My dad is very overweight, has been for a long time. His eating habits aren't even bad, but he just keeps gaining weight. He has a high stress job, and he has problems with depression, so I suspect that is why he keeps gaining. He excersizes every day, but recently he confessed to my mom that he has been feeling some chest pain. I don't know how bad, but what exactly could that be? Signs of a heart attack coming, heart disease?
I'm trying to get him to lose more weight, but it's easier said then done. He lives about an hour away, so I don't see him every day. What could I do to try and motivate or help him? I don't want him to drop dead in the near future, I have two kiddos that love him very much. Any advice will be apreciated.
2007-09-04 06:33:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Seriously, he needs to see doctor and have heart checked out. The things you state point to heart pain, and with his age, weight it could be VERY serious.
(One answerer her does not have the credentials she states, and always says things are not serious - i hope she doesn't end up hurting or causing death to someone by her advice).
2007-09-05 03:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by Monty45 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Denial is a common problem among people with heart disease. However, the consequences are terrible. Chest pain could be angina.
Ask him to get checked out + mention chest pain when he calls for an appointment. Also give him some information on Congestive Heart Failure. That's what eventually happens if you survive a heart attack and don't get it treated. It's far better never to have one in the first place. Do you think he would like it if he couldn't even walk to the mail box to pick up his mail??? It's a scare tactic but it's the truth.
Weight?? I got a book, " The Volumetrics Weight Control Plan" - It's working and I haven't been hungry!
2007-09-05 03:05:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
im 53 also and wouldnt consider myself overweight but i do have a few pounds too many around the middle...
its just life.. some can eat like pigs and lose weight while others only have to look at a cake and gain 10 pounds
its about intake of calories vs how much the body needs before storing the rest..
if hes like me.. having the time to exercise is like having a vacation.. .ya right who gets those
all my attention is making enough money fast enough before my ticket to see my maker comes due so i can at least live a easier life and have something for my grandbabies to start a life with..
if by the grace of the almighty i can do that.. maybe i will invest some time into gettin a little bit healther... but im not holding my breath on that..
my daugher says if she had the money she would make me quit my job so i could be with her and the babies full time..
i would like that too. but she dont and i havnt made enough to do that yet..
so in the mean time. i work and let life do what it does
advice??
if he has insurance then i would suggest a visit to the doctor and get a full work up..
if he dont as i dont.. then the cost of doing that defeats the purpose of what im working for
i would love to have the time to devote to gettin in better shape and healther lifestyle but then i would be out of a job.. cant do both at the same time.. least with my job i cant..
4 more years if i make it that far and i will quit full time and work semi part time.. then i can work to gettin healthier..
copy this and let him read what i wrote..
im bettin he will nod his head and somewhat agree thats what hes doing too
2007-09-04 07:00:48 · answer #3 · answered by pokerfaces55 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first order of business is a complete physical--including an ECG and stress test. If he is feeling chest pain, they can identify and correct obstructions BEFORE a heart attack occurs.
It's definitely preferable to the alternative!
Depression and stress hugely play into both weight and cardiac health. Addressing these would be my next course of action.
With a clean bill of health and improved emotional status, your dad may find his motivation to stay healthy soaring.
Good luck--I know it's frustrating and scary!
2007-09-04 12:25:04 · answer #4 · answered by noxcuses4me 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he should merely get a check up with his Doctor. It is entirely possible he could have already had a minor heart attack and not even know it. It would merely have felt like a strong chest pain, and then gone away, but it would make him more susceptible to further heart attacks that might not be so easily recovered from... or it could be nothing.
I would merely express your concern and ask him get checked out, if not for his own health, than merely to relieve your own concerns that might be causing you distress.
2007-09-04 06:48:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get your dad to engage in an activity he likes. Clicking the remote control does NOT qualify. Also, you might want to consider having the children engage him in activities that they are interested in. The goal is to get him up and moving around so his heart can get some much needed exercise.
The exercises he's doign may not be enough or they very well may be the wrong type; therefore, ask him to consider changing or at least modifying his regimen.
Best of luck with that.
2007-09-04 06:44:21 · answer #6 · answered by silentknight64 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First, get him to a doctor asap.
He most likely needs to be on medication and a diet/exercise plan. This needs to be a family affair, as if he is going to change his ways, he will need everyones help.
He may need a workout pal to keep him motivated and on track. Everyone in his household will really need to diet with him. Seeing that you don't see him everyday, try to make a daily phone call and keep it upbeat and positive.
2007-09-04 06:44:07 · answer #7 · answered by tinyavenger 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He could easily be having angina pains so he needs to go see a doc ASAP. Chest pain should not be ignored. Call him and tell him you heard something about him having chest pain and want him to get it checked out as your kids need their grandpa. After you chat with him about seeing the doc then put the kids on the phone and let them talk to grandpa and tell him they miss him etc.
2007-09-04 06:45:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you should convince him to see a doctor, if he is having chest pains then losing weight might be a worse strain on his heart. If he doesnt want to go, then convince your mother to take him.
2007-09-04 06:42:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To me it sounds like everything is crashing in on him. Stress and depression makes your chest hurts. If you want your farther to lose wieght talk to him. Tell him, Daddy i love u,but this is bothering me. Let him know what's really on your mind. It sounds like stress making his cheat hurts. He need to get a doc. to get on some meds. for that stress. B/cuz stress can be bad for u as well.
2007-09-04 12:24:31 · answer #10 · answered by unknown 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋