According to the doctors in the emergency room, I came extremely close to having a stroke around Midnight last night...

My blood pressure (which has always been pretty bad in my family) was around 220 over 165...

"How You didn't have a stroke is beyond me", were the doctors actual words...

I'm on some pretty stiff blood pressure meds now, but please, keep me in Your prayers and so forth, as this has pretty much scared the living hell out of me (I'm only 31), and now I -have- to leave the state for a week for work...

Thanks alot, and I appreciate it muchly...

-Randy-

Hey Randy!
Time for a lifestyle change.

Good thoughts and wishes going out to you!

Been at the emergency room myself. We have to play a better game!

Wow Randy, that is pretty scary!

Sending positive thoughts your way.

You got it Randy..

Remember these rules where work is concerned..


Rule One: Don't sweat the small stuff.

Rule Two: It's all small stuff.


Sending good vibes your way and best wishes to you bro...

Titus

Will be praying for you Randy. Hope all goes well with your travel.

Good thought and prayers are with you Randy.

Randy:
You are now on my prayer list.
BSF

Ditto.

Randy,
Your in our families thoughts and prayers.

Big prayers. You might consider taking some time off work to see if you can get that hypertensive crisis under better control. Your live is worth way more than the job.

That's scary stuff, Randy. Wishing you the best and prayers and good vibes coming your way.

Randy, sending good thoughts your way. Hang in there buddy, you're a tough one.

Clay

Randy take care we can’t afford to loose a good TN BF man!

Our prayers are with ya.

Geeeeez Louise!! You have got to really try to relax Randy! Nothing is more important than your health. I know...I used to have an ulcer and I decided that was not who I was going to be. I learned how to let things go and concentrate on my well being. Thoughts and prayers are with you...please take care of yourself!

Sure glad your Guardian Angel was with you to run interference...! Prayin' for ya here, too!

My best wishes now and in the future.

You are in our thoughts and prayers here.

You got it, Randy! All my best, coming your way!

Definately time for a lifestyle change!!

I'll put in a good word for ya also!

The Fuzzy Clan will send up prayers for ya, bud!

Zog

Randy ,
Ive been thru that and worse as some members know that i have told my story if ya ever wanna talk about it pm me ill give u my number ok bud.

Damn Dude, I will keep you in my prayers every morning. Hey all good advise man dont let the small stuff get too you get a good iet going and take your meds. My mom has had high blood pressure since she was 29 shes now 69 so litsen to your doc. and stay positive

Prayers and positive thoughts my man. Take care of yourself.

Randy,
Sorry to hear about your medical crisis. Hope that you recover ASAP.

Craig

Positive thoughts on the way...

Be well,
Scott

I'm glad it scared the hell out of you. I mean that in a good way. We're about the same age by the way. It takes something like that to get our attention sometimes..start thinking we're superman, but we're not teenagers anymore. Time to keep the mind, body, and spirit strong and healthy. Do the right thing...whatever your heart tells you. I think you've got the right idea...asking for prayers. There's one on the way up to the Big Man right now. Take care. Remember that money is just green stuff. Conscentrate on the important matters...God and family...they're the ones that will always be there for you. God Bless...you're in my prayers...

god, thats scary randy. please please follow your doctors advice on medications and lifestyle changes.

i'll be sending you positive thoughts and energy

gael

I'll say a few for you too Bud. I guess a Sasquatch encounter wouldn't be the best thing to have right about now. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

I saw your post elsewhere and got you in my prayers. Take care of yourself.

Mike

MAJOR prayer wave going out from here Randy. Take care of yourself and keep us posted.

David

Might be time to slow down Randy. My positive thoughts are headed your way.



RayG

Scary indeed. Check out the South Beach Diet, if you haven't already. It was designed to lower blood pressure and serum cholesterol - weight loss was an unexpected plus. It's a healthy way of eating even for people who don't need to lose any weight (skip phase 1 if you're one of those).

Good luck!

Take your Meds correctly,
Eat right,
Rest for 8,
Take a short walk....

May GOD Bless You, Randy !

Take it easy - work on some of those cool designs you do .

All the best to you.

Good Luck Randy. Hang in there. I am praying for you.

Randy, may the Lord bless you and keep you today. He hold you in the palm of His hand and numbers your tears which He keeps in a bottle. I had 90 over 130 and thought I was going berserk. slow down. I will keep you on my prayer list.

You bet I'll pray for ya bud!

1000 prayers and more!

Got ya

I'm glad somebody brought that up... I was gonna mention low carb but that always seems to cause such a fury among people who don't understand it.

Seriously, low-carbing, even with the added fat, works in such a way that most people's cholesterol levels PLUMMET after the first few weeks and a LOT of people can get right off the BP meds. My own mother, two weeks after starting Atkins, nearly passed out because her blood pressure went down to normal so fast and she was still taking her meds..

ANYWAY, something to consider if you don't want to rely on meds to try and control it.

Randy,

I'm not much into prayers but I will give you some advice. The only thoughts or prayers that will pull you out of this are your own. Thinking positive is your best way out. I'm not sure what your line of work is but I always say:

"Success should not be measured by the size of the house you live in. It should be measured by the number of smiles you put on peoples faces!"

There are enough big houses on the hill. We need more people who just plane enjoy life!

"Keep life simple and watch yourself smile more "

Cut4sign

Randy
My prayers are there for you .I hope that you can keep it in control .Become stress free.Just try your best to take care of yourself and remember that we are all praying for you.
Mark A

Now that the hell is out of you, it's what you replace it with that will matter Randy. Take care it's the right stuff.

Damn, Randy!!!

Good thoughts headin' your way, bud. I sure hope they're able to get you on some meds that will help to lower your blood pressure and get you in check. Thirty-one is WAY to young to be dealing with that type of problem.

Glad to see you had sense enough to get yourself checked out too. Good move on your part.

Keep that blood pressure under control. In the meantime you are in my prayers, God Bless.

Coco B

Hey Randy, I,m new here . Wanted to say good luck and please keep checking at least once a day. Even Walmart and drug stores have free moniters. Might not be the best but they do put you in the neighberhood. Last fall had the same thing happen to me and it took about about a month to get it to stay close to normal. The first thing I did was cut out all caffine and sodium. Its hard but if your life depends on it it will come easy. Life style change is a biggie. Stress is another biggie. Goodluck and your in my thoughts

I'd just like to say THANK YOU to everyone who gave me well wishes...

I did end up going through with the work related stuff I had to do, and in some ways I think it helped me out alot (lots of time to think on things and so forth)...

I'm on some pretty hard core BP meds at present, and have pretty much given up caffiene and salt (to a lesser degree) cold turkey...

Once more, thanks to everyone for their kind wishes...I sincerely and whole heartedly appreciate them all...