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Well wasn't expecting that last week. Thought I was pretty fit. Apparently, I tore 3 of the bigger arteries which caused the heart attack. The Doctor said he's only seen this happen twice in 10 years.
Nothing they can do to fix it so I just need to rest. The good news it's not a typical heart attack caused by heart disease, the downside being I'm advised to only get my heart rate up to 120 BPM from now on. I'm told the tearing in my artery walls can happen again easily if I push myself too hard. So a lot of activities that require a lot of physical exertion are now out.
Detecting should be ok but I won't be able to dig the gold up, lol... I'm sure I'll be right using the zed with the 10" coil as most of the gold is small and shallow.
Unfortunately, the gpz19 and x-coil20 coils are probably going to be a problem as I just won't be able to dig deep holes. Panning and highbanking are now over also, as well as extremely steep hill climbing.
Sucks to get sick but at least I'm still here.
Note: if you get any kind of a pain in the chest go and get it looked at. I waited 4 days although having little signs that something wasn't right. (sore right arm, tingling /numb fingers, and indigestion feeling) It took a big attack to get my attention (5 days in hospital). My mate who is 61 also has just had a heart attack and his symptoms were similar to mine.
Ironically a 14 piece gold patch was the cause of this...after mentioning to the doctor id stripped a large area of 6" topsoil with my pick. The hobby I love so much nearly killed me.
Nothing they can do to fix it so I just need to rest. The good news it's not a typical heart attack caused by heart disease, the downside being I'm advised to only get my heart rate up to 120 BPM from now on. I'm told the tearing in my artery walls can happen again easily if I push myself too hard. So a lot of activities that require a lot of physical exertion are now out.
Detecting should be ok but I won't be able to dig the gold up, lol... I'm sure I'll be right using the zed with the 10" coil as most of the gold is small and shallow.
Unfortunately, the gpz19 and x-coil20 coils are probably going to be a problem as I just won't be able to dig deep holes. Panning and highbanking are now over also, as well as extremely steep hill climbing.
Sucks to get sick but at least I'm still here.
Note: if you get any kind of a pain in the chest go and get it looked at. I waited 4 days although having little signs that something wasn't right. (sore right arm, tingling /numb fingers, and indigestion feeling) It took a big attack to get my attention (5 days in hospital). My mate who is 61 also has just had a heart attack and his symptoms were similar to mine.
Ironically a 14 piece gold patch was the cause of this...after mentioning to the doctor id stripped a large area of 6" topsoil with my pick. The hobby I love so much nearly killed me.