Cindy
Wow Cindy, You've sure got your share of medical issues. You seem to be taking it all very well, and I can tell you have a positive attitude. I can understand your wall climbing over the stent placement for your kidney, but I think you'll find it a fairly well tolerated procedure. The fact that you knew nothing about what a heart attack feels like is why one of my goals is educating the public on signs and symptoms. We see so many people who come in with a massive heart attack who tell us "I've had these symptoms for weeks, I just thought I had the flu (or indigestion, or it was nothing, etc)". I encourage everyone I meet to have their cholesterol checked, and to be screened for diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions that can lead to heart attack. And I am every smokers worst nightmare :-). Early detection of even the most minor symptoms can mean early and less invasive treatment. And of course, I'm always on my prevention band wagon. Even post heart disease it is important to work on prevention (probably more important!). I talk with everyone I meet - young and old alike - about their need to prevent heart disease. Keep us posted! Ann Ann McCrea, RN Health Educator & Entrepreneur www.NavigateDreams.com