Medical Situation

[Annie Oakley]

Some of you know that my husband was to have surgery to repair a large abdominal aortic aneurysm this past Wednesday but had to postpone it due to some question about his heart. We saw a cardiologist today and he had the time to do a heart cath hoping to be able to fix things with a stent. As it turns out there are 3 areas that are blocked, 2 at 90% and one at about 50%. Monday we see a heart surgeon in Indy who will schedule open heart surgery for either a quadruple or quintuple by pass. Once that is done they will have to wait 2 months to repair the original problem.

I really like and have faith in our doctors up there and feel certain that all will be well. Terry, my hubby, is strong and is not one to give up. We hope that in between surgeries he will be able to do some light duty at work which would be very good for him psychologically plus the money wouldn't hurt!

Anyway, will keep those of you who care posted about when they will do the surgery and how he gets along. So many of you have sent me messages with kind support and offers of assistance that it has really touched me. Thanks to each of you. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for good outcomes all the way around.

Diane

 

[Bubbajms]

Wow Diane, I hate how that happens.. I used to lifeguard for a water cardio class, and one of the ladies lost hundreds of pounds so she could get her knee replaced. As soon as she gets to the weight they want, they found she needed a bypass too..

Take care of things, and if we can help, let us know

 

[tatters]

I'm keeping a good thought for you folks!

 

[Chefcook]

Wow this is the first I heard of this. I will include you and yours in my prayers. I am sure everything will be just fine. If I can do anything to help let me know...

 

[Soundslikejosh]

Diane,

Continued prayers for you and Terry.

 

[JByer323]

Hey Annie, prayers out for both of you.

 

[NateIU10]

Prayers for you and your husband. If you guys need ANYTHING, you know where to ask

 

[paddling_man]

We'll keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[Pami]

Diane, you know our prayers are continuing for you and Terry. *hugs you tightly*

<3

 

[RogerB]

PM sent...

again...no emoticon for this.

 

[4sarge]

Thoughts and Prayers and take heart my mother had a quadruple bypass in her 70's and lived to be almost 93. She died from pneumonia not heart problems.

Keep in Touch

 

[smokingman]

Sending prayers for you and your husband.Also if there is anything you need,ask and myself and INGO will do our best to see to anything you need.
PS.Thank you for all the support you have given me.

 

[right winger]

Prayers sent on your behalf.

 

[rmcrob]

I'll add my prayers to those of my brothers and sisters here. Annie, in my opinion that's way better than keeping our fingers crossed.

 

[techres]

As always, in our thoughts& prayers. Let us know if you need anything: food delivery, help around the house, whatever.

And thank you for the update.

 

[hawkhavn]

Annie, Will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers, second everything Techres said. HH

 

[Scutter01]

Prayers are with you.

 

[NWI40cal]

"Prayers for you and your husband. If you guys need ANYTHING, you know where to ask" +1. I'll keep yall in my thoughts.

 

[ATM]

Praying for you both.

 

[Annie Oakley]

Hi all. Here is the latest....Terry's surgery is scheduled for Thursday (3-12) at 11:15 at Community North's Heart Hospital. He will be in ICU for at least two days and then 3 or 4 in progressive care. Hopefully he will be able to come home on Monday or Tuesday. One of our boys will be staying at the house to take care of the critters, plus our neighbor will help as needed. I have boarded our birds since they require a little more care than I feel comfortable asking a non-bird person to do.

Terry is more than a little nervous but is looking forward to this part of the drama being over. My fibromyalgia is acting up from the stress but am going to take today and tomorrow to do what I need to in order to make it as minimal as possible.

Since I won't be able to stay with him while he is in ICU I will come home to be able to sleep in my own bed with my furry stress reducers.

He should be able to have the aneurysms fixed in about 2 months so it is going to be a rough time but he and I are both pretty tough. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and good wishes. They mean more than you know.....