Professor Steele: Healthy, grateful and teaching again
Korvell Pyfrom
Issue date: 11/12/09 Section: News
12 days after the life-changing event, Steele returned to work still recovering, but overall he is in good condition.
"I feel fine, in fact, it really does not feel as if I even had a heart attack," said Steele. "A colleague expressed concern that I was returning to work too soon, but really I'm fine. I have a brand new carburetor."
The incident has led Steele to make some changes. He said he will slow down a bit, quit riding his bike for a while and resort to playing with a partner instead of singles in handball. In the next few weeks, he will begin rehab and continue following doctors' orders to ensure a complete recovery. He said he is finding it a bit challenging to be so inactive, but at the same time he realizes how important it is not to over exert himself.
"I probably survived because of my activity," said Steele. "Although, my activity level is probably what caused this.
The attack has also given him a new perspective and outlook on life.
"I have learned to appreciate things a lot more, even the little things. I used to walk by the flowerpots outside the UC and think nothing of them. When I came back to work, I suddenly realized how beautiful they were and I went and found the people who take care of them and thanked them," Steele said.
Since the attack Steele, who also serves as the President of the U.S. Handball Association, said many of its members who have also survived heart attacks, have reached out to him offering advice and support. Steele said he was also amazed to learn how many other people have suffered heart attacks. He urges others to become familiar with some of the signs.
"There are a few things you can do to reduce your risk of a heart attack," said Steele.
"I feel fine, in fact, it really does not feel as if I even had a heart attack," said Steele. "A colleague expressed concern that I was returning to work too soon, but really I'm fine. I have a brand new carburetor."
The incident has led Steele to make some changes. He said he will slow down a bit, quit riding his bike for a while and resort to playing with a partner instead of singles in handball. In the next few weeks, he will begin rehab and continue following doctors' orders to ensure a complete recovery. He said he is finding it a bit challenging to be so inactive, but at the same time he realizes how important it is not to over exert himself.
"I probably survived because of my activity," said Steele. "Although, my activity level is probably what caused this.
The attack has also given him a new perspective and outlook on life.
"I have learned to appreciate things a lot more, even the little things. I used to walk by the flowerpots outside the UC and think nothing of them. When I came back to work, I suddenly realized how beautiful they were and I went and found the people who take care of them and thanked them," Steele said.
Since the attack Steele, who also serves as the President of the U.S. Handball Association, said many of its members who have also survived heart attacks, have reached out to him offering advice and support. Steele said he was also amazed to learn how many other people have suffered heart attacks. He urges others to become familiar with some of the signs.
"There are a few things you can do to reduce your risk of a heart attack," said Steele.
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posted 12/01/09 @ 7:56 PM PST
It is great news that Professor Steele is again healthy. Students have missed him.
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