A journey of recovery Wayne found himself struggling to breathe while performing a familiar routine for the Williamstown Theatre Company, despite having a stent put in 18 months prior. After some tests and internal examinations, a pre-emptive surgical strike was proposed before he had the inevitable heart attack. Wayne underwent a triple bypass, a vein graft, an aortic valve replacement and the insertion of a pace maker, and he survived. After a lot of surgery Wayne felt ready to challenge himself again to be fit and do all of the things he enjoyed before the attack, like water skiing, snow skiing and swimming. But recovery wasn’t easy, and due to some complications, Wayne underwent more surgery. Wayne began to worry about just how much he could exert himself. Wayne’s cardiologist and surgeon were both advocates of the HeartSmart Program so he started attending sessions that covered everything from menus and fitness programs to planning recovery in logical stages. Wayne said that this program gave him his confidence back, and now four years on, he is enjoying life and doing as much as he can.Wayne joined the 2009 Grand Team as a Grand Steward and travelled around the State doing up to four Lodge investitures a week, then became the Secretary of his lodge. He raised money for Epworth Freemasons Hospital by cycling from Bangkok to Koh Samui in February 2013, and will this year be cycling from Qui Nhon to Danang, Vietnam for the Epworth Cycling Challenge in February. Wayne said that the Vietnam ride will enable him to give back to the Hospital and the people who literally saved his life four years ago. If you would like to support Wayne in his ride through Vietnam, visit: https://epworth-cycle-challenge-2014.everydayhero/au/mr-wayne-motton
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 09:03:29 +0000
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