I had a stent inserted in my widow-maker heart artery (80% blockage) back in late March. I have some blockage in the sub-branches of this artery as well. Two years ago I met a man in California while on business who had 4 stents and was on a arteriosclerosis reversal program. After four years he now has no blockage -- all gone. I contacted him and learned that it takes vigorous exercise, no-fat diet (vegetarian), and take the prescribed meds. I am now following his program. I do not eat meat -- just veggies. I walk-interval jog for over an hour early each morning. I weighed 265 in March and am now down to 203. My goal is to eventually get to around 180. The new energy level surprised me. My doctor has cut my blood pressure meds in half. I hope to eventually get of BP meds. While exercise is important, the vegetarian diet-style is also important. Frankly, it was amazingly easy to lose the weight with the veggie diet. I feel great! I am 65 years old and I have changed my lifestyle. A friend referred me to this site.