Prayer's Needed

[Cpogie]

Hello everyone, yesterday, around noon time my husband had his second heart attack in about 2 months, he was helping our son do a small cement job, said he didn't feel good, sat down and passed out, my son called 911, then called me, the paramedics were there within minutes, they took him to our local hospital, and from there they air lifed him out to UC Irvine Hospital, which is about 60+ miles from here. Further tests today indicated he has a faulty Aortic Valve that is stuck and not moving like it should, which will be replaced and 1 blocked artery which requires by-pass. He has been scheduled for open heart surgery tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. He is in good spirits and is looking forward to getting this done and over with. I will not be able to be at the hospital with him due to the weather conditions here, it has snowed on and off all day. So tomorrow I will have to put my faith in the doctors and God, which I have every confidence in. Any additional prayer's can only help.

[momsangel]

I am deeply sadden to hear of your husbands heart attack,my thoughts&prayers are with you and your family at this time of need.Please know you will be there with him even if its not in the physical state.take care.

[mkrebecca]

I am so sorry to hear about this, I will be praying for you and your husband!! Just have faith that God will see you thru this as He does in everything!!

What is your husbands name???

[mood4amelody]

Aw, Carol... :( I'm just havin' a ton of strong emotions right now for ya, and I just can't really put anything down. You can understand what I mean, I think? Count on prayers & "air hugs" your way.

Lynne

[Cpogie]

Thankyou so much! my husbands name is David, my son Steve feels so bad and blames himself because this happened while his dad was helping him, but I have assured him this is in no way his fault. I think he starting to believe it.

[jen2129]

Hugs and prayers to you & your family. You know we all are here for you. Please keep us updated as much as you can. (hugs)

[rebate queen]

Thankyou so much! my husbands name is David, my son Steve feels so bad and blames himself because this happened while his dad was helping him, but I have assured him this is in no way his fault. I think he starting to believe it.

It may be hard for your son to look at it this way but...
If it didn't happen now when there was only one blockage, what could have happened later?? It very well may have saved his life to have this happen now...(if I didn't think this way, I don't think I would still have any sanity)
I'm so sorry that you are not able to physically be there Carol, it has to be nerve wracking....
Many prayers and much strength will be sent your way from all of us!

[bvanpeltsw]

I was wondering if you were okay because I had not seen you on here.:(

I am really sorry that you cannot be with him in the hospital and I know that is very nerve racking. God will watch over him for you and make sure that he is okay.

My thoughts are with your husband and your family. I wish him the speediest recovery and get well's!:)

[wbarker]

Carol,

You, your husband, and your son are all in my prayers! Please keep us in the loop so we know how to pray! Stay strong, and know that there are good thoughts and prayers heading your way!!

Take care! Wendi

[LadyPyro]

Carol,
You, David, & Steve are in my thoughts and prayers. I am also praying for David's care team: that they are at their best, and that their minds and hands are steady and guided by a higher power. You take care of yourself, Carol, so you'll be able to help David heal. If there's anything else I can do, just ask.
Beth

[VanillaBean]

May the Lord shine down upon you and your DH and give you strength through this time. You will be in my prayers always. Just have faith.....and tons of hugs from me to you.

Michelle

[Cpogie]

You all have touched me with your words and kindness, I am so grateful there are so many nice people in this forum, somehow thankyou just doesn't seem enough, but know that I do appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers! Hugs to you all!

[lizmolik]

Carol, I hope your husband will be okay...I will be praying for him constantly for you! He will be okay...god will take care of him for you! (HUGS)!!!

[MandMnmbr3]

Hello everyone, yesterday, around noon time my husband had his second heart attack in about 2 months, he was helping our son do a small cement job, said he didn't feel good, sat down and passed out, my son called 911, then called me, the paramedics were there within minutes, they took him to our local hospital, and from there they air lifed him out to UC Irvine Hospital, which is about 60+ miles from here. Further tests today indicated he has a faulty Aortic Valve that is stuck and not moving like it should, which will be replaced and 1 blocked artery which requires by-pass. He has been scheduled for open heart surgery tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. He is in good spirits and is looking forward to getting this done and over with. I will not be able to be at the hospital with him due to the weather conditions here, it has snowed on and off all day. So tomorrow I will have to put my faith in the doctors and God, which I have every confidence in. Any additional prayer's can only help.

Carol... hon your husband as well as your family have our prayers!!!!

UCI is a WONDERFUL hospital!!!

Please keep us updated on his condition and recovery!

{{{{Big Hugs}}}}

[mom2fussbudgets]

I was wondering about you too, and I am so sorry to hear the reason why you've been MIA. I just said a quick prayer for your DH! Keep us posted, Carol. We're here for you. {{{Hugs}}}

[GeorgiaMom]

You, David and Steve will all be in my prayers. Turn all your worries and fears over to God, and just concentrate on taking care of yourself so you can help David recover after he is home with you again. <<hugs>>
Keep us updated and let us know if there is anything we can do.

[laf76]

I am so sorry to hear this Carol. Trust in the Lord that all will be well! I cannot believe I missed this thread yesterday. Will be praying for you all

[mood4amelody]

Bump for info.... Anything to know yet, Carol. :confused: HUGS!!

[gatito]

Dear Carol , I Feel So Sorry For What Happened To David, Steve And Of Course You:( , My Heart It's Right There Where You Are, Trust God, He Watches Over Us, My Prayers And Blessings Are With You And Your Family, Remember...always P.u.s.h...pray Until Something Happen !!!
God Will Never Leave You, I Really Wish I Could Be There With You And Give You A Really Strong Hug !! Take Care My Dear Friend !:)

[lizmolik]

Carol...are you there? Is he okay? I am worried, when you see this...please let us know what is going on with him and how surgery went!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Yes, Carol! Please let us know how your DH is!

[mood4amelody]

Carol, if it's not a good time for you to "talk" to us, that's okay. There are lots of prayers and well-wishes that are ongoing! Not thru just the bad times. If you wanna let folks know something, just PM someone and they can take care of things for you. I can't think of anyone right off hand that wouldn't be happy to be able to help.

Anyways, big, big HUGS!!

[lizmolik]

I am so worried! I hope you answer soon Carol...I have been praying for you and your hubby all day...

[Cpogie]

Surgery was a success!! Everything went smooth, they only had to replace his Aortic Valve, the by-pass wasn't needed after all!
I called the hospital tonight to get a progress report and his nurse said he is doing very well and talking their heads off, then he called me! I was shocked he was feeling this good to call and already sitting up, drinking broth and feeling tired but ok otherwise. He can't wait to watch football tomorrow!
I am so thankful this is over and he is on the mend.
I'm totally exhausted from not sleeping and worry. I will sleep good tonight!

I want to thankyou all for your prayers and best wishes, this means more to me than you will ever know. Prayers work!

[gatito]

Surgery was a success!! Everything went smooth, they only had to replace his Aortic Valve, the by-pass wasn't needed after all!
I called the hospital tonight to get a progress report and his nurse said he is doing very well and talking their heads off, then he called me! I was shocked he was feeling this good to call and already sitting up, drinking broth and feeling tired but ok otherwise. He can't wait to watch football tomorrow!
I am so thankful this is over and he is on the mend.
I'm totally exhausted from not sleeping and worry. I will sleep good tonight!

I want to thankyou all for your prayers and best wishes, this means more to me than you will ever know. Prayers work!


THANKS FOR THE GOOD NEWS !! THAT'S EXCELLENT !! AND THANK GOD, HE DID IT !!!! WOOHOO !! CAROL I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, YOU AND DAVE WILL BE TOGETHER FOR MANY MANY MANY YEARS MORE !!!!

[jen2129]

Thanks for remembering to update us. Very glad to hear DH is doing so good. As you can read - we have been waiting for an update. Get some rest & we will continue to keep you in our thoughts & prayers while we scoop up all the samples & freebies! :)

[laf76]

What wonderful news! May he have a speedy and painless recovery! Love, The Faulkner-Turnage Family!

[VanillaBean]

HOORAY!!!!!!!! Oh Carol that pleases me so much- now I too can sleep hearing an update- been worried too- all the snow and you being far from him!! Prayers are indeed wonderful and magical things!!!! Thanks so much for the update!! Angels are definitely looking over the both of you.


Michelle

[mood4amelody]

"Happy Dance, Happy Dance!!!"

[mom2fussbudgets]

Yay!

Joining Lynne's happy dance. :D

[mood4amelody]

Happy Conga Line! Happy Conga Line!

[Cpogie]

LOL, you women are just the BEST!!! thanks again for the prayers! I just talked to Dave and he said he was feeling really good except for being really sore, which is to be expected when you just had your whole chest opened! He said he has refused all pain meds that he didn't feel that bad or hurt that bad to have them...sure...they must be putting it in his IV? He said he is just really tired and needed some sleep, and to watch some football!

It snowed last night and is still snowing so I will not be able to get down to the hospital again, not only that they have closed 2 of the 3 roads here due to rock slides. I took a picture of the snow this morning from my kitchen window which I am including here.

Thanks again to you all!! You are a blessing!!

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee51/cpogie/David025-3.jpg

[gatito]

Thanks again to you all!! You are a blessing!!

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YOU ARE A BLESSING FOR US 2 !!!

THANKS FOR THE PIC AND DON'T FORGET DAVE'S KISS !! LOL !

[laf76]

Lucky you! We never get any snow. Beautiful picture. Well I suppose I take that back.........right now the snow is keeping you away from hubby. Take care.....soon you both will be together and can snuggle as it snows.LOL

[gatito]

Lucky you! We never get any snow. Beautiful picture. Well I suppose I take that back.........right now the snow is keeping you away from hubby. Take care.....soon you both will be together and can snuggle as it snows.LOL

YOU NEVER GET ANY SNOW ?? DON'T WORRY, YOU ARE NOT MISSING ANYTHING!! BTW....WANT SOME SNOW ??

[laf76]

we get snow rarely. It seems as though the ground is always too warm for it to stick when we do get some. poo.

[rebate queen]

we get snow rarely. It seems as though the ground is always too warm for it to stick when we do get some. poo.

Yep, about 76 here today, right laf?

Glad to hear the news Carol. I'll pray that all continues to go well!!

[LadyPyro]

Yay!

Joining Lynne's happy dance. :D

me too! me too!

[laf76]

Yep, about 76 here today, right laf?

Glad to hear the news Carol. I'll pray that all continues to go well!!

yep and to me that is starting to get hot. lol

[breakaleg]

Carol,

Sorry to hear about your husband, but glad to hear he is feeling better.

[Cpogie]

Dave's sister, Susan, was able to visit and watch Football with him today, she also brought him some Candy and personal items he needed.... His sister is an RN also, so she could give me a good assessment of what is going on, how he is doing, and how he feels. Dave is a very hyper person, can't sit still, he was asking the doctor when he could go home, that the hospital was too noisy, he was hungry, didn't like the hospital food, and wanted a beer,....the doctor told him he might get released Wed. or Thurs. BUT he cannot come home to this elevation just yet, (about 7,000ft.) he said he will need to stay near the hospital for another week after discharge and then come back in for his check up, his sister has offered to take care of him for that week!!
He had also been refusing all pain meds, then complained to his sister that he was sore, so his sister told him to take his pain medicine. MEN! he finally agreed and it knocked him out so maybe he will get some sleep now, lol

Again ladies thankyou for all the prayers! they worked!! to you all, a huge HUG!!

[mood4amelody]

What a character he is!! It's so obvious that you love him dearly! God bless you both, Carol!

[Cpogie]

What a character he is!! It's so obvious that you love him dearly! God bless you both, Carol!

You have no idea, funny thing is, he doesn't think he is hyper at all.....lol

[mood4amelody]

You have no idea, funny thing is, he doesn't think he is hyper at all.....lol

They never see the things we see all the time. It's God's way of letting them think they are less flawed, so they can actually bear themselves! lol :D

[Cpogie]

They never see the things we see all the time. It's God's way of letting them think they are less flawed, so they can actually bear themselves! lol :D

lol good assessment...;)

[StaceyD]

You and your husband will be in my prayers.

[MandMnmbr3]

Surgery was a success!! Everything went smooth, they only had to replace his Aortic Valve, the by-pass wasn't needed after all!
I called the hospital tonight to get a progress report and his nurse said he is doing very well and talking their heads off, then he called me! I was shocked he was feeling this good to call and already sitting up, drinking broth and feeling tired but ok otherwise. He can't wait to watch football tomorrow!
I am so thankful this is over and he is on the mend.
I'm totally exhausted from not sleeping and worry. I will sleep good tonight!

I want to thankyou all for your prayers and best wishes, this means more to me than you will ever know. Prayers work!

Carol, Thanks for the update!! Looks like our prayers have been answered yet once again, thanks be to God!!

I hope you get some much needed rest hon.

[Cpogie]

Yes, Prayer's do work! My little Neice can hardly wait to go to school tomorrow and tell her classmates all the prayers they sent out (21 of them) on Friday worked.
I did sleep pretty good last night, but I still feel tired. I guess my mind has been in overdrive the past few days. I will be in bed early tonight!

[MandMnmbr3]

Dave's sister, Susan, was able to visit and watch Football with him today, she also brought him some Candy and personal items he needed.... His sister is an RN also, so she could give me a good assessment of what is going on, how he is doing, and how he feels. Dave is a very hyper person, can't sit still, he was asking the doctor when he could go home, that the hospital was too noisy, he was hungry, didn't like the hospital food, and wanted a beer,....the doctor told him he might get released Wed. or Thurs. BUT he cannot come home to this elevation just yet, (about 7,000ft.) he said he will need to stay near the hospital for another week after discharge and then come back in for his check up, his sister has offered to take care of him for that week!!
He had also been refusing all pain meds, then complained to his sister that he was sore, so his sister told him to take his pain medicine. MEN! he finally agreed and it knocked him out so maybe he will get some sleep now, lol

Again ladies thankyou for all the prayers! they worked!! to you all, a huge HUG!!

Guess I should have waited to reply...LOL!

Carol, Dave sounds like he is well on his way to a speedy recovery!

He sounds like my Dave. Can't keep him still, he HAS to be doing something ALL of the time, except when he is sleeping and then he rolls over. He drives me NUTS when he is home on vacation. He complains about not having anything to do and asks how I can stand to stay at home all day. I guess he doesn't think cleaning house, cooking meals, doing laundry, running errands and taking care of our 17 month old Grandson is doing "anything." :confused:

We had a little bit of snow last night but it melted as soon as it hit the ground. The girls hope for a white Christmas every year, but we haven't had one.

Big hugs right backatcha!

[MandMnmbr3]

Yes, Prayer's do work! My little Neice can hardly wait to go to school tomorrow and tell her classmates all the prayers they sent out (21 of them) on Friday worked.
I did sleep pretty good last night, but I still feel tired. I guess my mind has been in overdrive the past few days. I will be in bed early tonight!

How sweet of your niece. It is nice to hear that little ones get to expierence first hand that prayers DO work and are able to share it with others.

I'm sure you will sleep great tonight. Being mentally tired is sometimes worse than being physically tired. Sleep well!

[mood4amelody]

Yes, Prayer's do work! My little Neice can hardly wait to go to school tomorrow and tell her classmates all the prayers they sent out (21 of them) on Friday worked.
I did sleep pretty good last night, but I still feel tired. I guess my mind has been in overdrive the past few days. I will be in bed early tonight!

Congratulations to your neice's teacher! It's so risky these days for a teacher to allow a student to ask for prayers! I hate that about this world. :( I'm glad your neice has a hero for a teacher!

[Cpogie]

How sweet of your niece. It is nice to hear that little ones get to expierence first hand that prayers DO work and are able to share it with others.

I'm sure you will sleep great tonight. Being mentally tired is sometimes worse than being physically tired. Sleep well!

Congratulations to your neice's teacher! It's so risky these days for a teacher to allow a student to ask for prayers! I hate that about this world. :( I'm glad your neice has a hero for a teacher!

The reason they allowed the prayer is that she is in a private school that allows this, but it was at the discretion of the teacher to allow it too, that was very nice of her!
My SIL has taught the girls (7 & 4) that when someone needs a prayer she will tell them lets pray for Uncle Dave or whoever it may be, and they will all pray together.

[mood4amelody]

Me & the kids are big on prayer, too, but with everything we've been through, who wouldn't be? lol

[Cpogie]

I just talked to my husband, he is feeling really sore, which I can totally understand, but he let me know atleast 10 times, lol he is tired and wants to get out of the hospital, then he asked, what are you making for dinner? then just as fast said, don't tell me, lol I guess the food there isn't to his liking. He said they took out a few of the tubes, I didn't ask where :eek: ... he is very ansy and wants to get out...he is already telling me the surgeries I have had are nothing compared to his...he was talking so fast I thought they must be giving him some good meds! Oh yes, he is getting better! lol

[gatito]

I just talked to my husband, he is feeling really sore, which I can totally understand, but he let me know atleast 10 times, lol he is tired and wants to get out of the hospital, then he asked, what are you making for dinner? then just as fast said, don't tell me, lol I guess the food there isn't to his liking. He said they took out a few of the tubes, I didn't ask where :eek: ... he is very ansy and wants to get out...he is already telling me the surgeries I have had are nothing compared to his...he was talking so fast I thought they must be giving him some good meds! Oh yes, he is getting better! lol

THAT'S GOOD NEWS !! LOL AND HE IS ALREADY ASKING YOU WHAT'S FOR DINNER ??? GEE, I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE !! LOL !!!

[mood4amelody]

Hip, hip hooray! Tell those doctors to quit giving him all that crack! lol

[gatito]

Hip, hip hooray! Tell those doctors to quit giving him all that crack! lol

YEAH ! TELL THEM I WANT IT !!! :p

[mood4amelody]

YEAH ! TELL THEM I WANT IT !!! :p

You can have the crack that's around here, but you'll have to take the whole rest of hubby, too! ROTF

[gatito]

You can have the crack that's around here, but you'll have to take the whole rest of hubby, too! ROTF

ROTFLMAO !!! LYNNE !!!

[Cpogie]

I am laughing out loud...good thing I am alone...lol :eek:

[gatito]

I am laughing out loud...good thing I am alone...lol :eek:

I AM TOO !! CAN WE GET LYNNE TO BE BANNED ???? LMAO !

[Cpogie]

I AM TOO !! CAN WE GET LYNNE TO BE BANNED ???? LMAO !

Sure...Poof...that should do it huh?? :D

[mood4amelody]

I am laughing out loud...good thing I am alone...lol :eek:

I AM TOO !! CAN WE GET LYNNE TO BE BANNED ???? LMAO !

Get me banned?? Yeah, keep laughing! I'll get ya laughing so hard the neighbors will have you committed. "What's she doing in there all alone laughing like a freakin' loon?? Harold, we HAVE to do something!"
Buahahaha

[gatito]

Get me banned?? Yeah, keep laughing! I'll get ya laughing so hard the neighbors will have you committed. "What's she doing in there all alone laughing like a freakin' loon?? Harold, we HAVE to do something!"
Buahahaha


ISN'T THIS A COFFEE THREAD ?? GEESH LYNNE ! SHAME ON YOU !!! LOL

[Cpogie]

ISN'T THIS A COFFEE THREAD ?? GEESH LYNNE ! SHAME ON YOU !!! LOL

No, this is the prayer thread...we are all going to need the prayers if we get commited!

[gatito]

No, this is the prayer thread...we are all going to need the prayers if we get commited!


OOPS !! SORRY, YOU SEE CAROL, SHE IS DRIVING ME CRAZY I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHICH THREAD I AM !! :eek: :o

[mood4amelody]

Ahhhhhhhh, I love it when a plan comes together! :cool:

[VanillaBean]

So glad and grateful to hear he is doing good Carol. Also you guys sure know how to brighten up the day with all the laughter- quite contagious too.LMAO- my cat just looks and looks at me sitting here in front of the screen crackin' up laughin'!!!

[mood4amelody]

So glad and grateful to hear he is doing good Carol. Also you guys sure know how to brighten up the day with all the laughter- quite contagious too.LMAO- my cat just looks and looks at me sitting here in front of the screen crackin' up laughin'!!!

It's all Wanda's fault! She's trying to drive me crazy! lol

[gatito]

It's all Wanda's fault! She's trying to drive me crazy! lol


MY FAULT ?? THIS SHOULD BE A SERIOUS THREAD AND LOOK HOW IT HAVE TURNED !! IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT !!!! OH WELL AT LEAST DAVID WILL LAUGH WHEN HE SEE ALL THE POSTS !!! RIGHT CAROL ???

[mood4amelody]

MY FAULT ?? THIS SHOULD BE A SERIOUS THREAD AND LOOK HOW IT HAVE TURNED !! IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT !!!! OH WELL AT LEAST DAVID WILL LAUGH WHEN HE SEE ALL THE POSTS !!! RIGHT CAROL ???

It's all YOUR fault! You know it! Don't be dragging Carol into this. What are you trying to do??? Pop David's stitches or something??? Sheesh, have a little respect Wanda! :rolleyes:

[gatito]

It's all YOUR fault! You know it! Don't be dragging Carol into this. What are you trying to do??? Pop David's stitches or something??? Sheesh, have a little respect Wanda! :rolleyes:

OH MY GOD ! ARE YOU CRAZY OR WHAT ?? YOU STARTED IT, YOU EVEN GET ME THINKING THIS WAS THE DUNKING DONUTS COFFEE THREAD !! YOU SHOULD BE BANNED NO MATTER HOW GOOD YOUR SAMPLES ARE, BTW MOST OF THEM ARE DUDS !!! :eek:

[mood4amelody]

OH MY GOD ! ARE YOU CRAZY OR WHAT ?? YOU STARTED IT, YOU EVEN GET ME THINKING THIS WAS THE DUNKING DONUTS COFFEE THREAD !! YOU SHOULD BE BANNED NO MATTER HOW GOOD YOUR SAMPLES ARE, BTW MOST OF THEM ARE DUDS !!! :eek:

Well, what do you expect?? You've heard about my husband! You KNOW I have bad taste! lol

[gatito]

Well, what do you expect?? You've heard about my husband! You KNOW I have bad taste! lol

i guess you are right !!! (only for now)

[mood4amelody]

i guess you are right !!! (only for now)

That's why we're such good friends! :eek: LOL

[gatito]

That's why we're such good friends! :eek: LOL

YES WE ARE !!! BUT IT DOESN'T MEAN I WON'T GET YOU FOR THIS !! LOL

[mood4amelody]

YES WE ARE !!! BUT IT DOESN'T MEAN I WON'T GET YOU FOR THIS !! LOL

Guess that's fair warning! lol I'll be expecting you!

[gatito]

Guess that's fair warning! lol I'll be expecting you!

WASN'T THIS SUPOUSED TO BE A PRAYERS THREAD, LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE HERE LYNNE !!!:rolleyes: GEESH , SHOW SOME RESPECT FOR POOR DAVID !

WELL CAROL, FORGIVE HER, YOU KNOW HOW'S SHE !!:p

[MandMnmbr3]

I just talked to my husband, he is feeling really sore, which I can totally understand, but he let me know atleast 10 times, lol he is tired and wants to get out of the hospital, then he asked, what are you making for dinner? then just as fast said, don't tell me, lol I guess the food there isn't to his liking. He said they took out a few of the tubes, I didn't ask where :eek: ... he is very ansy and wants to get out...he is already telling me the surgeries I have had are nothing compared to his...he was talking so fast I thought they must be giving him some good meds! Oh yes, he is getting better! lol


Great new Carol!! Is there family or friends close to him so they can bring in food from outside for him? If we still had my parents house in Garden Grove, I'd drive down and sneak him in something good, since UCI was only a 25 minute drive! LOL!

[MandMnmbr3]

You can have the crack that's around here, but you'll have to take the whole rest of hubby, too! ROTF


ROTFLMAO Lynne!

When my Mom was in UCI they had her on dopamine. My older sister and I said to her, "Mom, what did you always tell us about drugs??" She laughed and said, "Stay off dope!"" LOL!

[Cpogie]

ROTFLMAO Lynne!

When my Mom was in UCI they had her on dopamine. My older sister and I said to her, "Mom, what did you always tell us about drugs??" She laughed and said, "Stay off dope!"" LOL!

Great new Carol!! Is there family or friends close to him so they can bring in food from outside for him? If we still had my parents house in Garden Grove, I'd drive down and sneak him in something good, since UCI was only a 25 minute drive! LOL!

Yes, his sister is only about 40 miles from him, but he is not allowed outside food yet...he said he finally had a real breakfast this morning, french toast, peaches and coffee...I think they are still giving him soft foods, because you are not suppose to strain yourself.

Just got a call from his sister while writing this...she said Carol, I feel sorry for you, I told her she could have him, it would be my gift to her...she said NO thanks! lol

[momsangel]

Glad to know things are getting better

[LadyPyro]

Well, Carol, sounds like David will be home driving you nuts before you know it! Prayer and positive thought, truly forces to be reckoned with!

[Cpogie]

I talked to Dave a couple of times today, he had some stress tests where you don't actually do anything but somehow they determine if your heart is beating ok, well, the doctor came in this afternoon and said he and 2 other doctors got together and looked at the tests and he is going to need a defibrillator put in, they are going to do surgery on Thursday, he said that the doctor told him it will take from 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Needless to say he is feeling down and wants to come home, tomorrow I am going to the hospital, finally! the road is now open!

[gatito]

I talked to Dave a couple of times today, he had some stress tests where you don't actually do anything but somehow they determine if your heart is beating ok, well, the doctor came in this afternoon and said he and 2 other doctors got together and looked at the tests and he is going to need a defibrillator put in, they are going to do surgery on Thursday, he said that the doctor told him it will take from 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Needless to say he is feeling down and wants to come home, tomorrow I am going to the hospital, finally! the road is now open!

AWW DEAR, THAT'S BAD AND GOOD NEWS :( BUT DON'T YOU WORRY, THIS NEW SURGERY WILL BE A SUCCESS LIKE THE FIRST ONE ! HE STILL IN OUR PRAYERS !! HUGS !!

[LadyPyro]

Have a safe trip. Remember, we're all still holding you all in our prayers! It's all gonna work out. Just think: soon you'll be living with the bionic man!! WooHoo!

[rebate queen]

Be careful on your trip, tell Dave he's in all of our prayers, tell the doctors you want a remote control for that defibrillator, and don't worry about dinner tomorrow night--Wanda is having a TV dinner!!;)

[jen2129]

Drive safely to your love. I wonder if he'll be expecting you to bring him food, especially his fav - corn! Anywhooo...you & your will be in my prayers. Take care........

[Cpogie]

Thanks again for the prayers! Yup I am going to have to get a remote for that defibulator....I was reading up on it, it can go off a couple of times a year and it actually shocks you.....Bionic? Electrifying? well see...

LOL about the corn, yeah it is his favorite veggie, I don't think I can bring any food, (his sister already brought him candy) they have him on a low Cholestrol diet even though his Cholestrol is way under 200, he just isn't use to food without 1/2Lb. of butter on it....but he is going to have to change his food habits, that will be the toughest thing for him, atleast he can still have his beer!! 12 oz. at a time....:rolleyes:

[VanillaBean]

You and Dave are still in my thoughts and prayers!!! Drive safely .....

[mood4amelody]

,... he just isn't use to food without 1/2Lb. of butter on it....rolleyes:

Did you get that fake butter sample ordered? It's supposed to be healthy. I hope it tastes authentic and isn't expensive. I'm a big butter freak, too!

[Cpogie]

You and Dave are still in my thoughts and prayers!!! Drive safely .....

Did you get that fake butter sample ordered? It's supposed to be healthy. I hope it tastes authentic and isn't expensive. I'm a big butter freak, too!

Thanks VB!

Lynne, I am not kidding when I say Butter-A-Holic, on a Cinnamon roll he will put 3 pats of butter, until ypu cannot see the roll, then heat it in the Microwave and put more on after that....artery shock is on the way!

[gatito]

Thanks VB!

Lynne, I am not kidding when I say Butter-A-Holic, on a Cinnamon roll he will put 3 pats of butter, until ypu cannot see the roll, then heat it in the Microwave and put more on after that....artery shock is on the way!


I FEEL LIKE YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT MY FATHER, NOT THAT MY DADDY DOES THAT BUT.....I DO ! SO CAROL, MY DEAR STEPMOTHER !! LOL DAVE HAVE A PUERTORRICAN DAUGHTER AND NO ONE KNEW !!!:eek: :eek:

[mood4amelody]

Thanks VB!

Lynne, I am not kidding when I say Butter-A-Holic, on a Cinnamon roll he will put 3 pats of butter, until ypu cannot see the roll, then heat it in the Microwave and put more on after that....artery shock is on the way!

Okay, he's a little bit slicker than I! :D

[Cpogie]

I FEEL LIKE YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT MY FATHER, NOT THAT MY DADDY DOES THAT BUT.....I DO ! SO CAROL, MY DEAR STEPMOTHER !! LOL DAVE HAVE A PUERTORRICAN DAUGHTER AND NO ONE KNEW !!!:eek: :eek:

Lynne, he is not slick in that way lol....

OK, I am officially adopting another daughter, how did I get this lucky? Now clean up your room!

[gatito]

Lynne, he is not slick in that way lol....

OK, I am officially adopting another daughter, how did I get this lucky? Now clean up your room!

ALRIGHT !! YOU ARE OFFICIALLY ADOPTING ME !! WOOHOO !! GREAT, AND AS A NEW DAUGHTER I PLEASE ASK YOU TO TELL DAWN TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE, MOVE BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA, SHE HAVE BEEN EATING ALL MY FOOD AND WANTS ME TO HAVE A TV DINNER TONIGHT !!:mad: AND JUST SO YOU KNOW... LAST NIGHT SHE WAS DRINKING A LOT AND WE CAN NOT LET THAT HAPPEN IN OUR HOUSE !! SO DAWN ...BACK TO JACKSONVILLE !! WOOHOO !!!!:p

[Cpogie]

ALRIGHT !! YOU ARE OFFICIALLY ADOPTING ME !! WOOHOO !! GREAT, AND AS A NEW DAUGHTER I PLEASE ASK YOU TO TELL DAWN TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE, MOVE BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA, SHE HAVE BEEN EATING ALL MY FOOD AND WANTS ME TO HAVE A TV DINNER TONIGHT !!:mad: AND JUST SO YOU KNOW... LAST NIGHT SHE WAS DRINKING A LOT AND WE CAN NOT LET THAT HAPPEN IN OUR HOUSE !! SO DAWN ...BACK TO JACKSONVILLE !! WOOHOO !!!!:p

LOL, you mean you been hiding the booze bottle from me? hey where is my share? As for dinner you both are on your own tonight, I am not cooking today....first of all I am going to the hospital if a little while, PLUS, I have no water, it is frozen, I forgot to let the water drip last night!!! :eek: So thankfully I am clean, lol, just had to heat some water from the Brita to wash my face and hands!!

[gatito]

LOL, you mean you been hiding the booze bottle from me? hey where is my share? As for dinner you both are on your own tonight, I am not cooking today....first of all I am going to the hospital if a little while, PLUS, I have no water, it is frozen, I forgot to let the water drip last night!!! :eek: So thankfully I am clean, lol, just had to heat some water from the Brita to wash my face and hands!!


I FEEL LIKE YOU ABUSING US MY NOT SO DEAR STEPMOM BY LETTING US HAVE DINNER ON OUR OWN !! YOU KNOW DAWN DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO COOK !!

BUT IT'S OK AS SHE IS NOT HERE RIGHT NOW AND YOU HAVE TO GO....

I AM IN CHARGE !!! THAT MEANS NO TV, NO DINNER, NO DESSERT AND NO NOTHING FOR DAWN ! YAY ME !!!

[mood4amelody]

Lynne, he is not slick in that way lol....


Now I'm wondering who's slick in which way???? :confused: lol

[bvanpeltsw]

Surgery was a success!! Everything went smooth, they only had to replace his Aortic Valve, the by-pass wasn't needed after all!
I called the hospital tonight to get a progress report and his nurse said he is doing very well and talking their heads off, then he called me! I was shocked he was feeling this good to call and already sitting up, drinking broth and feeling tired but ok otherwise. He can't wait to watch football tomorrow!
I am so thankful this is over and he is on the mend.
I'm totally exhausted from not sleeping and worry. I will sleep good tonight!

I want to thankyou all for your prayers and best wishes, this means more to me than you will ever know. Prayers work!

This is great to hear! I have been MIA for a few days while my parents were here! Hope you are sleeping well!:)

[MandMnmbr3]

I talked to Dave a couple of times today, he had some stress tests where you don't actually do anything but somehow they determine if your heart is beating ok, well, the doctor came in this afternoon and said he and 2 other doctors got together and looked at the tests and he is going to need a defibrillator put in, they are going to do surgery on Thursday, he said that the doctor told him it will take from 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Needless to say he is feeling down and wants to come home, tomorrow I am going to the hospital, finally! the road is now open!

Carol... so sorry to hear this. I will continue to keep David and your family in my prayers. Prayers also going up for his surgical team.

Bug Hugs!!

[rebate queen]

Wanda, you're in big trouble now!! Are you ready for that TV dinner because it looks like I have to feed you tonight!!:p

[gatito]

Wanda, you're in big trouble now!! Are you ready for that TV dinner because it looks like I have to feed you tonight!!:p

ROTFLMAO !! DID YOU READ THE WHAT'S FOR DINNER TONIGHT THREAD ???
YOU ARE LATE MAMACITA !! LOL :p

[Cpogie]

This is great to hear! I have been MIA for a few days while my parents were here! Hope you are sleeping well!:)


Carol... so sorry to hear this. I will continue to keep David and your family in my prayers. Prayers also going up for his surgical team.

Bug Hugs!!

Thankyou both for the well wishes!

I was finally able to get to the hospital today, it was further than I thought, just about 100 miles, but we were there within 2 hours....Dave was so happy to see me and Steve that he could hardly contain himself, It was like the best gift he could ever get! He looks good but tired, I got to meet 4 of the doctors who have been treating him which was nice, one sat and explained what they were going to do tomorrow, that the surgery should go smooth, and if all goes well he can come home Saturday, the doctor said he would be fine to come back to this altitude without any problem, when Dave heard this his spirits were lifted, he was extremely happy! So once again ladies thankyou all for all the prayers and wishes, they mean so much to me and I want you to know I appreciate each and eveyone of you! A huge thankyou and HUGS to you all!

[mood4amelody]

Did you give him a good thump on his pointy head and tell him that this better NEVER happen again, and if it does he better be sure it's much closer to home??!! :p Glad for the good news! Happy for you to be getting the Mr. back home to you soon!

[rebate queen]

Did you give him a good thump on his pointy head and tell him that this better NEVER happen again, and if it does he better be sure it's much closer to home??!! :p Glad for the good news! Happy for you to be getting the Mr. back home to you soon!

I'm happy that she has a Mr. that she wants to have back home!! Carol,if he complains about changing his diet, just tell him that you'll be doing his medical treatment yourself!!:eek:

I really hope all goes well today, we'll continue to send prayers from this side of the country!!

[mood4amelody]

Anyone wants my Mr., he's up for grabs!! LOL

[GeorgiaMom]

It's nice to hear your visit was a good one. It had to be really hard on both of you to not be able to be together at all during this. I'll be praying for everything to go well today so that he can come home soon!

[MandMnmbr3]

Thankyou both for the well wishes!

I was finally able to get to the hospital today, it was further than I thought, just about 100 miles, but we were there within 2 hours....Dave was so happy to see me and Steve that he could hardly contain himself, It was like the best gift he could ever get! He looks good but tired, I got to meet 4 of the doctors who have been treating him which was nice, one sat and explained what they were going to do tomorrow, that the surgery should go smooth, and if all goes well he can come home Saturday, the doctor said he would be fine to come back to this altitude without any problem, when Dave heard this his spirits were lifted, he was extremely happy! So once again ladies thankyou all for all the prayers and wishes, they mean so much to me and I want you to know I appreciate each and eveyone of you! A huge thankyou and HUGS to you all!

Carol, you are very welcome, that's what family and friends are for. :D

Wishing Dave a speedy recovery, so he can return home to drive you nuts... oops did I type that outloud :o I mean to keep you company!! :D

Big hugs!!!!

[MandMnmbr3]

Anyone wants my Mr., he's up for grabs!! LOL


No thanks Lynne, I'll pass!! I know it's the Christmas spirit in ya that wants to give... :D BUT.....I have one of my own who is home today driving me even more insane that I already am!!! :rolleyes: :eek:

[jen2129]

Carol,
Glad you were able to get to your sweetie. Thank you for keeping us updated. Prayers & hugs 2 U & Mr. Pogie.

[Cpogie]

No thanks Lynne, I'll pass!! I know it's the Christmas spirit in ya that wants to give... :D BUT.....I have one of my own who is home today driving me even more insane that I already am!!! :rolleyes: :eek:

Anyone want one fresh from the hospital?? lol

I stopped at Trader Joe's on the way home last night, picked up some goodies for Dave when he gets home, this big (over 1 pound) Chocolate candy bar, Carmel Corn, Tempura Shrimp, Carne Asada, and some popcorn.....this morning I made 8 dessert cups of Flan....plus his sister gave him Almond Rocha, and 2 huge candy bars too....so he will have a lot of treats when he comes home.

[mood4amelody]

Gosh, you are such a much nicer person than I am!!! You are killing yours off with kindness! lol :p

[Cpogie]

Gosh, you are such a much nicer person than I am!!! You are killing yours off with kindness! lol :p

lol you could kinda call it that huh? ;)

[gatito]

Anyone want one fresh from the hospital?? lol

I stopped at Trader Joe's on the way home last night, picked up some goodies for Dave when he gets home, this big (over 1 pound) Chocolate candy bar, Carmel Corn, Tempura Shrimp, Carne Asada, and some popcorn.....this morning I made 8 dessert cups of Flan....plus his sister gave him Almond Rocha, and 2 huge candy bars too....so he will have a lot of treats when he comes home.


OH NO NO NO NO ! SHAME ON YOU ! ARE YOU TRYING TO TRADE MY DEAR DADDY ?? BOO ! I WILL TELL HIM.......YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOO IN TROUBLE !

[Cpogie]

OH NO NO NO NO ! SHAME ON YOU ! ARE YOU TRYING TO TRADE MY DEAR DADDY ?? BOO ! I WILL TELL HIM.......YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOO IN TROUBLE !

you know that saying, what DADDY don't know won't kill him, shush girl!

[gatito]

you know that saying, what DADDY don't know won't kill him, shush girl!

BOO ! YOU ARE A VERY BAD STEPMOM !!! WHAT TV DINNERS AGAIN ???

[Cpogie]

Dave is coming home tomorrow! He called tonight and said the doctor came in and told him he would be able to go home tomorrow, the defibrillator was put in today, the doctor called me afterwards and said everything went very well, and later in the afternoon they gave him the good news, he already gave me his wish list, I want a good meal when I get home, I want to come home and take a shower, I want a beer, I want to watch football, finally I said, how about if I pick you up in another week or so, he said are you kidding? release time is between 1 - 2 in the afternoon, my son and I will go pick him up, it will be good to have him back home, wish list and all.
Again, thank you all for the prayers. You have kept me company, gave me hope, smiles, encouragement, and comfort during the past 8 days. God Bless you all!

[mood4amelody]

Oh, Carol! That is really good news! I can't tell you how happy I am for you! It does my jaded heart good to see someone who's happy. :)

[VanillaBean]

YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So glad to hear that Carol- betcha after a week of Dave home you will be having your hands full and secretly thinking a couple more days gone might of been a good thing!!!! (j/k)LOL- I know you missed him tremendously!! I know I speak for all of us when I say it was our pleasure to give our thoughts and prayers for such a wonderful woman and her DH!!


Michelle

[MandMnmbr3]

<Doing Lynne's Kitchen Dance as well as Happy Dance> YIPPEE!!!! Carol, I am so happy for you, Dave and the rest of your family!!!! Sure seems like a lot of us on here have been blessed with miracles in the past few months!!

So whatcha gonna cook for Dave for his homecoming dinner? I bet you'll serve............. CORN...LOL! ;)

Merry Christmas!

[rebate queen]

Is he home yet, is he home yet???:p

[gatito]

Is he home yet, is he home yet???:p

NOPE YET ! SHE WAS GONNA LEAVE AT 9 TO THE HOSPITAL TO GET HIM....

[LadyPyro]

I'm so happy for you all! You tell him I said not to scare you like that ever again! ;)

[Cpogie]

We finally got home at 6:30 tonight, the traffic was horrendous, the freeways out here are just the worst, and being a friday...well lets just say it was one rough ride home, Dave was relived when we finally pulled in the driveway and got in the house, he is already in bed resting. He was so glad to get out of the hospital, now he just has to heal and behave himself.
He is on 6 new medicines, plus we had to listen to the doctor tell us all about the defibulator he has, that he will get a card in the mail that he must carry in his wallet which identifies the make of the device in case of an emergency, also he can never have an MRI, cat scans are ok, going to an airport you have precautions...all of it was informative and interesting.
Once again thankyou all for your prayers and concern....:) I am one happy person tonight!

[gatito]

We finally got home at 6:30 tonight, the traffic was horrendous, the freeways out here are just the worst, and being a friday...well lets just say it was one rough ride home, Dave was relived when we finally pulled in the driveway and got in the house, he is already in bed resting. He was so glad to get out of the hospital, now he just has to heal and behave himself.
He is on 6 new medicines, plus we had to listen to the doctor tell us all about the defibulator he has, that he will get a card in the mail that he must carry in his wallet which identifies the make of the device in case of an emergency, also he can never have an MRI, cat scans are ok, going to an airport you have precautions...all of it was informative and interesting.
Once again thankyou all for your prayers and concern....:) I am one happy person tonight!


AND I AM ANOTHER HAPPY PERSON TOO BECAUSE OF THIS !!! XO XO XO !

[Cpogie]

AND I AM ANOTHER HAPPY PERSON TOO BECAUSE OF THIS !!! XO XO XO !

Thanks Wanda! he is already asking for things...can you get me water, can you get me kleenex, can you clean my glasses, can you turn the heat down, can you get my tv remote......did I mention I was glad he was home? lol

[gatito]

Thanks Wanda! he is already asking for things...can you get me water, can you get me kleenex, can you clean my glasses, can you turn the heat down, can you get my tv remote......did I mention I was glad he was home? lol


OH MEN ! I BET THOSE ARE SWEET WORDS ! MUSIC TO YOUR EARS !! IT'S BETTER HAVE HIM THERE ASKING FOR STUFF AND BUGGING YOU THAN NOT SEE HIM IN DAYS HUH !? DID YOU GIVE HIM THE KISS I SENT HIM ???? (TAPPING FOOT) LOL

[Cpogie]

OH MEN ! I BET THOSE ARE SWEET WORDS ! MUSIC TO YOUR EARS !! IT'S BETTER HAVE HIM THERE ASKING FOR STUFF AND BUGGING YOU THAN NOT SEE HIM IN DAYS HUH !? DID YOU GIVE HIM THE KISS I SENT HIM ???? (TAPPING FOOT) LOL

Yes, kiss delivered! Yeah I really don't mind him asking for anything......he will be better soon! I am sure he will sleep good tonight, his room was so noisy with machines, doors closing, nurses checking vitals every 1/2 hour or so, people talking, etc. you just don't get any rest in the hospital.

[gatito]

Yes, kiss delivered! Yeah I really don't mind him asking for anything......he will be better soon! I am sure he will sleep good tonight, his room was so noisy with machines, doors closing, nurses checking vitals every 1/2 hour or so, people talking, etc. you just don't get any rest in the hospital.

YEAH ! POOR MAN, ARE YOU GONNA SLEEP IN THE SOFA OR IN ANOTHER BEDROOM ??:p :p

[GeorgiaMom]

Glad to hear he is home, Carol. How powerful are you right now with him needing you to attend to all his needs?!!! Have fun!!!! :D

[Cpogie]

YEAH ! POOR MAN, ARE YOU GONNA SLEEP IN THE SOFA OR IN ANOTHER BEDROOM ??:p :p

Glad to hear he is home, Carol. How powerful are you right now with him needing you to attend to all his needs?!!! Have fun!!!! :D

I am sleeping in another bedroom, the dog is sleeping with him and guarding him right now...

Yeah never thought of it like that, I guess it is sorta like dangling that carrot in front of the rabbit .....just had 2 more requests, take my socks to the laundry and yes to something sweet...some flan ......I figure there will be atleast 5 more requests before he goes to sleep for the night....lol

[bvanpeltsw]

We finally got home at 6:30 tonight, the traffic was horrendous, the freeways out here are just the worst, and being a friday...well lets just say it was one rough ride home, Dave was relived when we finally pulled in the driveway and got in the house, he is already in bed resting. He was so glad to get out of the hospital, now he just has to heal and behave himself.
He is on 6 new medicines, plus we had to listen to the doctor tell us all about the defibulator he has, that he will get a card in the mail that he must carry in his wallet which identifies the make of the device in case of an emergency, also he can never have an MRI, cat scans are ok, going to an airport you have precautions...all of it was informative and interesting.
Once again thankyou all for your prayers and concern....:) I am one happy person tonight!

Thanks for the update Carol! I am sure he is soooo relieved to be home!:)

[Cpogie]

Thanks for the update Carol! I am sure he is soooo relieved to be home!:)

He is so relieved to be home! This morning he is really hurting, after being hooked up to an IV and receiving his meds that way (which must of included pain meds, something he didn't think they were giving him) he finally agreed to take a pain pill, so he is sleeping now. He will be sore for quite a while, but that is to be expected.

[MandMnmbr3]

Carol... so good to hear Dave is home safe and sound and in your loving care! My bro-in-law had triple bypass and a defibrillator surgery about 3 months ago. He was driving my sister nuts after being home for 5 days!! She threatened to take him back to the hospital! LOL!

He wanted to go back to work, Dr said NO! He tried to escape, I mean... leave the house while she ran an errand, but she caught him. He was :eek: when he saw her coming in the back way!! BUSTED!!! He is now back at work and doing wonderful!!

Looks like my family received a wonderful Thanksgiving Blessing and yours received a Christmas one!!

Hugs!

[Cpogie]

Carol... so good to hear Dave is home safe and sound and in your loving care! My bro-in-law had triple bypass and a defibrillator surgery about 3 months ago. He was driving my sister nuts after being home for 5 days!! She threatened to take him back to the hospital! LOL!

He wanted to go back to work, Dr said NO! He tried to escape, I mean... leave the house while she ran an errand, but she caught him. He was :eek: when he saw her coming in the back way!! BUSTED!!! He is now back at work and doing wonderful!!

Looks like my family received a wonderful Thanksgiving Blessing and yours received a Christmas one!!

Hugs!


Yes, I know exactly how you sister felt, it has been just one day and I am ready to send him back....it has been a honey do day from the early morning, make me some Cinnamon Rolls, ok, then he complains they don't taste good because his taste buds are off, then it was the coffee, same thing, from there it was time to take the first set of pills, 6 + 1 stool softner, then I hear him saying I hate taking pills, so I said you have 2 choices, take it or leave it, how would you like to go back to the hospital?, he says, NO, I am never going back there, I would not go through this again, finally he takes him meds...from there it was every 5 minutes and a new request, take the dog out, get me some water, clean the dogs water bowl, get the newspaper, get the mail, cover me up, fix the heating blanket, what are you doing, come here, go there, etc... then I had to go get his antibiotics, the pharmacist said your insurance doesn't cover the cost of this one pill, it is 80 dollars but I am going to give you a break and charge you 60 dollars, this is for 6 tiny pills....the other one is covered by insurance and is only 10 dollars, while there I had to get him Iron pills, stool softner, gauze, and a few other things, then it was a stop at the grocery store, I get home and I see he has been in the Chocolate cause he has left the torn paper and crumbs for me to clean up....I tell him he has 2 more pills to take right now, and the grumbling starts again, then it is time to make dinner, easy tonight, frozen Pizza and Salad, Yup you guessed it, another complaint, I'm not hungry but I will eat...like he is doing me a favor...by then I didn't care if he ate or not....he manages to eat about 2 peices of Pizza and then is tired so he lays down and in a few minutes and it's Carol what are you doing? I tell him I am trying to have one moment of peace! CAN you come here...and so it goes on and on...I am now praying he gets well as fast as can be! It's now 12:05 and I haven't had one call from him in about 20 minutes, must be sleeping, thank God!

[bvanpeltsw]

Just do not give him a bell. When my mom had surgery my dad gave her a bell to ring when she wanted something. She totally abused that one!:eek:

[Cpogie]

Just do not give him a bell. When my mom had surgery my dad gave her a bell to ring when she wanted something. She totally abused that one!:eek:

Oh no, NO bell for him.....shaking my head NO real hard, lol ;)

[gatito]

Oh no, NO bell for him.....shaking my head NO real hard, lol ;)

YEAH ! NO BELLS ! I HATE BELLS, I GOT ONE AFTER THE SURGERY AND I ALMOST BREAK THE STUPID BELL AND NO ONE HEARD IT !:mad: :mad:

[MandMnmbr3]

Sorry Carol, but your reply gave me a chuckle. My sister threatened to tie her hubby in bed and tape his mouth shut with duct tape!! ROTFL!! She said I was ready to strangle him if he uttered one more request. She made him stay in their bedroom (they have a small 3 bedroom house) in bed and told him if he needed anything to call out for her.

He had her running from their room to the kitchen and back because he'd forget to ask her to bring him something. She told him she was going to move the fridge in the bedroom if he asked for one more thing after she just asked him if he needed anything out of it! LOL!!! ( I can so see her saying and DOING this...ROTFLMAO!!) :D

She said it got so bad (like you have described) she closed their bedroom and their hallway doors all the way when he was sleeping. She said it was silent for about 30 minutes, then her cell phone rang. It was him calling her wanting to know why she wasn't answering him when he called for her!! She said I was ready to pull all of my hair out!! LOL!!

She went to check on what he needed, he said he was lonely and wanted her to be in the room with him. She gave him his meds told him she'd go get a movie for them to watch. By the time she got back to the room, he was sleeping again. She left the room and closed the doors hoping to have a few minutes of peace. Her cell rings again, it's him asking where she is and why isn't the movie on. LOL!

After the tenth time he called her cell she took the land-line phone out of their room. He started calling her from his cell!! So she took that away, too...LOL!!

She told me she is so glad he is back at work and she is too. She took 3 weeks off to help him out after his surgery. She said ... I NEED a vacation!! I said come out here. She said NO, he'll want to come to see Jason and James, (their sons) I'll NEVER have a free moment!!!

I hope Dave is feeling better and getting stronger everyday.

Hugs

[mood4amelody]

I guess the pain from heart surgery mutates when it spreads to family. It goes from being chest pain with the 1st person and mutates to pain in the @ss when it gets to family members who are caring for them!!!! God bless Carol, I hope he realizes how lucky he is to have you! We all do!!

[MandMnmbr3]

I guess the pain from heart surgery mutates when it spreads to family. It goes from being chest pain with the 1st person and mutates to pain in the @ss when it gets to family members who are caring for them!!!! God bless Carol, I hope he realizes how lucky he is to have you! We all do!!


ROTFL Lynne... according to my sister it DOES!!!

[Cpogie]

Mae, I can totally relate to your sister and what she went through,....thankfully my son took Dave to his doctors appt today at the hospital, I have had a few hours rest, lol, he called me when they got down to the bottom of the mountain and said they were almost in an accident, an SUV coming up the hill hit some ice, spun around and almost hit them, that is all I would need right now! thank God they were safe!!! I have about another hour or so before they are home....then it will be back on duty, lol

[MandMnmbr3]

Mae, I can totally relate to your sister and what she went through,....thankfully my son took Dave to his doctors appt today at the hospital, I have had a few hours rest, lol, he called me when they got down to the bottom of the mountain and said they were almost in an accident, an SUV coming up the hill hit some ice, spun around and almost hit them, that is all I would need right now! thank God they were safe!!! I have about another hour or so before they are home....then it will be back on duty, lol

How frightening Carol!! So happy they were NOT in an accident! How did Dave's Dr appt go?

Have you gotten a lot of snow? It has snowed here the past 2 nights but the ground is too wet for it to stick. Our girls are all bummed! LOL!

I know the roads have been horrible, especially the Pass. Hubby had to go to the Oxnard office Monday. He said the Pass was a B*tch! He stayed up here Tues and Wed at their Hesperia office. Today he is in Garden Grove at a meeting all day! He wasn't too thrilled! :rolleyes:

[Cpogie]

How frightening Carol!! So happy they were NOT in an accident! How did Dave's Dr appt go?

Have you gotten a lot of snow? It has snowed here the past 2 nights but the ground is too wet for it to stick. Our girls are all bummed! LOL!

I know the roads have been horrible, especially the Pass. Hubby had to go to the Oxnard office Monday. He said the Pass was a B*tch! He stayed up here Tues and Wed at their Hesperia office. Today he is in Garden Grove at a meeting all day! He wasn't too thrilled! :rolleyes:

Oh boy your husband was where I lived before moving to Big Bear, we lived in Simi Valley....I can imagine the pass, it always gets snow! accidents and too many trucks, lol I wouldn't be too thrilled to be spending the day in Garden Grove either, lol


The doctor's appt went really well, they checked his Defibulator, did some tests, and up'ed one of his meds, said he was ok to take a shower and get his incision wet but not to rub on it, today he has another appt, this one is with the doctor who did the surgery, which I think will go well also. Dave is going really well! Looking at him you would never know what he has been through in the past 2 weeks.

No snow overnight, thankfully!! just cold.

[MandMnmbr3]

Oh boy your husband was where I lived before moving to Big Bear, we lived in Simi Valley....I can imagine the pass, it always gets snow! accidents and too many trucks, lol I wouldn't be too thrilled to be spending the day in Garden Grove either, lol


The doctor's appt went really well, they checked his Defibulator, did some tests, and up'ed one of his meds, said he was ok to take a shower and get his incision wet but not to rub on it, today he has another appt, this one is with the doctor who did the surgery, which I think will go well also. Dave is going really well! Looking at him you would never know what he has been through in the past 2 weeks.

No snow overnight, thankfully!! just cold.

So good to hear Dave's Dr visit went so well and that he is looking good. I hope today's went as well.

I lived in Garden Grove from 1972 until I married and moved to Stanton, then Anaheim, then Moreno Valley, and now Victorville! LOL!!

[Cpogie]

Yesterdays doctor appt. went really well, Dave saw the doctor who did the surgery, he said he was doing extremely well, that he could take a full fledge shower, then he took out a couple stitches where they had a drain tube, the incision is glued together and is healing nicely, only a little bruising, I think when this is finally healed it will be hard to see where they cut. The drive home was something else, took 4 hours, thankfully the next appt is another 3 weeks away...he should be feeling pretty good by then, not as sore as he is right now.

[GeorgiaMom]

Glad to hear how well he is doing!! Hopefully he'll be back on his feet doing things on his own soon!!

[Cpogie]

Dave is sick this morning, I think it may be either the medicine or stomach flu, lets just say there was quite a mess this morning, I am now doing laundry, and wide awake. :eek: I feel so bad for him and there is nothing I can do to make him feel any better. If he doesn't feel better by daylight I will call the doctor and see what I should do. all is calm for the last 1/2 hour, so I think he may of fallen asleep, I don't want to disturb him, if I go in there the dog will growl at me, and if he is sleeping this will wake him up, she is his protector, lol

[mood4amelody]

Carol, you are just a ROCK! I admire your strength and patience. Wish we could all be there to help and lighten your load and give you fun and company. I think God knows how capable and strong you are though, so that's why he let Dave have you! Lucky us and lucky Dave! :)

[MandMnmbr3]

Carol, So sorry to hear Dave is not feeling well today. I pray he feels better soon. If he does have the flu, I hope you don't get it!!

His incision sounds like Cashton's. he had no stitches or staples on the outside, he was taped. It is soft and smooth, not raised like they normally are. The Dr told Richard and Kim just to be careful and not let it get too much sunlight in the Summer months because it will be very sensitive.

Have a wonderful day! :)

[mood4amelody]

Carol, So sorry to hear Dave is not feeling well today. I pray he feels better soon. If he does have the flu, I hope you don't get it!!

His incision sounds like Cashton's. he had no stitches or staples on the outside, he was taped. It is soft and smooth, not raised like they normally are. The Dr told Richard and Kim just to be careful and not let it get too much sunlight in the Summer months because it will be very sensitive.

Have a wonderful day! :)

Yup, that's what they said with my little girl's hand after she had a very severe burn from ...a frikking generic pop tart! (She had to have a skin graft!) They said to keep sunscreen on it during the summer.

[Cpogie]

Strength and patience is what I needed today,.....just to get through cleaning the bathroom.....I won't go into details but lets just say it was unpleasant and being that I cannot kneel I had to get creative with a bench, picture this, I had to lean over that bench on my stomach to clean the floor and surrounding cabinets, etc....it was not a pretty picture, but I got through it, lol what a day it has been! :rolleyes:

[bvanpeltsw]

Carol- I will pray for you and your housework as well!:)

I really need someone to pray for me as well!;)

[Cpogie]

Carol- I will pray for you and your housework as well!:)

I really need someone to pray for me as well!;)

Hun, I will pray for you too! no need to even say why...:)

[LadyPyro]

...sending out prayers for all of my friends here on the S.S. forums...
It's so easy, especially this time of year, to let yourself get run down...both mentally & physically. Everyone, please remember to take a little time just for yourself to rest & relax. Wrap your arms around yourselves, squeeze tight! You've just given yourselves a big hug from me!
Beth

[MandMnmbr3]

...sending out prayers for all of my friends here on the S.S. forums...
It's so easy, especially this time of year, to let yourself get run down...both mentally & physically. Everyone, please remember to take a little time just for yourself to rest & relax. Wrap your arms around yourselves, squeeze tight! You've just given yourselves a big hug from me!
Beth


Beth... I am so glad to hear that i am NOT the only one who thinks to take time for myself as selfish as it may sound!! I HAVE to otherwise.... well... my life would look like Carol's bathroom did this morning!

As always, all of our SS forum posters are in my prayers!

{{{{G R O U P Hug}}}}

[Cpogie]

...sending out prayers for all of my friends here on the S.S. forums...
It's so easy, especially this time of year, to let yourself get run down...both mentally & physically. Everyone, please remember to take a little time just for yourself to rest & relax. Wrap your arms around yourselves, squeeze tight! You've just given yourselves a big hug from me!
Beth



Beth... I am so glad to hear that i am NOT the only one who thinks to take time for myself as selfish as it may sound!! I HAVE to otherwise.... well... my life would look like Carol's bathroom did this morning!

As always, all of our SS forum posters are in my prayers!

{{{{G R O U P Hug}}}}

Beth and Mae, thanks for the hugs and reminder to take some time out for yourself! that is just what I am going to do right now....this morning has been busy, I cooked breakfast for my son and DH, clean up, run the dishwasher, clean the kitchen, get DH to take him meds.....wish I had that video camera this morning...worse than a 2 year old, lol then take a shower, dress, more laundry, and all the other stuff you do along the way, pick up, put away, straighten up...lol thankfully DH is feeling a bit better today, hopefully the flu is on the way out, atleast I didn't have a mess to clean up today, those prayers worked!! BUT he did have to wake me up this morning to tell me he felt better and that the dog wanted to go outside........he couldn't open the door and let the dog out??? I said nothing, put on a smile and got up and on with the day....so at 12 noon all is quiet for now and time to play some games or just chill out!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

I am so behind with this thread. I'll keep all of you in prayers, no matter what ails ya!

[rebate queen]

...sending out prayers for all of my friends here on the S.S. forums...
It's so easy, especially this time of year, to let yourself get run down...both mentally & physically. Everyone, please remember to take a little time just for yourself to rest & relax. Wrap your arms around yourselves, squeeze tight! You've just given yourselves a big hug from me!
Beth

You're not kiddin'. My Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms have almost doubled in severity in the last couple of weeks. All the extra stuff to do and the stress of my ex staying here to visit the kids. I've had to do much less than I usually do because my body simply won't let me:( Thanks for the hug Beth!!

[MandMnmbr3]

Beth and Mae, thanks for the hugs and reminder to take some time out for yourself! that is just what I am going to do right now....this morning has been busy, I cooked breakfast for my son and DH, clean up, run the dishwasher, clean the kitchen, get DH to take him meds.....wish I had that video camera this morning...worse than a 2 year old, lol then take a shower, dress, more laundry, and all the other stuff you do along the way, pick up, put away, straighten up...lol thankfully DH is feeling a bit better today, hopefully the flu is on the way out, atleast I didn't have a mess to clean up today, those prayers worked!! BUT he did have to wake me up this morning to tell me he felt better and that the dog wanted to go outside........he couldn't open the door and let the dog out??? I said nothing, put on a smile and got up and on with the day....so at 12 noon all is quiet for now and time to play some games or just chill out!!

Carol... You're very welcome! Sounds like you had a busy morning, but good to hear you took time for yourself!! Glad to hear Dave is feeling better!! :D

[Cpogie]

Carol... You're very welcome! Sounds like you had a busy morning, but good to hear you took time for yourself!! Glad to hear Dave is feeling better!! :D

Yes he is feeling better, now it is me who has the flu, actually started yesterday afternoon around 4, I was making dinner, and it hit me, my son came over for dinner and I told him I didn't feel good, go ahead and eat, he started to eat then said mom I can't eat I have to go home I am afraid I am going to get the flu too, so he went home, after that I was so sick, I have a huge mess in the kitchen, a headache, and my ribs are hurting, so I am not doing anything but sitting here waiting to feel better, thankfully I feel better than I did last night! everything else will have to wait.

[mood4amelody]

Yes he is feeling better, now it is me who has the flu, actually started yesterday afternoon around 4, I was making dinner, and it hit me, my son came over for dinner and I told him I didn't feel good, go ahead and eat, he started to eat then said mom I can't eat I have to go home I am afraid I am going to get the flu too, so he went home, after that I was so sick, I have a huge mess in the kitchen, a headache, and my ribs are hurting, so I am not doing anything but sitting here waiting to feel better, thankfully I feel better than I did last night! everything else will have to wait.

If I could take your flu away and have it myself I sure would. You have too much on your plate as it is! *HUGS*

[VanillaBean]

Prayers are with you Carol- hope you feel better soon!!

[MandMnmbr3]

Yes he is feeling better, now it is me who has the flu, actually started yesterday afternoon around 4, I was making dinner, and it hit me, my son came over for dinner and I told him I didn't feel good, go ahead and eat, he started to eat then said mom I can't eat I have to go home I am afraid I am going to get the flu too, so he went home, after that I was so sick, I have a huge mess in the kitchen, a headache, and my ribs are hurting, so I am not doing anything but sitting here waiting to feel better, thankfully I feel better than I did last night! everything else will have to wait.


{{{{{Carol}}}}} feel better soon hon! Praying for a speedy recovery for you!

I HATE being sick, especially during Christmas. I usually get bronchitis, strep throat, and ear infections this time of the year. Thank God, this is the second year in a row I haven't!

Big Hugs!

[LadyPyro]

More prayers, and hugs all around. Merry Christmas to you all, I hope everyone can relax & enjoy it!
Beth

[Cpogie]

Thank you all once again, I am worn out, Dave is not feeling good, I am not feeling good, now we think he has a bladder or kidney infection! tomorrow I am getting him to the doctor to see what is going on now....today has been slow, I had enough energy to wash his bed linens, make his bed and get him to take a shower, other than that we both have no appetite so I did not cook today, we had some soup and Cranberry Juice for him. I promised my son I would cook maybe tomorrow or Thursday, when I felt up to it, I feel bad that I was not up to doing anything this Christmas, but you can only do what you can do.

[mood4amelody]

Boy, Carol, I have to say that it sure couldn't happen to a nicer person. Darn! I'm sure sorry that things are so icky at your house. Rest! Get better. Don't worry about Dave. I'm sure he'll be okay. We need you here!!! LOL Sorry Dave, but the truth hurts!!! :p

[MandMnmbr3]

Carol, so sorry to hear you and Dave are still not feeling well. Sending you both some cyber chicken noodle soup!! Feel better soon!

[Cpogie]

Thanks for the cyber soup and good wishes, I am feeling much better tonight, thankfully!! but tomorrow morning I am calling the doctor first thing and getting DH to the doctor to see what is wrong...so maybe he can finally start to feel better!

[bvanpeltsw]

Sorry you are not feeling well Carol.:(

Try and get some rest for yourself and take it easy.

Bladder/kidney infections are horrible. My thoughts are with you and Dave.

[Cpogie]

Last night at 1 in the morning Dave said call 911, he was hurting that bad in the groin area, so I called 911, called my son to come over, the fire dept and ambulance arrived, they took Dave to our local hospital, my son and I went to the emergency room to see him, he was looking like a happy camper, relieved that he was in the hospital and they were going to find out what was wrong, they gave him a huge drink to take and then they did a CT scan and ta da, now he has Diverticulitus, which is an inflamation of the colon. He has another 2 antibiotics to take but should start feeling better in a few days the doc said. My son went and picked him up at 7 this morning, needless to say my son and I didn't get much sleep last night, but DH is already in bed sleeping! I swear can it get any worse? I cannot wait for this year to be over!

[gatito]

Oh My Poor Pops !! And Poor You !! Carol Everything Is Gonna Be Fine!!

[MandMnmbr3]

Last night at 1 in the morning Dave said call 911, he was hurting that bad in the groin area, so I called 911, called my son to come over, the fire dept and ambulance arrived, they took Dave to our local hospital, my son and I went to the emergency room to see him, he was looking like a happy camper, relieved that he was in the hospital and they were going to find out what was wrong, they gave him a huge drink to take and then they did a CT scan and ta da, now he has Diverticulitus, which is an inflamation of the colon. He has another 2 antibiotics to take but should start feeling better in a few days the doc said. My son went and picked him up at 7 this morning, needless to say my son and I didn't get much sleep last night, but DH is already in bed sleeping! I swear can it get any worse? I cannot wait for this year to be over!


{{{{{Carol}}}}} I'm so sorry!!!! I'm glad they found our hat is causing Dave's pain and are treating it. My Dad suffered from diverticulitis and I remember the pain he was in.

As always, your family is in my prayers!! I hope you both feel better soon!

[Cpogie]

Thanks again for all the support, I cannot thank you all enough! I hope Dave is finally on the mend, I told him NO more illness this year! I feel like I have been through the wringer, tired from no sleep, going to get his meds and then to the store for Popcicles of all things for DH! Can't wait until bed time, I tried to lay down but the phone has been ringing off the hook, so no use taking a nap now.....HUGS to you all!!!

[mood4amelody]

Thanks again for all the support, I cannot thank you all enough! I hope Dave is finally on the mend, I told him NO more illness this year! I feel like I have been through the wringer, tired from no sleep, going to get his meds and then to the store for Popcicles of all things for DH! Can't wait until bed time, I tried to lay down but the phone has been ringing off the hook, so no use taking a nap now.....HUGS to you all!!!

And a good part of next year, too, I hope he knows!! You're such a remarkably strong person, Carol! It may not feel like it right now, but it's pretty obvious to the rest of us, I'm thinkin'! HUGS!

[Cpogie]

And a good part of next year, too, I hope he knows!! You're such a remarkably strong person, Carol! It may not feel like it right now, but it's pretty obvious to the rest of us, I'm thinkin'! HUGS!

Thanks Lynne, Yeah, thank God I can be strong when I need to be, I guess you just do what you have to do, I've always been able to think what needs to be done in any crisis, strange huh? well, maybe next week I will be crying all day, but it will be on my terms, you know like the song, it's my party and I'll cry if I want to, OK, I know I have totally lost it, but, I am tired so that is my excuse and I am sticking to it, lol

[mood4amelody]

Sounded perfectly rational to me. Guess in that case, maybe you oughtta go see someone about that!! LOL

[gatito]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: I JUST WANNA SCREAM RIGHT NOW !!!!

[Cpogie]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: I JUST WANNA SCREAM RIGHT NOW !!!!

No screaming allowed right now!! in the corner young lady!!

[Cpogie]

Sounded perfectly rational to me. Guess in that case, maybe you oughtta go see someone about that!! LOL

lol, un huh......;)

[mom2fussbudgets]

Carol, I'm so sorry I'm late about responding to this thread. I've been popping in and and skimming in bits and pieces, and I overlooked it.

BIG HUGS! I am so sorry to hear that things haven't been great at your house. Hopefully, things will get better soon. Wish I was there, I'd come try to help you out in some small way. Take care!

[rebate queen]

Same here!! I was helping the kids pack this morning and then drove them and the ex to the airport in Raleigh-about a 5 hour drive round trip. Then came home to work!! So, I haven't been on much today.
Carol, it has to stop some time!! I'm certainly trying to believe that the new year will be a whole new start!!!
You know we kind of have something in common here. You want your hubbies illnesses to go away and I just want my whole hubby to go away!!:p Hopefully we will both get what we want!! Mine is gone for 6 days but then he'll be back for 3 and then gone again!!! Thank goodness!!:D
I really do hope things calm down for you. Did you get a chance to get well before he got sick again??

[LadyPyro]

Hugs & virtual soup coming from me too, along with the prayers. I know the doc will help you out tomorrow. Lotsa fluids until then, flush those kidneys!

[Cpogie]

Carol, I'm so sorry I'm late about responding to this thread. I've been popping in and and skimming in bits and pieces, and I overlooked it.

BIG HUGS! I am so sorry to hear that things haven't been great at your house. Hopefully, things will get better soon. Wish I was there, I'd come try to help you out in some small way. Take care!

Thanks Chris, things will get better, it will just take time. Thanks for the offer!!

Same here!! I was helping the kids pack this morning and then drove them and the ex to the airport in Raleigh-about a 5 hour drive round trip. Then came home to work!! So, I haven't been on much today.
Carol, it has to stop some time!! I'm certainly trying to believe that the new year will be a whole new start!!!
You know we kind of have something in common here. You want your hubbies illnesses to go away and I just want my whole hubby to go away!!:p Hopefully we will both get what we want!! Mine is gone for 6 days but then he'll be back for 3 and then gone again!!! Thank goodness!!:D
I really do hope things calm down for you. Did you get a chance to get well before he got sick again??

Yup, I feel so much better than I did the other day, thankfully! Hopefully DH gets better like yesterday cause he is driving me nuts...yeah I know that is a short walk and he is sick, BUT every 2 minutes it's get me this, hand me that, can you do this, get me my meds, more water, cover me, hand me the control, etc........men! Things better calm down or else.....

Hugs & virtual soup coming from me too, along with the prayers. I know the doc will help you out tomorrow. Lotsa fluids until then, flush those kidneys!


Thanks for the virtual soup and Hugs.....and prayers, all needed and appreciated, hopefully the new medicine will help asap! I just bought him 2 huge bottles of Cranberry Juice, Popsicles, and Creamsicles today to make the man happy for 2 minutes, lol

[mkrebecca]

He sounds like my 4 year old in her cast!! As soon as I walk out of the room she is yelling "mommy come here"!!! And of course she has to go potty two different times!! I know you have your hands full! Men are just big babies when they are sick! Good luck to you!!

[Cpogie]

He sounds like my 4 year old in her cast!! As soon as I walk out of the room she is yelling "mommy come here"!!! And of course she has to go potty two different times!! I know you have your hands full! Men are just big babies when they are sick! Good luck to you!!

Yes they can be big babies, I don't discount what he has just gone through in the past 3 weeks, I know he is hurting, especially with this latest medical problem Diverticulitus, it is painful, BUT, when I come into the room and ask him something like 6 times do you want water, juice, help with anything and he says no, I leave and he calls me 2 minutes later and says can you do XYZ, hello, I was just there asking you 6 times! lol I guess we will get through it all, I keep telling myself over and over, God grant me the patience!! lol
I hope your daughter is doing good, she sure is a strong person when you think of it, for being so young. Hugs to you and her!!

[mkrebecca]

Don't ever ask God for paitience!!! That is why we are dealing with what we are dealing with! God is teaching us PAITIENCE!!! I was asking for paitience until Emily had her accident. Now I just ask Him for HELP!! She is doing good! We took her to see the Christmas lights at the Zoo and she loved that! I cannot wait until the 4th for her to get out of that cast!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

I was asking for paitience until Emily had her accident. Now I just ask Him for HELP!!

Rebecca! LOL!

I am glad she is doing better. Pretty soon she's going to be healed and all of this hardship will be a distant memory. :)

Keep your chin up, Carol!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Same here!! I was helping the kids pack this morning and then drove them and the ex to the airport in Raleigh-about a 5 hour drive round trip. Then came home to work!! So, I haven't been on much today.
Carol, it has to stop some time!! I'm certainly trying to believe that the new year will be a whole new start!!!
You know we kind of have something in common here. You want your hubbies illnesses to go away and I just want my whole hubby to go away!!:p Hopefully we will both get what we want!! Mine is gone for 6 days but then he'll be back for 3 and then gone again!!! Thank goodness!!:D
I really do hope things calm down for you. Did you get a chance to get well before he got sick again??

Dawn! You are getting some alone time! Congratulations, girl! :D