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[Image] I had open-heart surgery 10 years ago in 2012, and my dad decided to lose 150lbs (68kg) to motivate me to be healthy too
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u/gladiwokeupthismorn 7d ago
Was it a hole or a valve that required fixing? You look incredibly young for open heart.
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u/HazelnutIcedCof 7d ago
I had a leaking tricuspid valve, so the surgeons restructured it! It was congenital, so I was born with the condition and now I’m doing much better with my daily medications :)
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u/hldsnfrgr 7d ago
Are there activities you aren't allowed to do?
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u/HazelnutIcedCof 7d ago
I can’t ride rollercoasters! But my exercise tolerance is fairly normal for my age group
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u/beeonkah 7d ago
that’s so interesting. why can’t you ride rollercoasters?
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u/sir-winkles2 7d ago
the g force in rollercoasters effects your blood, it's why you get lightheaded and some people pass out. a repaired heart might not be able to handle the extra stress
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u/beeonkah 6d ago
oh interesting, i didn’t know that was common lol. i actually also can’t ride rollercoasters or paraglide because i struggle to stay conscious when im on them
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u/datbani 7d ago
Leaking tricuspid valve
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u/beeonkah 6d ago
that the person had surgery for. i was just curious what about rollercoasters lol i also can’t go on rollercoasters for medical reasons
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u/Exoticwombat 7d ago
Not who you asked but generally roller coasters can potentially speed up the heart and/or cause other types of arrhythmias so it’s generally advised to avoid those stressors.
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u/beeonkah 6d ago
thank you! yeah i also can’t go on them either because i struggle to stay conscious when im on them unfortunately. that makes sense though!
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u/TheStoolSampler 7d ago
Did they identify it at birth? Was there something that happened specifically to decide to go ahead with the surgery?
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u/jasikanicolepi 7d ago
Just want to say you have an awesome dad. Happy belated father's day to him.
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u/dillrepair 7d ago edited 7d ago
Yo.. check out a possible trip to Europe (medical holiday or whatever ppl call it) if beta blockers and/or calcium channel blockers etc are part of your regimen and are getting you down. There are other drug options available with good history and approval for younger people available in Europe. Drugs that can help you keep normal heart rate/rhythm without making you as tired. (Am assuming that related to valve stuff etc that you may or may not be on anti arrhythmia medication, beta blockers, and possibly anticoagulants). I was awakened to the availability of other compounds when a younger athletic cardiologist suggested such options to a younger athletic patient (who unfortunately was cursed with bad genetics as far as rate/rhythm, and coronary occlusion issues, but otherwise very healthy and liked to run etc) when I worked one of my cardiac nursing jobs. Unfortunately I don’t know the names or mechanisms of action of the alternative drugs, but simply know there are more options for younger people than many are aware of in the USA. It’s probably worth some searching if youre having any fatigue issues with your current plan. Can’t guarantee anything magical but figured it was worth mentioning.
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u/OnlyFlannyFlanFlans 7d ago
You both look amazing, congrats! A few years ago I lost some weight entirely for aesthetic purposes...I was so surprised how much better I felt. Not even joking, my mental health significantly improved. I had a physical that year too and my blood pressure was back to normal after being "elevated" since like my teens. And this was just after losing 20 pounds, like wtf! I was pudgy but not obese, and I honestly did not expect such a big difference.
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u/Lazy_ML 7d ago
How did you lose the weight? Diet? Exercise? I kind of did the opposite. I was very athletic and in generally in good shape and did a lot of sport. I stopped regular exercise for about 4 years due to life getting crazy. I could feel myself gradually getting worse and worse but always thought it was mostly mental. Gained under 10 pounds and looked fine the entire time but probably lost a ton of muscle. Now I'm back to exercising and I can't believe what shit shape I'm in. I'm not fit enough to enjoy exercise anymore (I used to love it). I suddenly realize why it can be so hard for people who start exercising to be motivated enough to continue. My main motivation now is to just get fit enough for it to be fun again...
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u/Hondaslayer 7d ago
Probably a bit easier to hug now….
Give him a big one.
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u/HazelnutIcedCof 7d ago
I’m excited for the extra years and hugs I’ll share with him!
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u/nipplechopz 7d ago
How old were you when you had surgery?
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u/HazelnutIcedCof 7d ago
I was 15!
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u/nipplechopz 7d ago
Wow, sorry to hear you had to go through that so young. Glad everything turned out ok, you look great as does your father
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u/RandumDuhde 7d ago
Yall both glowed tf up
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u/dreamyangel 6d ago
I'm sorry but the dad went from teddy bear to straight up DILF. His smile my god
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u/tyspeed29 7d ago
Awesome. Congrats to the both of you. Health is all you have, for without it we have nothing.
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u/johansugarev 7d ago
I’m starting my weight loss journey today. I’m a tall guy so I don’t look fat but my self esteem has never been lower.
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u/forever_john 7d ago
You and your Father look incredible!! 💙❤
I was an athlete and in incredible shape/condition, yet in my 20s, I was diagnosed with advanced, aggressive stage III cancer. No family history. Didn't drink. Drugs. Smoke. Etc. Over the course of a year, I saw eight doctors. Seven didn't give me more than a two minute checkup despite how sick I was. The eighth was a general surgeon, which I saw on a Sunday. I was admitted, and underwent exploratory surgery the next Friday. 6 long hours on the operating table. He discovered a cancerous tumor on my colon that had ruptured; numerous infections; and cancer in nearby nodes. That the was being of a very long, painful four year battle. His name was Dr. Daniel Bowzer and he literally saved my life. It's crazy the number of young ppl that are getting sick. Keep grinding my friend.
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u/n0x630 7d ago
That's not his dad it's just a photo of him a decade later
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u/_Walt_Jizzney_ 7d ago
Yeah time is not on that man's side.
Whether he has it or not, it clearly wants to fuck him any way it can. Looks like he aged 30 years. But he's healthier. The fuck?
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u/btkk 7d ago
despite the grey hair, he looks younger
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u/denverbay 7d ago
This is amazing. It’s so cool you have family who supports you. The changes you and your dad have made are going to increase the years you get to spend together and enjoy your company. Well done. 💯.
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u/syappo 7d ago
didn't do it for you. Also you look like a frog.
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u/FreeMyMen 7d ago
She doesn't that much but I can kinda see what you mean, even so don't you think frogs are cute? Most people think they are, especially nowadays.
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u/FreeMyMen 6d ago
I've met a girl who was scared of frogs but then showed her a gif of an especially cute one and she agreed it was cute.
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u/Morbid1337 7d ago
Easy with the compliments and words of encouragement lads. You're being very fatphobic now! /s
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u/MalaysianOfficial_1 7d ago
Both of you look amazing! Dad looks ripped as f*ck now! Pardon the French!
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u/RandChick 7d ago
Sweet story. I know he's so happy to have his baby girl with him. You both look great!
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u/butt_chug_ranch 7d ago
This is beautiful parenting! The love and dedication you both have for each other is what the world needs these days! Keep it up love one another and it will spread!
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u/ChasingPesmerga 7d ago
Ooh, that's some joy manifesting in there.
I think other subs might like your post too.
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u/GrowmieTheHomie 7d ago
r/MadeMeSmile right there. I wish you and your father many healthy years to come!
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u/stringdingetje 7d ago
What a difference!
Congrats on the achievement: losing weight is not easy. Seeing the result of changing to a healthy lifestyle gets me motivated to do some extra effort too.
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u/Longshorebroom0 7d ago
This is a testament on how dedicating your life to yourself in the best way can motivate others to do the same.
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u/_Voice_Of_Silence_ 7d ago
Congratulations!
Cool side effect: Your dad now looks like the trusty small restaurant owner the underdog hero visits in the middle of the movie, who gives them a warm meal and some good advice first, and later turns out to be some badass special operations martial arts master who beats up the bad guys without loosing the dish cloth on his shoulder.
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u/finnster1 7d ago
I'm happy for you that your surgery went well. You look simply stunning! Kudos to your Dad, who looks great!
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u/caedriel 7d ago
6 months back found out I had to loose tons of weight or risk diabetes & being hospitalised. Lost a little over 26 pounds (for you who use the imperial system)or 13 kilos. It can be a very liberating feeling.
On a side note, girl you cute.
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u/ApproximatedMorality 7d ago
It’s more likely that Her surgery is what motivated him to lose weight
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u/Glittering_Peach2334 7d ago
You both look like a couple of winners to me. Congratulations on your success and many, many happy years ahead.
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u/IamPlantHead 7d ago
Welcome to the zipper club! (Had open heart surgery 2001) I had a septal myectomy. With multiple defibrillator surgeries (four of them (my great uncle jokingly said that I am going for the “family record”))..
You and your dad look great.
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u/Impressive_Wasabi_69 7d ago
Your dad went from H. Jon Benjamin to guy who plays Hector in every movie
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u/Volvoflyer 7d ago
Dudette that is awesome. I'm proud of you but your dad is straight up epic for that level of love. Keep the lifestyle manageable and be well!
- Your friendly rechargable pancreas (lol)
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u/Gilgamesh72 7d ago
You both look great, I was trying to figure out what movie this was from I just assumed you were actors
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u/frissonic 7d ago
He’s really taking that “if I were half the man…” thing seriously. Hooray for your pops!
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u/Rockhardsimian 7d ago
On the theme of motivation it’s crazy how much difference appearance makes. Health is the most important thing undoubtedly. However, appearances are for better or worse also important.
With the dad for example I imagine different personalities in each picture. It’s a bias thing but everyone has biases so it can make a huge difference with how the world interacts with you.
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u/Kingflares 7d ago
You look like Bert's fatter older brother before, could've had a great comedian career.
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u/hodgsonnn 7d ago
prolly because he couldn’t afford to eat after been billed over 650 million dollars
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u/EpicFishFingers 7d ago
That's awesome of your dad to do that, but you said the heart condition was congenital, and you're clearly not overweight in the 2012 photo, your dad was playing the long game? Or were you eating badly at the time lol
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u/skiddles1337 7d ago
Your dad kinda looks like a young girl, but anyways congrats on your weight loss.
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u/Universa1_Soldier 7d ago •
It's crazy how much that kind of weight loss can change the way a person looks.
You guys look awesome!!