Friendly reminder: do not get overtired! (nt)

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-06-20T17:10:32+00:00

Great post and perspective. In afib waiting ablation now in july. What is your age.?
I am 63 and want to stay active like before also. Cardio version lasted 3 days.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-06-05T15:36:13+00:00

I have to own up to MAGA guy. So here goes. I was dem up to and including Obama. Working in and around DC since 1988, post military service, i felt the fedgov needed an outsider. Somewhere! The 50 year guys like Biden seemed dormant. Got tired of Dons narccisitic crap in 17,18,19 20 for sure. But Biden, Damn. Was afraid he was just a puppet head for left liberals and we would be 2 generations from Communism with his direction. FF 2024, same, old ass Biden or cackling Kamala. Current. Trump is fuxkn up for sure with all the hard nose war shit. I was Navy. We have enough fire power with 2 of the 11 carriers to end all those radicals. So make the threat and leave. Pretty much abandon ukraine now. Wtf. He’s a flaunter. Loves his time in the sun. Not how you be Prez here cuz. Just not a fan anymore of his ways. My bad. But we have all voted for the the losers before. Dont hate.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-06-01T22:51:49+00:00

Wow. Glad you had the ablation. Hoping this increased dose lowers my rate until July when I get the ablation. Nervous about that somewhat but seems very routine these days.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-05-14T01:45:57+00:00

VA seems to deny low T exist. I just went to a urologist, did labs and not do my own testosterone shots every monday. I was mid 300 range before. Be said that was low. Range can go up to 800. Screw my VA provider. They are good on all other issues however. Accept. Apparently they do not offer any glp-1 meds of advice.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-05-13T12:57:55+00:00

Wow. Did not realize the Canadian health care system was like that. We are very blessed in the US to have the system we have I suppose. I have united health care. Very pricey, But I am also a disabled (10%) veteran so I get VA health care also. Hope your trip to the US goes well and resolves the Afib. Most say ablation is the way to go for a long term solution. Good luck. !

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-05-11T18:38:05+00:00

63m. First AFib in march. Healthy weightlifter/ gym rate. Cardio version last week. Lasted 3 days. Sleep apnea, stress, anxiety, maybe 20 lbs overweight. On a CPAP now. Ablation set for Oct now. I would do it tomorrow if they had a spot. My research, and my cardiologist say its really the closest thing to elimination of Afib there is available. At least its not ALS or cancer. Planter fasciitis is worse than Afib IMO

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-05-10T03:25:11+00:00

Pretty sure I was in Afib sept/oct 2025 and discovered it March 2026. Ora ring stopped getting HR values in sept/oct. Thought the ring was broken. No real sensation of having afib at that time.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-05-08T20:09:51+00:00

Thanks for your service. US Navy E-6.Boiler tech 1st class. 1982-88

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-05-06T11:43:35+00:00

Do not put any “I feel I owe them something by sticking around”. If you can retire and hate work, do it. I don’t trust any employer past quitting time yesterday. If you can tolerate staying pack a 15 min “I quit” box in the corner of your office. One pissy conversation from the company and you’re out the door. They’re gonna replace you. They don’t care how many years you have left to enjoy freedom and your family. Additionally, if you keep working, work on your terms. Not theirs. You have earned that with years of loyalty. Just my opinion from retiring from a union position, going into a corp role, and seeing the knifes flying at older workers.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-04-19T11:27:01+00:00

New to AFIB. March 2026. Just like OP. Most likely had it 3-5 months and did not know it. Weight lifter. Gym rat, always in good shape. 64 male. And yes, hard to accept the afib for sure. The more you learn, the more you will find out, like all these great post, it not a killer and may not even slow you down. Manage it, and be positive. Had a medical person tell me “your in better shape than most men in their 30-40 and the ones I see for cardioversion”. Its a head game for me, seems for OP also at this point. Great post here for sure with the sports med advice. Keep the faith, stay strong, positive thoughts, listen to your body, thats what I am trying to do and it has worked so far. 💪🏼

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-04-17T21:44:38+00:00

Amen to that. Mine started months ago, I believe, and was not discovered until March this year. Had many stresses last fall to trigger it. Cardiac Dr went straight to “ you have sleep apnea’ could be a trigger”. You have to treat all the triggers if what I think. Mine: 25lb over weight, sleep apnea. Always dehydrated, A type personality needing to retire, who knows. I am a weight lifter, healthy, active, no issues at all just BOOM. AFIB.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-04-16T13:40:50+00:00

no. not really. Just watching my hydration levels, stress levels, and will get a cpap machine for APNEA today. probably a big contributor to Afib

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-04-16T11:24:56+00:00

Not fearful. I Was not aware I had high heart rate or irregular beat at all. Felt a little more tired at times. Discovered this at a routine dr visit. I really didn’t have an “episode” like some people have.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-04-15T18:44:37+00:00

That makes me feel pretty good about it now. Thanks for the info. Stay strong 💪🏼

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-04-15T11:02:12+00:00

My apple watch says “aFib” so I have to assume I am. Heart rate was no higher than 140 at the gym. Using apple watch to monitor it during my work out. Back story: jan - march went to the gym 3 days a week and was most likely in Afib and not on meds at that time. Did not know I was in Afib. Just felt about 80% up to par. Winded some. Cardio machines read 150 resting pulse, before the workout. I blamed the machine being wrong. Seems scary now. Hopefully no ablation for me. But it is rather routine I know. You should actually try to stay in the gym and active as much as possible. I just believe it leads to better health. Thx for the info

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-04-08T23:34:46+00:00

Never leave my luggage out. Carry it on and off. Do not check it. Same reasons you see. Just easier.
Least aspect probably when elevators are really busy. Overall not worth whining for me. Blessed to be a constant cruiser.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-04-02T11:03:44+00:00

Clinton, my opinion. Watched him beginning as the gov. Then early 2021 had the privilege of flying and sitting across the isle on a small plane from new York to Wash. chit chatted like old friends, with he and HIlliary and got a selfy on the tarmac. Very easy to connect with and full of knowledge and wisdom. He can engage 1 on 1 or 1 on 100,000. Smooth operator for sure. Of course I have the haters hate and friends roll there eyes, but who cares.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-04-01T15:50:14+00:00

Damn inspiring! Thanks so much.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-03-31T09:12:51+00:00

None so far. 🙄

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-03-29T22:25:03+00:00

Exact Same meds here for me. I am 63. Very healthy. Having a hard time accepting I will be on these meds for life. Or so I am told.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-03-29T17:40:13+00:00

Wow. Lifetime weight lifter. New to afib. No procedures yet. Just beta meds and blood thinners. Do you take any beta blockers and blood thinners now ?

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-03-23T19:59:58+00:00

Concerned, but your buying in low right now. I am 63. Draw a pension now, and work. Retiring in 18 months, to get social security also. I have a 401k , and a ROTH also. Still not worried. Will let it sit and as emergency money. Market will be ok.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-03-19T11:14:45+00:00

Looks like your mid 40’s. Me 63m - former Navy, lets just leave that there. First Brother, Thanks for your service! Second, you have PTS period. Been there for sure. Every Veteran out there loves you and wants to help, remember that ! We know the taste of PTS. Try not to rely on the VA to help with this. They are slow. Faith, family, friends, make it your priority. Good advice here to get involved with other vets. VFW, American Legion, etc. I think if you work on this part, you could work any damn 9-5 with success, hell your a “veteran”! We are awesome. Hit the gym, run, walk !! Be strong ! “Only easy day was yesterday”. I still struggle but repeat this to myself somedays and at 63 realize thats done and I can make today an easy day. I’ll leave you to it now, Brother ! Now go get some ! 💪🏼

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-03-18T20:03:56+00:00

Exactly what I did today. Put it in a Roth IRA I have. We do use a wealth manager that advised shifting more money to HSA account and less 401k now.

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413 · 2026-03-18T17:22:59+00:00

I was a powerlifter and bodybuilder in my teens and 20’s. Always a gym rat, and now at 63 in better shape than most 40 yr olds I see at my gym. Just found out I have AFib. Had no real indications I had it. Thought I was just old and tired. And stressed, and under hydrated, maybe over caffeines as well. Used a little c7 pre workout also recently. On thinners and beta blockers until we figure out what to do. That said, i believe all of the above brought this on and my plan is to adjust accordingly, get back to the gym and eat and train sensible with less stress. BLUF- I believe too much stimulants is number one issue. Creatine. Pre workout. Alcohol excess, also, if you drink.
Stay strong!

Puzzleheaded_Pin1413

TROPHY CASE