Going home finally, maybe

[cody]

This morning there is a rumor floating around the cardiac unit that they might kick me out today at some point.  I haven't talked to the doctor yet but I did get a chance to talk to the PA that works with him, life is going to be different from now on according to them, the damage to my old beater is fairly extensive and it's going to take a while before I can do much of anything.  Now we'll be spending time figureing out new ways to do old things, many of my sawdust tools are well beyond my new permanent weight limits, so I have to figure out how to wiggle them around in a different way, lots of changes are going to have to be worked with I guess, but the main thing is I still can be the boards albatross lol.  I want to thank everyone for the support and well wishes, it was rough for a while but I think it's going to be ok.

[Hartley]

Cody,
They always tell people that there will be lots of stuff that you can't do anymore.
It's a scare tactic to try to get you to take it easy. Even though they cleared the blockage they want you to slow down so that your body has time to adjust and hopefully any potential bits and pieces of plaque have time to break down with medication.

My heart EF is at 25% which is still the same as the day they sent me home in 1996. My triple bypass and 10 days in CCU took the wind out of me and I could barely walk for 3 weeks. It took 8 months to get moving again and working.

After being useless for several months I went and bought a bus, and started a conversion. I was griped at by my cardiologist endlessly he finally gave up.

However, You should take time to let your body recover and not be heading for the heavy stuff for a while and then get someone to help out when you decide that you feel well enough to take on some work.

Did they tell you the EF (Ejection Fraction) of your heart after the cleaning ws done?

Glad you made it this far, Sounds like you are in pretty good shape considering...

Get Well...

Dave....

[JackConrad]

Cody,
   Listen to the Dr. and follow his orders (at least for a while).  It will take your body a while to recuperate. Once you start feeling better, your body will tell you if you are doing to much.  Glad to see you are on the road to recovery.  Jack

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hi Cody,

Glad your doing better!

As Jack said, your body will tell you when or not to do more then you should. For the time being, take it easy....

The saw dust will always be there for you.

Good Luck
Nick-

[travelingfools]

Glad to hear your on the road to recovery...

[jjrbus]

Glad to hear it.  Listen to the Dr!!!   While they are imperfect they do study more than finances in medical school!!

[HighTechRedneck]

That is GREAT news Cody!  But like the other's said, please do follow doctor's orders and slow down.  At least until your heart muscles have had time to mend.

[FloridaCliff]

Cody,

Getting OUT of the hospital is the 1st big step. 

Now, as others have said....."Listen to your Doctor's and do exactly as they say"

Take all your meds and don't mess around until they say its "okay"

Or at least do the smart thing and wait until Libby's not watching....He! He!   

Cliff

[Busted Knuckle]

Glad to hear it.  Listen to the Dr!!!   While they are imperfect they do study more than finances in medical school!!

Cody,

JJRBUS is right! Ya know those groups of Vanderbilt students Robert and I carry to FL every spring? (ya know the ones with the FULL Setra luggage bays of booze! LOL!) Uh Huh, most of them are studying to be Dr.s! LOL! Oh and hope all is not lost, they usually sober up right about time for school to be out for the summer (time for another PARTY!). And some of them quit drinking before graduation too! (they don't want to fall down and embarrass their families, while trying to walk in the graduation gowns! LOL!).

No seriously, it's great news! Just try to get "adjusted" to relaxing a little more, and soon you'll be back up and making saw dust one way or another! Might have to find ya a gopher to assist ya on bigger projects! Let us know if there is ANY THING we can do, or ANY THING ya need!   BK 

[prevost82]

Good luck with the healing .... listen to the doc.
Ron

[cody]

I'm home now, got a pile of meds to take several times a day, I'm limited to being a spectator for a while, no activity for at least a month, then limited, this is going to take some time I guess or at least until they get paid.  Got a couple of nice burns on my chest so I guess I was not behaving in the ambulance, the paddled me a couple of times, even got a puincture of some kind in the middle of my chest, about the right size to fit a golf tee, must have been a doctor close by.  Heading to bed now, just wanted to say I'm homely.

[buddydawg]

Best of luck to you on your recovery!  Just get some rest and you'll be headed down the highway in no time!

[larryh]

Cody,

I lost 65% of my heart in my attack 12 years ago you have had some stuff done that wasn't available when I had mine. Do what your doctor says for the first month then every day do a bit more than the day before. Sure sometimes you will have to sit down for a minute and catch a few breaths but within 6 months or so be back as good as new or almost.

All I can say is don't let them make a cripple out of you just remember the alternative is not good .

get well and keep going

Larry Higuera

[Busted Knuckle]

Hey we're glad yer still with us! Take it easy for the month yer told to, then do as Larry H says! We'll leave the light on for ya. Just let us know if there's ANYTHING at ALL you NEED or we CAN DO for you!   BK 

[Sojourner]

Hi Cody:
Good you are home now. Like what others have said...to take it easy and follow your doctor order. Use your organize calender to mark down the doses. Remember such as Plavix is a blood thinner that cause to bleed internally if you over dose. My dad's blood was too thin and coughing very hard at time. One time while in hospital, he cough to death. So be very sure about taking your on schedule and don't ever miss any unless your doctor say so.
It been 4 month since 2 stents put in...still 65% blockage but with medicine it should be sable and rest more often than before. You will know when mild pain starts, that you want to rest.
I been praying every meal time about you, Dr Dave, Ron the Bus Nut and others every day for comforting and to get well soon.

Jerry & Lynette