tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post5798360038237146677..comments2024-03-25T09:03:19.099-07:00Comments on Well, I'm TRYING to run...: Guest PostAKA Darkwave, AKA Anarcha, AKA Cris.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09873516028463495708noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-90390544796771749032011-12-22T05:57:01.081-08:002011-12-22T05:57:01.081-08:00Oh wow - I can't believe this was happening an...Oh wow - I can't believe this was happening and none of us knew about it to support you! It is so good to hear that Brian is ok and making the changes in his life that hopefully will keep him that way. And you're right about getting to do track workouts together - that's a huge win! Thinking of you and definitely don't hesitate to let me know if I can do anything!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615930655820867299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-83964477176335030642011-12-21T14:16:29.723-08:002011-12-21T14:16:29.723-08:00I'm glad to hear that this was caught relative...I'm glad to hear that this was caught relatively early and the prognosis is good. Certainly we don't always get a chance to start over with a clean slate. Best of luck to both of you during the recovery process!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215575637275919972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-3050737560608241192011-12-21T09:06:37.409-08:002011-12-21T09:06:37.409-08:00So glad Brian caught it in time and very glad he h...So glad Brian caught it in time and very glad he has you. I hope that his recovery goes well and he's healthier in the long run (pun intended).<br /><br />As runners, we have addictive personalities, so whether it's walking or whatever he chooses to do to keep the heart strong, he may find it easy to swap out for the smoking addiction. <br /><br />He seems to have a good sense of humor, despite all he's been going through, but I hope he never sees that hospital ward again! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-58447070432206845662011-12-21T09:00:41.634-08:002011-12-21T09:00:41.634-08:00I had no idea any of this was going on. I am so re...I had no idea any of this was going on. I am so relieved they caught this and that he's going to be okay in the long term. That is so scary. You ARE a great girlfriend and he's so lucky to have you helping out! This post was also very educational for me because I thought that lung cancer was the biggest concern for smokers.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-88911329131223806352011-12-21T08:42:24.200-08:002011-12-21T08:42:24.200-08:00Wow, Cris - obviously none of us realized that thi...Wow, Cris - obviously none of us realized that this was going on, but just - wow. SO glad that he was lucky enough to catch something like this early. And your final comments really struck me, especially this, " In the end, his life is his -- I'm just fortunate that a) he shares it with me and b) that we've hopefully got a bit longer together than we did before."<br /><br />Yes. Exactly.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004930640458109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-54335158094575726822011-12-21T08:23:28.588-08:002011-12-21T08:23:28.588-08:00I didn't realize that was why you'd moved ...I didn't realize that was why you'd moved in! So glad he's going to be ok. As someone with a long family history of heart disease and stroke (including an uncle who had a heart attack AND stroke in his 30s), I'd say you guys are very lucky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-60840380433022575442011-12-21T07:08:17.079-08:002011-12-21T07:08:17.079-08:00Great post Cris - on so many levels. Being in the ...Great post Cris - on so many levels. Being in the hospital and just observing opened my eyes to so much. There are so many unhealthy people out there and most of it is because of bad choices. But, as you said - "To each of us, as individuals, belongs the right to choose our own means of health or destruction..." I am glad he is OK. He is lucky to have you.Jessica Karazsia (@irun26at8)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616274772894665823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-60421844962061807762011-12-21T06:59:25.520-08:002011-12-21T06:59:25.520-08:00That is so scary. I'm glad they caught it in ...That is so scary. I'm glad they caught it in time to intervene, he is lucky for his health and his supportive girlfriend! Best of luck in recovery and in making those big lifestyle changes!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187172647072971436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-30384129518892980272011-12-21T06:45:09.473-08:002011-12-21T06:45:09.473-08:00I'm so sorry to hear about this, but I'm g...I'm so sorry to hear about this, but I'm glad to hear that recovery is going relatively well.<br /><br />I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to get out and walk as much as the medical professionals allow. I added 0.1-0.2 miles a day after a surgery I had a few years ago and my recovery rate was astounding. Keep him at the track.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974235202743391870noreply@blogger.com