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I'm going in to meet the Cardiac Surgeon tomorrow morning. I know the news is going to be bad in the sense that I have multiple arterial blockages. I'm just praying there isn't anything worse.
I've been really anxious about this appointment since before Christmas and now it's almost here.
Thank you all for the amazing support and love you keep showing me. It's kept my mind from going to some really dark places as fear goes.
I will post an update as soon as I'm able tomorrow.
Love,
John
riversedge
(73,707 posts)JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)Demovictory9
(34,110 posts)JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)usonian
(15,135 posts)❤️
JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)Laurelin
(663 posts)I hope the news will be better than expected.
JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)Nanuke
(600 posts)JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)XanaDUer2
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(680 posts)Different Drummer
(8,849 posts)JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)OLDMDDEM
(2,182 posts)Go into this with an open mind and do not fear what you will be told. Just go with it. You will be fine. It takes time but you will come out of this just fine.
JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)That's very reassuring.
OLDMDDEM
(2,182 posts)debm55
(39,833 posts)JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)you've been a beacon of light and I'm forever grateful.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(26,932 posts)amazing and wonderful. Hang in there.
JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)I'm certainly happy its 2025 and not 1975 lol
MLAA
(18,728 posts)JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)SheltieLover
(60,722 posts)JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)WDLAL
(58 posts)JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(6,832 posts)But, I will send what I can!
JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)Hope22
(3,264 posts)Prayers and thoughts for an appointment that leads to you feeling better soon! 💗💗💗
JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)Joinfortmill
(16,796 posts)JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)KatK
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(680 posts)Nigrum Cattus
(256 posts)The same thing happens with us cancer survivors before our follow-up's.
Also, get a second opinion if it is serious. I the U.S.
https://www.patientadvocate.org/download-view/second-opinions/
JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)I've opened up the link and it looks like a great resource.
pandr32
(12,374 posts)I know a few guys who have gone through triple bypass surgery and are doing well today.
You will too!
Fear is understandable. I would be full of fear, but you will get this taken care of and be able to continue your life.
JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)zanana1
(6,320 posts)I'm 72 now, and still kicking! You'll feel so much better if you have the surgery.
RestoreAmerica2020
(3,459 posts)Fla Dem
(25,985 posts)All the best to you.
AKwannabe
(6,463 posts)ananda
(31,043 posts)!!!
oldtime dfl_er
(7,035 posts)modern medicine is miraculous
S/V Loner
(9,152 posts)I had a triple bypass 6 years ago and I am as good as new. I never knew I had a heart issue until my physician saw a new blip on an EKG. I never had any symptoms. They did test and found I had one artery 100% blocked and two 80% blocked. Turns out I had corollaries (I had to find that out on my own because the Docs won't tell you about that. Once I mentioned it they confirmed) which means my body created a bunch of small arteries that went around the blockages. My cardiologist said, once I mentioned the corollaries, that I may or may not have an issue. Well, I'm a wildlife photographer and I thought that if I did have an issue I might be a mile back in the woods and it would be weeks before anyone found me. I decided to have the surgery and couple weeks after getting home I was back out with the camera. LOL... my Doctors were not pleased but both said my recovery was off the charts.
Good luck. All will be good.
Johnny Noshoes
(1,991 posts)mahina
(19,198 posts)a cut somehow! Amazing what docs can do now. Seeing you happy and well, and feeling so very much better soon. Aloha.
1WorldHope
(962 posts)My mom has a heart attack at 43. Now days they can do so much with little fanfare. The doctors do so many of these surgeries they could do then with their eyes closed. I wish you a speedy recovery. Try to keep the dark away with light. Catch yourself self talking negative and tell the thought to be gone. You get to control what you think.
Omaha Steve
(103,982 posts)Midnight Writer
(23,233 posts)niyad
(121,097 posts)StarryNite
(11,019 posts)Remember, just breathe, you will be fine.
madashelltoo
(1,790 posts)Father, please grant courage and peace that passes understanding. Be in the midst of this medical situation. Let the prognosis be within the parameters of medical abilities to repair. Then, we ask that You heal as only You can. We ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Blessings
bernieb
(73 posts)I don't know if you're Christian, but here is my prayer for you. From the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church:
Almighty God our Heavenly Father, graciously comfort your servant John in his suffering and bless the means made use of for his cure. Fill his heart with confidence that, though at times he may be afraid, he yet may put his trust in you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
debm55
(39,833 posts)surfered
(4,103 posts)Theyve gotten really good at this: stents, by pass surgery. Have faith. Good luck.
JMCKUSICK
(680 posts)I had 2 stents implanted in 2015.
Thanks for the perspective.
surfered
(4,103 posts)The patient asked. Can I get a second opinion? The doctor told him he might not live until a second opinion. He went to the hospital and they did 3 bypasses. Hes fine now.
I understand its a scary procedure, but they do them all over the country every day.
Hoping for good news for you.
KitFox
(128 posts)get some concrete information and a good positive plan for what comes next. Waiting and wondering arent easy and you are facing this with tons of courage already!!! Your DU family is behind you all the way!! Please keep us posted. We care!!!!!🩷
Elessar Zappa
(16,224 posts)applegrove
(123,885 posts)LoisB
(9,060 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(12,768 posts)I hope everything works out for you.
sdfernando
(5,472 posts)I have a friend that had a non-stemi (so??) at 54. Hes was very fit but a smoker. He quit cigarettes about 6 months before the heart attack. Ended up getting a total of 4 stents over the years. Now he is 61 and going strong. Dont lose hope. Im rooting for you!
Clouds Passing
(3,138 posts)Effing atherosclerosis. Somebody has to come up with a less severe way to deal with it. With some its genetic, no matter healthy lifestyle.
ancianita
(39,069 posts)Be hopeful. Know that you're in good hands. Heart surgery is the most common and successful of surgeries. Compared to many other major surgeries, heart surgery, particularly coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), generally exceeding a 90% success rate with significantly improved survival rates for patients with severe coronary artery disease.
You're going to be okay. Stay peaceful. Sleep well.
Wicked Blue
(6,864 posts)Let's hope you get the best possible diagnosis
Figarosmom
(3,700 posts)Good vibes and just know the docs know what to do to help.
Bluethroughu
(6,164 posts)than you're expecting. Healing good vibes your way!
Rhiannon12866
(225,722 posts)And hoping that your fears are put to rest by your surgeon. Please let us know how it goes...
Katcat
(389 posts)But youre on DU so you must be one of the good ones. Fingers, toes, arms and eyes crossed for you to get better fast!
evilhime
(338 posts)And healing thoughts for you!!!!🔆❤️🩹
KT2000
(21,027 posts)I mean it - he rides his bicycle every day. I hope that is what they can do for you. I have 5!!
electric_blue68
(19,170 posts)🤔 I think that covers almost all possibilities.
Good Luck!