Jeremy Clarkson laments ‘relentless sobriety’ as he gives insight into new healthy lifestyle after heart surgery
JEREMY Clarkson has shared an insight into his new healthy lifestyle following heart surgery.
The Clarkson’s Farm star, 64, underwent the procedure earlier this year to clear blocked arteries.
In his column for The Sunday Times, Jeremy lamented “relentless sobriety” as he opened up about his lifestyle changes.
He penned: “It’s not even as if I can balance the books by getting high on my own supply, because I’m off games at the moment.
“I can’t even enjoy the meat. I just have to stand there, nibbling on a vegetable and sipping water, like an animal.
“Mind you, the relentless sobriety means I’m able to deal with some of the other issues that crop up when you own a pub.
“Such as the fire officer who says that the neon “Farmers’ Clubhouse” sign needs its own switch, which must be located outside the pub.”
Prior to his surgery, the presenter had one artery that was fully blocked.
He had another that was nearly blocked, which put him at serious risk.
Jeremy sought emergency care after being left feeling “clammy” and had “pins and needles in my left arm.”
Ultimately, he underwent life-saving heart surgery after experiencing a number of worrying symptoms.
Jeremy previously told how he had been alerted to changes in his health while on holiday after he struggled to walk up the stairs following an “attempt” at swimming.
He has said: “When the Grim Reaper poked his nose round the door, I decided that actually, I quite fancied living a little bit longer.
“I want to see my grandchildren grow up. I saw the dawn this morning and it was magnificent so I’d quite like to see a few more of those too.
“Also, I still want to visit the Galapagos Islands. To achieve this, I must live on water and steamed fish and exercise.”
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Writing in his column for The Sun, Jeremy revealed how he had to cut back on certain food.
He shared: “To cut my alarmingly high levels of cholesterol, I need to cut out, completely, everything I like eating.
“Bacon, sausages, beef, lamb, pork, butter, chips, proper milk, Cadbury’s fruit and nut bars and the interesting bit in an egg.
“I’ve had a week now to live in the new regime and it’s horrific.”