@third rail posted:I haven't/couldn't do anything. On April 11th I suffered a heart attack at 10PM. Had absolutely no previous signs or symptoms. Paramedics Got me to the hospital in 30 minutes and on the operating table in 60. Had a stent placed in my coronary artery and spent 5 days in ICU recovering/waiting for a quadruple bypass on 4/16. 4 more days recovery then went home on the 20th.
Good news is that I'm walking on the green side of the grass. Bad news is I'm on limited activity until cleared by the MD. MY layout is in the basement and I not allowed to do stairs. I'll be out for anywhere between 4 to 12 weeks which kills the summer carpentry season as my power tools are in the garage.
My wife watches over me like a hawk and follows me every time I get up. But she's the best, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her fast action that Sunday. I love her dearly.
I'll guess I'll resort to armchair railroading for the present. Maybe get a pad of paper and doodle some ideas.
Bill;
So glad you’re still with us!!! I had quad bypass 4 years ago- no heart attack, just some very minor discomfort which made me talk to my doctor. I had one bigger issue than you - I was staying with my brother in NY where my surgery was done and my trains were in PA (and my brother would like nothing better that to place my two most expensive engines on the same track facing each other and floor them!!!). After my surgery my cardiologist sent me to 6 weeks of cardiac rehab - if you get offered it, I highly recommend it. Since you can’t do stairs, might I suggest you build a 4x8 in your living room???
