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I have been lurking for months, and now have a question which I hope you guys can help me with. I
ran regularly until the end of September. I then had several episodes of Ventricular tachycardia
(VTAC), and now have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in my chest. Until my episodes
(which came out of left field, totally asymptomatic), I ran 20-25 miles a week, plus some bicycling
and swimming (no interest in tri's, just like the sports). The doctors say that I can expect to
recover and continue my lifestyle and occupation (U.S. Marine), but right now I am fighting the
funk: I am only permitted to walk 1/2 mile a day, can't shave or get a haircut, no pullups or
pushups, and am turning into a big fat slug. While the doctors say I should return to normal, I
haven't met or talked to anyone with my condition. Anyone out there have any knowledge of someone
who has overcome VTAC? I could use the motivation. Thanks!
ran regularly until the end of September. I then had several episodes of Ventricular tachycardia
(VTAC), and now have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in my chest. Until my episodes
(which came out of left field, totally asymptomatic), I ran 20-25 miles a week, plus some bicycling
and swimming (no interest in tri's, just like the sports). The doctors say that I can expect to
recover and continue my lifestyle and occupation (U.S. Marine), but right now I am fighting the
funk: I am only permitted to walk 1/2 mile a day, can't shave or get a haircut, no pullups or
pushups, and am turning into a big fat slug. While the doctors say I should return to normal, I
haven't met or talked to anyone with my condition. Anyone out there have any knowledge of someone
who has overcome VTAC? I could use the motivation. Thanks!