Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! The primary goal of this blog, and my recent e-book, is to assist people with the art and science, and I do mean art, of getting back on with their lives after a major health challenge, such as abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery. My e-book emphasizes the importance of undertaking your own personal risk-benefit analysis or assessment. This is the process whereby you ... Read more
The Evolving Vision Of The Athlete With Stent Blog By FitOldDog And A Question For My Subscribers
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! Say, faithful subscribers, would you like me to add you to an e-mail list I'm creating to provide promotion codes for our video and text products? The codes will give you a reduced rate (sometimes free) in return for following, and thus supporting, this blog? Thanks! Just comment accordingly on this post, and if enough people do so I'll create the list and send ... Read more
Invited Blog Post On Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Survival: Tom’s Story
The last week of June 2012, I had a terrible lower back problem. I went to the doc and they x-rayed my back. They didn’t find much problem with the back, but this AAA showed up and they sent me for a CT scan. Sure enough, they called and confirmed that I had a 7.0 cm aneurysm in my abdominal aorta. I had never heard of this, so I got online and read enough to scare me to death. I decided I better get a grip, and deal ... Read more
Low Carbohydrate Diet Is Working Nicely As I Painlessly Shed Pounds For The New York City Marathon
Hi folks, I was in Johnny's today, just looking at the latest artwork on display, and at Deb looking at the artwork, as I wondered what to 'blog' about, so I looked around and noticed all the carbs in so many things, and thought I'd write about that. I'm currently preparing for the New York City Marathon, which I am going to run as part of a fundraiser for the American Heart Association organized by ... Read more
Johnny’s of Carrboro And The Town Of Asheville North Carolina Are Bloggers Paradises Where Remarkable Skills Abound
Hi folks, I have to confess that I really enjoy writing these blog posts. It is almost as if I write them for myself. They make me think. I find that as I go about my day I am on the lookout for 'bloggable' images or videos, for which my iPhone has been perfect. I rethink what I think I know, and learn to correct my 'world map' as I go along. What could be better? The real trick is not to give up but ... Read more
The Best Stupid Thing I Ever Did And A Lesson For FitOldDog In The Art Of Sales
"In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you." From the Tao te Ching by Lao-tzu translated by Steven Mitchell. Hi folks, Over the ... Read more
Everything In Moderation Including Moderation
Hi folks, Remember as you become involved in training that you can become so focused, so dedicated, so 'obsessed,' that you forget to have fun. So enjoy a drink, or whatever you like, from time to time, but just don't go crazy. That said, it is important to go crazy (safely) from time to time or you are being dedicated, focused and obsessed about your moderation! A program of safe exercise for ... Read more
OK Cook Medical Wish Us Luck Rupert (My Zenith Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Stent Graft) And I In Our Second Ironman Race Together
Hi folks, Well, here we go, Rupert and I, thanks to Cook Medical and the skill of Joe Fulton and his team, to do the Lake Placid Ironman together for the second time. Gun goes off at 7:00 am tomorrow morning, July 22nd, 2012. I have a great support team, about to eat my early dinner, and then rest and sleep and prepare for a great day of safe exercise for better health two years after my abdominal ... Read more
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