Deb Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Bruce has been having some chest pain and pain in his left arm lately when he moves around too much. A trip to the ER and one to his doctor haven't shown any problems in the EKG so we've been waiting for his doctor to talk to the cardiologist. They called today and said he has to have an angiogram on Friday. Needless to say, this is worrisome. Bruce isn't dealing with it well. I don't think I'm even trying to deal with it, just focusing my energy on keeping him from worrying himself to death waiting for Friday. They're checking to see if there's another blockage or if there's a problem with one of the stents. I'll be off line at least on Friday. If all goes well, he'll get to come home on Friday afternoon. If they find something that needs to be fixed, it'll be Saturday or later depending on how it goes. Any happy thoughts, good energy, prayers or positive vibes you can send our way will be appreciated. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I will be keeping you and Bruce in my thoughts and prayers Deb. Sending warm hugs your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Deb, give Bruce a huge Hug for me. It will turn out fine and I am so happy he is sticking to going to the doctors. I know sometimes after you get two "all is well" stickers, you can start to think that just maybe they are right and nothing is wrong. If he is still having pain, I am 100% for going to the doctors again. We know that sometimes we gotta be our own advocates when it comes to health. Being proactive helps keeps us active. Love you both! I will keep you both in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eglefther Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Thoughts and prayers are with you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Ditto to all above plus good vibes and healing vibes sent your way. Good luck Friday! Take care of YOU too! Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeer96 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hope everything goes good for you both. Me and the wife will be sending good vibes ya'lls way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 sending positive thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Positive thoughts and energy coming from over here as well! Lots of hugs to the both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Oh Deb, what a worry! Sending lots and lots of warm, healing energy - and positive vibes to bolster your strength. Being a rock isn't easy! Hugs to you both. I feel that all will be well .... I'll focus on that feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2craftnow Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers Deb. All will be well, think positively {{Big Hugs}} to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 At least he knows that chest pain radiating down the left arm is A SIGN! to run, not walk, to the doctor. I keep y'all in my prayers all the time anyway, little Sister, but extra ones are on the way for Bruce. {{{More hugs}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 On the good side, if it were really bad, they would have made the appointment sooner or put him in the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 We know that sometimes we gotta be our own advocates when it comes to health. Being proactive helps keeps us active. It's the doctors that are being proactive. It took a couple of hours this morning for me to convince Bruce to go along with it and if he could find a way out of it, he would. <sigh> When he had his second heart attack, it took 5 days to get him to the ER. I told the doctors to make sure they wrote "stubborn SOB" on his chart just so they knew how to deal with him. His PCP got the last of the test results in today and discussed it with the cardiologist who said to get him in for the angiogram. In the meantime, they've doubled his blood thinners and that seems to be helping. Thanks for all the loving care guys. You are my dear friends and family and your caring is helping me more than you can know. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am sure it will all work out well and he will be up and chipper again in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hugs and positive energy flowing from here for you both... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Lots of calmly thoughts your way Bruce. I cannot tell you not to worry because I know I would. This is your chance to lay about and have Deb be your Florence Nightingale for a couple of days. I know it is scary but think of the alternatives. I think those are scarier. So just relax, seize the remote, relax, have Deb fetch you a beverage, relax, get some reading done, relax, relax, relax. Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Keeping you and Bruce in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Keeping you and Bruce in my prayers, and sending good thoughts, vibes and wishes your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hi Deb, sorry to hear about Bruce. I'm sending you both positive thoughts and good vibrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Sending prayers your way that everything is fine or can be taken care of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Prayers and good luck thoughts- hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck princess Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I will be keeping you and Bruce in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourselves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemlady Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Chin up things will work out as long as he does what the doc tells him to do sending love and prayers across town to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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