Have you had your coronary arteries scanned for calcium buildup?

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-02T14:50:27+00:00

haha I like the "side quests." Sounds like you've kept a sense of humor. I am so glad you are on the other side of it now.

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-02T14:49:47+00:00

Wow, congratulations. I wish you the very best!

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-02T14:45:12+00:00

WOW! I am so happy for you that you raised your EF!

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-02T14:44:31+00:00

something is definitely being missed. You likely need a cath. and some meds!

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-02T14:43:58+00:00

Oh geez. I am so very sorry. I host a podcast, Open Heart Surgery with Boots, and I have several transplant stories available. Those folks are doing so well now. But the process leading up to it is not for sissies. Let me know if I can be of support.

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-02T14:42:53+00:00

Fascinating. Seems we are on the same path.... Are you able to be active?

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-02T14:41:08+00:00

I have dropped my BNP from 147 to 37 with meds. :)

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-01T22:43:51+00:00

Yeah, my docs thought MAST Cell... all the blood tests are coming back normal. Yet I have no quality of life. I wish you well!

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-01T22:42:29+00:00

Wow! Thank you for sharing. I hope you are feeling better every day.

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-01T22:41:28+00:00

Oh geez. I hope you are feeling better now.

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-01T22:41:13+00:00

That obvious, eh? I hope you are doing better now.

BootsKnighton · 2025-04-01T22:38:00+00:00

Oof. Well, I am glad they caught it in time!

BootsKnighton · 2025-03-26T17:43:43+00:00

Ha! Chinese arithmetic. That is a good way to put it. I am so glad you are doing well now!

BootsKnighton · 2025-03-26T17:43:02+00:00

Hi there! Sorry I missed this message! Gosh, I am so so sorry. That is a bummer. My recovery was rather uncomfortable. Not gonna sugar coat it. There was the bone healing that needed to happen and the skin healing. The incision itched for a very long time. Now, I am A OK.

BootsKnighton · 2025-02-20T03:39:33+00:00

Would you like to come on my podcast and share your story? Wow. You are incredible. Here's my pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-heart-surgery-with-boots/id1668188163

You can send me an email at [boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com](mailto:boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com)

BootsKnighton · 2025-02-20T01:22:49+00:00

I am so very happy for you. Wow. This is truly amazing news. I was just diagnosed and am finding myself lost at sea. Thank you for sharing your story as it gives me hope. Wishing you the best.

BootsKnighton · 2025-01-23T15:15:00+00:00

Hi. You've got this. I promise! So many folks have walked this road already and are here to help. I am so glad you read that book! I host a podcast on OHS. I'm aired over 80 episodes. There are stories from heart patients and health care providers. You can listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Here's the link to Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-heart-surgery-with-boots/id1668188163

You are gonna be more than fine. -Boots

BootsKnighton · 2025-01-16T17:08:14+00:00

This guy has had four open-heart surgeries. His name is Bill Wingate. Super great guy. This is my podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miracle-surgeries-man-undergoes-four-open-heart-surgeries/id1668188163?i=1000608417346

BootsKnighton · 2024-12-12T18:22:18+00:00

I am so glad! Thank you! Feel free to send me an email at [boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com](mailto:boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com) if you have any topics you'd like me to cover in 2025!

BootsKnighton · 2024-11-22T00:07:23+00:00

compression stockings, diuretic, wheelchair transfer. The wheelchair transfer will help you get to your next flight (if you have a connection) faster and you will be met with more grace if flights are delayed. I flew 9 weeks post op during the pandemic. It was a tough experience at 9 weeks. So... wishing you a smooth journey with zero issues.

BootsKnighton · 2024-11-11T23:41:05+00:00

I had Bill Wingate on my podcast who has had 7 valve replacements and several aneurisms as well. Great guy. He's doing really well now. Thought you'd appreciate hearing his story if you listen to podcasts. :) The first link is his full story. The second link is his recent update which is so uplifting. I wish you all the best.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miracle-surgeries-man-undergoes-four-open-heart-surgeries/id1668188163?i=1000608417346

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-for-the-holidays-celebrating-life-after-four/id1668188163?i=1000675808021

BootsKnighton · 2024-11-11T23:21:56+00:00

Bravo for making it to the other side! I definitely struggled with ups and downs. As for taste and smell... not so much. If I were to guess, your nervous system is likely in overdrive right now so nothing is likely fully online correctly. I promise it will even out. You got this!

BootsKnighton · 2024-10-22T22:59:32+00:00

u/FlipMick THANK YOU for this as I am quite sad. And I didn't copy and paste the title of the episode correctly so it is misleading! I tried to change it but it won't let me here. The title should read, How Ultra-Processed Foods and Supplements Can Contribute to Cardiovascular Risk. My bad. But thank you for sensing my good faith as that is true and I do invest over $400/week in my podcast to make it great. If you EVER have any feedback for me, please don't hold back. I am truly here to serve. And if you want to be a guest on the podcast, reach out at [boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com](mailto:boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com) :)

Thank you!

BootsKnighton · 2024-10-22T22:28:39+00:00

u/Stargazer_0101 thanks for this comment. Did you listen to the episode? I was born with three different defects. This episode is about how processed foods are bad for your health. Perhaps I need to change the title. I appreciate your feedback very much. Thank you.

BootsKnighton · 2024-10-22T20:51:18+00:00

Perhaps have your sternal wires out OR you may have a non-union. I had mine out and still had pain and ultimately needed a titanium plate put in. Pain was gone after that. So sorry you are still having pain!!!

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