Deb Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Bruce had another heart attack yesterday morning. This one was in the front of his heart and was a 95% blockage. The doctor said the area is called "the widow maker" and it seems the term was almost accurate. He had surgery immediately to put in a second stent and we've spent the past two days in ICU. The good news is that there was no apparent damage and he's going to be okay. We came home this afternoon and after not sleeping and everything else, we're both exhausted. Just wanted to let y'all know. If I owe anyone an email or pm, I'll be back after a long hot shower and a longer nap. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Sweet mother of pearls what a scare! Here is a huuuuuge hug for you and Bruce and a shoulder if you need one! HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlilkit10 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 OMG glad he is going to be ok HUGS TO YOU BOTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Big hugs to you and your DH! Hope you get some rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToScaleHouser Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Best wishes to both of you and I hope he recovers quickly! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Oh, Deb, I'm so sorry! Gentle hugs to both of you. Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 ((((((((BIG HUGS))))))))) Take it easy (the both of you) and I will be sending good healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Oh, no! I'm glad everything will be ok. Take care {{{hugs}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Please take it easy both of you. I'll keep you both in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Oh Deb how horrible! I'm so glad though that you're both home. You need rest and so does he....so rest both of you! And get better! If you need anything please give a holler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 OMG!! Deb, I called you yesterday cause I woke up with you on my mind! I am so happy you got him to the hospital in time!! My Love & Hugs and wishes for fast healing is their with you both! Take care and try and get some rest. Love You Honey!! Give Bruce a tender hug from me and know I love You Dear!! It's amazing how much our bodies can take. Bruce is so strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Deb, I'm not giving this sequel any stars at all. Bummer! Glad the cardiologist was on top of it. Sending healing vibes and burning an array of candles for both of you. Many gentle hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I'm sending hugs for you and Bruce (and Napoleon too). I've sent up prayers for you and your family. Please let us know how you and Bruce are doing. Love and Hugs -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I'm so glad Bruce got to the hospital on time. I'm sending prayers to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I am so glad that Bruce got to the hospital on time. Gentle hugs to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyD Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 prayers to you and your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Deb, I will keep you and Bruce in my Prayers. Get some rest and Bruce, you get some rest also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Deb, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Thankfully he survived the attack. You are both in my thoughts. Hope he has a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Oh Geez, it never ends for you two. Take it easy! Hope you both feel better soon. So glad you got to the hospital on time. Will be thinking of you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck princess Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Oh Deb! I'm so glad it turned out well. You and Bruce get as much rest as you can! I will be keeping you in my thoughts, you've had a lot on your plate lately. Sending you lots of hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyG Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Sounds like a close call. I'm glad everything turned out ok. I'm sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammieCal Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Oh, that is so scary. My prayers go out to you. Hope Bruce recovers soon - you, too! I've read lately that inflammation is just as suspect as high cholesterol in heart attacks. Anyone know anything about that? DS#2, age 45, just had a first heart attack (also on the back side of the heart) in May. Only one coronary artery occluded, the cardiologist put in a stent. He's big, healthy, works out, eats a reasonably good diet but has high cholesterol and also inflammation, stress, a lot of the other factors currently being discussed. I truly hope all your trips to the ER are behind you, Deb. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks everyone. We're gradually starting to relax a little bit this evening and resting. There's just no way to sleep in a hospital, especially in an ICU. They had Bruce hooked up to a monitor to track his vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respiration, etc) and any time they go up or down, an alarm goes off. I call it the "Holy cow, the patient fell asleep!!" alarm coz when Bruce would start to go to sleep, his breathing rate would slow down and the alarm would go off. Of course, that would make him jump about three feet in the air and 'bout have another heart attack. I accused the nurses of watching it on the monitor at the nurse's station and laughing. One of them just smiled and told me to stay off You Tube unless I was prepared for the truth. <cackle> Bruce got a nap and had a light dinner so he's feeling more human now. It will only take about a week for the incision to heal. They make the incision for the stent in the artery in the groin and it's going to be really tender for awhile but after the first 12 hours, there's not a lot of danger involved. But this is the second time he's done this, so he's familiar with the process. <sigh> There are other things that I'd rather he be experienced with. Having two heart attacks by age 42 isn't a good thing. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 <<<<hugs>>>> to you and Bruce, both of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have a free shoulder if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallhouset Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 OH I 'm so sorry to hear about Bruce. I'm glad to hear he is home and got some rest and feeling a little better. Take care of both of you. I wish there was more we could do to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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