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Name:	pperuta
E-mail:	lumpy479@aol
Date:	2003-08-09 09:08:00
Comments:	Like many others I thought i was in decent shape had thalium stress in 01-03 that was read within normal limits. I woke up with chest pain radiating down my arm went to ER needed double bypass, feel good, dr says since my original MI was very mild I should have a normal life expectancy since i"m only fifty I hoping he's not bs ing any body have any ideas how long these things CAN last?
Name:	pperuta
E-mail:	lumpy479@aol.com
Date:	2003-08-10 06:57:00
Comments:	Does life really go back to normal after bypass surgury? Doc says since I suffered only a very minor heart attack EF 55-60% I will be tetter than new since now has blood instead of collateral circulation with a normal life span
Name:	peruta
E-mail:	lumpy479@aol.com
Date:	2003-08-10 08:14:00
Comments:	Recently had a double vessel bypass after a very mild heart attack, Doc said since attack was mild I'll be better than new now that heart is getting enough blood and i should have a normal life span Is that true?
Name:	Rachel Peacock
E-mail:	thabeve@earthlink.net
Date:	2003-08-15 07:00:00
Comments:	I am 24 years old. I was born with Tetralogy of Fallot. I have had 3 open heart surgeries and am in need of a 4th. I'm having problems with getting insurance or financial help. Please pray for me there. Also, my sister is 15 years old and has my same problem. She has had 2 open heart surgeries and 2 pacemakers. If there is anyone else out there with Tetralogy, please e-mail me. I would like to talk to others. Also, if anyone has children with Tetralogy and would like to talk to me, my sister and I would be happy to share our stories.
Name:	pat peruta
E-mail:	lumpy479@aol.com
Date:	2003-08-18 09:36:00
Comments:	I HAD A DOUBLE BYPASS ON JULY 7TH CAME AS QUITE A SURPRISE. DR'S SAID I'LL BE BETTER THAN NEW JUST WONDERING HOW LONG DO THESE THINGS LAST AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FO
Name:	Carol
E-mail:	Cglasscock@pensacol.gannett.com
Date:	2003-08-19 10:54:00
Comments:	I'm a 53 year old cardiac spouse who is dealing with congestive heart failure in my husband (56). In the last ten years, he has had lymphoma cancer, diabetes, and a triple bypass (two years ago). He then had to have a stent put in because one of the artieries closed up and had to retire early. I sometimes feel my coping ability is all used up, and I fight to keep myself upbeat as much as possible. My husband, who used to be the life of the party, changed dramatically through all his illnesses. He became withdrawn and somewhat reclusive. Our social life dropped off completely years ago. Now, I have feelings of loneliness and anxiety all the time. I just stuff them in and go on. My good job helps me to cope. I'm writing this now on my lunch hour. Would love to hear from others who are cardiac spouses.
Name:	ron zelina
E-mail:	ronzelina@hotmail.com
Date:	2003-08-22 11:09:00
Comments:	i am a 38 yr old male and i recently had a quad bypass im so depressed it sad. out of a 7 day week i feel good maybe 3 days. my pcp stinks i dont even know what my cholesterol is i just wann a die i need to talk to someone. yours truely ron also i am a crack addict and this isnt helping much RON
Name:	Neil
E-mail:	ramrock@gis.net
Date:	2003-08-29 12:03:00
Comments:	On May 27 was rushed to local hosp. Three days later, taken to Mas General.When told I needed a valve, I asked doctor, if he were in my position, which he would select. Immediate response was St. Jude. 8 days later it was joined by St. Jude pacer. A total of 20 night hospitalized. Feel better now than I did for a long time. Am returning to teaching next week
Name:	Amy
E-mail:	sweetthang8212003@yahoo.com
Date:	2003-08-30 04:01:00
Comments:	MY DAD IS 52 HE HAD A HEARTATTACK AND WORKED RIGHT THROUGH IT. THE NEXT DAY HE WAS STILL FEELING BAD, SO HE FINALLY DECIDED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL. HE WAS THEN TOLD ABOUT HIS HEARTATTACK THE DAY BEFORE, I REALIZE I COULD HAVE LOST HIM THEN. HE ENDED HAVING TRIPLE BYPASS SURGERY, THE 6 WEEKS AFTER THAT WERE VERY PAINNFUL AND DEPPRESSING FOR HIM. IT HAS BEEN ONLY THREE MONTHES AND ALREADY HE IS BACK TO WORK, HE STILL IS NOT FEELING SO GOOD. PEOPLE KEEP TELLING US HORRIBLE THINGS, LIKE YOU NEVER LIVE PASS 5 YRS AFTER A HEARTATTACK AND SURGERY AND YOU WILL HAVE ANOTHER HEARTATTACK. MY DAD QUIT SMOKING AND HE GETS PLENTY OF EXCERSICE, TOO MUCH. IT WOULD MAKE ME FEEL SO MUCH BETTER IF SOMEONE WOULD PLEASE PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL OF A STORY OR OPINION THAT COULD POSSIBLY EASE MY MIND. I CAN'T BARE TO THINK MY DADDY HAS BEEN GIVEN A DEATH SENTENCE! {PLEASE}
Name:	Gloria Angelino
E-mail:	gloria@worldofwatercolor.com
Date:	2003-08-31 03:19:00
Home Page:	worldofwatercolor.com
Comments:	I am 54 year old wife of 70 year old cardiac patient. The last two years he has been going downhill - the last two months his health really deteriorated. He is in the hospital now, with shortness of breath even when not moving. His health is complicated by coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, and kidney dis-function. This is a long weekend, so of course health professionals are scarce - but lots of tests are being run and I hope to have answers Tuesday. At times I am just worn out from the demands of his health care, my own health problems, and working full time. I've had lots of therapy to prepare me for his death, but I know I will fall apart when he dies. I fear that time is coming very soon. My best wishes to all of you who are suffering and especially their caregivers. Savor each moment with your loved one. Don't expect too much of yourself. All we have is "the here and now".
Name:	Kathy
E-mail:	hobbiearrow43@hotmail.com
Date:	2003-09-02 07:31:00
Home Page:	MSN
Comments:	My x-husband and very good friend is having triple bi-pass surgery tomorrow (Sept.3)...He is only 45 (in July)....I don't know what to expect and want only to help him in any way I can. I live in NY--he lives in Fla. I have offered to go down to help. I just feel scared and need some information pls. Thank you, Kathy
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Date:	2003-09-05 12:15:00
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Name:	Robert
E-mail:	robdarnew@webtv.net
Date:	2003-09-06 01:22:00
Comments:	Hi! my name Robert & I am 64yrs.old, am 6'tall,260pds. I have a Question & hope you can answer it. I have had 3 MI & 3 Cardiolite Spect Rest/Strss, & Muga Rest. #1- In 1997 I had 35% Ejection Fraction. #2- In 2002 It was 38% Ejection Fraction. #3- In 2003 It was 29% Ejection Fraction. Can you Explain how these Scans can be Inconsistent? And Here is a BIG QUESTION Why don't i have any SYMPTOMS??? I READ a Artical in the MAYO CLINIC that people with DIABITIS Had NO SYMPTOMS. IS THIS TRUE? THANK YOU! ROBERT
Name:	RITA HALL
E-mail:	HALLS2MALAWI
Date:	2003-09-09 05:53:00
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Name:	Lynnette Pritchard
E-mail:	Lynnette_Pritchard@hotmail.com
Date:	2003-09-11 06:39:00
Home Page:	Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Comments:	Hi! My father just recently went in to the hospital to have that die job done. His doctor says he has to have a tripple by-pass done. He has 3 clogged arteries, but can not have the balooning done because they are at the bottom of the artery. My father hasn't been to a hospital since he was 5 years old. He is now 54 years old. He doesn't smoke, nor does he drink. He is scarred to death of what is going to happen to him when he goes in for this operation. He is planning for the worst. He is making the family to get together, to discuss his will. He says he knows of too many people that have had this done, and none of them are alive today. He is being hard on my mother. She doesn't know if she can make it through this. I live an hour and a half away from my parents. I have 3 children;14,7,2, and a fiance to take care of, while I am going for an Accounting Diploma. My sisters both have emotional problems. My brother just graduated, and is trying to get enough money to go to university. I am the only able one to help my parents out. What can I do to help my mother servive, keep my father calm, and keep my sanity?
Name:	Lynnette Pritchard
E-mail:	Lynnette_Pritchard@hotmail.com
Date:	2003-09-11 06:41:00
Comments:	Hi! My father just recently went in to the hospital to have that die job done. His doctor says he has to have a tripple by-pass done. He has 3 clogged arteries, but can not have the balooning done because they are at the bottom of the artery. My father hasn't been to a hospital since he was 5 years old. He is now 54 years old. He doesn't smoke, nor does he drink. He is scarred to death of what is going to happen to him when he goes in for this operation. He is planning for the worst. He is making the family to get together, to discuss his will. He says he knows of too many people that have had this done, and none of them are alive today. He is being hard on my mother. She doesn't know if she can make it through this. I live an hour and a half away from my parents. I have 3 children;14,7,2, and a fiance to take care of, while I am going for an Accounting Diploma. My sisters both have emotional problems. My brother just graduated, and is trying to get enough money to go to university. I am the only able one to help my parents out. What can I do to help my mother servive, keep my father calm, and keep my sanity?
Name:	Maria
E-mail:	mmscardigno@yahoo.com
Date:	2003-09-12 11:25:00
Comments:	My husband 41 years old had 4-bypass july 2003-he did not have a heart attack and is a very healthy man - doesnt smoke or drink 190-lbs- he was getting winded and i insisted on him getting a check up - well long story short! he had three clogged arteries, and needed surgery, its been two months now and he is healing beautifully- but he is soo down- is not sleeping well - probably becuase he is so down- i heard depression is part of this process. please shed some light on this problem!! i dont know what else to do or say to him - he gets depressed maybe once or twice a week, but its just too much to handle!! he feels he is the only 41 year old tht ever had bypass and he says why me!!! thanks !! maria
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Date:	2003-09-13 05:28:00
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Name:	Jan
E-mail:	francor@bellsouth
Date:	2003-09-13 05:30:00
Home Page:	New heartmate and New cardiac survivor need first hand advice re:AICD
Comments:	I am 57 and an RN and now a new Heart mate. My husband of 35 years(our anniversary is September 15) is 59 and suffered according to the doctors a "large" heart attack 3 weeks ago tonight. We are very lucky that he will be with me on Monday, our 35th anniversary. 3 weeks ago tonight he had an MI on the way home from work. He was immediately life flighted for an emergency cardiac cath and placement of a stent due to 100 % occlusion of his left anterior descending coronary artery also known as "the widowmaker lesion". justly named that due to the poor survival rate. He feels well but the cardiologist just told us that he needs to think about an AICD. (automatic implanted coronary defirillator) because his EF is 35 % and he has electrical changes in his heart that can in 5 % of people like him, cause SCD(sudden cardiac death). I have been extremely anxious, tearful, angry and most of all very fearful of losing my husband since 8/23/03. I know this is all normal but it does not make it easier to handle. I have prayed for guidance and help We have a wonderful support system in our children and friends. If anyone now has an AICD, please write to me for my husband to learn about the experienc. He has yet to make a decision. For me, I feel it will lessen my anxiety and fear of SCD. I just viewed the Heartmate video which I got from the hospital where I work and it lead me to find this site. My prayers go to all of you. Thanks so much for the support.
Name:	Jan
E-mail:	francor@bellsouth.net
Date:	2003-09-13 05:36:00
Home Page:	I forgot to mention
Comments:	My husband was the picture of health: cholesterol 175; triglycerides 101; non smoker; eats a very healthy diet except for an occasional hot dog and some salt. BP 110/60-70. Physically active and not under stress. Maybe 5 -10 pounds overweight. His only risk factor was Genetics !
Name:	vivienne
E-mail:	peters@value.net.nz
Date:	2003-09-17 09:48:00
Home Page:	msn
Comments:	my husband had heart attack before i meet him,and we have had a rocky 2 yr relationship,but after an angina attack 5 months ago he left me and his daughter and has gone somewhere where it is hard to contact him. WE saw him after 4 months apart, and he wasnt the man i fell in love with-hard and uncaring,and not that interested in his daughter 13 months old. is this normal after a cardiac scare- he dosent want passion in his life, although he has another girlfriend- anyone with a similar story? or is he just dysfunctional anyway
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Date:	2003-09-19 01:15:00
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Name:	Rita
E-mail:	Crobertstoj@aol.com
Date:	2003-09-19 06:10:00
Comments:	Hi..My fiance has heart failure,(cardiomyopathy).I find this journey to be increasingly hard to deal with. He is 58 yrs.,I am 43yrs. and we have 5 children between us,ages 12 to 25.He has been class 4 for about 7mo. now.He was offered a place on the transplant list,but for personal reasons,declined.His younger brother had a transplant 1yr. ago and is doing terrific. We all thought that would change his mind,but no.It kills me to know that I will probably find him one day passed on.How the heck do I deal with these emotions?He`s been my rock for 10 yrs and my life. Rita
Name:	Marilyn
E-mail:	maskpp@cs.com
Date:	2003-09-23 05:54:00
Comments:	Hi, I'm new to this site, but glad I found it. My husband who is 61 and I'm 53 has CHF, COPD, diabetes, etc. He has been disabled for years, but his health is worsening now and I don't know how much longer he can go on. I feel that my life is taken up by fulltime work, caring for my husband, but there is no other choice. The demands of caring for a heart patient is more than I could ever imagine. You just get so tired that everything becomes so complicated. Thanks for listening and hope everyone has a good day.
Name:	Linda
E-mail:	Kayalwv@aol.com
Date:	2003-09-23 10:29:00
Comments:	Hi ,my husband (46) had a triple by pass in June, he is doing ok. I have some questions if anyone can help me?? How long will these bypasses last? i have heard alot of different things. And how bout mood changes??? help....thanks Linda
Name:	Racheal Jean Zahn
E-mail:	rachealjz@yahoo.com
Date:	2003-10-16 04:37:00
Home Page:	www.geocities.com/racheal_jean
Comments:	Hi everyone and god bless you i wanna start off by saying thanks to everyone who emailed me@ racheal_jean@yahoo.com I have a husband who is 22 and he had heart transplant when he was only 17 :( it was a hard time for him and he was very depressed :) anyway that last time i was on this i needed someone to talk to a few people responded but noone has kept in touch is anyone out there who will keep touch here ARE A FEW UPDATES FOR THOSE WHO REMEMBER US... My name is Racheal and i was trying to complete school before mark got sick and now im a graduate with a high school degree and im going to school to become a counsler which is something i need to learn how to spell :) i also have my drivers lisence and have had them a whole year:) Mark and i were married on valentines day in 2003 and we are expecting to get our first place soon :) I am working at walmart in sturgeon bay so if anyone is close to there and it would be lovely to hear from you ............. mark has completed all his training in becoming a computer tech im trying to fnd a mentor for mark someone who he can talk to and email and mark is 22 so someone around his age and someone who we can truat mark loves ozzy ozbourne :) anyway i wanna say bless you to everyone and i hope your lives are touched by angels like ours are treasure everyday with your loved ones and always say hi to a stranger yah just never know how much you may have touched a life by saying hello i miss yah Iva hope all is well with you and anyone who needs a friend my shoulder is here for you email me anytime i will respond ps im working on a new web site so im here when im not working smiles racheal jean zahn
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Date:	2003-10-18 05:48:00
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Date:	2003-10-24 05:55:00
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Name:	Gloria Holko
E-mail:	gholko@bellsouth.net
Date:	2003-10-27 01:19:00
Comments:	I am having trouble getting answers. My husband has CHF(1998). Then In 1999, he had pancreatis (sorry about the spelling. In 2000, he became diabetic. This year his cardiologist and I convinced him to get the biventrical pacer with the ICD. July 18 it was placed and he came home on July 19. That night he had what the doctors are calling a diabetic sezure. In the emergency room, his oxygen was dropping into the 70's without oxygen. With oxygen they could get it up to around 90 - 93. Now he has emphysema. He stopped smoking in 1998. He says with the pacer/icd he feels great. But he still is unable to do anything. He was a perfect candidate for the pacer/icd. I can not understand why there is no improvement. He doesn't have SOB. I am sorry for being long winded. But no one will listen to my concerns. I just can not understand where the emphysema came from. Before the sezure, he had no problem with the oxygen. Thank you for letting me bend your ears.
Name:	Lisa
E-mail:	rcklmk1987@juno.com
Date:	2003-10-29 06:23:00
Comments:	HI,I'M NEW TO THIS SITE. I WAS RECENTLY TOLD BY MY DOCTOR THAT I HAVE MODERATE CONCENTRIC LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY AND WANTED TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNOWS ABOUT IT. HOW SERIOUS IT IS IF AT ALL. I HAVE HEADACHES AND DIZZINESS EVERYDAY. DOING SHOPPING AND WALIKING AROUND SOMETIMES MY HEART RACES TO 107-111BPM. I'M SUPPOSED TO BE HAVING A STRESS TEST DONE SOON, DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT WILL SHOW ME. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT I HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE BUT IT IS ALWAYS GOOD. DON'T THEY NEED TO TAKE TESTS IN ORDER TO FIND THAT OUT? MY LOWER EXTREMITIES SWELL AND ARE PAINFUL ALSO, THERE HAS TO MORE GOING ON HERE, THIS ALL STARTED IN MARCH 2003. IF ANYONE CAN RELATE PLEASE DO.
Name:	Lori
E-mail:	Lwelch@mchsi.com
Date:	2003-11-04 07:36:00
Comments:	I am looking for anyone who suffers from anoxic brain injury. My 18 year old son was struck by lightning July 8, 2003, suffered a major MI and anoxia. He survives with us at home, attending outpatient rehab. I am looking for ways to help him. He is physically ok, but cognitively still struggles severly with short term memory and attention. Looking for support and advise. thanks.
Name:	Ken Schwall
E-mail:	kenschwall@softcom.net
Date:	2003-11-04 08:23:00
Comments:	Hi, My wife's father had a heart attack in June. He has had a triple bypass, and she has been taking care of him ever since. This happened in Redding, CA. She found a Cardiac Support Group in Redding, and it really helped her to deal with the situation. Now he is in Sacramento, and I was hoping that someone might know of a Cardiac Support Group in the Sacramento area. Not necessarily in Sacramento, but within driving range. I have been looking for weeks, with no success. Each lead just takes me to a dead end. Could someone please help me with some information. My wife desperately needs this. Thank you, Ken Schwall
Name:	sandra
E-mail:	suecandygirl@aol.com
Date:	2003-11-09 11:30:00
Comments:	my husband is 67 Iam 59 he had 4 bypass 10/22/03 and,i worry,about him all the time,when Iam at work,and is this bypass,going to keep him safe ,foryears to come,or is there a time limit on how long it last.please tell me someone,if you know.
Name:	worriedsick
E-mail:	luv2shop@netcom.ca
Date:	2003-11-10 12:44:00
Comments:	I'm not sure my situation qualifies for this site but I sure hope it helps me deal with things.I am a 32 year old female who has always been fairly healthy. In April I contracted a Strep B infection which left me septic and with discitis. I was on Pen G via IV Pump for 3 months. In June I was rehospitalized with Pleurisy and now at the end of August I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Emboli - 2 in the left lung and 1 in the right. I was finally diagnosed after attending at emergency 4 times and being sent home with "Anxiety". I was told prior to the VQ scan that I was a VERY low probability for a blood clot because I am not on the pill, never had surgery, Genetic testing was negative all in all have NO reason to have a PE. I had 2 doppler ultrasounds done on my legs/stomach and both were negative. I am on 10 mg of Warafin daily. My INR rate is currently at about 2.1 but I am also taking Levenox injections until the INR is stable. I’ve been prescribed Celexa for depression but find it’s not helping. I’m petrified to be left by myself and have even gone to the extent of taking out a Funeral Insurance Policy, should something happen. I couldn’t imagine my family carrying the burden of losing me and paying for a funeral. I feel like I’m at the end of my rope and truly losing my mind. I’m so scared all the time I work myself into a near frenzy. I have been to numerous Specialists who assure me I’m fine and everything will be fine but they still can’t tell me what caused it exactly. My poor husband doesn’t know what to do with me anymore and my family tries their best. When I’m alone I literally sit there and wait to die. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Name:	wendy
E-mail:	p
Date:	2003-11-11 08:18:00
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Name:	wendy
E-mail:	poohbear0539@yahoo.com
Date:	2003-11-11 08:21:00
Home Page:	yahoo
Comments:	I am recoverying from post-partum cardiomyopathy. My ejection fraction numbers are where they need to be. My question is how do you know if you should try to have another child. Some doctors say no some say yes. PLease give your imput. Wendy
Name:	wendy
E-mail:	poohbear0539@yahoo.com
Date:	2003-11-11 08:25:00
Comments:	Hello again. I am also looking to talk to anyone that has had post partum cardio. I am 29 and just recovering from it.Wendy
Name:	Alda Clark
E-mail:	alda45@yahoo.com
Date:	2003-11-12 01:20:00
Comments:	Hi, I need information please. Jan. of this year I has aortic valve replacement. all went well, I now take warfarin every day. My problem is my fingers are numb all the time.Sometimes I have pain in them and feel I am losing the use of them. I would like to know if the warfarin could cause this. If anyone knows please let me know. Thans so much
Name:	valerie
E-mail:	valeriemrs@aol.com
Date:	2003-11-14 03:41:00
Comments:	my husband had a mi in march 03,he has a pacemaker & aicd implanted.he also has chf now really bad hes in the hospital every 2 weeks now.he finally was discharged this time with home oxygen.it has been a long struggle,and only getting worse,we just started the process of a heart transplant.we only hope & pray he gets a new heart soon.
Name:	Bug
E-mail:	jlaney14@carolina.rr.com
Date:	2003-11-15 09:10:00
Home Page:	out look
Comments:	HI EVERY ONE,I HAVE A SON WHO IS 33 YEARS OLD AND ON JUNE 20,2003 HE CODED THEY GOT HIM BACK AFTER 2 TRYS,HE HAD A VIRSE ATACK HIS HEART,AND HAD TO HAVE A LOT OF FLUED DRAINED OFF AROUND HIS HEART,THEY PUT IN A PACER AND DEFIBULATER,THE FIRST TWO WEEKS HE WAS SHOCKED SEVEN TIMES,NOW IS SO SCARED IT WILL HAPPEN AGIN,AND NOW HAS TIMES WHEN HIS HEART RACING UP TO 133 JUST SITTING STILL,ALSO HAVE HAD HIM TO THE HOSPITAL FIVE TIMES WITH SICK ON TUMMY AND HE SAID IT FELLS LIKE ELECTRIC CURNET GOING UP THE SIDE OF HIS NECK AND HEAD AND GOING DOWN TO THE DEFIBULATER,HAS ANY ONE ELES HAD THIS PLEASE E MAIL ME,DR.CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG,BUT THIS IS REAL TO HIM ,WE NEED HELP SO PLEASE IF YOU HAVE A DEFIBULATER AND HAVE HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT PLEASE E MAIL ME,,THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH,,,
Name:	Richie
E-mail:	rwcsmsc1@aol.com
Date:	2003-11-16 07:18:00
Comments:	I had a heart attack at age 56 and it led to a triple by-pass at a VA hospital here in Mass. I am going on 7 years since my operation and I am still ok for now. I follow the doctors orders about 95 % of the time. I quit smoking cold turkey watch my dietand and still physically active. My wife is 50 yrs old and I am 64 and she cannot keep up with me. At first I was fearful and very depressed but I got over that for the most part. I have my days when I get somewhat fearful but the bottom line is that I live life to the fullest with no regrets. I don't smoke drink or mess around in areas I shouldn't. I don't have wings yet but I'm hoping
Name:	jenny
E-mail:	jenyjh@msn.com
Date:	2003-11-17 05:23:00
Comments:	Hi, I love this site, I dont feel so alone now. My husband, 44, just had a heart attack and quadrupal bypass this month (Nov). I to am so fearful of it happening again, we just found out that he needs to go have another cath done to see if there is any blockages left. I am wondering how everyone deals with the financial aspects. He has been a trucker and I have been a stay home mom to our 3 sons well needless to say there is no income coming in now. Hes been sick since the bypass so I have been caring for him and every avenue we have gone down to get help has closed a door in our face. How do you deal with the fear of everything they are going through and with the fear of loosing your home. I just wanted to know what resources are out there when you are out of work for a while to heal? Does anyone know of any places you can turn to? Thanks so much! Jenny
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Date:	2003-11-18 08:57:00
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Name:	kimberly
E-mail:	kimmykaye62160@aol.com
Date:	2003-12-04 05:13:00
Comments:	My fiance is 49 and just had Bi-pass surgery. He is not the same man. He is angry and verbally abusive. He was never this way before. I have known him for 7 years. It has only been 4 weeks since his ordeal. He is back to work partime and has quit smoking. He does nothing but complain to me about how I do things. I have folded his clothes the same way for 7 years. I have cooked the same way for 7 years. I have driven our car the same way for 7 years. He complains about how I do everything. I am at my end with him. I cry all the time and have been put on anti-depressants. People have commented that He looks more healthy than me. Help me. Give me some hope that he will get better and be the man I fell in love with. I feel like the man I love went into surgery and came back as someone else.
Name:	Anita Edwards
E-mail:	ale@tusco.net
Date:	2003-12-16 03:57:00
Comments:	My Grandmother is 88 years old and has congestive heart failure. She is taking all the appropriate medications prescribed by her general practicioner. Through a cousin (also with the same condition) I scheduled an appointment with a specialist. To make a long story short another family member cancelled it and believes grandma is too old and weak to see anyone else. I would like to know if a trip to Ohio Heart Care would add to the quality of my granmother's life?
Name:	ronnye
E-mail:	ronnyemandaro@aol.com
Date:	2003-12-17 12:00:00
Comments:	my husband,joe, is only 47 and has had two heart attacks and a quintuple by pass two months ago. he is recovering remarkably well and is doing most of what has been medically recomended. he had been dieting and lost significant weight prior to surgery, but is really off diet since coming home. he has always been hot tempered and prone to yelling. he is also the most caring and caretaking human being in the world. he is however increasingly depressed and intolerant of my thoughts or action about almost anyone. his temper is unpredictable and frightening. he is unwilling to discuss what is happening or how he is feeling. we are all walking around on egg shells and it's a pretty awful way to live. it is also not helping. we have had several deaths in the family and quite a number of major stressors in the past 4 years. we've gotten through them as a family and the latest heart surgery was just another. i may be wrong. i am feeling very desperate but considering separation when he is fully recovered.
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Date:	2003-12-18 06:34:00
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Name:	Kate
E-mail:	kate@boeckman.com
Date:	2003-12-28 04:04:00
Comments:	My husband is 29 and I am 26. Three nights ago, Christmas Eve, I had to call 911 for him because, as we later learned, he had a heart attack. Not the pillar of health, he smokes, doesn't exercise much, and doesn't eat very healthy foods. He's now going to try and do a 180. Upon returning home from the hospital, I find myself extremely nervous, overprotective and angry at him all at the same time. I am wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and has any words of advice for me on how to best help him with his lifestyle changes or for me on how to not be so anxious...

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