Matt Reviews and Teaches Stuff
Matt Reviews and Teaches Stuff
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Glad to see how things are going. Good luck with the weight loss! I'm curious to see how you do with cutting out certain foods. I think I could cut out sweets but not chips. :)
It was a struggle for a couple of days but I don’t miss any of it now. Ask me again in a few weeks and we’ll see if I feel the same way. 😁
Thanks for sharing Matt! Look forward to seeing your progress. Very Inspiring!
Thanks for watching! Hopefully we'll see some positive trends develop!
I’ll feel dumb asking before finishing the video and you address it, but were you wearing the Apple Watch at that time? Just curious if it missed the warning signs.
I was wearing it at the time but it didn’t alert to anything. I'm not certain but I don’t think the watch can alert to heart attacks. It can watch for atrial fibrillation but I never went into afib (I have in the past.) At the emergency room my EKG showed indications of a possible heart attack but nothing conclusive. They confirmed my case by doing periodic blood draws and watching for extremely elevated levels of Troponin. There are a couple of different “types” of heart attacks so perhaps the watch could detect those but not with what I experienced. I also didn’t feel like I was having a heart attack the way it has been described to me in the past. It’s only because I pieced a few things together that I thought maybe I should get checked out. Frankly, if this had happened 6 months prior I might have ignored the signs.
@@mattreviewsstuff I guess it makes sense that there are different types that the watch can’t alert to. My good friend fell and hit her head, and the watch didnt pick it up either. It’s probably best not to let the watch give a false sense of security. I’m so glad you’re ok!
@@criticaloptimist Thank you! Yes, having the option for these devices is nice, but they are certainly failable.
At age 41, I was short of breath. Heavy pain in my right chest into my back. Travelled internationally. Could hardly walk for a fe meter without being absolutely pale and in breathless pain. I was in hospital 2 times. Several tests. Eventually I got to a cardiologist in month 3! LAD was blocked 93%!! Miracle was that my heart suffered no damage. I did not get a heart attack....which could have happened any time in those 3 months. Now 11 years later, I have 50% blockage forming again. Look after yourself constantly. Follow up with your annual visits. Maintain your health. Eat and live healthy. Listen to your body!
Wow! Sounds like you had quite an ordeal. I’m thankful that you’re still with us. Thank you for sharing that. I promise I’ll be following up with my care team as they request. Were you home when you were finally diagnosed or still traveling?
I had sudden chest pain towards end of Nov 2013. Planned travel to Taiwan was only for 10 days at the end of December (for a math competition - accompanying children). So yes, I was fortunately back home.
Are they even looking at your blood sugar
Yes, my blood sugar is very good. No concerns there.
I need one of these in my life for when I travel. Thanks, Matt!
You bet! I love this thing!
Thank you for your wonderful story. I wish I had been so lucky. My situation has not been so great but I'm still here for now and trying to make the most out of the time I have left. I am loving every precious moment even when the pain seems unbearable. Brother, open your eyes and heart and mind and look at the world as it really is. If you don't see something as beautiful you are not looking closely enough. If you see something that you perceive as beautiful, it is impossible to hate it and conversely it is impossible not to love Look to nature that wonderful gift from God and you will see more beauty than your soul can comprehend and look at every other person you see. May God always bless you and keep you in his heart.
Thank you for this post. You are spot on, each day is a gift. I am learning how to look for the beauty and joy in each day. Thank you for the comments and encouragement.
Watching you toking on a massive cigar with a coffee then 3 weeks later your heart attacks video.
Thanks for watching!
I've been on life support 20 times, I have a power port in my chest, and a femoral line in my groin, that is there long term. The pain from this groin line is crazy. I've had about 15 lines in my chest, but access is not plausible in my chest anymore, so I had to have it go through my groin, just a week out from this surgery a week today. 😭😭😭
How do you keep going? That is remarkable that you have the spirit to keep fighting through all of that. I cannot imagine, but you are an inspiration. ❤️
@mattreviewsstuff I have 4 kids, and I'm all they've got aside from my dad who is battling bladder cancer. It's not easy. I've wanted to just give up so many times, especially when I'm on life support and the nurses are not taking me seriously. This last time I was telling him (writing) that I couldn't breathe, and he was yelling in my face telling me I was fine and I was "doing this to myself". I was able to keep breathing long enough for shift change and as soon as my new nurse saw me, he instantly realized something was terribly wrong, he turned up my sedation, knocked me out, and when I woke back up I could breathe. I motioned for my paper and asked him how come I was able to breathe now, and he said "you had a 95% mucus plug in your main bronchial tube, so I sedated you and cleared it out." Idk how much longer I would have been able to hang on breathing the way I was as everything was going fuzzy and black. It's a slow progression when you're suffocating. It's agonizing. So, had shift change not happened when it did, I probably wouldn't be here. I've been clinically dead, with absolutely no heartbeat, in a full code, 7 times already. The longest they had to do CPR was 6 hours, because they kept losing me, coz they was trying to get a second access line, coz at the time I only had the power port in my chest. Hence the need for two constant access lines at all times now. On the bright side though, I've not been intubated in almost 2 years! That's the longest I've EVER gone, since 2014!
Congratulations!!! God gave you a second chance! God Bless you
Thank you! He certainly did.
Thank-you for sharing your story!
My pleasure! Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Prayers for your recovery and Praise the LORD for bringing you through this!!
Thank you. I certainly feel like I have been given a second chance with His grace.
So glad you survived , God Bless .
Thank you!
After the shock of losing my little brother to a heart attack at age 59 wore off, I made a commitment to turn my own health around. I did the Whole30 Diet, which I highly recommend. Five Stars. Changed my life in a very short time. I feel 100% better. Now I am working with a Functional Medicine doctor to fix my cholesterol with diet (no drugs). I was pre-diabetic 8 weeks ago. Now I am not. Now that we have insulin resistance worked out, we are working on heart health. Many times, both are related to metabolic syndrome, which I had. Totally reversible.
Thank you for sharing your story! I love hearing about these radical transformations from so many people.
Smoking is a big risk factor as well.
Yes, it certainly is.
Thankyou so much for sharing !!!! God Bless you❤
You’re welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment!
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Thank you.
Jabbed and boostered????
Mostly hereditary, this runs in the family unfortunately.
Thanks for the educational video. All the Glory to God for protecting you and carry you through to give your testimony! ❤🎉
Indeed! God is good.
You are amazing. So articulate-any f us that worry bout this are so informed-thanks t you
I appreciate that!
Glad your okay
Thank you!
Sir the " widow maker heart attack " is when people have symptoms in the right arm , atypical of the classic symptoms. Non the less 70 to 75 % blockage is concerning. You are lucky you did not have damage to your heart . You are blood thinners and aspirin ? Hmm , I guess you are getting a maintenance dose of blood thinner and it depends on which blood thinner you are taking . Get better and healthy . 👍
Here is some good information my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24507-widowmaker-heart-attack thank you for the comment.
might want to consider a better mic
Maybe someday. I’m pretty happy with with the DJI Mic 2 for now. I have to watch my budget 😁
I'm 67 years old and I have been a cardiac patient since 1997, after developing dilated cardiomyopathy during my last pregnancy. Since then I've had takotsubo cardiomyopathy twice. I've had 3 heart catheterizations wll with no blockages. I praise God for modern medicine!
Wow, you are a fighter! Thanks for sharing your story. I have absolutely been shouting the praises of modern medicine along with skilled medical workers this week.
@@mattreviewsstuff 🥰
Consider eating berries, garlic and taking cayenne pepper every day. Drinking hibiscus tea is a great option as well. Glad you're here with us!
Thanks for the tips! I do the berries and garlic but can’t do the cayenne pepper. I have some weird reaction to pepper. I’ll have to add in the tea, I actually have some but don’t drink it very often. I’m learning how to only drink one cup of coffee a day. That is a struggle because I love it!
@mattreviewsstuff cut out all red meat, eggs, and dairy. Try to eat low carb as well. Eat fruits if u crave sweets. No junk foods The best bread is Ezekiel bread. U will adjust to a healthy life style and never crave the bad stuff like u use to
Thanks for the tips. I have been eating that way on and off for years. Will definitely be dialing that back in.
@@mattreviewsstuffEzekiel bread is only good toasted, fyi lol. But I grew to really like it. Also, I think if everyone ate like they’re diabetic, we would all be healthier. So that means higher dietary fiber to balance the carbs really helps. And bowls, that’s what all the hippies do. Finding a Sauser you like, rice, beans, a protein, and veggies, you can’t go wrong. When you eat like that, you can have cheese and stuff.
You did a great job communicating all the details of your experience! I am so grateful for your message and outcome and look forward to seeing your transformation!
Thank you, Lisa! I love that you took the time to comment. Comments like these help me to stay accountable. I’m looking forward to creating an updated video with progress!
LOVE the video! Keep up the great work. This is awesome!!!
Thank you! I’ll do my best. If there is something specific you would like to see feel free to drop another comment.
Thank you for asking! The only symptom I had was shortness of breath. Actually, I was suffocating. The fire dept. Had to brake down my apartment door to rescue me! There was also a gas leak in my apartment! Crazy day! I am so happy you and me survived 😊❤
Woah! That is a crazy day. I’m so happy they were able to get to you and that you’re on the path to recovery. ❤️
My only symptom was shortness of breath…..freaky
It is amazing how many different ways people have experienced trouble. I guess that's why it is important to know all the signs.
The exact thing just happened to me!
Oh no! Did you get treatment? Are you doing ok?
Praise God for His protection over you! We are a blessed people!
We certainly are! ❤️
My father in law had many many heart attacks, many many stents, and a sextuple bypass. He lived into his 80’s.
Wow, that is impressive. It is amazing what the human heart can withstand. Thank you for sharing.
My grandpa started having heart attacks in the 70’s and was one of the first double bypass surgeries in the St. Louis metro, and he also lived to his 80’s. He actually almost hit 90. I tell everyone that when they or their loved ones have a heart attack.
This same exact thing happened to my husband in 2007 he was only 46. He was out cutting the grass when his heart attack started. I was at work.. Our 10 ten year old son called 911. My husband is about to be 63, He has 3 stents, he takes blood thinners, takes walks daily. He still works full time. Thank you for telling your story. May god bless you and your family. Thankful you were able to tell your story. Take better care of yourself from here on out. ❤❤
Thank you for sharing! I'm so happy that his story had a positive outcome and you've had many more years together! Believe me, I have started making some major lifestyle changes so I can hopefully have a similar story to tell. Thank you for commenting. ❤️
Very glad you’re recovering. If you want a weird comment, here you go…. Ergometer (rowing machine - Concept 2). Probably the best fitness equipment you could own for your physical fitness. I’ve been rowing for 6 years and it’s the best thing I’ve done for my health and fitness. Stay Healthy.
Thanks, Dan! I have a Hydrow Wave rower that I absolutely love. I’m just waiting on clearance from my cardiologist to jump back on. The Concept 2’s are great machines! I think that’s what our crew team back home trains on in the offseason.
Thank you for sharing your signs. Thank God you're ok!!! --Virginia Bryant
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing your story. It also doesn't help that you have the misfortune of heart issues in the family. ❤🩹And, we know all things work together for good for those that love God! 🙏
Yep, the doctors said that the family history did not help me at all. Which means a greater emphasis on eating right and getting exercise. Thank you for the support! ❤️
Thank you Matt! Some of the best advice in life comes from someone who has made it through the experiences.❤️ Continue to bring your health to perfection through your hard work and dedication 🤗🙏
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm thankful I'm still here to help share what I learned, hopefully, so others won't experience the same thing.
Amazing story Matt. Thank you for sharing it. And very happy that you're back on your feet. A small piece of gratitude to Austin Powers for unhiding the hidden. The entire video is fantastic, and your recommendations to everyone should be heard by all. Don't take anything for granted; your health, your family, your friends and relationships. You have no idea how important those are. It's okay to be selfish. I have taken the exact same approach you have taken. When I hit 40, I knew I wanted to stay "young" for as long as I could, primarily for the sake of my wife and children. The years seem to slip by far too quickly these days. I want to cherish all of them. Thank you again for sharing Matt, be well my friend!
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Nick. I appreciate the feedback. This whole experience has certainly caused me to pause and re-evaluate every aspect of my life. I pray that you will have continued health and plenty of time with your family!
Prayed for continued recovery!
Thank you so much for your prayers!
May the source of peace send peace to all who mourn and comfort to all who are bereaved.
Thank you for your kind words, may peace be with you too.
How do you process loss?
Well said Matt! Let me know if I can help?
Thank you! I appreciate it!
perfect explained on point without bla bla. thank you!
Thank you for the feedback. I’m glad it was useful.
FireFox.. heck yeah..digging the shirt. I heard a little negativity about "LastPass" thoughts there?
Thank you! Yeah I’m going to miss the shirts. 😁 LastPass… they have been breached about three times too many for me to recommend.
"Forget passwords" Done. What's step two?
Live happily ever after.
What happens if you lose your vault password? Do you get locked out of all your accounts?
The short answer is yes. There is no method for getting back into your Vault. However, some variables come into play. If you have recently forgotten your vault password but have authenticated via FaceID or TouchID within the past few days, you can try logging in that way. That will eventually time out and require the vault password to work again, though, so if it has been over two weeks, that likely won't work. The best way to protect against this is to prepare your "Emergency Kit" when setting up your account and storing that document somewhere safe. I've seen people keep it in a safe or a safe deposit box. This link has more information on the kit. support.1password.com/emergency-kit/
Is bro smoking a damn cigar while teaching computer safety. Hell yeah
Yep! My guilty pleasure and helps me relax.
Good thing I always carry a handbook (in case) Off Emergency regards to *Passwords*
Its also insane that (some) retail stores still do this. Even *Repair shops* ~ Are insanely sloopy with this.
I have noticed the same thing. I wish places like this would make life a little harder for the bad people!
It isn't as sharp as rode mics even go 2 have brighter sound
I have heard that from some people. I think that comes down to personal preference. I learn away from too much on the treble end, I think because I have trouble hearing that. Have you experimented with a preset to push the sharpness?
@@mattreviewsstuff i recently have bought a unit i will test it out and tell
Good thing no one sees Tom's computer. With all the post-it-notes around it you can hardly see the screen, LOL
lol just out here giving me extra stress now! 🤣
Hi , I get no root file show up , dji-audio-001 , nothing opens up anywhere, I get a sound notification when I connect the mic 2 with usb but find no folder anywhere. I have downloaded the firmware file but have nowhere to drag & drop it to
What operating systems are you on? Windows or Mac? If you're on a Mac, you might need to click "allow device" when connecting the transmitter and receiver. If you can give me some more information, I'll try to help out.