In the hospital this weekend

[steph]

That's a really positive outlook., Chris! know it must suck to possibly have your dreams taken away (or more difficult to achieve!!) but you are right... a wife who loves you, a little girl who needs her daddy... can't take that for granted. You will get through this and we will be thinking of you!!

 

[ChuckaZulu]

Don't count yourself out yet Bro. There are medications that can improve myocardial contractility / function. You may not be able to compete at the national level again, but you can train and maintain a decent physique. The sport needs guy's like you with your passion and knowledge. Keep that possitive attitude.

 

[Crazymank]

Wow chris!! Im really sorry. I feel devastated as well! Im glad your able to still look at the positive side though, set some new goals and move on. -that a strong person right there!!

rest up bro, get better.

 

[Chris250]

Ok the angiogram shows that I had not blockaged in my artery's but my heart fuction is only 24% now...It was very, very low...Plus my heart walls have almost doubled in size to that of a normal heart....(makes it hard for my heart to pump, cause how thick it is) So for the next 4 months I have to wear a life vest, that would shock the crap out of me if my heart stops...Something I put on everyday for the next 3 months (I'll know more tommarow when I talk to my heart doc) then if it doesnt get better, its on to a pace maker next...(yeah I know that sucks) Im hoping and my doctor is pretty confident that my heart will get bad to normal or close to normal in the next 3-6 months...He also says, that HRT is the only thing I can do from now on...if I want a normal life....

 

[kmasterflex]

Ok the angiogram shows that I had not blockaged in my artery's but my heart fuction is only 24% now...It was very, very low...Plus my heart walls have almost doubled in size to that of a normal heart....(makes it hard for my heart to pump, cause how thick it is) So for the next 4 months I have to wear a life vest, that would shock the crap out of me if my heart stops...Something I put on everyday for the next 3 months (I'll know more tommarow when I talk to my heart doc) then if it doesnt get better, its on to a pace maker next...(yeah I know that sucks) Im hoping and my doctor is pretty confident that my heart will get bad to normal or close to normal in the next 3-6 months...He also says, that HRT is the only thing I can do from now on...if I want a normal life....

hey Chris was there any signs before you had the acid reflux that you could tell were something was wrong with your heart any symptoms you care to share with us

thanks hope you get back to normal bro

 

[mrvtwin80]

Sorry to hear this,thank God you were smart enough to go to the hospital and not just eat a ton of antacids to try to relieve the symptoms.Just keep that great attitude and get well soon!

 

[mickdoo]

Chris, I have been on hRt for 5 years and love it, feel great. I am happy weighing 215, hell i even want to weigh less, under 200. I hope you get better and the heart normalizes, I am sure it will. Good luck

 

[theBIGness]

this shit is always in the back of my head. i really feel for you, just get through it you make it out the other side ok

 

[Chris250]

well i might be getting out today ...cross your fingers...I hope it workouts

 

[ChuckaZulu]

well i might be getting out today ...cross your fingers...I hope it workouts

Will do, good luck Bro.

 

[LeatherHead]

well i might be getting out today ...cross your fingers...I hope it workouts

Best of luck, bro... fingers are crossed for you.

At least you caught it before it was totally too late. Like you said, you have a beautiful family to think about.

 

[Lightsout]

well i might be getting out today ...cross your fingers...I hope it workouts

Can't wait till you get out and see you back at the gym so I can pick your brain bro. You are one of the reason I'm back at the gym and staying there. Call me if you need anything.:thumbsup:

 

[Chris250]

this is what I was diagnose with Nonishemic Cardiomyopathy...Its pretty serious guys...yeah i will recover, the doctor is very confident about that...but no more heavy cycles, just clean or HRT doses...I have to where a life vest for 3 months, then seen where from there..if it doenst improve it means a pacemaker in me...I wont be able to really train heavy, heavy anymore...I can train, just cant go to failure or anything to crazy...My heart is pretty damaged...but pray that it will recover in the next few months ...then my life can go back normal (or close as normal as possiable)

 

[Pumping Iron]

this is what I was diagnose with Nonishemic Cardiomyopathy...Its pretty serious guys...yeah i will recover, the doctor is very confident about that...but no more heavy cycles, just clean or HRT doses...I have to where a life vest for 3 months, then seen where from there..if it doenst improve it means a pacemaker in me...I wont be able to really train heavy, heavy anymore...I can train, just cant go to failure or anything to crazy...My heart is pretty damaged...but pray that it will recover in the next few months ...then my life can go back normal (or close as normal as possiable)

damn bro, stay positive, the mind is a powerful thing. Know you can get better and you will :thumbsup: What are all the tests you had done to find this problem? Did normal bloodwork, ekg,xray show anything? then they went further?

 

[105kStrongman]

Chris, I am very very sorry to hear this...

I am not in the same situation as you are, but I am similarly dealing with alot myself. I have had all those tests as of last year, and everything came back normal fortunately for me...

What I do know about you, is that you are beyond mentally strong, and you will fight through this. I know you will return to normal health and you will still compete regardless. I would be willing to guarantee that soon enough you are just as strong and just as vascular and can just drop down a weight class and still do amazing and still maintain your passion...

This is what I have had to do as well, I went from 1500mgs of test per week to now 350mgs of TESTIM cream, I am much lighter bodyweight wise, but I look better, am healthier, and like you said, I plan to walk my daughter down the aisle one day...You know 25-30 years from now when she starts dating LOL

Anyways, I will say a prayer for you, I know you will overcome this and keep your faith. We are all here for you, and if you need anything, anything at all please don't hesitate to let me know

 

[saudades]

This all reminds me of Maldorf's story over at PM which I know Chris is following. I would certainly be devastated, too. It scares me a little because I've had a couple of times where I had what I would term an acid bubble that got caught at the top of the stomach valve. I've never been in really bad pain, just discomfort right at that valve, and I use Prilosec/Omeprazole off and on as I need it. My father's side has a history of heart problems so I'll definitely be watching closely after reading about Chris' experience.

We will all pray for you to recover quickly, Chris.

 

[Crazymank]

yeah... i feel like this is going to be happening to a lot of us.

 

[Pumping Iron]

yeah... i feel like this is going to be happening to a lot of us.

It seems to be more of an issue to those who do extreme high dosages for long periods of time (never come off) or have family history.. I'm sure eventually it will affect everyone in one way or another, just the reality of it.. :nope:

 

[Crazymank]

its kinda freaked me out a bit. -to be honest.

 

[NAIR]

its kinda freaked me out a bit. -to be honest.

Yes, here's to wishing for a speedy recovery