Hi everyone. I am in the waiting room and they just took Ron into the OR. So we got up at 3:30 am. We showered and packed our stuff. I forgot the sandwiches but I do have my chips and pretzels. Of all the people waiting I am the only one eating. I did not eat at home because Ron couldn’t eat and I felt it would be mean as he couldn’t eat and it would’ve mean. I am not really hungry but I took my medications and I am diabetic so I need something in my stomach.
The good news is his OR nurse is a friend of ours from our ICU days. She is a really great nurse and it is grand Ron had someone he knew. The bad news is the doctor was not sure if stents were the best course of action. Instead of by pass surgery. He will check to see how bad it is and if stents would work as Ron is a diabetic and stents tend to clog in a few years. So once he gets in there he will measure the pressure. Then he will explain to Ron if stents are appropriate or if a bypass operation would be a better option. Pretty scary. Hugs
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very scary. Take care, m’dear, it sounds like Ron is in good hands, and they seem to be proceeding carefully. and yes you need to take care of you, as well. (But then you knew that)
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It is scary if you choose to look at it as such. But you are there, now, and Ron is in precisely the hands he needs for his best treatment. They’re not going to hurt him.
I know recovery from bypass is longer and more painful; it will be good if you will ask the hospital social worker to help you set up some home health for a few weeks. I am aware of this because my stepmother used to have a bypass about every 8 years. Also, my dad ended up getting bypass surgery rather than aneurysm surgery after his BP went so high he was having a large stroke, and went into MI. (In 1995, and care has advanced since then though he had sweetheart care then.) Anyway, You guys have the advantage of those advances, and of being informed early on in the day. Anyway, I hope you check back here, and then check in with the social worker there. Please do it, Scottie. Help is warranted even for the very healthy. You can do it!
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This is my hope as well, that Ron has considerate care. Also, the familiar nurse is there to advocate for the best course so he isn’t alone when dealing with the decisions.
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I have six stents; got my first three 15 years ago and they are fine. Got the rest about five years ago. A bypass was offered and I turned it down in favor of the stents. I too am diabetic, so the possibility of them all going clogged up was a small concern. So far so good. George had a quint bypass about five years before he passed away (from a stroke). It took him a good two years to recover to about 75% of his past abilities. If he had not had a stroke I assume he would have fully recovered by now. I am sending out good thoughts and wishes that Ron does well and only has to have the stents, instead of a more invasive surgery. Take care of yourself my friend.
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