The funeral is all over. A message to all. Got my fathers autopsy results

**TobiasFunke** · 11-21-10, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by Iwinyourmoney

The funeral and everything is over. It's been a zoo around here, so many people in and out it was unreal. The visitation had around 1,000 people show up, it just shows how many people my dad knew/helped in his life.

Anyways, it turns out my dad had 75%-95% blockage in ALL his arteries, caused from heart disease.
My dad never had any signs, nothing. The day before be died he was on the roof getting the leafs out of the gutters and mowed the lawn. He had no signs like I said it's unreal.
Two things guys.
1. My dad was 65 years old in great shape. With no warnings or nothing, he had these major problems. 4 weeks ago he went on a 20 mile bike ride! Guys.....get checked!!!! I know we have some guys in there 50s+, so get checked even if you have no signs like my father. Go get a stress test on your heart and a angiogram(sp?)
2. Us younger guys, even you older ones. Be nice to your family! My dad and I had a great relationship, was like my best friend. But for those of you who aren't close with your mom/dad, get close! They could be gone tomorrow.....and you'll wish u got to say "I love you".

God bless you all guys. My life feels like it has a whole new meaning now.

This is an excellent point...I can't tell you how many people I've come across in my life that say they "don't talk to their parents anymore". I just never understood it...seems crazy to me.

**rossta4i** · 11-21-10, 08:45 PM

It's an overwhelming feeling see that many people at his celebration of life. It's a proud feeling knowing how much people our father has touched, yet sad because many people won't get to know him. I'm just speaking from experience with my mother. You father seemed like a great man.

Yes guys never take anything for granted. God bless you too Iwin

**jjgold** · 11-21-10, 08:48 PM

I think they can pick up things also on a cardiogram

Hang in there IWIN, hope to see you around boards more

**tltaylor89** · 11-21-10, 08:50 PM

With the fast paced lives we live we all need to get checked.

**flyingillini** · 11-21-10, 08:56 PM

I hope you are doing well Iwin. I haven't seen or spoken to my Mother in 16 years. I am going to San Francisco for Thanksgiving and I will be seeing her. I guess it's the right thing to do. God Bless your family Iwin.

**Cougar Bait** · 11-21-10, 08:58 PM

Stay strong IWIN

Sounds like the world will miss your father

**brxbmbers42** · 11-21-10, 09:37 PM

Glad you got some answers IWIN

**Cap dat 4ss** · 11-21-10, 09:40 PM

Again, sorry for your loss IWIN.

Please go get your heart checked up. Heart disease is very much genetics.

**Iwinyourmoney** · 11-21-10, 11:01 PM

I will be going to get checked very soon

**tblues2005** · 11-22-10, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by Iwinyourmoney

The funeral and everything is over. It's been a zoo around here, so many people in and out it was unreal. The visitation had around 1,000 people show up, it just shows how many people my dad knew/helped in his life.

Anyways, it turns out my dad had 75%-95% blockage in ALL his arteries, caused from heart disease.
My dad never had any signs, nothing. The day before be died he was on the roof getting the leafs out of the gutters and mowed the lawn. He had no signs like I said it's unreal.
Two things guys.
1. My dad was 65 years old in great shape. With no warnings or nothing, he had these major problems. 4 weeks ago he went on a 20 mile bike ride! Guys.....get checked!!!! I know we have some guys in there 50s+, so get checked even if you have no signs like my father. Go get a stress test on your heart and a angiogram(sp?)
2. Us younger guys, even you older ones. Be nice to your family! My dad and I had a great relationship, was like my best friend. But for those of you who aren't close with your mom/dad, get close! They could be gone tomorrow.....and you'll wish u got to say "I love you".

God bless you all guys. My life feels like it has a whole new meaning now.

Thanks for the update on what has happened here. Yes I agree with my father that passed away 3 years ago I sure do feel for you and I am glad you found out what happened. Yes I agree with you be nice to your family you never know how long you will see them around. I do spend time with my mom because of this and I call her up all of the time.

**Jimmy0607** · 11-22-10, 12:12 AM

Sorry for your loss bro hang in there

**pstaff1989** · 11-22-10, 12:15 AM

great post, sorry for your loss. hang tough man

**HUSALAH** · 11-22-10, 12:16 AM

my whole male side of my family has heart problems as well, my father had a quadruple bypass recently.. Im sorry to hear about your loss and hope the best for you and your family..

**jeffksu** · 11-22-10, 12:18 AM

Iwin...stay strong and get checked yourself as a preventive measure for peace of mind...and it sounds like you and your Dad had a great relationship w/ many friends...Take care and be blessed...

**thezbar** · 11-22-10, 12:22 AM

Lost a manager at work {53} the exact same way last week. He had just had a clean report from a physical. 80% blockage triggered a heart attack while on the way to watch a college football game. It makes you wonder.

**Cicima6709** · 11-22-10, 12:26 AM

Pretty scary...my dad is also 65, has had some problems with blockage in his arteries. Had one surgery, but it didnt go very well, they found similar blockage even afterwords. He too does all the outdoorsy stuff and such...its a very scary thought.

It sounds like your dad was a good guy, so thats something to be proud of. Stay strong.

**blackbox** · 11-22-10, 04:54 PM

Sorry for your loss- nothing comes close to losing a parent or a child. Keep the good memories, and wish you and yours the best.

**Grux** · 11-22-10, 05:00 PM

Sorry about your loss. I am glad to hear you had a great relationship with your Dad.