Warning about taking care of yourself while driving...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by WesternPlains, Dec 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM.

  1. The_vett

    The_vett Medium Load Member

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    WOW !
    What a story you have! I am so glad you are alive and in good spirits enough to tell us.
    Crazy what a human can put themselves through.
    Thank you for sharing your story. Be sure to keep us updated on your progress.
    You are an amazing human to have made it through this.
     
    WesternPlains and Rideandrepair Thank this.
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  3. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    :laughing-guffaw:Now that's funny! My boss would love it! He'd call his daughter to come right down to the shop and see me. She is our office person...the whole office...the CEO. The offer to come back to work for him he made entirely open to me. He doesn't care if it's years from now. He'd welcome me anytime. BTW: I don't know how my boss does it. He does work on the trucks in the shop. He really moves. I can't believe all that he does. He's only ten years younger than myself.
    I'm afraid driving is out for me. Even with my Imdur. That's a drug that helps keep my arteries open. When I exercise it always helps me. I feel better. Pretty much the Imdur has done away with any little pains in my chest here and there. But some days my heart will feel tight. Not bad. But tight. I go into rehab. After a half hour or more on that machine. Then dumbbells and stretching. My heart will feel good again. Then I gotta keep going to the Y and walk. I do a mile or more a day there, on crutches. So I'm pretty much addicted to exercise. I fear I can't handle sitting in a truck all day anymore. I don't think I could handle local driving either.
    To supplement my income, I've asked at the truck stops if they'd want me behind the counter. They sure would, with me being a driver. Can relate to the drivers well. So we'll see a year from now. Then I'll become 67 and no BS with Social Security and working. They don't want to hear about it at that point. So I might see some of you guys when you're passing through here. We got Loves, FlyingJ, and Pilot.
    I seriously feel for those people with massively swollen ankles. Their days are numbered.
     
  4. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    The greedy trucking industry has continuously shown how little they value the health and wellbeing of their drivers. The dangers of sitting for extended periods has long been known. Many airlines, on long flights, encourage their passengers to get up and move around every 2-3 hours to lower the risk of getting vascular issues. Trucking companies though, don't want the trucks stopping except for fueling and the 30 minute break. It's no wonder that health insurance is so high when obtained through a trucking company.
    I just want to thank @WesternPlains for this doing this thread. I know it wasn't easy for him and he will be in my prayers. I hope we all learned something here.
     
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