Ollie,
I had a heart attack several years ago. Giving up the smokes was really hard for me and changing my diet was also somewhat difficult.
I found that once the smokes were gone my sense of taste increased. Win/win.
I also took work that was less stressful and have been really happy working for the bucks not too many but sufficient and the upside is playing more than I have in my entire life. Except for the 3 years in the late 80's when I tried my hand at going pro.
Mate! I am glad that you are on the mend. Having these type of health scares really puts our lives and the priorities we set ourselves into perspective.
Each of us here at the Alembic Club has a world wide support group that is frequented by extremely talented and wonderfully kind folks.
I am sure that if there would be anything that you would require from a buddy, somebody here would hold you (or any of us) up! Lean on me.
Live long my friend.
slawie