Author Topic: Flunked another stresss test so..... (Read 5392 times)

Graybeard · « **on:** March 12, 2009, 12:05:52 PM »

Looks like I'll be heading to the hospital soon for another heart cath. Last time the worst blockage was 20% and they didn't even bother with it. Kinda hard for me to think that if that's all that happened in close to 60 years of life that the few since could have made it bad enough to need repairs but I reckon ya don't know until ya get it done.

I'm still waiting to be told when. I've been having some chest pains in left side the last month or so and once it got into the left arm pretty bad so decided I best talk to the doc about it and he scheduled the stress test which I flunked badly. I reckon I should have put in more time studying before taking it ya reckon?

Then once that's out of the way I have to get another colonoscopy in April so it looks like me and hospitals are gonna get real familiar with each other again soon.

Based on what I remember from last time of my share of the cost I'm thinking this pretty much kills any hope we had of getting to OK for the PD hunt this year.

Buford · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:09:01 PM »

GB, we will be pulling for you and do what we can to keep things on an even keel while you're away. Take care of yourself and keep up advised on what's going on.........Buford

jimster · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:10:12 PM »

I am saying a prayer for you GB....hang in there.

Jim

Skunk · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:17:18 PM »

Sorry to hear that Graybeard. My family and I will most definitely be pulling for you and sending prayers your way.

GRIMJIM · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:36:09 PM »

Good luck. At least you're not too bull headed to go to the doctor like my father.

Cement Man · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:41:17 PM »

Prayers on the way GB.
Seems like we get this age and nary a month on the calendar doesn't have a doctor's appointment on it. Between my wife and I we had one EVERY DAY this week. Tomorrow at 6 am we go for her to have a port put in for chemo on Monday. As much as much as it seems to get painful, scary, and wearisome for us lately, the power of prayer surely does work and it is awesome. The sunny days and the "good" days are also much better and certainly more appreciated.
Hang in there and God bless you.

Graybeard · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:42:50 PM »

Quote from: GRIMJIM on March 12, 2009, 12:36:09 PM

Good luck. At least you're not too bull headed to go to the doctor like my father.

Nope I go. When you have as many medical problems as me you go or you die.

I finally got Faye to go as well and her BP is running right at the stroke level. She is now on BP meds but hasn't been long enough for it to get the BP down. She also seems to have a blood sugar problem or at least is working at developing one.

The both of us are kinda falling apart at the seams.

mirage1988 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:50:51 PM »

Hang in there GB!

Cabin4 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2009, 01:00:33 PM »

Take care of that ticker GB and I'll be pullin for ya both.

dw06 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2009, 01:07:28 PM »

Sorry to hear that Mr G, keeping you and Faye in my thoughts and prayers.

LONGTOM · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2009, 01:11:42 PM »

Heck GB, don't fret over it none, I have had it done 3 times and have 7 of those little springy things in me.
The first heart atack was when I was 32.
I have had six heart atacks in all.
At one time I weighed 210 and my BP was 200/140.
That was 19 years ago.
My last atack was over 4 years ago and my BP stays around 127/90-94 now, which they say is great for me.
I always remember to take my breakfast of 9 pills in the morning.
You will be back in no time.
As for the MRS., I feel they will get her BP under controll.
The sugar is what I would worry about.
Hope all goes well.
Our prayers are with you and the wife.
Take care my friend.

LONGTOM

kevthebassman · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2009, 01:23:29 PM »

Hope you get all that sorted out. Tell your Mrs. not to mess around with the blood sugar situation, a diabetic is a slave to their condition. If you've got any soda in the house, TOSS IT. The sodas are a big part of the problem.

Oldshooter · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2009, 01:58:28 PM »

Had the big one in 05 GB, lived through it! had 5 bypasses and lived through that!

Not worth killing anymore but my heart works just fine! The not worth killing part stayed the same!

Good luck, and keep this in mind....People treat you different when they think you wont be here much longer! So take advantage whenever possible!

Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Not just words!

Siskiyou · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2009, 02:30:46 PM »

Kinda looks like you are taking care of business. This aging process gets to be a pain at times. Best of thoughts!

Oldtimer · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2009, 02:46:58 PM »

GB,
Old age ain't for sissies. That's why it takes so long to get there, the young couldn't stand it. You and Mrs. GB are on my prayer list.
OT

S.S. · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2009, 02:49:05 PM »

Prayers Sent!

williamlayton · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2009, 02:50:00 PM »

Dang your hide GB, NOW, I don't much care about you but you need too take better care of Faye

I will have you both on the prayer chain and I am praying.
Blessings

DalesCarpentry · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2009, 03:44:04 PM »

You will be just fine if you have good doctors. My mother ( we have been taking care of her for 9 years now ) she had several heart cath's. Then she had to go though by pass surgery. This has spaned over 20 years. Her heart only works at like 30% now and some day soon she will just not wake up. You will be fine though. Just do what the doctors tell you to do. You and the Mrs. will be in my thoughts and prayers also. Dale

AtlLaw · « **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2009, 03:52:56 PM »

Darn Bill!

You and Ms. Faye are in my Prayers.

Tommyt · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2009, 04:15:34 PM »

Good Luck
God Bless

Modern Medicine it amazing years ago you wouldn't even no what you know now until you hit the Deck
"Believe in Prayer and Modern Medicine"
I've been saying that for years

cwlongshot · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2009, 04:24:56 PM »

Chin up there Mr Bill!!

Dem docs will treat you right and get you fixed up good. I just KNOW that they will!!! If'in they don't its kinda like killing a cash cow!

How are they supposed to collect them astronomical medical bills from you?

(I almost hit the floor when I saw what mine cost!!!!!!)

CW

powderman · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2009, 04:49:41 PM »

Prayers sent friend. POWDERMAN.

Glanceblamm · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2009, 05:01:42 PM »

I am just glad that you have got to the Doctor in time and know that they will take good care of you and the missus...
Dont worry about the money, it always did spend easy. My cup runth over and I am splashing some water your way for sure.
Randy

Redtail1949 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2009, 05:56:23 PM »

Hey take care there GB....

You can not go yet....I am counting on you being in the foxhole with me...can not think of a better man to cover my back.

So I will try and cover yours ..my prayers and best hopes for you and yours.

bilmac · « **Reply #24 on:** March 12, 2009, 07:17:15 PM »

Me thinks you need to take a laptop to the hospital and don't go to any room that doesn't have internet access. What could cheer a man up quicker than a bunch of buddies like these.

nw_hunter · « **Reply #25 on:** March 12, 2009, 07:33:37 PM »

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I have to get another colonoscopy in April so it looks like me and hospitals are gonna get real familiar with each other again soon.

Based on what I remember from last time of my share of the cost I'm thinking this pretty much kills any hope we had of getting to OK for the PD hunt this year.

Hang in there GB. They can do wonders now with the heart. I had a quad bi-pass four years ago and I'm still kickin! Just not as high as I use to.

My problem now seems to be keeping the weight down. I've purt near gave up everything I liked to do, but EAT!

Keeping you in our prayers! Mr & Mrs BG

Gun Runner · « **Reply #26 on:** March 12, 2009, 09:22:00 PM »

Bill, I just did my stress Wed. Doc. said it looked just as good as the one a year ago. (last years was real good). Said I was fit enough to go chase Long Legged Girls in Short Skirts, but doubted I could remember why IF I CAUGHT one. If I remember right I got about 5 or 6 years on you. Have had 2 stents put in and had to have one of them roto=routered. Bill looked like the national war debt, but between S/S and my insurance from the service (tri-care-for-life) it was only $25.00 on my part.
You and your better half take care of yourselves and my house will be thinking and saying some good words for you.

Gun Runner

Spanky · « **Reply #27 on:** March 12, 2009, 09:27:00 PM »

I'll be praying for you and the Mrs.

Don't worry about the cost... The dems are gonna take care of health care... ain't they

Good luck Bill

Spanky

bubba · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2009, 11:42:49 PM »

Dang Bill,

Best of luck to you and the Mrs. I would suggest studying harder next time so you do not fail again. J/K Hang in there

FourBee · « **Reply #29 on:** March 13, 2009, 02:13:13 AM »

GB ; I'll remember you in my prayers. May God bless you. I enjoy your forums.
4B