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Welcome to the group Connie. I was also angry when I read what your cardiologist said to you and how you were treated. My cardiologist is from Kuwait and was educated in Greece. He is in his 40's and very kind and patient. I know his wife has high blood pressure and is younger than him and she takes the same blood pressure medication that I take (diovan hct). He takes the same pain medication that he gives me. Relafin for osteoarthritis and other joint pain. He believes in treating the whole person and never suggests my concerns are unimportant or insignificant. He is always in a hurry but does take time to answer your questions. My internist is from Lubbock and has been a friend to my husband since childhood. He is not well but a very dear person. I fear he will retire soon and dread having to find someone else. We are here for you. Everyone here is really great and you sound like you have some very serious heart problems so keep going to the doctors until you get it all fixed. You should not be breathless or tired all the time. Take care of yourself and don't shut-up until you feel good. Ann
Thanks Ann! I'm so glad to have found this group. My daughter was so upset when Clinton went into the hospital for 4 days before his surgery in order to avoid having a massive heart attack, and I was sent home to be a maid! I've since found out from nurses and cardiac rehabs that this is not the normal treatment for a person with 3 arteries @ 90% blockage and 2 @ 60%. And now I know that I have to fight for myself. There is a general tendancy not to take women's symptoms seriously because we don't have the same ones that men have. At least Clinton's problems spurred men everywhere to rush in for stress tests and/or angiograms. That's one good thing about all the publicity. I'm glad that I didn't have that kind of publicity. I would not have liked to have pictures of me stuffing my face with all of the good kinds of wrong foods I like to eat the way he did. I am thankful that it made my surving brother and sister and their spouses, plus a few of my friends go in to get checked. And I never miss an opportunity to preach to anyone I see that might be in need, to go get checked! Glad to have found this support group. My husband has never really experienced illness, and doesn't know how to give the support I need. He never even remembers to ask me what the doctor said when I come home from an appointment. For that matter, he never remembers when I'm having an appointment, and will call wanting to know why I didn't answer the phone. I'm resolved to not offering the info since he doesn't ask. He often finds out only when a friend or relative calls to inquire, and he overhears me on the phone talking to them. If he feels low about it after that, well, then good! He should! So, I'm very thankful to have people who understand what it's like to be afraid. People who are in my corner in this fight for life. Connie STEVE RAY <ramblingrays@... Welcome to the group Connie. I was also angry when I read what your cardiologist said to you and how you were treated. My cardiologist is from Kuwait and was educated in Greece. He is in his 40's and very kind and patient. I know his wife has high blood pressure and is younger than him and she takes the same blood pressure medication that I take (diovan hct). He takes the same pain medication that he gives me. Relafin for osteoarthritis and other joint pain. He believes in treating the whole person and never suggests my concerns are unimportant or insignificant. He is always in a hurry but does take time to answer your questions. My internist is from Lubbock and has been a friend to my husband since childhood. He is not well but a very dear person. I fear he will retire soon and dread having to find someone else. We are here for you. Everyone here is really great and you sound like you have some very serious heart problems so keep going to the doctors until you get it all fixed. You should not be breathless or tired all the time. Take care of yourself and don't shut-up until you feel good. Ann Connie Turner
Hi Everyone! I haven't been replying much lately,figured I leave the replies to those of you that know best(I also found a free stuff site).But when I read things like Connie has written it makes me wish she lived near ks/mo.The hospital I've went to, time and again ,are very thorough.I have actually pleaded with the docs to let me go home and they will not release you until they believe you are out of danger and on the way to recovery.It's hard to comprehend a medical team that aren't as thorough. Cheryl connie Turner <connieque@... Thanks Ann! I'm so glad to have found this group. My daughter was so upset when Clinton went into the hospital for 4 days before his surgery in order to avoid having a massive heart attack, and I was sent home to be a maid! I've since found out from nurses and cardiac rehabs that this is not the normal treatment for a person with 3 arteries @ 90% blockage and 2 @ 60%. And now I know that I have to fight for myself. There is a general tendancy not to take women's symptoms seriously because we don't have the same ones that men have. At least Clinton's problems spurred men everywhere to rush in for stress tests and/or angiograms. That's one good thing about all the publicity. I'm glad that I didn't have that kind of publicity. I would not have liked to have pictures of me stuffing my face with all of the good kinds of wrong foods I like to eat the way he did. I am thankful that it made my surving brother and sister and their spouses, plus a few of my friends go in to get checked. And I never miss an opportunity to preach to anyone I see that might be in need, to go get checked! Glad to have found this support group. My husband has never really experienced illness, and doesn't know how to give the support I need. He never even remembers to ask me what the doctor said when I come home from an appointment. For that matter, he never remembers when I'm having an appointment, and will call wanting to know why I didn't answer the phone. I'm resolved to not offering the info since he doesn't ask. He often finds out only when a friend or relative calls to inquire, and he overhears me on the phone talking to them. If he feels low about it after that, well, then good! He should! So, I'm very thankful to have people who understand what it's like to be afraid. People who are in my corner in this fight for life. Connie STEVE RAY <ramblingrays@... Welcome to the group Connie. I was also angry when I read what your cardiologist said to you and how you were treated. My cardiologist is from Kuwait and was educated in Greece. He is in his 40's and very kind and patient. I know his wife has high blood pressure and is younger than him and she takes the same blood pressure medication that I take (diovan hct). He takes the same pain medication that he gives me. Relafin for osteoarthritis and other joint pain. He believes in treating the whole person and never suggests my concerns are unimportant or insignificant. He is always in a hurry but does take time to answer your questions. My internist is from Lubbock and has been a friend to my husband since childhood. He is not well but a very dear person. I fear he will retire soon and dread having to find someone else. We are here for you. Everyone here is really great and you sound like you have some very serious heart problems so keep going to the doctors until you get it all fixed. You should not be breathless or tired all the time. Take care of yourself and don't shut-up until you feel good. Ann Connie Turner
Cheryl, You're making me want to leave Texas! And it's been my home all my life. You are very fortunate to be able to trust the people in charge of your life. I'm so tired of having to try to stay one step ahead of these guys so I don't fall between the cracks. Thanks for the support! Connie Cheryl Fry <smallfry2tall@... Hi Everyone! I haven't been replying much lately,figured I leave the replies to those of you that know best(I also found a free stuff site).But when I read things like Connie has written it makes me wish she lived near ks/mo.The hospital I've went to, time and again ,are very thorough.I have actually pleaded with the docs to let me go home and they will not release you until they believe you are out of danger and on the way to recovery.It's hard to comprehend a medical team that aren't as thorough. Cheryl connie Turner <connieque@... Thanks Ann! I'm so glad to have found this group. My daughter was so upset when Clinton went into the hospital for 4 days before his surgery in order to avoid having a massive heart attack, and I was sent home to be a maid! I've since found out from nurses and cardiac rehabs that this is not the normal treatment for a person with 3 arteries @ 90% blockage and 2 @ 60%. And now I know that I have to fight for myself. There is a general tendancy not to take women's symptoms seriously because we don't have the same ones that men have. At least Clinton's problems spurred men everywhere to rush in for stress tests and/or angiograms. That's one good thing about all the publicity. I'm glad that I didn't have that kind of publicity. I would not have liked to have pictures of me stuffing my face with all of the good kinds of wrong foods I like to eat the way he did. I am thankful that it made my surving brother and sister and their spouses, plus a few of my friends go in to get checked. And I never miss an opportunity to preach to anyone I see that might be in need, to go get checked! Glad to have found this support group. My husband has never really experienced illness, and doesn't know how to give the support I need. He never even remembers to ask me what the doctor said when I come home from an appointment. For that matter, he never remembers when I'm having an appointment, and will call wanting to know why I didn't answer the phone. I'm resolved to not offering the info since he doesn't ask. He often finds out only when a friend or relative calls to inquire, and he overhears me on the phone talking to them. If he feels low about it after that, well, then good! He should! So, I'm very thankful to have people who understand what it's like to be afraid. People who are in my corner in this fight for life. Connie STEVE RAY <ramblingrays@... Welcome to the group Connie. I was also angry when I read what your cardiologist said to you and how you were treated. My cardiologist is from Kuwait and was educated in Greece. He is in his 40's and very kind and patient. I know his wife has high blood pressure and is younger than him and she takes the same blood pressure medication that I take (diovan hct). He takes the same pain medication that he gives me. Relafin for osteoarthritis and other joint pain. He believes in treating the whole person and never suggests my concerns are unimportant or insignificant. He is always in a hurry but does take time to answer your questions. My internist is from Lubbock and has been a friend to my husband since childhood. He is not well but a very dear person. I fear he will retire soon and dread having to find someone else. We are here for you. Everyone here is really great and you sound like you have some very serious heart problems so keep going to the doctors until you get it all fixed. You should not be breathless or tired all the time. Take care of yourself and don't shut-up until you feel good. Ann Connie Turner Connie Turner
Hi! Connie,you know I just had an idea. You might ask the cardiologists in your area if any are familiar with the Mid America Cardiology team.That might help a bit. Cheryl connie Turner <connieque@... Cheryl, You're making me want to leave Texas! And it's been my home all my life. You are very fortunate to be able to trust the people in charge of your life. I'm so tired of having to try to stay one step ahead of these guys so I don't fall between the cracks. Thanks for the support! Connie Cheryl Fry <smallfry2tall@... Hi Everyone! I haven't been replying much lately,figured I leave the replies to those of you that know best(I also found a free stuff site).But when I read things like Connie has written it makes me wish she lived near ks/mo.The hospital I've went to, time and again ,are very thorough.I have actually pleaded with the docs to let me go home and they will not release you until they believe you are out of danger and on the way to recovery.It's hard to comprehend a medical team that aren't as thorough. Cheryl connie Turner <connieque@... Thanks Ann! I'm so glad to have found this group. My daughter was so upset when Clinton went into the hospital for 4 days before his surgery in order to avoid having a massive heart attack, and I was sent home to be a maid! I've since found out from nurses and cardiac rehabs that this is not the normal treatment for a person with 3 arteries @ 90% blockage and 2 @ 60%. And now I know that I have to fight for myself. There is a general tendancy not to take women's symptoms seriously because we don't have the same ones that men have. At least Clinton's problems spurred men everywhere to rush in for stress tests and/or angiograms. That's one good thing about all the publicity. I'm glad that I didn't have that kind of publicity. I would not have liked to have pictures of me stuffing my face with all of the good kinds of wrong foods I like to eat the way he did. I am thankful that it made my surving brother and sister and their spouses, plus a few of my friends go in to get checked. And I never miss an opportunity to preach to anyone I see that might be in need, to go get checked! Glad to have found this support group. My husband has never really experienced illness, and doesn't know how to give the support I need. He never even remembers to ask me what the doctor said when I come home from an appointment. For that matter, he never remembers when I'm having an appointment, and will call wanting to know why I didn't answer the phone. I'm resolved to not offering the info since he doesn't ask. He often finds out only when a friend or relative calls to inquire, and he overhears me on the phone talking to them. If he feels low about it after that, well, then good! He should! So, I'm very thankful to have people who understand what it's like to be afraid. People who are in my corner in this fight for life. Connie STEVE RAY <ramblingrays@... Welcome to the group Connie. I was also angry when I read what your cardiologist said to you and how you were treated. My cardiologist is from Kuwait and was educated in Greece. He is in his 40's and very kind and patient. I know his wife has high blood pressure and is younger than him and she takes the same blood pressure medication that I take (diovan hct). He takes the same pain medication that he gives me. Relafin for osteoarthritis and other joint pain. He believes in treating the whole person and never suggests my concerns are unimportant or insignificant. He is always in a hurry but does take time to answer your questions. My internist is from Lubbock and has been a friend to my husband since childhood. He is not well but a very dear person. I fear he will retire soon and dread having to find someone else. We are here for you. Everyone here is really great and you sound like you have some very serious heart problems so keep going to the doctors until you get it all fixed. You should not be breathless or tired all the time. Take care of yourself and don't shut-up until you feel good. Ann Connie Turner Connie Turner
hi thanks for the reply.i know theres not anything i can do.he has cut back some,because befor he had open heart surgery, it was really bad.but its still bad enough to hurt him according to what the docs. say.As for him going to AA.hes mister tough guy. Thinking he can keep on doing alot of things.Weve been married 30 yrs.raised 3 wonderful kids,have a furniture busniness for 13yrs.,and its like he just wants to give up.But i keep on praying for him.Of all the stories ive read on here you seem like a very caring person.i think its a privelage jus to be on a site like this.thankyou for being so thoughtful.Tammy
Tammy, Even if he won't go to A.A for himself.....that doesn't mean that you can't still go to Al-Anon. It would help you deal with the situation, and not feel so hopeless and helpless. Just a thought....sometimes you just have to do something for yourself. Don't always put yourself last. You deserve better. Hugs, Connie mamaw145 <mamaw145@... hi thanks for the reply.i know theres not anything i can do.he has cut back some,because befor he had open heart surgery, it was really bad.but its still bad enough to hurt him according to what the docs. say.As for him going to AA.hes mister tough guy. Thinking he can keep on doing alot of things.Weve been married 30 yrs.raised 3 wonderful kids,have a furniture busniness for 13yrs.,and its like he just wants to give up.But i keep on praying for him.Of all the stories ive read on here you seem like a very caring person.i think its a privelage jus to be on a site like this.thankyou for being so thoughtful.Tammy
Hi thanks for repling. IknowMike needs help,and i dont nag at him or push him into it.At first i did, but that didnt help.The docs. did really get onto him.It helped for awhile.AND I DO REMIND HIM what they told him.thanks for the advice about going to alanon.Ithought about it along time ago,but i found something thats helped me for 12 yrs now get thru and that something was god.Ive been in church and been a child of god for twelve yrs now, and he has given me alot of peace.You would tthink that after he went thru that surgery, hed want to take care of his body.thankyou so much for reading my posts,it gets lonesome,since he goes to bed so early now,and i cant sleep so i get on this computor.god bless.Tammy
hello, this is just a thought, he might be thinking that he is gonna have another heart attack and pass away but he really got a second chance at life. untill he understands that prob not much any one could say to convience him other wise. i went through it when i came out of the hospital. i had my heart attack at about 1:30 in the morning and for a long time i sat either on the puter or in my chair till 1:30 came and went. then on about the third month i felt weird all day like something bad was gonna happen and i happened to look at the calendar late in the day and reliezed it was the 17th that is when i crashed and then i understood what had happened my mind was trying to play a game with me or that is the only reason i could think of for the feelings. just keep doing what you are doing and by turning the problem over to higher hands can never hurt. i am sorry that you are having the problems you are having. i wish i could give you the answer but i cant. i think that alot of us have that fear from time to time. maybe next time he sees the doctor he can remind him of it again. just my thoughts. hope things start looking up for you. God bless and keep you. ron mamaw145 <mamaw145@... Hi thanks for repling. IknowMike needs help,and i dont nag at him or push him into it.At first i did, but that didnt help.The docs. did really get onto him.It helped for awhile.AND I DO REMIND HIM what they told him.thanks for the advice about going to alanon.Ithought about it along time ago,but i found something thats helped me for 12 yrs now get thru and that something was god.Ive been in church and been a child of god for twelve yrs now, and he has given me alot of peace.You would tthink that after he went thru that surgery, hed want to take care of his body.thankyou so much for reading my posts,it gets lonesome,since he goes to bed so early now,and i cant sleep so i get on this computor.god bless.Tammy
Tammy, I totally understand. I was married to an alcoholic for 29 years, and my brother that passed away in 2004 shortly before my bypass was also an alcoholic. It's awful to be play second fiddle to beer. And, it is so frustrating to love some one so much, and yet hate being around them at the same time. Nagging does no good at all; they have to want to be free of the addiction. I'm glad that you've found some peace with your faith. Hang in there. Hugs, Connie mamaw145 <mamaw145@... Hi thanks for repling. IknowMike needs help,and i dont nag at him or push him into it.At first i did, but that didnt help.The docs. did really get onto him.It helped for awhile.AND I DO REMIND HIM what they told him.thanks for the advice about going to alanon.Ithought about it along time ago,but i found something thats helped me for 12 yrs now get thru and that something was god.Ive been in church and been a child of god for twelve yrs now, and he has given me alot of peace.You would tthink that after he went thru that surgery, hed want to take care of his body.thankyou so much for reading my posts,it gets lonesome,since he goes to bed so early now,and i cant sleep so i get on this computor.god bless.Tammy
hi connie you said in your post that you were on zocor and switched to vytorin,because zocor didnt do the trick,what did you mean, mikes on zocor too,i was curious.you also said that you were on alot of meds,a woman that sews part time for me, had two stents put in 3yrs ago,she takes 11 different meds every morning.sometimes i wonder if all that medicine is necessary,my mikes only on 4 and he had triple by pass surgery. Tammy
on the zocor iwas on it for a good while and it didnt take care of the cholestrol like it should of so my doc put me on crestor 10 mg and then went to 20 mg and may go to 40 mg. zocor just didnt take care of the bad cholestrol and up the good and didnt help the trigs. he also put me on zetia and tricor. my lipids just seemded to go on a rampage or something and it doesnt matter if i eat or dont eat they just run high. ron mamaw145 <mamaw145@... hi connie you said in your post that you were on zocor and switched to vytorin,because zocor didnt do the trick,what did you mean, mikes on zocor too,i was curious.you also said that you were on alot of meds,a woman that sews part time for me, had two stents put in 3yrs ago,she takes 11 different meds every morning.sometimes i wonder if all that medicine is necessary,my mikes only on 4 and he had triple by pass surgery. Tammy
Thanks Connie for helping me understand.
You are very welcome. Connie mamaw145 <mamaw145@... Thanks Connie for helping me understand.
i havent posted in awhile,but still reading everyone elses.i know your not a doctor,but i was wondering.Mike has been having chest pains this week and very bad heartburn.I asked him if he wanted to go get it checked but he wont go.Its been since jan.06 since he had his tripple bypass,and he told me tis afternoon that hes been hurting for amon. now.I fussed at him because he went twice last week for his checkup and didnt even tell his heart doc,(very hardheaded).Shouldnt i make him go, or should i go behind him and tell the doctor myself? Thanks Tammy oh yea im glad to see that ron is alright
In a message dated 9/22/2006 10:01:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mamaw145@... writes: Shouldnt i make him go, or should i go behind him and tell the doctor myself? Thanks Tammy oh yea im glad to see that ron is alright absolutely tell the dr a lot can be fixed if found in time Rose
Tammy, He needs to be seen. Either you call the doctor and tell him what's going on, or make him. It is always better to be safe than sorry. And you both will feel better about it if it's checked out, and turns out to be nothing urgent. And if it is something that's cause for alarm....then you are ahead of the game. To me, the symptoms certainly seem to warrant calling his doctor. Take care of him and let us know. I've been out all afternoon, and came back to many posts. I haven't had time to get to them, and probably won't be able to until Monday. But your post had my name in the title, so I jumped ahead to it. I'm gonna be away from the computer for most of the weekend. Mark and I are setting up as exhibitors at a gun show at Market Hall in Dallas this weekend. It was a last minute decision to do so, which meant I had to go secure tables when they opened at one this afternoo. We just got back from unloading things over there, but we are by no means ready for the show. I'll be getting things organized late tonight, and we'll go early to finish preparations tomorrow. Y'all have a good weekend. Talk later. Hugs, Connie mamaw145 <mamaw145@... i havent posted in awhile,but still reading everyone elses.i know your not a doctor,but i was wondering.Mike has been having chest pains this week and very bad heartburn.I asked him if he wanted to go get it checked but he wont go.Its been since jan.06 since he had his tripple bypass,and he told me tis afternoon that hes been hurting for amon. now.I fussed at him because he went twice last week for his checkup and didnt even tell his heart doc,(very hardheaded).Shouldnt i make him go, or should i go behind him and tell the doctor myself? Thanks Tammy oh yea im glad to see that ron is alright
i took your advice and called the doctor today.they are going to see him tommorrow.when i called the nurse told me, well he was on a ekg two-weeks ago and every thing seems alright. but i told her that he wast having chest pain and really bad heartburn.she acted like she wasnt a bit worried, but when i called his heart doc in winston salem he said he needed to be seen.so they are finally going to check it out again.thanks and god bless: tammy