Thread: so I've had a heart attack...

I had bypass surgery at the age of 63 and was on blood thinning medication for a year afterwards. Everyone in my remedial fitness class moaned about shaving nicks and the difficulty of stemming the flow - I learned to keep some medicated talcum powder for the worst ones but never stopped using my straight - apart from the three weeks I was in hospital. As someone said earlier, the routine of showering and shaving lifts your spirits so go ahead.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Are you an M.D,just curious,or do you have a P.H.D?

MD, MPH (Master of Public Health)

Originally Posted by hipsley

So I've had a heart attack guys and a stent put in, is this the end of shaving with blades? At the moment my hands are a bit shaky and my vision is a bit blurred. I'm more worried about cutting myself than ever before due too blood thinning meds. Anyone have any advice or am I being a post heart attack pussy. I don't want to stop and have enjoyed my time on srp. I might be a bit slow at replying to any new posts as this bugger took me 10 mins to write. Thanks guys hipsley.

Well guys I've shaved using 10 bic razors ha ha, soon as I felt a pull I used a new one. No cuts but Loads of little bruises where I streched my skin.(Blood thinners) I had my angio and am home as I write this post. I'd like to thank all you kind people out there for all of your words and support. May your god bless you all whoever he or she maybe. I'm gonna be back asap, and as they say "only the good die young" so hopfully I've got a load more years in me yet.( You poor b@@@@@@s ha ha) hipsley.

I have a new saying when crap occurs, "If you can't laugh, what's the use?"

I also found that if I look close enough the littlest, littlest little thing often brings a smile to my face and my psyche glows with happiness. And that chases the gloomy away.