Popular Post Airehead Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share #1 Posted February 26, 2021 Putting prayers and vibes and everything else here for @Longjohn I am worried. 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted February 26, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 26, 2021 They are both in our prayers. Hopefully their son from Youngstown can get free to help out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 26, 2021 Yup.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dottleshead ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share #4 Posted February 26, 2021 LJ rocks plain and simple. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share #5 Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, BuffJim said: They are both in our prayers. Hopefully their son from Youngstown can get free to help out. He arranged for someone else to do a service he was going to do tonight and he is taking tomorrow off. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted February 26, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 26, 2021 Did you get your 8am appointment done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #7 Posted February 26, 2021 30 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Did you get your 8am appointment done? I didn’t have an 8 am appointment but thanks for reminding me, I had a 10am appointment with the eye doctors. I just called and rescheduled it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted February 26, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: I didn’t have an 8 am appointment but thanks for reminding me, I had a 10am appointment with the eye doctors. I just called and rescheduled it. I thought they were doing a catheterization or somesuch at 8:00. I can't keep track of all this, so what is the situation at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, Randomguy said: I thought they were doing a catheterization or somesuch at 8:00. I can't keep track of all this, so what is the situation at the moment? The heart catheterization was scheduled for 10 am, they came in at 9”45 and said it had been moved back to some time this afternoon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2021 So do you get lunch? They aren't makin' the skinny guy starve, are they?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 26, 2021 Share #11 Posted February 26, 2021 Thinking of you and confident it will go well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2021 2 hours ago, smudge said: So do you get lunch? They aren't makin' the skinny guy starve, are they?? No lunch, not looking good for supper either 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2021 Oh for chrissake! You are taking in some water, right?? Sneak it. Your veins will thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted February 26, 2021 Share #14 Posted February 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, Longjohn said: No lunch, not looking good for supper either Well, at least you will drop some of that excess tonnage while you are in there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #15 Posted February 26, 2021 Now, today is Friday. If they don't do it today, are they gonna make you stay til Monday or whenever the hell they decide to get around to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #16 Posted February 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, smudge said: Now, today is Friday. If they don't do it today, are they gonna make you stay til Monday or whenever the hell they decide to get around to it? long as it's not a priority, let's hope its snot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #17 Posted February 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Well, at least you will drop some of that excess tonnage while you are in there! He is one of the few people who does not need to loose a little tonnage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share #18 Posted February 26, 2021 44 minutes ago, smudge said: Now, today is Friday. If they don't do it today, are they gonna make you stay til Monday or whenever the hell they decide to get around to it? I’m starting to think I need to find another hospital. I need to get home and take care of my wife. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 26, 2021 Share #19 Posted February 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I’m starting to think I need to find another hospital. I need to get home and take care of my wife. You should have started at a UPMC hospital... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #20 Posted February 26, 2021 33 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I’m starting to think I need to find another hospital. I need to get home and take care of my wife. You need to ask for whoever is in charge to find out WTH?? Nursing supervisor? I mean it's Friday late afternoon....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #21 Posted February 26, 2021 Just now, smudge said: You need to ask for whoever is in charge to find out WTH?? Nursing supervisor? I mean it's Friday late afternoon....... And all I have had since midnight was two pieces of toast and a half cup of apple juice. I’m thirsty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #22 Posted February 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, smudge said: You need to ask for whoever is in charge to find out WTH?? Nursing supervisor? I mean it's Friday late afternoon....... They just told me they should get me somewhere between 6 and 7 pm. 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Share #23 Posted February 26, 2021 Seriously, get up to the bathroom and stick your head under the faucet. Get a drink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted February 26, 2021 Share #24 Posted February 26, 2021 Hang in there, LJ. Only an hour or so to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted February 26, 2021 Share #25 Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Philander Seabury said: He is one of the few people who does not need to loose a little tonnage! Are you kidding, LJ has his own zipcode! Well, the hair and beard do, anyway. Hang in there! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share #26 Posted February 26, 2021 54 minutes ago, smudge said: Seriously, get up to the bathroom and stick your head under the faucet. Get a drink. I wouldn’t drink anything that came near that bathroom. 🤮 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 26, 2021 Share #27 Posted February 26, 2021 Well it's a little past 6 pm now. I hope this doesn't get delayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share #28 Posted February 26, 2021 Waiting for an update. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share #29 Posted February 27, 2021 Anyone seen any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Popular Post Share #30 Posted February 27, 2021 Procedure is done, they went thru my hand. They are going to do it over on Monday . 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #31 Posted February 27, 2021 In the do-over they are gong in through my groin. They said they would come to my room and explain everything but they never showed up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #32 Posted February 27, 2021 I am so very sorry for this cluster ---. Now you're stuck there over the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share #33 Posted February 27, 2021 Oh dear, I am so sorry that this seems both essential and crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted February 27, 2021 Share #34 Posted February 27, 2021 Hugs and prayers 🙏🙏🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #35 Posted February 27, 2021 Dang it...sorry they are not more prompt...is your cardiologist at this hospital? Have you contacted him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted February 27, 2021 Share #36 Posted February 27, 2021 9 hours ago, Longjohn said: They are going to do it over on Monday So... once was not enough? Is that 'normal'? I have no idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted February 27, 2021 Share #37 Posted February 27, 2021 8 hours ago, Longjohn said: In the do-over they are gong in through my groin. They said they would come to my room and explain everything but they never showed up. It sounds like they are super busy. Maybe a sudden influx of heart patients. So, apparently going though your arm wasn't sufficient for some reason. I would try to be patient, but continue to ask the nurses for an explanation. Sometimes the squeaky wheel thing works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #38 Posted February 27, 2021 On the plus side, Longjohn has not worn pants since some time on Thursday and will remain pantless through Monday it appears. So there is that. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted February 27, 2021 Share #39 Posted February 27, 2021 Just now, jsharr said: On the plus side, Longjohn has not worn pants since some time on Thursday and will remain pantless through Monday it appears. So there is that. And now he gets to have a young nurse come in and manscape him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share #40 Posted February 27, 2021 But have they fed the poor skinny man? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #41 Posted February 27, 2021 26 minutes ago, Clark said: And now he gets to have a young nurse come in and manscape him. He was looking for a break, and now he gets a spa vacation! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Popular Post Share #42 Posted February 27, 2021 50 minutes ago, Clark said: And now he gets to have a young nurse come in and manscape him. Actually they already did that last night in case they had to go in that way. UPDATE! A nice nurse was using a corner of my room to hide while she caught up on her computer work. I voiced my disappointment with this hospital and she brought up my case on her laptop. She said the cath labs were busy from 7am to after 7pm last night with no lunch breaks or anything. I was considered stable so I kept getting pushed back on the schedule. They had four active heart attacks that they had to deal with plus a crapton of patients with active chest pain. I was their last procedure for the day. They decided because I was so drugged up they would wait until morning to give a heads up. They placed some stents last night but found some blockages on the heart that are very hard to reach through the wrist. Because of the danger of placing stents in this location they want to wait until the full open heart surgery team is onboard in case of a problem. The open heart team had gone home by the time they got to me last night. 4 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Popular Post Share #43 Posted February 27, 2021 30 minutes ago, Airehead said: But have they fed the poor skinny man? Room service called me first thing this morning and asked what I wanted for breakfast. I ordered breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tomorrow’s breakfast. 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Popular Post Share #44 Posted February 27, 2021 My cardiologist just came in and explained everything. He is reaching out to my oncologist to make sure she is onboard with the plan. I have a number of extra risk factors involving my platelet count among other things. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share #45 Posted February 27, 2021 Who is with Mrs Fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #46 Posted February 27, 2021 Another lady I know had one stent through her wrist like me/us, but the next two had to be placed going through her groin. Her daughter told me it was because the blockages were at the back of her heart and too hard to get to...like yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #47 Posted February 27, 2021 I sure as hell hope they can skip the open heart project!! Dang! So how many stents do they plan on placing all together? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #48 Posted February 27, 2021 29 minutes ago, smudge said: I sure as hell hope they can skip the open heart project!! Dang! So how many stents do they plan on placing all together? They haven’t told me that yet but they said last year’s stents looked good and were not the problem. There is a blockage right where the fork in the widow maker splits into two. He is quite concerned about that one and that’s why the open heart team will be on standby. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #49 Posted February 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, Longjohn said: They haven’t told me that yet but they said last year’s stents looked good and were not the problem. There is a blockage right where the fork in the widow maker splits into two. He is quite concerned about that one and that’s why the open heart team will be on standby. Dang, we might have to change your biblical name from Moses to Job. As in "trials and tribulations of". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 27, 2021 Share #50 Posted February 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: Dang, we might have to change your biblical name from Moses to Job. I never had these problems before I started taking statins. They brought my cholesterol numbers down into the perfect zone and that’s when the heart attacks started. I have heard some doctors who believe it’s not the cholesterol that is the problem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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