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Ron Saviano (Rds)
New member
Username: Rds
Post Number: 5
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 5:40 pm: | |
Thanks for the advice. I had lost some weight and started exercising a couple of months ago. I think that's what saved me. Since I still some what restriced on what I can do, I'm going on a cruise tomorrow. When I get back I should be as good as new(I hope). Thanks __Ron |
wm hart (Whart)
Member
Username: Whart
Post Number: 874
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 5:22 pm: | |
We are all living on borrowed time. Living to the max is the only way. Thanks for the reminder. Good driving. |
Timothy Guay (Timguay)
New member
Username: Timguay
Post Number: 14
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 5:19 pm: | |
Ron, it's great that you are doing well. Bad news is: the 328 will give you extreme heart palpitations as the redline increases. I bought my 1987 328 GTS with 9,000 miles on it last year. So far I've put about 4,000 more in one year, (I live in Ct.). Have had major service done and new tires, Tubi's, etc., not that it needed it but what the hell. Good luck, Tim Guay |
Stephen J. MacKellar (89gtb)
New member
Username: 89gtb
Post Number: 20
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 4:57 pm: | |
Dan - I'm happy to report that the 'B' just turned over 1K miles today (aren't you proud of me!!). Heck, considering the first twelve years only covered 300 miles, I'm driving the wheels off this thing!! Hope all is well. Stephen |
Daniel B Reese MD (Dbr328gtb)
Junior Member
Username: Dbr328gtb
Post Number: 156
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 8:42 pm: | |
Jim S- Enteric coated aspirin is fine for chronic use, esp if you have stomach problems. We use non- enteric coated during an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Ron- glad you are making good progress. Death is the first symptom of heart disease in 1/3 of patients, so you are one of the lucky 2/3s. Once discovered and treated you should have a long time to drive that 328! At a minimum you should be on aspirin, Ace-inhibitor, a statin if your LDL is > 100, and a beta-blocker if you have reduced heart function (low ejection fraction). Listen to your doctor, EXERCISE, dont smoke if you do now, eat right and above all enjoy life.
Dan |
James Selevan (Jselevan)
Member
Username: Jselevan
Post Number: 471
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 8:06 pm: | |
EFWUN - why non-enteric coated aspirin? I take enteric coated.
Jim S. |
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Member
Username: Napolis
Post Number: 916
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 6:45 pm: | |
Ron
Best Wishes! Living every day as if it's your last is good advive. I know many people who've gone through bypasses and are just fine!
Des
Stop smoking, eat well and get some exercise. You'll never fit into any of my racecars unless you do and even if you could I'd worry about your heart.
Best |
Ron Saviano (Rds)
New member
Username: Rds
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 6:31 pm: | |
I wamt to thank all of you for your words of encouragement. I saw all my doctors this week and I am doing fine. I should be back to 100% in another 2 or 3 weeks. Thanks again. Ron |
Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
Member
Username: Hardtop
Post Number: 483
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 10:56 pm: | |
Ron,
My parents died at ages 42 and 50. Now at 52, I figure I'm already in plus territory. Your admonition is well taken and I would reiterate it with emphasis.
Good luck,
Dave |
EFWUN (Efwun)
Member
Username: Efwun
Post Number: 327
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 10:49 pm: | |
Ron, your words resonate with me! I'm way over my head with my 550, but as I tell my wife, I'm having dessert first!!
All the best for a speedy recovery; (take 325mg of non-enteric ASA daily, even if they put you on Plavex). You'll do well; my dad had a quadruple ten years ago, and he played 36 holes today!! |
DONALD GRIESDALE (Griesdale)
Junior Member
Username: Griesdale
Post Number: 69
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 10:32 pm: | |
When I was trying to keep my mileage low, a friend asked me if I was trying to preserve the car for the next owner!! Good luck Ron. Get out and drive the Sh** out of it. Even F-cars depreciate in value over time so enjoy!! Don. |
Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 955
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 9:36 pm: | |
Just think how lucky you are, Ron! You had the type of problem that commonly sneaks up and kills you. Your's was discovered and fixed before that happened. Now you'll be able to enjoy that car for many years to come. Good luck with a speedy recovery! |
Ronald Vallejo (Ron328)
New member
Username: Ron328
Post Number: 41
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 7:52 pm: | |
You're absolutely right, Ron. Enjoy when you can coz you'll never know. Anyway, hope you have a speedy recovery. The 328 is a fine car and it'll keep you YOUNG! |
Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Member
Username: Qferrari
Post Number: 270
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 6:17 pm: | |
Ron, may you heal quickly, and soon be back behind the wheel of your Ferrari!
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stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member
Username: Ethans_dad
Post Number: 187
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 6:04 pm: | |
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Ron. Hope your back in the seat of your Ferrari as soon as possible.
Steve |
DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member
Username: Sickspeed
Post Number: 2996
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 6:03 pm: | |
Oh, crap, Ron, are you okay...? Did everything with the surgery go well...? Damn, that eats, i'm so sorry to hear that... i hope you quickly recooperate to full health... Sorry to hear about your trouble... |
Ron Saviano (Rds)
New member
Username: Rds
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 6:02 pm: | |
Less than three weeks after fulfilling a life long goal of purchasing a Ferrari (a 1986 328 GTS) I had emergency by-pass surgery. I have only driven my car twice since I bought it. I should be able to drive in a month or so and am very much looking forward to doing so. To those of you do not drive you cars just to keep the mileage low, I say get out there and enjoy your cars. You never know how much time you have to do the things you love. |