that you subsequently had a great day in the sun with the bike, birds, and buds. Fingers crossed that you can ride at the end of the month and resume shooting at the club. You are so right. Things (nearly always) could be worse and it's just a matter of perspective. How we handle the challenges that life throws us and how we interpret our circumstances is a choice. Good on you for choosing to focus on the positives during difficult times.

 

Ain't getting old fun ...NOT ! Stay warm and keep.your blood pressure low. ...J.D.

 

Sounds like you handled all that pretty well TD considering. My Dad suffered with a bad heart for years with quite a few AtFib episodes which were really scary, especially when accompanied by chest pain and/or shortness of breath. We had paramedics out to him numerous times and they always said the same thing, "call 999", so your good lady did the right thing seeking help.
As others have said, coping with health issues and disabilities can be as much about having things to look forward to as much as the meds and tests etc. Interesting to know you run an Air Rifle club. I've just brought my 35yr old Weirauch HW35E out of retirement to deal with a problem we have with rats on the garden bird feeders at the moment. It was well down on power which turned out to be a broken spring so a new spring and tune up kit brought it back up to spec.

 

Tricky-Dicky
Well yes you are having a bud run. Just slow down and rest more. The good things start today. Do take care and smile it's all up from here on.
Joe.

 

I know with my own situation. I was deteriorating from year to year pretty badly while I was still working. At 63 I pulled the plug. Over the years my health has improved somewhat. I had to face the fact that I just could not keep that pace anymore. With good meds, a slower life style and my wife looking out for me, I have made it past 75 so far. I count my blessings. Some are not able to just quit work for various reasons. ...J.D.

 

Hey, @Tricky-Dicky, how are you feeling?? Just checking in since it has been nearly a week since your afib episode. I hope you're feeling much better now. Thinking of you!

 

Thanks for the update, Dick. I'm glad you've had no new eposiodes but are going to follow up nonetheless. Feeling bit paranoid is certainly understandable under the circumstances. I hope your appointment on Thursday goes well and also that you start to get your energy back. My arm is getting better every day, thanks. Unlike after my last surgery, this time around I can see and feel improvements each day. I'm thinking doing a short ride on my Speed Triple in a couple of weeks if I continue to improve.