Well, a week ago I was roller skiing a long work out, and at three miles, just getting warmed up, I was overcome with sever chest pain. Needless to say, I knew what was happening. Luckily, I made it to the ER and had a catheterization. I'm expected to make a full recover and in four weeks I can hop on my bike. Yahoo!!!!

With a lifetime of marathons, century bike rides, and 50K ski races, the exercise was not a guarantee, but it did save my life! My down fall was genetics. My HDL was very low, but all other blood stats were just fine. So, my suggestion to everyone: exercise, eat right, reduce stress, get blood work done, and keep an eye on the HDL level. My doc said that in his 17 years of being a cardiologist, he's seen folks in their 30's, 40's, and 50's with heart attacks mainly because their HDL was too low. And, obviously, no chest pain or discomfort should ever be overlooked! Get to the ER ASAP!!

I'm glad to be back..not ready to check out, yet!!!!! I'm too new to the kilt scene, and I have all these new kilts that I NEED to wear.

If any other X members have been in this situation, I'd love to hear how you got through this mentally. For me, the physical will be relatively easy. Mentally, I'm a mess.

Oh, life is good!!!!!!!!