Kevin Carlisle

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03-19-2013 09:10 AM
Jax

Kevin Carlisle

For those who haven't heard yet, Kevin had a heart attack yesterday and is at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL.

He is still in ICU this morning, grousing about it, and bragging about his cute nurses, so he seems to be better. He cannot receive calls, flowers, or visitors until he is in a regular room, which he hopes is today.

Kevin has been an excellent mentor, friend, and dive buddy to so many. Prayers and warm thoughts are welcome.

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03-19-2013 09:16 AM
Benthic

I'm very sorry to hear this and wish Kevin the speediest of recoveries!

This seems to be a sign that he's on the mend though. :)

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Originally Posted by Jax

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He is still in ICU this morning, grousing about it, and bragging about his cute nurses...
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Brian
03-19-2013 09:17 AM
a64pilot

What was the cause? He's not that old or fat?
03-19-2013 09:19 AM
Sludge

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Originally Posted by Jax

Kevin has been an excellent mentor, friend, and dive buddy to so many.

Plus, he is a pretty good French model.

Uhhh, bon jour.
03-19-2013 09:34 AM
Captain Bil

Wow, sorry to hear about this. Best wishes for a speedy and thorough recovery! Thoughts and prayers Kevin.

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03-19-2013 09:44 AM
amphipod06

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Originally Posted by Slüdge

Plus, he is a pretty good French model.

Uhhh, bon jour.

Bet the nurses are loving the French accent!!

Speedy recovery Kev!

Dive safe,

Celia
03-19-2013 09:49 AM
FW

Glad to hear he is alive, and even better that he is feeling well enough to notice nurses. Get well quickly Kevin!
03-19-2013 11:07 AM
Kevin Carlisle

Thanks guys and gals. I am ok, wish I had food but that helped get me here. I have ate tons of hostess products and that apparently along with fast foods has hurt me. Smoking didn't help but blood work shows my eating habits. Oh well, time to change things. I do know due to quick actions by the fire dept and myself getting them rolling I am ok. No damage to the heart itself. Not sure what the future holds dive wise, but dont be surprised if you see me diving soon.
03-19-2013 11:47 AM
Jont

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Originally Posted by Kevin Carlisle

Thanks guys and gals. I am ok, wish I had food but that helped get me here. I have ate tons of hostess products and that apparently along with fast foods has hurt me. Smoking didn't help but blood work shows my eating habits. Oh well, time to change things. I do know due to quick actions by the fire dept and myself getting them rolling I am ok. No damage to the heart itself. Not sure what the future holds dive wise, but dont be surprised if you see me diving soon.

You and me both, as long as the heart muscle isnt damaged and is functioning fine the odds of a quick and complete recovery are good.

Glad you're OK, I was asking about you yesterday on the phone with Ed.

I'll bring some very exotic ammo for your sig and M4 next month and maybe a can so it can be tested at the Mill Pond.
03-19-2013 11:52 AM
JamesK

Glad to gear you are doing better Kevin. Keep up the recovery.
03-19-2013 12:06 PM
Xenia

Kevin, I am very happy you are feeling better!

Bobby and I have been on the Mediterranean diet for more than a year now eating meat only two days per week and the rest of it we eat veggie based dishes with olive oil, fish, salads, beans and pasta. He was complaining in the beginning that he will be hungry but there are so many snacks you can have: nuts, fresh and dried fruit, sesame bars, etc. He hasn't even lost weight!

I am really happy you are about to change your diet and if you need any tips especially for travelling while cave diving I will be happy to help.

On the funny side you gave me a perfect moment of: "I told you so! You need to change your bad habits" towards Bobby. :roll:
03-19-2013 12:11 PM
Dark Eternal

Glad to hear your okay Kevin!
03-19-2013 12:26 PM
jj1987

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Originally Posted by Xenia

Kevin, I am very happy you are feeling better!

Bobby and I have been on the Mediterranean diet for more than a year now eating meat only two days per week and the rest of it we eat veggie based dishes with olive oil, fish, salads, beans and pasta. He was complaining in the beginning that he will be hungry but there are so many snacks you can have: nuts, fresh and dried fruit, sesame bars, etc. He hasn't even lost weight!

I am really happy you are about to change your diet and if you need any tips especially for travelling while cave diving I will be happy to help.

On the funny side you gave me a perfect moment of: "I told you so! You need to change your bad habits" towards Bobby. :roll:

Xenia,

Would you mind sharing your healthy snack ideas for cave diving trips?

So far I've done homemade beef jerkey (thanks Celia!), wasabi almonds (thanks Kate), and granola bars.
03-19-2013 01:14 PM
mag3

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Originally Posted by Kevin Carlisle

Thanks guys and gals. I am ok, wish I had food but that helped get me here. I have ate tons of hostess products and that apparently along with fast foods has hurt me. Smoking didn't help but blood work shows my eating habits. Oh well, time to change things. I do know due to quick actions by the fire dept and myself getting them rolling I am ok. No damage to the heart itself. Not sure what the future holds dive wise, but dont be surprised if you see me diving soon.

Kevin - All the best for a speedy recovery. Hope to see you diving again, soon. :)
03-19-2013 01:22 PM
TracyN

Glad you are feeling better Kevin. It's great that you have pretty nurses to look at to keep you entertained. :-) If you come to the hospital I work at you will see mostly old, fat, and crabby nurses. Beware the old fat nurse bearing enemas! Get well soon. :-)
03-19-2013 01:39 PM
FW

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Originally Posted by TracyN

... If you come to the hospital I work at you will see mostly old, fat, and crabby nurses...

No, I won't say anything, but I bet OFG-1 will :-D
03-19-2013 01:40 PM
OFG-1

HOLY CORONARY, BATMAN! I am glad you are OK and don't believe what you hear about Twinkies, they are natures perfect food. Well, that and bacon, of course.

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Originally Posted by FW

No, I won't say anything, but I bet OFG-1 will :-D

Old fat and crabby. My kind of people!
03-19-2013 01:56 PM
Jax

Glad to hear it, Kevin!
03-19-2013 02:46 PM
Kevin Carlisle

Thanks again everyone.
John come on and we will blow stuff up.
Xenia, tell Bobby im sorry but I am now on your side lol.
Im out of the ICU and just waiting to go home now. Should be home this time tomorrow.
03-19-2013 02:59 PM
TracyN

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Originally Posted by FW

No, I won't say anything, but I bet OFG-1 will :-D

LoL Forrest!
03-19-2013 03:56 PM
bpcfire1

Good luck Kevin and I pray for a fast recovery.
03-19-2013 04:22 PM
Xenia

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Originally Posted by jj1987

Xenia,

Would you mind sharing your healthy snack ideas for cave diving trips?

So far I've done homemade beef jerkey (thanks Celia!), wasabi almonds (thanks Kate), and granola bars.

Wow! You already gave me new ideas.

We are on the low cholesterol diet so we try to avoid meat snacks such as beef jerky (yummy however!). Here are a couple of snacks that will not go bad with heat (reasonable heat do not leave them under the sun!):
1. Pasteli (Sesame Seed & Honey Snacks): http://greek.food.com/recipe/greek-p...-snacks-326367
2. Tahini halva: http://macrobiotic.about.com/od/whol...ini-Halvah.htm
3. Spinach pie or cheese pie is preserved very well too. It is not too tough to make although a bit tedious. Maybe we should make a Greek pie clinic instead of all these regulator clinics. :yawinkle:
You can find the pasteli and tahini halva snacks at whole foods or any Lebanese type of market. They are really good if you have limited time to make these. Sesame and tahini are very filling, low cholesterol. Watch the calories though!

When we go on a dive trip I make something vegeterian on the slow cooker and I take it with us. Last time I made cowboy caviar. This is classic american recipe but I avoid avocado, I only have black eye peas, black beans, corn, coriander, and celery in it with lots of olive oil and white balsamic. Here is one I am trying this week: http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/veget...-bean-stew.php
03-19-2013 04:37 PM
harmstrong

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Originally Posted by jj1987

Xenia,

Would you mind sharing your healthy snack ideas for cave diving trips?

So far I've done homemade beef jerkey (thanks Celia!), wasabi almonds (thanks Kate), and granola bars.

Caveman Food! (Paleo diet).
03-19-2013 04:50 PM
Jont

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Originally Posted by Kevin Carlisle

Thanks again everyone.
John come on and we will blow stuff up.
Xenia, tell Bobby im sorry but I am now on your side lol.
Im out of the ICU and just waiting to go home now. Should be home this time tomorrow.

Leaving NYC the 31th of March, I have the house on the pond from the 22 APril thru the 3rd of May, plenty of extra room for you whenever you want
03-19-2013 05:24 PM
JCGoodwin

Get well Kevin hope you get home and recover soon.
Take your time working back into the groove but stick to the diet.
It can really take a while to get used to a new diet but when you can snack just on healthy stuff it is easier.
Take care now.

JCG
03-19-2013 05:44 PM
scububa

Hey Kevin,
Hate to hear about the problem, but am sure glad you are okay.
I'll make sure SLIM knows in case he isn't on here for a few days.
Jim
03-19-2013 07:32 PM
Kevin Carlisle

Thanks again everyone. Trust me, all advice right now is considered :-)
03-19-2013 07:50 PM
Cavemn

I got some some advice for you. Don't stop doing what you love. I'll save the rest for when I see you next.
03-19-2013 08:18 PM
whodunit68

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Originally Posted by Xenia

we eat veggie based dishes with olive oil, fish, salads, beans and pasta.

News flash, fish have been reclassified as vegetables!
Sorry Xenia, I owed you one :) ...

Kevin, look forward to you recovering and getting strong quickly. Good news to see you on the CDF!
03-19-2013 08:42 PM
TONY CHANEY

Kevin, never had the pleasure of diving with or meeting you but wish you a speedy recovery.
03-19-2013 09:15 PM
Hammerhead Ferrari

Sorry to hear about the ticker Kevin.
Glad to hear you are doing well buddy!
Enjoy the new diet, I should look into it too, get better and stronger man so we can go diving together next time I get down.
Bentley
03-20-2013 06:43 AM
OFG-1

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Originally Posted by whodunit68

News flash, fish have been reclassified as vegetables!

Damn, I thought it was cats that were reclassified as vegetables. I guess I will have to retrieve my traps.
03-20-2013 10:27 AM
debersole

Kevin:

As a cave-diving, tech diving, CCR instructor interventional cardiologist, I would be happy to go over the specifics of your case with you as it applies to diving, etc. if you would like. In general as long as you have preserved heart muscle function and a normal stress test after recovering from the event, diving is reasonable. There are issues, however, with restenosis after stenting, etc that could be a consideration. Every case is different. I'd be happy to speak with you anytime. Email me at dgebersole@gmail.com or call my cell at 863-602-3410 if I can be of any help.

Doug

Douglas Ebersole, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Watson Clinic LLP
Lakeland, Florida
03-20-2013 12:25 PM
Kevin Carlisle

Thank you Doug. I was going to look you up today. I will give you a call later..
03-20-2013 12:53 PM
DogHouseDiver

Speedy recovery Kevin, glad to see you've re-stocked up early on Crazy Chick nurses for this year's Talloween party. See ya when we get back from Costa Rica in April, hopefully you'll be diving again by then. -Ken & Ann
03-20-2013 06:43 PM
sandy

Kevin, glad you are OK. Hope to see you in Cave Country soon!
03-20-2013 08:37 PM
MORGAN

Hope you're back in the water soon!

Mike
03-20-2013 09:14 PM
Choda

Dude :-) you scared me. Hope to see you soon in Marianna.
03-20-2013 10:23 PM
adam0321

My thoughts are with you. Get better soon brother.
03-21-2013 07:09 AM
Bobby

Kevin,
Glad to hear that you have come through this OK. If you are up and around Dr. X and I should be in Marianna tomorrow and Sat. Take care and don't worry about changing your diet, you will adjust easier than you think.
03-21-2013 07:26 AM
Kevin Carlisle

Thanks everyone. I do appreciate it. Bobby probably not this weekend but I will be visiting the area soon.
03-23-2013 05:44 PM
cloudboy55

Glad to hear you're OK Kevin.

Daren
03-24-2013 03:45 AM
Squirrel Girl

Best wishes on your recovery!
03-28-2013 10:34 AM
sskasser

Wow, I've been off line and missed this. Kevin, I'm SO glad you're ok and recovering! Take care of you, or else!!! Hugs!
03-28-2013 05:04 PM
Kevin Carlisle

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Originally Posted by sskasser

Wow, I've been off line and missed this. Kevin, I'm SO glad you're ok and recovering! Take care of you, or else!!! Hugs!

Yes ma'am lol.
04-01-2013 08:17 AM
Tracydr

How are you doing, Kevin?
If anybody likes, we could start a new thread on healthy dive snacks. Kale chips would get my vote. Hummus, too or any other bean dip. Guacamole is another favorite. I also eat more hard boiled eggs than probably considered healthy but my chickens are free range, organically fed which is supposed to raise the Omega 3s.
Anything fermented-we ferment our own salsa,pickles,saurkraut.Eggplant treats- I live roasted, Asian eggplant with a bit of olive oil and garlic. I make homemade rye and wheat breads which are very good for lowering blood sugar/triglycerides. By using a sourdough starter, it makes them even healthier. Once you learn the technique, it's pretty simple, mostly takes fermentation time but no actual work time.
Anything from the South beach Book is good, there are lots of healthy snacks in there.
04-01-2013 10:36 AM
Kevin Carlisle

I am doing great!!! Only down side is waking up for work today. I think you have a good idea, I know I could learn some healthy ideas.