Need comfort here: Afraid of heart attack on vacation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fwiw, the two middle-aged people I know who have had cardiac issues were mega healthy athletes. I'm not saying that healthy eating and exercise matter, because they sure do...but sometimes life is just a crapshoot and the sooner you make peace with that, the more sane you will be.

don't* matter

[Anonymous]

I was about 225 when I went to Disney in late may. Walked like 30,000 steps a day. Chugged water. Every ride is near a store and they all sell cold water. The stores also blast air conditioning.

But really in the future, start walking each day like a month before you go on a trip.

[Anonymous]

OP, why don’t you start walking now and practice everyday until your vacation? It might help you physically and mentally. And, it is really pretty out right now

[Anonymous]

This sounds like pre-trip stress to me. I will say that for me high humidity and dehydration do make my heart rate shoot up so make sure you drink enough water and if you get tired rent a scooter. Disney is stress inducing for a lot of people, the heat, crowds, mass amount of screaming kids, the noise, how far you are from you car. It's not a restful vacation at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You will likely not have a heart attack on this vacation, but maybe consider this a wake-up call that you need to prioritize your health and getting to a healthy weight.

Not helpful. You really have no idea all the reasons people end up overweight. It’s not just dumb lazy people with no willpower. I’ve been normal weight and overweight. In order to be normal weight I need to essentially barely eat and exercise a massive amount. Even then, I’m not even thin, just barely normal. If all you folks had to work as hard to “prioritize your health” you might not have the easiest time, either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will likely not have a heart attack on this vacation, but maybe consider this a wake-up call that you need to prioritize your health and getting to a healthy weight.

Not helpful. You really have no idea all the reasons people end up overweight. It’s not just dumb lazy people with no willpower. I’ve been normal weight and overweight. In order to be normal weight I need to essentially barely eat and exercise a massive amount. Even then, I’m not even thin, just barely normal. If all you folks had to work as hard to “prioritize your health” you might not have the easiest time, either.

Nice excuses and internalizing.

Nope not the above poster, but I do believe you can still be healthy and overweight. No one is saying you need to be thin, but if someone is out of breath packing and worried about having a heart attach at Disney then, yes, they should take that as a sign to make some changes in their life for their healthy. I understand that people become overweight for a lot of reasons, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything they can do to improve their health.

[Anonymous]

If you had a cardiac work up recently you are most likely okay. Anxiety also mimicked heart issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you had a cardiac work up recently you are most likely okay. Anxiety also mimicked heart issues.

+1 you are going to be just fine OP. I'm sure it's just trip anxiety causing your symptoms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will likely not have a heart attack on this vacation, but maybe consider this a wake-up call that you need to prioritize your health and getting to a healthy weight.

Not helpful. You really have no idea all the reasons people end up overweight. It’s not just dumb lazy people with no willpower. I’ve been normal weight and overweight. In order to be normal weight I need to essentially barely eat and exercise a massive amount. Even then, I’m not even thin, just barely normal. If all you folks had to work as hard to “prioritize your health” you might not have the easiest time, either.

Nice excuses and internalizing.

Nope not the above poster, but I do believe you can still be healthy and overweight. No one is saying you need to be thin, but if someone is out of breath packing and worried about having a heart attach at Disney then, yes, they should take that as a sign to make some changes in their life for their healthy. I understand that people become overweight for a lot of reasons, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything they can do to improve their health.

Only when you're young. Diabetes and heart conditions kick in later.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will likely not have a heart attack on this vacation, but maybe consider this a wake-up call that you need to prioritize your health and getting to a healthy weight.

Not helpful. You really have no idea all the reasons people end up overweight. It’s not just dumb lazy people with no willpower. I’ve been normal weight and overweight. In order to be normal weight I need to essentially barely eat and exercise a massive amount. Even then, I’m not even thin, just barely normal. If all you folks had to work as hard to “prioritize your health” you might not have the easiest time, either.

Nice excuses and internalizing.

Nope not the above poster, but I do believe you can still be healthy and overweight. No one is saying you need to be thin, but if someone is out of breath packing and worried about having a heart attach at Disney then, yes, they should take that as a sign to make some changes in their life for their healthy. I understand that people become overweight for a lot of reasons, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything they can do to improve their health.

Only when you're young. Diabetes and heart conditions kick in later.

Not true. Not every overweight person has heart disease or diabetes. Maybe at a higher risk but not a 100% given.

[Anonymous]

OP: I am in similar physical condition (actually from your description of your test results, you are in better condition) and had no problems whatsoever at Disney. Took our grandchildren and had the time of our (and their) lives. Walked 8-11 miles a day (which I don't normally do) and I hadn't prepared in any way. I do think you need to pace yourself: stop to eat, drink, sit and enjoy the atmosphere. Don't run from attraction to attraction, which is tempting with the crowds and Genie Plus.

That said, now that it is a little safer to do so, I've started to exercise at a gym again to reduce the # of pounds I'll be hauling around on our next trip. I'd like to be around to take my grandchildren to Europe when they are a little older.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you had a cardiac work up recently you are most likely okay. Anxiety also mimicked heart issues.

2019 is not recently. I would get another one.

[Anonymous]

OP consider getting your blood pressure checked. I have high BP and it makes my heart pound when I forget my meds, and yes, also with anxiety. Anxiety and stress can really do a number on you.

[Anonymous]

A few years ago we were at Disney AK when DD got injured. They immediately took us to the infirmary which is inside the park (near the lockers). It looked like an urgent care center in the middle of a Disney Park! Also, Florida in general has excellent hospitals. With all the elderly, retired folks needing healthcare, there’s a hospital every few miles (near the cities anyway).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will likely not have a heart attack on this vacation, but maybe consider this a wake-up call that you need to prioritize your health and getting to a healthy weight.

Not helpful. You really have no idea all the reasons people end up overweight. It’s not just dumb lazy people with no willpower. I’ve been normal weight and overweight. In order to be normal weight I need to essentially barely eat and exercise a massive amount. Even then, I’m not even thin, just barely normal. If all you folks had to work as hard to “prioritize your health” you might not have the easiest time, either.

Nice excuses and internalizing.

Nope not the above poster, but I do believe you can still be healthy and overweight. No one is saying you need to be thin, but if someone is out of breath packing and worried about having a heart attach at Disney then, yes, they should take that as a sign to make some changes in their life for their healthy. I understand that people become overweight for a lot of reasons, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything they can do to improve their health.

Her point was the trip is now. She can’t do what the poster was suggesting/shaming her about in the two days before her trip. That’s why it’s not helpful. She’s in acute worry now. Not the appropriate response.