whitsmom Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Well to say that we are extremely grateful is an understatement! Hubby had a heart attack this past Thursday, heart cath on Friday to find what the doctors call the "widow maker" with the main artery in his heart 99% blocked. They were able to fix it with a balloon and stint. We came home on Saturday and other than being very sore is feeling pretty good. He has to take it easy for a few weeks. I asked the doctor about flying for our Alaska cruise and he said he could fly in 4 weeks. We were 2 days shy of the 4 weeks and the doctor gave his blessing. I did have trip insurance but thankful that he is still here and to be able to still go. Hubby is very active and that was in his favor too. ellcee, Garnet21, hayley_bopp and 13 others 10 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 So glad he's doing better ...... Have an enjoyable, relaxing trip. You both deserve it. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Holy cow! I'm really glad to year your husband made it through OK and is still with you! Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery, and no more scares like that for either of you! Also glad you'll be able to make your cruise, but his health is paramount. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Wow! So glad everything is ok with your hubby. While I'm sure the cruise is very low on the priority list, its probably a relief to have the travel insurance. Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery so you can enjoy a well deserved trip. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Wonderful news given the alternative. Even if you choose to postpone the cruise that is very much secondary. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 OOOOF! Glad he's okay and now you can celebrate. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 So glad to hear that things are ok in the end but BOY what a scare ! My best to you both and have a great time in Alaska. Take it EASY though ! whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Great news on the recovery front. Good thing that an Alaska cruise can be wonderful just watching the scenery - it's one way to help assure that sufficient relaxation time takes place. whitsmom and hayley_bopp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said: Great news on the recovery front. Good thing that an Alaska cruise can be wonderful just watching the scenery - it's one way to help assure that sufficient relaxation time takes place. Yes it will be! We have some excursions planned but nothing strenuous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Happy to hear that he is doing well. Enjoy Alaska it is beautiful. If you are sea food lovers Copper River Salmon season is about to start. It as most sea food is heart healthy. Enjoy the cruise. The scenery is breath taking. hayley_bopp and whitsmom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Glad to hear hubby is recovering, a nice cruise is probably needed, gives you both a chance to relax and enjoy yourselves whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, fonemanbob said: Happy to hear that he is doing well. Enjoy Alaska it is beautiful. If you are sea food lovers Copper River Salmon season is about to start. It as most sea food is heart healthy. Enjoy the cruise. The scenery is breath taking. We both love Salmon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysea13 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 I am so very happy to hear of your great fortune life is so precious I hope you have many many more sailings together and enjoy every precious moment sail on my friends whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Just now, Ray said: Glad to hear hubby is recovering, a nice cruise is probably needed, gives you both a chance to relax and enjoy yourselves That's basically what the Doctor said too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Just now, henrysea13 said: I am so very happy to hear of your great fortune life is so precious I hope you have many many more sailings together and enjoy every precious moment sail on my friends Very blessed and grateful for sure. With only 2-5% even survive to get to the hospital. We are high school sweethearts, married for 42 years and our plans are to grow old together! fonemanbob, Rose City Cruiser, henrysea13 and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACruiser Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 May I ask what were his symptoms that lead him to get treatment? The reason I ask is that type of blockage is normally fatal, as you indicated, and most of us may not even know it is an issue until its too late. I hope you don't mind the question but most of us are too stoic to get treatment if we feel the pains so having an understanding of what it is like can help others. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Trip be damned, I'm so relieved for both of you that he is doing well. That said - go and enjoy, relax, and have fun with your sweetie! whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 What normal symptoms may be for one person will not always hold true for others. Like the saying goes you know your own body. Never blow off something as oh I`m OK or I will be fine or its just gas. Five years ago I was having stomach pains; nothing intense. I went to my Gastro. Dr. and he said I was fine. I knew I was not fine so I went to a 2nd Gastro Dr. who ordered an M.R.I. with dye contrast and they found an aneurysm and a dissection of my Iliac artery. Two stents later all is well. So you just never know. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Congrats on 42 years. May all your health issues be behind you. The two of you are doing something right to be wed 42 years. That is a rare story these days. Enjoy the cruise and each other for years to come. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Tim B. said: May I ask what were his symptoms that lead him to get treatment? The reason I ask is that type of blockage is normally fatal, as you indicated, and most of us may not even know it is an issue until its too late. I hope you don't mind the question but most of us are too stoic to get treatment if we feel the pains so having an understanding of what it is like can help others. For the past 2 weeks he had a few chest pains that only lasted about a minute or so. Then Thursday morning at 2:30 am, he had chest pain that went thru to his back and wouldn't go away. I gave him 4 baby aspirins (equals 1 whole one) and took him to the ER (I wanted to call 911 and he wouldn't let me). ER got in straight back and did blood work checking for the "t" enzyme. He did have the enzyme show up but only slight. 2nd blood draw in 3 hours was up a little more so they admitted him. At 3 pm same day, he had very strong chest pains and the nurses gave my nitroglycerin and aspirin and called the doctor. More blood work was done and enzyme was up a good bit. Having him already in the hospital is was saved him because treatment was done immediately. For what it's worth, every EKG the normal (even immediately after this bad attack), his blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen rates were all good. So being already at the hospital with our early warning signs is all that saved him. If he had been out working or even at home, we probably wouldn't be having this conversation. Floski, henrysea13, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACruiser Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 20 minutes ago, whitsmom said: For the past 2 weeks he had a few chest pains that only lasted about a minute or so. Then Thursday morning at 2:30 am, he had chest pain that went thru to his back and wouldn't go away. I gave him 4 baby aspirins (equals 1 whole one) and took him to the ER (I wanted to call 911 and he wouldn't let me). ER got in straight back and did blood work checking for the "t" enzyme. He did have the enzyme show up but only slight. 2nd blood draw in 3 hours was up a little more so they admitted him. At 3 pm same day, he had very strong chest pains and the nurses gave my nitroglycerin and aspirin and called the doctor. More blood work was done and enzyme was up a good bit. Having him already in the hospital is was saved him because treatment was done immediately. For what it's worth, every EKG the normal (even immediately after this bad attack), his blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen rates were all good. So being already at the hospital with our early warning signs is all that saved him. If he had been out working or even at home, we probably wouldn't be having this conversation. Wow thanks for taking the time to explain. Glad all ended well. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Gadwa Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Best wishes for continued recovery. Have a great trip!!! whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 So glad you were in the hospital and they could catch this. Prayers for a speedy recovery and that your cruise is a celebration of his recovery and your life together! Jane whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Glad he is alright, hope for many more anniversaries, my wife and I are also High School sweethearts and celebrated 38 this year. Floski, ellcee, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 On 6/19/2018 at 11:19 AM, whitsmom said: Very blessed and grateful for sure. With only 2-5% even survive to get to the hospital. We are high school sweethearts, married for 42 years and our plans are to grow old together! I am so so happy for you and your hubby. Blessed is right and I want you to make sure you both relax and just enjoy the beautiful scenery. Many many more anniversaries!! whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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