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Post by Blastgirl on Jul 11, 2010 2:49:49 GMT -5
You will get through it Pumpkin.
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Post by Pumpkin on Jul 15, 2010 14:24:39 GMT -5
Got the surgical consult set for Aug. 3rd. I should be able to get the surgery date set then. I still need a PET scan and an angiogram, but those can be done before the surgery date. Actually, I can have a PET scan at home. I'll just have my wife grab one of the pets and give me a "scan".  |
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Post by Classicblast on Jul 15, 2010 23:42:00 GMT -5
My dog has never let me down whenever he has examined me for injuries. I think that's a good idea.
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Post by Pumpkin on Jul 22, 2010 14:11:02 GMT -5
I could have a CAT scan at home too. |
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Post by Classicblast on Jul 23, 2010 0:25:16 GMT -5
I could have a CAT scan at home too. Those are the most accurate. Who predicts weather better than pets anyway? Why not have a cat scan done by a cat? |
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Post by Pumpkin on Aug 19, 2010 15:45:00 GMT -5
The surgery is set for 8/25/10, just 6 days out now. I am a bit nervous at times, then I'm okay with it for a while. It's kind of an emotional roller coaster. The thing that keeps my sanity is keeping my focus on how much better I will feel after I recover.
The surgery should take about 3 hours, then I'll be in the critical cardiac care unit for 2 days, then 5 more days in the general cardiac ward. Then I go home for an 8 week recovery. It'll be good to have it done and over.
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Post by Classicblast on Aug 19, 2010 23:56:24 GMT -5
So in about a eight or ten days from now you go home and start recovering.
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Post by Phil on Aug 20, 2010 12:27:06 GMT -5
Yes Pumpkin its important that you mend quickly.
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Post by Kimm on Aug 20, 2010 17:56:50 GMT -5
Hi pumpkin.
I hope you get well fast. I agree with what the other members are saying too though. The sooner you start the sooner you feel better. I know its a tough thing to go through, but its not the danger it was because doctors know so much more about it than they ever have before.
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Post by Pumpkin on Aug 21, 2010 20:25:21 GMT -5
Yep, that's very true Kimm. At least this is the first time this surgery has ever been done. It's not a common procedure for heart surgery, but the surgeon doing my operation is very experienced at this particular thing. That reasures me.
Well, I heading out for the hospital. I will catch up with you all soon. I maybe can get Mrs. Pumpkin to post how things are going if she has a chance to. Catch ya'all later.
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Post by Classicblast on Aug 22, 2010 0:07:36 GMT -5
I would like to know that you're progressing.
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Post by Blastgirl on Aug 22, 2010 2:56:34 GMT -5
We are all going to be thinking of you Pumpkin. You're a tough guy we know you will recover fast.
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Post by fartinggurl on Aug 23, 2010 19:37:02 GMT -5
You're in my thoughts, Pumpkin. Get plenty of rest, and I'm hoping you get well soon.
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Post by Phil on Aug 27, 2010 13:38:45 GMT -5
If things have gone according to schedule Pumpkin underwent this surgery on Wednesday. By now he should be recovering. I will continue to pray for those results until we get an update here.
I encourage all to do the same and for those who are not of a religious back ground please take a moment out of your day and wish for Pumpkin's speedy recovery.
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Post by Beangirl on Aug 27, 2010 19:47:21 GMT -5
Will do.Prayers for pumpkin and his family.
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Post by Kimm on Aug 27, 2010 20:12:22 GMT -5
No doubt we all wish Pumpkin well.  |
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Post by Pumpkin on Sept 14, 2010 19:25:59 GMT -5
Hey, sorry it's taken so long to get back on the board. I just got home from the hospital on Saturday 9/11.
To say things were rough is a massive understatement. The surgery itself went fine. The trouble started with post surgerical bleeding which showed in the chest tube drainage.
I had to have several units of red blood cells and plasma. The bleeding finally slowed to a stop--just before they were about to take me back into surgery to look for the "bleeder" or source.
Then I later went into atrial fibrillation, an arrhrythmia that puts you at a high risk for stroke. The meds they put me on to threat the a-fib made me incredibly sick--only happens in small percentage of cases. Just had to be me of course.
So, I had to be "cardioverted" or have my heart shocked back into a normal sinus rhythm. Thankfully I was sedated for that. They used my implanted defibrillator to deliver the shock. It worked, but I was still sicker than a dog.
It took about 8 days for the medication that made me so sick to get out of my system. I needed a unit of packed red blood cells to help with the anemia I had from not being able to tolerate food for many days.
So, I was in the hospital a total of 17 days.....I was SO glad to get home again. I'm getting stronger every day, and the surgery itself was a smashing success. The obstruction no longer exists! It will be about 6 more weeks of recovery, then I can get on with my life again. It's good to be back. ;D
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Post by Beangirl on Sept 14, 2010 20:56:51 GMT -5
It is so good to have you back and on your way to good health my friend. I am so glad your surgery was a success. We at lewasite have all been right there with you. Keep on getting stronger . Don't forget to post some of your "Hospital Farts" stories. All those I.V.s and hospital food not to mention bed pans, must have given you monster gas. ;D |
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