The good news is. I have raised $2,985 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I am only about $700 short of my fund raising commitment with only about a month and a half to go.
The bad news is. Although I will have raised a significant amount of money for a very worthy cause, I may not be able to go to Tahoe for the event. Friday a week ago, I was in the hospital for a cardiac catheterization. The surgeon placed two stents in my left anterior descending artery, the one they call the "widow-maker". Now I have gone from no medication to 5 meds a day including aspirin. Two blood thinners, two blood pressure meds, and a statin to lower my cholesterol.
The wierd thing is. I have never had symptoms that I could detect and I still feel fine. What prompted this was findings on a chest CT that I had done for a completely different reason, which turned out to be nothing.
Major bummer! But, I plan to be back on my bike as soon as the weather clears and I will see what I am able to handle. God willing, I'll be able to try again next year.
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What a difference a year makes!
The trials, tribulations, and FUN of an ageing fitness geek.
We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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$3360 raised for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, please Donate, in support of my participation in the Seagull Century Ride around the Maryland countryside. Donations help the Society in their fight against Cancer. Thanks.
About Me
- Lou Arata
- Mentor, Ohio, United States
- I am a father of 4, grandfather of 4, and a triathlete.
My Wildflower Finish
What a difference a year makes!
My Philly Tri Finish
1 comment:
Sweet Lou! Although I am bummed that things might work out in a way that will prevent you from participating in Lake Tahoe, I am glad they caught all of this early. Glad to see that you are still proudly representing TNT and still kick a lot of tail in the process.
I will keep my fingers crossed for you!
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