Comments on: Column: Serious as a Heart Attack

By: Mike D.

Mike D. — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:53:45 +0000

Paul, you could be a writer. I am so glad you survived this. I have a word of encouragement: You can still genuinely enjoy eating. I switched from a fat (and Zing’s) heavy diet to a low-fat diet 2 years ago, and I have lost 50 lbs. and my BMI and cholesterol are at ideal levels. More important, I still love to cook and eat–I just do it differently. For your health (and your business), please consider a low-fat, heart-healthy menu for Zingerman’s Deli. There’s not one low-fat thing on the sandwich menu. Really. Not one. I asked for a dry grilled sandwich last night, and I still had to sop the oil out of the bread. What about “Paul’s Second Chance Menu” focused on fish, grilled chicken, mustard, balsamic vinegar, exotic spices, light cheeses, and dry toasted (not grilled) bread; and light on heavy cheese, mayo, Russian, etc.? Maybe even list the nutritional values for these? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to order a sandwich that was good for you and tasted good? I’d sure visit the deli a lot more.

By: wendy shaffer

wendy shaffer — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:46:31 +0000

Paul,
Certainly inspirational and of course doused with humor. Falling down has its lessons then we move on to the next level of awareness. Does this mean no more bacon at Zing’s? Take good care, Wendy

By: Steph a knee

Steph a knee — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:59:28 +0000

Hello Paul,

You best mind Lori and sit on those hands! If not, I will help her construct an apparatus that forces you to. After all, there is something to be said for sitting on a couch and daydreaming out the window. It’s a great creativity creator. The hand part may help with your pain tolerance and staring may ramp up your lack of intelligence.

Feel better dang it! Too many love you.

By: Barbara Levin Bergman

Barbara Levin Bergman — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:59:45 +0000

Dear Paul,

Thank you for sharing your story. We should all take note and listen to our bodies.

That having been said, most important be well and don’t let the docs talk you completely out of a good Zing’s sandwich– at least once in a while.

Barbara

By: Lloyd & Public Defenders

Lloyd & Public Defenders — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:45:21 +0000

Hi Paul,

We’re grateful that you’re OK and thank you so much for such a great article.

And, please know that our prayers and best wishes are always with you and Lori.

Lloyd & all of the Washtenaw County Public Defenders

By: bob roether

bob roether — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:07:07 +0000

Best wishes. What a fascinating and interesting article. Many more years of feeding ann arbor!

By: Ingrid Ault

Ingrid Ault — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:35:21 +0000

Thanks for sharing such a personal experience Paul, and you did it so eloquently and with humor. May you recover quickly and slowly move back into a new routine. We’ll all be looking forward to seeing you around town soon.

By: Myra Klarman

Myra Klarman — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:27:03 +0000

Thank you for sharing your wake-up call with the community. Once again, you’ve inspired me and so many others. Get well soon, and stay there!

By: John Reed

John Reed — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:18:40 +0000

The very best of wishes to you, Mr. Saginaw. You are most certainly well-loved by many and we are all much better off for knowing you.

By: Mike Garrison

Mike Garrison — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:47:09 +0000

Glad you’re okay! That’s scary though, can’t imagine going through that. I strongly agree with the “Pay attention to what your body is saying to you; life is short enough without shortening it through carelessness, stupidity or arrogance”.

I ignored some of the signs for a while. When UofM offered $100 if we had a medical assessment done, I decided why not! The results were a smack to the face. 25 years old, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol. Not good at all. I started going to the gym and got a personal trainer. I started eating healthier – No, I really don’t need the Extra Extra Extra caramel machiatto from Starbucks. I’ve lost weight, gained muscle, and I’m starting to feel athletic! It’s an amazing difference, for me.