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12-31-2009, 11:30 AM
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Back from hospital
 I'll elaborate more later, so here is the short version. Mike had BAD chest pain Tuesday night. I called for an ambulance at 1:00 AM because he couldn't walk to the car. Went to Carthage hospital, then transported to Longview where his cardiologist is, and a good big hospital. Heart cath at 6:45 AM. He had 4 blockages in one artery...99%, 99%, 95% and 85%. He did NOT have a heart attack, because there was enough blood trickling through to prevent that. They opened the blockages with 4 stents. Now mind you he already had stents in that artery...so the new ones are fully or partially inside of the old ones. He is not a candidate for bypass, the cardio thinks that would never hold open for him. He now has a total of 11 stents.Anyway.... we are home and he is feeling pretty good, just weak. I slept at the hospital last night, but I have never been up so long without sleep, lol! Now I am off to the drugstore and the grocery store, because all of my kids will be here late this afternoon!!! My house is upside down, nothing is baked, beds need changed.... ask me if I care  I'm just so thankful we aren't planning a funeral
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12-31-2009, 12:13 PM
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Oh my goodness Betsi, I am so glad you got him to the hospital! How scary! That doesn't seem like very long to be in the hospital, I would think they would want to monitor him a little longer, wouldn't they? I hope he continues to feel well!
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12-31-2009, 12:23 PM
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They just patch you up and send you home these days!! I'll admit it's a little scary to bring him home so soon. I watch him like a hawk, lol! He has to lay on the bed with the phone beside him while I run errands.
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12-31-2009, 12:25 PM
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It's good you're watching so closely! When my mom had her mini stroke, they kept her for 5 days even though she was feeling 100% better. And she had to fight to get discharged that 5th day, because they wanted to keep her over the weekend too!
My thoughts are with you both!
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12-31-2009, 01:11 PM
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Oh my gosh Betsi!! I am so glad that all turned out well! I will be sure to keep you and Mike in my prayers. Wow 11 stents
Very lucky guy!
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12-31-2009, 01:47 PM
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Betsi
OMG... life certainly throws things at us unexpectedly. I am glad they sorted him out and he is home and taking things easy. You need to take things easy too!!! I am sure you dont need to be wonder woman  , just do the basics and enjoy the family visiting, they will understand how tired you must be. I know it is easier said than done - as we want things to be perfect when having visitors (family or friends).Happy New Year - take care!!!!!!
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