Original OP about Nzoner's heart attack last spring is archived here.
Spoiler!
Our good friend Nzoner suffered a heart attack this morning.
This is one helluva guy. Heart the size of Texas.
If you would be so kind , please say a prayer for his recovery.
Thanks.
**UPDATES**
Originally Posted by stevieray:
Just got off the phone.
He is in great spirits considering what he went through. They had to use the paddles twice and administer CPR (which cracked a rib). Said it feels like he got hit in the chest with a sledgehammer. I was blown away about how calm he is.
They put a stint in and will know more in a couple of days.
Thanks everyone..
Originally Posted by Katie:
Had a nice chat with him. Will go home Tuesday if all remains well. He had a totally blocked artery and has a stint and feeling pretty good considering.
Originally Posted by Nzoner:
First off just let me say I am so happy just to be visiting this place again.I was told they lost me twice but thanks to a great EMT,shock paddles and CPR here I am.Very sore in the chest area especially when I cough,sneeze,laugh etc.
The last thing I remember is being in the back of the ambulance asking where we were at when we barely a mile from my house.The next thing I remember is coming to in a cold room with bright lights and about 20 people hoovering over my naked body(those poor poor souls.)
Let me say I am so humbled by your responses and caring that you all have brought tears to my eyes and in a great way.Your prayers have been heard and appreciated by me and my family more than you will ever know.
I would like to share that I told mrs nzoner I really wanted to get out and go to church today and wow wouldn't you know it the sermon was on Jonah and the whale and how God has a way of getting our attention to get us to focus on what His call on our lives is.We also had a communion service and one of our pastors told me,"when you take this you pray for a complete healing." All I know is a week ago today I was lying in ICU in major pain and doubts and fear galore and today I was able not only to go to church but to see my good friend and fellow CPer Bugeater and even go out to lunch with him.
Anyhow,time for a pain pill and a nap.Thank you all so much again and PLEASE REMEMBER NONE OF US ARE PROMISED TOMORROW.Slow down and enjoy the simple things,look at the beauty of God's creation and in all things give thanks.
LOVE YOU ALL!!!
GOD BLESS!!!
Latest on Kathy:
Originally Posted by Bugeater:
Well, coming out of the weekend, 3 straight days of bad news had me feeling like it was time to prepare for the worst. Thankfully, she proved me wrong, and it seems like things have stabilized for the moment. Her critical care Dr did say her lungs were sounding better as of yesterday, so that's a positive. However, it also sounds like he made it clear that she has a long road to recovery in front of her. But at least there's a shred of hope to cling to for the time being, I'll take it and be grateful for it.
Originally Posted by Bugeater:
Okay, didn't take too much investigation to learn that meals are an issue for him. So here's my plan:
I am going down on Sunday to visit with him and watch the game. The Mrs and I will to do some grocery shopping prior to that and possibly prepare some meals for him as well for me to deliver to him.
Here's how you can help:
I need food ideas: After his heart issues earlier this year, he is on a heart healthy diet. Low fat and low sodium. This is a bit out of my wheelhouse so if anyone has suggestions for food or meals, please post them here. Please keep meal suggestions simple, we're willing to spend some time preparing things but we can't spend 4 hours making a heart healthy version of Duck a l'orange.
You can donate: If you want to kick in some money to help cover grocery costs I certainly will welcome that. PM me for details. For transparency's sake I will post a list of donors in this thread, but you can remain anonymous if you wish. I will also provide photos of what I buy plus receipts so there's no questions about where your money went.
I do have a couple other ideas I am pursuing as well, just need to figure out if there's a way to bring them to fruition. More on that later.
Hang in there Nzoner! I’ll never forget the KC tailgate you and friends so generously shared with me. It was 2005...looked it up. I’ll never forget it. God bless you. [Reply]
Good news from the doc,my heart had no damage and I may resume living just in her words,"let your body be your guide." Also do not miss my blood thinner medicine daily as if the stent clogs I could drop dead.
My chest still feels like I got kicked by a Missouri Mule at times but they said that's going to take awhile to heal.
Once again thank you for all the prayers,thoughts,laughs etc. I hope one day soon I can see everyone.
Originally Posted by Nzoner:
Good news from the doc,my heart had no damage and I may resume living just in her words,"let your body be your guide." Also do not miss my blood thinner medicine daily as if the stent clogs I could drop dead.
My chest still feels like I got kicked by a Missouri Mule at times but they said that's going to take awhile to heal.
Once again thank you for all the prayers,thoughts,laughs etc. I hope one day soon I can see everyone.
Originally Posted by Nzoner:
Good news from the doc,my heart had no damage and I may resume living just in her words,"let your body be your guide." Also do not miss my blood thinner medicine daily as if the stent clogs I could drop dead.
My chest still feels like I got kicked by a Missouri Mule at times but they said that's going to take awhile to heal.
Once again thank you for all the prayers,thoughts,laughs etc. I hope one day soon I can see everyone.
Originally Posted by Nzoner:
Good news from the doc,my heart had no damage and I may resume living just in her words,"let your body be your guide." Also do not miss my blood thinner medicine daily as if the stent clogs I could drop dead.
My chest still feels like I got kicked by a Missouri Mule at times but they said that's going to take awhile to heal.
Once again thank you for all the prayers,thoughts,laughs etc. I hope one day soon I can see everyone.
May God Bless you all,love you Nzoner!!
Very cool. Great news for you and your family. Take care brother. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Nzoner:
Good news from the doc,my heart had no damage and I may resume living just in her words,"let your body be your guide." Also do not miss my blood thinner medicine daily as if the stent clogs I could drop dead.
My chest still feels like I got kicked by a Missouri Mule at times but they said that's going to take awhile to heal.
Once again thank you for all the prayers,thoughts,laughs etc. I hope one day soon I can see everyone.
May God Bless you all,love you Nzoner!!
Other than the physical pain, how does your chest feel? I know people that have had stents put in and said that it was like someone removed an anvil from their chest. They could breath better, they felt more limber, etc. [Reply]
I have a question and you can choose not to answer but it is a personal curiosity. Did your doctor have you on any kind of cholesterol med (perhaps a statin?) prior to this heart attack? [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
Other than the physical pain, how does your chest feel? I know people that have had stents put in and said that it was like someone removed an anvil from their chest. They could breath better, they felt more limber, etc.
Feels good but then again I was a very heavy smoker until last November when I quit cold turkey so I'm still adjusting to that as well. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Lzen:
Joe, very happy to see you getting better.
I have a question and you can choose not to answer but it is a personal curiosity. Did your doctor have you on any kind of cholesterol med (perhaps a statin?) prior to this heart attack?
None and I hate to admit it but I hadn't seen a doc in over two years.I made this bed and have no one or nothing to point a finger at other than the man in the mirror. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Nzoner:
Feels good but then again I was a very heavy smoker until last November when I quit cold turkey so I'm still adjusting to that as well.
Best decision ever. Brisk walk for 30 minutes a day. Lots of water I'm a believer in supplements.