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All Fueled Up At Johnny’s And Heading North With My Cook Zenith Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Stent Graft (Rupert) To Compete In The Lake Placid Ironman Again (Fun!!!!!)

FitOldDog’s advice is ‘nothing venture nothing gain, so he is taking his Cook Zenith stent graft to the Lake Placid Ironman again, for fun. Continue reading →

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Reduce Your Risk Of Premature Death By Having Your Aorta Scanned For Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Or Your Parent’s, Or Your Grandparent’s Aortas

FitOldDog’s advice is that when it comes to abdominal aortic aneurysms and other major health risks, that a stitch in time saves nine, so don’t forget to have an AAA scan or encourage your loved ones to do so. Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Your Life After Aortic Surgery With FitOldDog’s Quick Start Guide To Aortic Surgery Recovery

Commercial break to announce FitOldDog’s first product, the Aortic Surgery Recovery Quick Start Guide, to help you get your life back on track after such a life-threatening event based on my personal experience. Continue reading →

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FitOldDog Has A Slot In The New York City Marathon Thanks To Heartosaurus And He Has Agreed To Raise Money For The American Heart Foundation - Help!

FitOldDog has a slot in the 2012 New York City Marathon in exchange for raising money for The American Heart Association, thanks to Heartosaurus, and all donations would be much appreciated. Continue reading →

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What Should I Advise Larry To Do? To Train For An Ironman Or Not?

We each have to address our own fears, select our own challenges, and fight for a good life by conquering our fears, and that is Larry’s challenge. Continue reading →

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The Human Body And Psyche Are Fragile Machines That Respond To Load

If you have a major health challenge and want to exercise safely, your risk-benefit calculation must include a rate-of-strain component. Continue reading →

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Happiness After An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Life is finite with or without an abdominal aortic aneurysm with or without a repair so find happiness in every day come what may I say. Continue reading →

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