Heart attack,

You were smart to ACT when you had symptoms! Most people who die, die within the first 6 hours while denying they are ill.

I don't have a zipper but I sure have cleaned a lot of new ones!

Me, too! I won when the Doc told my wife, as I was going into surgery, that I probably wouldn't make it. But I got religion in rehab and will never go back to my old ways of eating. I'm no purist but I sure watch by weight, after losing 30 # because I want to keep RVing at every opportunity.

Just my two cents. I would consider carrying an AED on board if you have heart issues. They're not very expensive nowadays and readily available. And when help is many minutes away, an AED (automatic external defibrillator) could save your life.

Good luck with your recovery!

Times 2 on the above. I am also a member of the "Zipper Club". I too was one of the "lucky" ones. I was amazed at how many in my cardiac rehab group didn't get the religion and returned to their old, bad ways only weeks after their event. My recovery was much tougher because I also ruptured my heart between the chambers and still have a damaged heart but I am up and walking every day 7 years later. I still can hold my Grandkids and care for my Quadriplegic wife. Life is good, especially when you consider the alternative. Good luck in your recovery!

Congrats on recognizing your symptoms in time, and doing something about it quickly.

From another member of the "Zipper Club" (the stitches from opening one's chest for surgery), get up and moving as quickly as you can tolerate -- then participate fully in your Cardiac Rehab program.

But, don't let this incident turn you into a "Cardiac Cripple". You've still got plenty of life ahead; keep RV'ing.