bikeman564™ Posted March 2, 2021 Share #151 Posted March 2, 2021 hang in there LJ, thoughts, prayers & vibes being sent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share #152 Posted March 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Longjohn said: Awful update! They sent me down for another echocardiogram before discharge. They brought me the discharge papers to sign while we waited to for them to read the echo. I signed the papers when a person came in the room with the bad news. My heart is only functioning at 40%. They want me to wear a life vest 24/7. It’s a wearable AED that detects heart rhythm abnormalities and shock them back into rhythm..we are waiting on insurance approval. They want me to stay until I get the vest. I won’t be able to get any exercise for three months and then get another echo. @Parr8hed knows a lot about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Share #153 Posted March 3, 2021 So another night in the hospital? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Share #154 Posted March 3, 2021 Well that's disappointing. Hope they get you fixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 3, 2021 Share #155 Posted March 3, 2021 Sending you vibes of strength, LJ. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted March 3, 2021 Share #156 Posted March 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Airehead said: @Parr8hed knows a lot about this. Yea, been through it with mom. Hang in there LJ. Hoping you can get that number up a little to normal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 3, 2021 Share #157 Posted March 3, 2021 So much on his plate. I wish we were closer to help. Stay strong, LJ. We need you around here. You are like the sugar to our coffee. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 3, 2021 Share #158 Posted March 3, 2021 17 hours ago, smudge said: Huh!! My ejection fraction was 35-40 % a few hours after my heart attack and maybe an hour after my stent placement, but I didn't have to wear a vest. Hmm, I wonder if it's because they expected it to be that low at that time and maybe not you because you didn't have a heart attack this time.... "just" in for maintenance. ????? Ah well, your heart will heal and get an improved EJ. That just needs time. Sorry about a vest, though. Yeah, LJ, I was thinking you might ask if it is that low because of all the stress, lack of food, and constant waking you that they are doing. They seem kind of all over the place there from what you describe. Fingers crossed that it may resolve somewhat in a less stressful environment. Plus, you haven't been able to exercise like you are used to for a long time now, when you are able to get back to that, numbers may go back up a fair bit. This may just be a rough patch you can ride out, maybe you can check with your regular cardiologist? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Share #159 Posted March 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Yeah, LJ, I was thinking you might ask if it is that low because of all the stress, lack of food, and constant waking you that they are doing. They seem kind of all over the place there from what you describe. Fingers crossed that it may resolve somewhat in a less stressful environment. Plus, you haven't been able to exercise like you are used to for a long time now, when you are able to get back to that, numbers may go back up a fair bit. This may just be a rough patch you can ride out, maybe you can check with your regular cardiologist? My wife has had a couple stints in the hospital over the years. She never talks about the pain, recovery, or even the various surgeries. She ALWAYS talks about how AWFUL a place a hospital is at night. Constant interruptions, loud roommates or even neighbors down the hall, the total inability to sleep or rest. LJ is definitely in the mix of that on top of worry at home, so hopefully he is soon to be back in a more calm environment where he can recover fully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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az_cyclist Posted March 3, 2021 Share #161 Posted March 3, 2021 Prayers for you Longjohn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 3, 2021 Share #162 Posted March 3, 2021 Any updates from this morning? Thinking about you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share #163 Posted March 3, 2021 @Longjohn, what news does today bring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted March 3, 2021 Share #164 Posted March 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, Airehead said: @Longjohn, what news does today bring? Can anyone here text him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smudge ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Popular Post Share #165 Posted March 3, 2021 I think he's tired of smudge threatening to bash skulls. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted March 3, 2021 Share #166 Posted March 3, 2021 36 minutes ago, smudge said: I think he's tired of smudge threatening to bash skulls. According to the site, he hasn't visited here in 15 hours. That's a little unusual for LJ. If someone could text him and if he is okay, just give us a thumbs up..., no discussions necessary. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Share #167 Posted March 3, 2021 36 minutes ago, Clark said: According to the site, he hasn't visited here in 15 hours. That's a little unusual for LJ. If someone could text him and if he is okay, just give us a thumbs up..., no discussions necessary. Oh great, now I'm worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smudge ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Popular Post Share #168 Posted March 3, 2021 I checked FB. He is home!!!! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smudge ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Popular Post Share #169 Posted March 3, 2021 From FB... 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Share #170 Posted March 3, 2021 I hope it's ok that I shared that @Longjohn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Popular Post Share #171 Posted March 3, 2021 He obviously can’t post here because we always get his heart rate up and he’s not supposed to do that. Glad he’s back home. I hope he has a helper for a few weeks. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted March 3, 2021 Share #172 Posted March 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: I hope he has a helper for a few weeks Definitely. I was worried about him returning home and being overwhelmed with everything that might be going on there. Maybe he will be less stressed at home, though. I hope so. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Popular Post Share #173 Posted March 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, smudge said: I hope it's ok that I shared that @Longjohn Yes that’s fine. I was just coming here to share that post so I wouldn’t have to type it twice. I’m going to see how much time my brother is willing to spend here. If he can come over all day that would be a big help. Jocelyn comes every morning and takes excellent care of my wife. My brother can help me with the firewood and laundry. 2 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Popular Post Share #174 Posted March 3, 2021 The reason I quit posting was two fold. When I went down for the second catheterization they moved me out of that hot mess on the fifth floor down to a beautiful room in the cardiac unit. They gathered up most of my stuff but they missed my extension cord and iPhone charger. By the time I was out of surgery and recovered enough to miss it someone else had a lightning charger and extension cord. My right arm was so messed up with a big hematoma and bruising from above my elbow to the tips of my fingers I had to type with my left hand and it was difficult and painful. I used up my battery life FaceTiming with my wife and my son and Oreo. Oreo heard my voice and was looking all around the room for me, it was cute. 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share #175 Posted March 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Yes that’s fine. I was just coming here to share that post so I wouldn’t have to type it twice. I’m going to see how much time my brother is willing to spend here. If he can come over all day that would be a big help. Jocelyn comes every morning and takes excellent care of my wife. My brother can help me with the firewood and laundry. Hire the Amish kid-- really seriously 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted March 3, 2021 Author Popular Post Share #176 Posted March 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Airehead said: Hire the Amish kid-- really seriously Hire 2-- one for light house keeping and laundry and one for firewood, taking trash out, etc... they will like the money and time in your home to watch tv 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Share #177 Posted March 3, 2021 I was wondering if it was a battery issue. sorry bout losing the charger. I like the hiring the Amish kids idea too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted March 3, 2021 Share #178 Posted March 3, 2021 I'm glad you are home. Hoping your heart heals fast. Is there a PT plan for your heart? Or is it just rest?? Yeah hire the neighbor kids for labor intensive stuff. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 3, 2021 Share #179 Posted March 3, 2021 Glad you are home and I second the idea of getting as much help at home as you can - at least for a number of days. This whole process took a toll on you, maybe more than you even realize. And you need the extra time with Oreo! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 3, 2021 Share #180 Posted March 3, 2021 Glad you are home..take care of yourself...hugs to you and Esther 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted March 4, 2021 Popular Post Share #181 Posted March 4, 2021 In golden’s cancer thread it reminded me how evil cancer is. My heart function is low but it’s really not a heart problem but a cancer problem. Some of my blood numbers are so far out of whack that the cardiologist was afraid to do the procedure I needed. They tried knocking the numbers down using heparin in an IV. One number that is supposed to be no more than ten in a healthy person was 355 in me. Over the six days I was in the horsespittle they literally pumped gallons of heparin through me and got the numbers down to 300. They recommended I start treatment for my leukemia as soon as possible. I told them I was holding off on treatment so I could take care of my wife and they thought I would still be able to care for her while on treatment. They put me back on a beta blocker for some reason but worried about it because my blood pressure is already too low as is my heart rate. My average BP while in the horsespittle was 100/55 with a heart rate of 55. That’s why I have to wear the electrocution vest for three months. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted March 4, 2021 Popular Post Share #182 Posted March 4, 2021 My son thinks I should sell the house. I love it here but I was told I can’t run a mower, even the zero turn. I won’t be able to garden or run the tiller. I can’t ride a bike or swim. I think my son will have to deal with the house after I’m gone because I’m not well enough to deal with getting it ready to sell. If my heart heals up enough in three months I may be able to start doing things again. I’m going to start with a roll off and get rid of junk. 4 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted March 4, 2021 Share #183 Posted March 4, 2021 Sorry to hear about the picklement you’re in. Rest and recover, let other people help. You don’t have to be the Superman every day. Be John. You’ll be back to doing things. You have prayer and well you have us too. Whether you like it or not. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted March 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Share #184 Posted March 4, 2021 Sending you both love and prayers. Hire the Amish kids for now and let the path become more apparent in the next few weeks. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 4, 2021 Share #185 Posted March 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Longjohn said: My son thinks I should sell the house. I love it here but I was told I can’t run a mower, even the zero turn. I won’t be able to garden or run the tiller. I can’t ride a bike or swim. I think my son will have to deal with the house after I’m gone because I’m not well enough to deal with getting it ready to sell. If my heart heals up enough in three months I may be able to start doing things again. I’m going to start with a roll off and get rid of junk. Selling a house is a very intense process. Not something to be undertaken right now. Prayers continuing. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 4, 2021 Share #186 Posted March 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Longjohn said: My son thinks I should sell the house. I love it here but I was told I can’t run a mower, even the zero turn. I won’t be able to garden or run the tiller. I can’t ride a bike or swim. I think my son will have to deal with the house after I’m gone because I’m not well enough to deal with getting it ready to sell. If my heart heals up enough in three months I may be able to start doing things again. I’m going to start with a roll off and get rid of junk. As BuffJim states, that's not an "easy" process, so don't even try to jump into that until you have some time to heal up. Your son, though is correct in that maintaining a house is tough in the best of times, but even harder when caring for your wife and healing up from heart problems. I think you can easily tackle the physically easy stuff like thinking through what is important to you, but don't get ahead of your skis and start trying to move, clean, pack, or toss stuff. Stick to your recovery, spend peaceful time with your wife, and use whatever resources you can find to help with the tough stuff. It seems your brother, son, & wife's nurse are a good start, but hopefully another aide or an Amish helper or two would be great. In three months, start by picking a room and deciding what stays or goes. Maybe in the meantime, you can watch those downsizing shows that are popular and develop a strategy that works for you. It is a lot of work in ONE go, but far more manageable over several months. I need to do a good purge on some stuff in the garage at least once a year, or else the car can't fit in there. Shit easily accumulates. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 4, 2021 Share #187 Posted March 4, 2021 Sell the house when YOU'RE ready. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralphie ★ Posted March 4, 2021 Popular Post Share #188 Posted March 4, 2021 32 minutes ago, smudge said: Sell the house when YOU'RE ready. Yup. Do it like the petite/philander car buying process, ie just submit it for consideration, and nothing more at this time. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 4, 2021 Share #189 Posted March 4, 2021 Agree that now is not the time to make big decisions or changes. Take it easy and hire some local help for the next few months. That will give you the time and energy to decide what you want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share #190 Posted March 4, 2021 Did you get some rest? Was Mrs. Fleet happy to see you? Did you hire the Amish kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted March 4, 2021 Popular Post Share #191 Posted March 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Airehead said: Did you get some rest? Was Mrs. Fleet happy to see you? Did you hire the Amish kids? I had trouble sleeping the first night because the power pack/computer was always in my way. Last night I gave up and slept on my back all night with the computer on my belly. The vest wouldn’t be bad except for the black box. Mrs. Fleet and Oreo were very happy to see me. Oreo was the only one that came running to greet me. I haven’t talked to the Amish yet. I can’t call them and I have been in my pajamas since getting home. Too much effort to get dressed and walk over there and knock on the door. My brother brought in a bunch of firewood yesterday and told me to call him when I get low. Don’t dare try to bring any in myself. 6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share #192 Posted March 4, 2021 I am glad that you are resting. Do you need groceries. The social committee will send some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 4, 2021 Share #193 Posted March 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, Airehead said: I am glad that you are resting. Do you need groceries. The social committee will send some. I still have well stocked freezers. I have to go to Grove City tomorrow for my second China virus shot. I might buy a few groceries at Aldi I drive right past it. I won’t buy much because I have to carry them in in bags weighing less than ten pounds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share #194 Posted March 4, 2021 Just now, Longjohn said: I still have well stocked freezers. I have to go to Grove City tomorrow for my second China virus shot. I might buy a few groceries at Aldi I drive right past it. I won’t buy much because I have to carry them in in bags weighing less than ten pounds. Buy a corned beef and cabbage. Easy to throw in the crock pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 4, 2021 Share #195 Posted March 4, 2021 27 minutes ago, Airehead said: Buy a corned beef and cabbage. Easy to throw in the crock pot. That sounds good but I’m afraid it’s not on a heart healthy diet. I’ll probably buy a lot of produce. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share #196 Posted March 5, 2021 Cabbage with low fat turkey kielbasa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 5, 2021 Share #197 Posted March 5, 2021 I just checked my blood pressure for the first time since I’ve been home. It’s 89/55 no wonder I don’t feel like doing anything. In the horsespittle it averaged about ten points higher on the top number. The bottom number is usually around 55. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 5, 2021 Share #198 Posted March 5, 2021 Slow and steady LJ..with an emphasis on SLOW... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share #199 Posted March 5, 2021 Keep resting, it is going to take time for your body to recover 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 5, 2021 Share #200 Posted March 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Airehead said: Keep resting, it is going to take time for your body to recover I don’t want to rest too much. If my heart goes to sleep this vest will electrocute me. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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