brdhntr Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 what a trip. left wed at 10:45 am. got there around 4 p.. ate and started fasting. up and at em at 6 am on thurs. in the hospital bed buy 7:15 am. prep started at 7:30. in surgery for the angiogram by 8:30. out and in recovery by 9:15. in my room around 10 am. walking at 11. checked out of hospital at 12:30 pm. met with my specialist at 2 pm. back to the hotel by 3. called the wife and ate something, then napped until 6:30pm. up and in bed by 8. up fri at 8. checked out of hotel at 9. got a bite to eat and then down the road at 9:30. 11 am stopped at cabela's to stretch a bit and bought a new hat. back driving at 11:45. got home at 3:30 pm (i drove a little fast). hit my chair, reclined, and out until 7. ate and cuddled the kids, and went to bed at 8:30 pm. now just resting and relaxing. i did get some kind of good news. it turns out that my disease has now slowed a little thanks to the drugs. they are talking about a pacemaker type device to help my heart recover and gain some strength. as the doc said, it's been through alot, alot. i go back in march and probably do that. they changed/added some meds. rest and relaxation for a couple days here before i start getting back to things. man, heart problems suck!! oh well, i'm still kicking! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69CamaroSS Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 hope they can get you up and running 100 percent with a pace maker. good luck :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djag12 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Ya, good luck and take care of yourself. Do what they tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Sorry to hear of your troubles, but listen to the docs and take care of yourself :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 You guys scare me with your heart stories... I think I need to start doing more exercising and eating better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Oh man.. I sure hope this crap aint contagious!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: I'm new to this club, I haven't gotten my "orders" yet. Tomarrow is the day... The BEST OF LUCK to you in your battle!!! man, heart problems suck!! oh well, i'm still kicking! AMEN BROTHER!!!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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