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Zeeke75 · 05-30-2002, 06:48 PM

Hello all!

I got back from the hospital, and am home for the night (thank god!). Here's the latest on dad.

He had one artery that was 100 % blocked, another that was 80-90 % blocked, and the main one that supplies the pumping section of the heart was 30-40 % blocked.

The decided that they didn't need to do a bypass, because they could accomplish what they needed to with just angioplasty. So, to make a VERY long day short, then ended up getting his two severely blocked arteries open, and put a total of four stents in to keep them open.

He's awake, eating, and making jokes....so I know he's feeling better. He's got another couple of days in the hospital yet, and then will be going home to a different lifestyle (whether he likes it or not). Mom already knows what she has to do, and is more than willing to kick his ass into submission to get it done. ;D

So, he should make basically a full recovery from this one, but the doctor made it very clear that if he doesn't change his lifestyle dramatically, he probably won't survive the next one. Here's hoping that he actually listens to that!

Thanks again for the support and kind words. It's been greatly appreciated. You guys are the best!

05-30-2002, 06:48 PM	#19
Zeeke75 Baaz Draconian Join Date: March 26, 2001 Location: Minnesota Age: 49 Posts: 740	Hello all! I got back from the hospital, and am home for the night (thank god!). Here's the latest on dad. He had one artery that was 100 % blocked, another that was 80-90 % blocked, and the main one that supplies the pumping section of the heart was 30-40 % blocked. The decided that they didn't need to do a bypass, because they could accomplish what they needed to with just angioplasty. So, to make a VERY long day short, then ended up getting his two severely blocked arteries open, and put a total of four stents in to keep them open. He's awake, eating, and making jokes....so I know he's feeling better. He's got another couple of days in the hospital yet, and then will be going home to a different lifestyle (whether he likes it or not). Mom already knows what she has to do, and is more than willing to kick his ass into submission to get it done. ;D So, he should make basically a full recovery from this one, but the doctor made it very clear that if he doesn't change his lifestyle dramatically, he probably won't survive the next one. Here's hoping that he actually listens to that! Thanks again for the support and kind words. It's been greatly appreciated. You guys are the best! __________________ Always listen to your heart, for it will never lead you astray. The path may not be the easiest, but in the end, you will find happiness!