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Title: Prayers needed
Post by: longhair on January 20, 2016, 07:29:50 PM
Say a prayer for my wife Patty. She is having open heart surgery tomorrow. Thanks everyone.
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Post by: TheBig1 on January 20, 2016, 07:54:15 PM
Most certainly!

Chad
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Post by: foxhound on January 20, 2016, 07:55:52 PM
Will do!
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Post by: Misterjake23 on January 20, 2016, 08:54:04 PM
Absolutely....  keep us posted
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Post by: 32-20 on January 20, 2016, 09:10:21 PM
Prayers go out to both of you.
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Post by: dreamcatcher on January 20, 2016, 09:36:28 PM
Prayers going up, George
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Post by: Huntin 4 yotes on January 20, 2016, 09:41:44 PM
Prayers for you and your wife.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on January 20, 2016, 10:22:44 PM
 ;) ;) ;) ;) Longtail that's a given, prayers now and will continue  :) :) :) :)
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Post by: Buckwheat on January 20, 2016, 10:43:36 PM
Prayers buddy
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Post by: Dale on January 21, 2016, 12:37:15 AM
done deal...  hope all went well...
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Post by: Bowman66 on January 21, 2016, 07:42:50 AM
Prayers sent, keep us posted
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Post by: Lookn4Fur on January 21, 2016, 08:01:00 AM
Praying for the both of you and wishing you the best.
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Post by: jaspr1 on January 21, 2016, 08:03:02 AM
Yes for her surgery and Yes for a very speedy recovery!
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Post by: longhair on January 21, 2016, 12:58:55 PM
A big thank you to everyone. BUT........as of 8:15 last night, the surgery was canceled by the astegeolists (the person who knocks her out for the surgery, sorry). Still waiting for a call back from the drs. to find out how to proceed. I'll keep younz in the loop.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on January 21, 2016, 02:47:29 PM
Thanx George...we will still send prayers for both of you  ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: TrappinJohn on January 21, 2016, 06:02:54 PM
Praying for you both George.  Hang in there bud
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Post by: uncle buck on January 21, 2016, 07:00:35 PM
God...George,s wife Patty had open heart surgery today... She needs your intervention to give the doctors the needed skills and knowledge to perform the procedure with  100 % success..  Give George the energy he going to need to take care of her while she heals... Make her recovery fast Lord.. Do all of this in Jesus name Amen!!!
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Post by: Misterjake23 on January 21, 2016, 07:33:43 PM
Amen
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Post by: longhair on January 22, 2016, 11:14:20 AM
Update, the new date is feb 2nd. The new meds are to be in today. I believe that the prayers are working. If the paper work error had not been caught at the last moment, well, it was and now we are on the right track. Thanks to everybody.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on January 22, 2016, 12:26:37 PM
 ;) ;) ;) God answers prayers!!  ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: Misterjake23 on January 22, 2016, 01:35:36 PM
Amazing how God works in mysterious ways.  Sometimes things look bad, but He always has a reason!  Keep the faith and we'll keep praying !!!
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Post by: longhair on February 01, 2016, 07:58:40 PM
They canceled it again. There's a mass on the adrenal gland that has to be removed first. And after 5-6 hours on the phone today and doctors appointments a plenty in the next two days, I may know more wed night. A positive attitude is becoming a challenge for us both and my fingers are bleeding from holding my tongue.   
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on February 01, 2016, 08:29:55 PM
Hang in there George....we all support you and yours and you will get through this!! Stay positive and the rest of us will pray.
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Post by: 32-20 on February 01, 2016, 08:33:55 PM
We are still praying and pulling for both of you.
Good luck and God bless.
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Post by: foxhound on February 01, 2016, 09:22:34 PM
You have our prayers and best wishes.
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Post by: Misterjake23 on February 01, 2016, 09:25:55 PM
Don't loose your faith now.  Stay strong
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on February 06, 2016, 06:49:01 AM
Hey George....could we have an update?
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Post by: longhair on February 06, 2016, 03:36:40 PM
I'll tell younz what I know as of today. I was wait'n for a phone call for the latest info but didn't get it. Sooooo, the mass removal surgery is on the 29th. Trying to get it moved up. Seems like every time I say something it changes. The heart crew doesn't want to do it before the mass is removed. The mass crew doesn't want to do it before the heart is fixed. It's a very risky thing either way it goes. Just try'n to keep her spirits up till some thing gets done.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on February 06, 2016, 04:45:52 PM
 ;) Thanx George, prayers continue and you keep positive and take care of your Queen...she is what has kicked you in the tail a couple of times when you got off track now it's your turn to keep her on track.....so stay positive, keep her happy, and we will keep praying for both of you!
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Post by: longhair on February 28, 2016, 05:34:34 PM
As of 5:20 today, the "mass" surgery is for 6:45 in the morning. I hope that there's no delays for this. I was told that the heart surgery could be done in 10-14 days later if all goes well. Fingers and toes crossed...............here we go.
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Post by: uncle buck on February 28, 2016, 05:40:05 PM
George I will place you and Patty on the prayer list at church...Hope all works out for you and her.. Hang in there "TRUST IN THE LORD!"
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Post by: foxhound on February 28, 2016, 05:49:32 PM
You have my prayers and best wishes.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on February 28, 2016, 07:52:02 PM
George I will continue my prayers for both of you..
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Post by: Buckwheat on February 28, 2016, 07:58:51 PM
Prayers for you and Patty buddy
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Post by: longhair on February 29, 2016, 10:02:20 PM
The operation went well, the mass is gone. They gave her a self injection button for pain. the nurse asked how she was doing. She looked at her and said," I haven't slept worth a hoot for two weeks" and hit the button and went back to sleep.

That was step #1 and hope'n for step#2 asap. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.
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Post by: Dale on February 29, 2016, 10:38:28 PM
good to hear things went well... hope the next goes as good...
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Post by: jaspr1 on March 01, 2016, 06:55:12 AM
 :) Wishing her a speedy recovery!  :)............... 8)
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on March 01, 2016, 07:05:02 AM
 ;) ;) ;) That's real good news George, prayers will continue.... :) :) :) :)
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Post by: TrappinJohn on March 01, 2016, 06:07:52 PM
Glad to hear it George! Hope everything else goes as well
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Post by: longhair on March 01, 2016, 10:37:07 PM
A marked improvement over yesterday. Having to start from scratch with the meds cause so much has changed. Her diabetes is gone !! Hard to believe, but it's true. 
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Post by: Bowman66 on March 01, 2016, 11:06:47 PM
That is great news! Glad everything is looking good and hopefully she heals quickly.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on March 02, 2016, 07:35:47 AM
"Her diabetes is gone !!" WOW!! George that is great news, I hope they have found a cure for the rest also!!
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Post by: longhair on March 02, 2016, 09:19:32 PM
She's come'n home tomorrow. Might be about 30 days before the heart surgery, but I haven't talked to the heart team yet. Ought to know more in the next few days.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on March 03, 2016, 06:53:30 AM
 ;) ;) ;) ;) That's great Georgie...the Queen will take charge again so you better be on your toes!! ;D ;D ;D ;D take good care of her... ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: Lookn4Fur on March 03, 2016, 10:18:57 AM
Great news.  Take good care of her.
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Post by: longhair on March 17, 2016, 01:17:40 PM
Sorry for the delay but have been hesitant to say anything. Seems like when I do, things go the other way. For example, the diabetes is back. On about the same meds as before. Learn'n more about health care than I really want to know.

Went to see the heart team yesterday and........it's the 25th, GOOD FRIDAY. I'm hope'n and pray'n that there is no delays or cancelations this time. I'll just leave it at that for now.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on March 17, 2016, 01:23:03 PM
 ;) ;) Georgie we will be prayin for you both  ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: jaspr1 on March 18, 2016, 08:00:41 AM
 :) Yes I hope everything goes well and a speedy recovery  8)
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on March 24, 2016, 04:38:38 PM
 :) :) :) Georgie, keep the positive attitude going and we will send the prayers  ;) ;) ;) ;) May all go well tomorrow  :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: longhair on March 24, 2016, 04:40:38 PM
Thanks. Surgery is at 7am.
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Post by: Buckwheat on March 24, 2016, 09:56:57 PM
Prayers for you and wife buddy.
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Post by: Lookn4Fur on March 25, 2016, 07:33:10 AM
George, wishing the best for both of you.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on March 25, 2016, 08:45:39 AM
 ;) ;) ;) Georgie I hope and pray everything is going well!!
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Post by: longhair on March 25, 2016, 01:59:11 PM
Surgery is done and she is in recovery. Two bypasses and a new valve. The doc said that everything went fine. Haven't seen her yet but should be seeing her soon.
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Post by: Buckwheat on March 25, 2016, 02:00:14 PM
Great!
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on March 25, 2016, 02:36:21 PM
 ;) ;) ;)  :) Thank God!! He was in control!! :) :) :) :) :) Glad everything turned out great!!
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Post by: Misterjake23 on March 25, 2016, 07:19:12 PM
Glad to hear the positive news!!
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Post by: jaspr1 on March 25, 2016, 09:50:03 PM
 ;D Perfect!!!! Now on the road to a speedy recovery  ;D  ... 8)
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Post by: Buckwheat on March 25, 2016, 09:51:27 PM
Jasper
How are you doing in your recovery?
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Post by: jaspr1 on March 26, 2016, 12:25:26 AM
 :) Well as good as I could hope for.  :) I have to overcome the surgery and the rust that has gathered since last May  :P ....I hope Georges wife does even better. We have a friend who had a valve replacement Monday AM at John Hopkins and was shopping today with her sister. I think we can all be happy it isn't 60 years ago. Technology,Doctors, and medicine,terrific stuff... 8)
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Post by: longhair on March 26, 2016, 11:22:19 AM
Didn't get home till 10:30 last night. Was touch and go because of blood leakage. Thought that they were gonna have to take her back to the OR but seems not to be the case as of this minute. Things can and will change. Her heart function is at 20% and that is also a factor. Things are progressing at a much slower pace than was projected by the docs. She's not out of the woods yet. Get'n ready to go to the hospital again.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on March 26, 2016, 12:37:55 PM
 ;) ;) ;) Georgie prayers will continue!!
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Post by: longhair on March 27, 2016, 02:36:08 PM
Breathing tube is out, pace maker is off, blood leakage is minimal. Was out of bed last night sit'n in the recliner watch'n tv with the remote in her hand. Today had spaghetti for dinner. A very happy Easter indeed.   
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Post by: Buckwheat on March 27, 2016, 02:39:03 PM
Great, a nice Easter present
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on March 27, 2016, 03:14:05 PM
 ;) ;) ;) Thank goodness she didn't play a Bunny!! ??? ??? ??? Glad for the great Easter news ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: so-soshot on March 27, 2016, 08:22:14 PM
Prayers for all.
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Post by: jaspr1 on March 28, 2016, 04:54:55 AM
 :) Great News  :)          8)
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Post by: Misterjake23 on March 28, 2016, 01:35:07 PM
That's awesome news.  The power of prayers!!   Keep us posted.
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Post by: Dale on March 28, 2016, 03:37:27 PM
George, good to hear she's getting along... recovery is all a personal thing, not everyone does it on schedule... so long as she keeps getting better no matter how slowly it happens, it's a good thing... we're all here for her and you...   8)
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Post by: 32-20 on March 28, 2016, 10:45:19 PM
With Gods grace may her recovery be short are sweet. God bless you, both are in our prayers.
AHMEN !!!!
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Post by: jaspr1 on March 31, 2016, 08:52:33 AM
 :) Everything still on track?  :) ......... 8)
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Post by: longhair on March 31, 2016, 10:48:05 PM
Well.............um..........kinda sorta a new track. Monday had a regression. To put it in nonmedial terms, had to start over with the recovery protocol. Kidneys stopped working, heart function tanked because of fluid retention, and oxygen levels were low. They put the breathing tube back in and started dialyses to try to kick start her kidneys. Also had to restrain her cause she was out of it and tried to rip the tubes out.

As of tonight, they are trying to ramp up the dialyses machine to take more fluid out. Have to go very slowly, baby steps, otherwise her blood pressure tanks.

I was there when this happened on sunday night and Monday morning. That was hard to take. Docs said that this was normal and see this a lot. I thought that MY heart was gonna blow out of my chest cause of the stress.

I have come to the conclusion that this is gonna take WAY more time than they told me it would take. I'll try to keep posting from time to time. Keep'n the faith.   
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Post by: Buckwheat on March 31, 2016, 10:58:44 PM
I hear you buddy.
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Post by: longhair on April 03, 2016, 11:07:50 AM
Going very slowly and nothing much to report. Take'n it day by day.
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Post by: Leglifter on April 03, 2016, 12:33:59 PM
Prayers sent George,
Youns from the burgh are tough
Hoping for a speedy recovery for her, God bless.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on April 03, 2016, 04:41:04 PM
 ;) ;) ;) Georgie the prayers for the recovery will continue  ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: dreamcatcher on April 03, 2016, 05:51:26 PM
George
   Been through this 8 yrs ago. My prayers are continuous for both of you. all for the best.
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Post by: longhair on April 05, 2016, 08:06:47 PM
Small bits of progress and that's a plus. Will give a better update in a few days. Docs say I/they should see some significant improvement by Friday. Pacemaker w/de-fib goes in tomorrow.
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on April 05, 2016, 09:05:08 PM
 ;) ;) ;) Stay positive George and our prayers will continue  ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: longhair on May 18, 2016, 10:39:10 PM
She's home !!!! ;D ;D It's been since march 25th till today. :o :o What an ordeal.  ::) ::)
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Post by: jaspr1 on May 19, 2016, 06:18:40 AM
 :) Great news and that's a good step just being home  :) Now if her "Home" nurse is up to the task she will be out and about in no time.   ;D  Prayers are with you both..... 8)
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Post by: Pa Goosehntr on May 19, 2016, 10:18:05 AM
 ;) ;) ;) That is great news Georgie....now don't make her mow the grass or clean, ride on the quad or anything other than be your Queen!! :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Misterjake23 on May 19, 2016, 07:49:15 PM
Thanks for the update.  Looks like things are looking much better.