[Ladybbird]

Originally Posted by ziongoon

My mom has a stents in the aorta 12 years ago - overdue for a replacement.
She's 83 and still kicking at the gym and driving like a maniac

PM me if you need more info, I'll try to ease your concerns.

Thanks ziongoon, that is really encouraging.

[Ladybbird]

I want to thank you guys for all your prayers and support, especially Oscar, who has given me lots of help and explanations. I go to the clinic early tomorrow to see the cardiologist and it looks like he will be able to do it soon. So I wont be around for a few days. The Senior Moderator, Boboisno1, or Woodcreeker, or buddyjh will let you all know how things go.

God Bless you all and keep you and your families all safe. Treasure them. AND behave yourselves, just because I am not here to "NAG" you.


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[buddyjh]

You hang in there LB and we'll all be here waiting for your return...your in our thoughts and prayers.

[randomstudman]

ill keep you in my prayers lady b

[JJWOLF]

God Bless you LB and Thanks for being you!!! We all here wish you well and a speedy recovery!!! We all wait for your return!!! From the JJ Famliy we love ya!!!
Thanks for everything!!!

[Zombie]

Any news on how LadyBird is doing? I am kind of worried! anyone seen her around? hope she is fine.

[Ladybbird]

I'm back home, very tired and weak. You know me, if its going to happen it always happens to me = There were complications so I had to stay longer in intensive care. The heart was so damaged the arteries were very weak and fine. They couldnt get the intravenous in and also had a tough job trying to find a vein to take blood before the op. Then they couldnt get the stents into the arteries. I knew something was wrong when they blocked the screen so I couldnt see the display to watch, I could see the surgeon sweating hard and issuing rapid orders. I dont know if they put me to sleep then because I dont remember more.
That was 1 brilliant surgeon, he knew that the charge for the 2 stents would use up all my insurance for the year and I have 6 months to go before renewal. He only charged for 1 stent and I had 2. I have 7 meds to take for the rest of my life. We only had enough money to buy 2 of them today and that cost $100 for 3 wks supply. I can pay by CCard but cant get out for a while to use it or get to the bank,. I had a beautiful 2 room suite in a new Clinic here all toiletries supplied and the food menu was unbelievable Total cost for everything = 235000 RD (Pesos) US$ 6528. The Insurance paid for everything.But Im here and that is the main thing and I thank you so very much for your prayers and good wishes. The good Lord certainly has a purpose for me in this life, thats for sure. This country has got to be the best in the world for health care. For the best cover it only costs $389. For pre existing conditions, it costs $667.
It is so good to be back, even though I will be stuck in bed for a while. God Bless you all and thank you again for all your prayers and good wishes. xxx

[buddyjh]

Welcome back Lady and please get some rest....soooooooo glad your alright...we've missed you

[kan1234]

you are great person you will be ok we will pray for your quick recovery and best of luck in future.you will be proud that lot of nice persons are with you at this time.best of luck

[P_T]

Get well soon from your friend PT

[Desertbuster]

Hi Ladybbird, so glad your back home. Now you have to take it easy for a while. But you'll be up and doing the marathon soon. Take care.

[Ladybbird]

You guys touch my heart, that is what a family is all about. xxxxxxxxxx

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[buddyjh]

Originally Posted by Ladybbird

You guys touch my heart, that is what a family is all about. xxxxxxxxxx

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Now get some rest...lol

[oscar]

You just take it easy & let me know when your ready to go dancing.......take care

[Ladybbird]

Originally Posted by buddyjh

Now get some rest...lol

Hahahahha do you know that the cardiologist is best friends with the neuro surgeon that did my brain op and he warned him I wouldnt rest, so if I take some of my nightly meds they knock me out, he told me they were more meds for my heart, crafty sod. I am soooooooo excited to be alive I dont want to waste time sleeping.

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[SolidBrass]

Hey, LB. I am truly sorry to hear about what happened. I've been out of touch for over 2 weeks. Take it easy, stay off that darned roof, and get weill soon. I've read all the posts here. Stents are a lifesaver for sure. One of my co-workers from a few years back had to be airlifted to a surgeon to get a stent. He was back so soon that I was amazed. When he returned, he seemed to be in much better shape than I had ever seen him, he was way more active, and we were back to installing computer systems the same day that he returned.

I have you in my thoughts as always. You have my email, so yell at me anytime you like. I will still be gone a lot in the near term, but I am still with AAAFTA.

[Ladybbird]

Originally Posted by SolidBrass

Hey, LB. I am truly sorry to hear about what happened. I've been out of touch for over 2 weeks. Take it easy, stay off that darned roof, and get weill soon. I've read all the posts here. Stents are a lifesaver for sure. One of my co-workers from a few years back had to be airlifted to a surgeon to get a stent. He was back so soon that I was amazed. When he returned, he seemed to be in much better shape than I had ever seen him, he was way more active, and we were back to installing computer systems the same day that he returned.

I have you in my thoughts as always. You have my email, so yell at me anytime you like. I will still be gone a lot in the near term, but I am still with AAAFTA.

I should darn think so too, lazing around in that garden of yours, about time you did some work.

I am so glad you are busy workwise and things are going well, just pop in now and then to check us out.
Can't get the blood pressure to go up, I have a machine at home and the reading is between 72/52 and 81/60. I don't understand why. I will have to go back to the clinic on Monday or Tuesday if it doesnt improve. I have stopped the meds for high blood pressure, but even that hasn't helped. I will wait for Oscar to come on line tomorrow he might know if this is normal, he has had a few stents

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[SolidBrass]

Darlin, you always raise my BP. Laffs.

[Ladybbird]

Originally Posted by SolidBrass

Darlin, you always raise my BP. Laffs.

and you haven't seen the legs yet.

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[Desertbuster]

I thought you were suppose to be resting, you haven't stopped since you got home. Or am I flogging one of these