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.
Originally Posted by cmh6476:
Joe posted this himself on his personal facebook page yesterday:
Thanks everyone for the prayers, good thoughts and well wishes. I’m presently sitting in a hospital bed feeling like someone hit me in the chest with a sledgehammer.
Crazy thing about my back issues is I now know for sure it mimics a heart attack and almost waited too long but thanks to God He had other plans and I now have a stint on the backside of my heart which was 100% blocked.
Anyhow thanks and please remember “NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW.
Eternity is a long time and if you’re not certain where you’ll spend it say if a heart attack took you tonight....please ask Jesus Christ to forgive you, to take up residence within you and read the Word of God to find out all His promises for you.
Love you all ❤️❤️❤️
Praise God, make sure your soul is right with God is first priority. Amen to that. [Reply]
Originally Posted by cmh6476:
Joe posted this himself on his personal facebook page yesterday:
Thanks everyone for the prayers, good thoughts and well wishes. I’m presently sitting in a hospital bed feeling like someone hit me in the chest with a sledgehammer.
Crazy thing about my back issues is I now know for sure it mimics a heart attack and almost waited too long but thanks to God He had other plans and I now have a stint on the backside of my heart which was 100% blocked.
Anyhow thanks and please remember “NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW.
Eternity is a long time and if you’re not certain where you’ll spend it say if a heart attack took you tonight....please ask Jesus Christ to forgive you, to take up residence within you and read the Word of God to find out all His promises for you.
Love you all ❤️❤️❤️
My dear friend leading by example.
If he would've died, that would have been the sixth friend/relative I've lost in the last year and a half. I almost lost my wife two months ago. She is getting ready to have surgery in the upcoming weeks.
This has hit me like a ton of bricks.
FWIW, I apologize to everyone I've ever given crap to on this site. It's not who I truly am. I apologize for my past behavior. Joe has inspired me to not only do better, but be a better man.
Christ has blessed me so much in my life, SO much more than I've ever deserved and I've failed Him with my past behavior here. Please forgive me.
Love God
Love on your family.
Love on people. [Reply]
Originally Posted by cmh6476:
NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW.
Best part.
Godspeed Joe/Nzoner.
Everyone needs to think about that. Not just read it here. Really really really think about it. Call your mom, call your dad, call your kids, and give your wife a kiss, and enjoy each moment.
Originally Posted by stevieray:
My dear friend leading by example.
If he would've died, that would have been the sixth friend/relative I've lost in the last year and a half. I almost lost my wife two months ago. She is getting ready to have surgery in the upcoming weeks.
This has hit me like a ton of bricks.
FWIW, I apologize to everyone I've ever given crap to on this site. It's not who I truly am. I apologize for my past behavior. Joe has inspired me to not only do better, but be a better man.
Christ has blessed me so much in my life, SO much more than I've ever deserved and I've failed Him with my past behavior here. Please forgive me.
Love God
Love on your family.
Love on people.
You're a good man, Stevie. Never doubt that. [Reply]
Originally Posted by stevieray:
My dear friend leading by example.
If he would've died, that would have been the sixth friend/relative I've lost in the last year and a half. I almost lost my wife two months ago. She is getting ready to have surgery in the upcoming weeks.
This has hit me like a ton of bricks.
FWIW, I apologize to everyone I've ever given crap to on this site. It's not who I truly am. I apologize for my past behavior. Joe has inspired me to not only do better, but be a better man.
Christ has blessed me so much in my life, SO much more than I've ever deserved and I've failed Him with my past behavior here. Please forgive me.
Originally Posted by stevieray:
My dear friend leading by example.
If he would've died, that would have been the sixth friend/relative I've lost in the last year and a half. I almost lost my wife two months ago. She is getting ready to have surgery in the upcoming weeks.
This has hit me like a ton of bricks.
FWIW, I apologize to everyone I've ever given crap to on this site. It's not who I truly am. I apologize for my past behavior. Joe has inspired me to not only do better, but be a better man.
Christ has blessed me so much in my life, SO much more than I've ever deserved and I've failed Him with my past behavior here. Please forgive me.
Love God
Love on your family.
Love on people.
Much love to you and yours, stevieray. I've never thought anything of you other than you're of the finest sort. [Reply]
Wow, you will be in our prayers Nzoner. Hope you are back on that horse soon.
You are a really good man Stevie. Much like you, I have lost a lot of people close to me recently including parents and many friends including 4 in their 40s. Really crazy, cancer and heart disease gone wild type thing. Life is short so enjoy it and don't get too down on yourself. Look forward to that motorcycle ride soon. [Reply]
Originally Posted by stevieray:
My dear friend leading by example.
If he would've died, that would have been the sixth friend/relative I've lost in the last year and a half. I almost lost my wife two months ago. She is getting ready to have surgery in the upcoming weeks.
This has hit me like a ton of bricks.
FWIW, I apologize to everyone I've ever given crap to on this site. It's not who I truly am. I apologize for my past behavior. Joe has inspired me to not only do better, but be a better man.
Christ has blessed me so much in my life, SO much more than I've ever deserved and I've failed Him with my past behavior here. Please forgive me.
Love God
Love on your family.
Love on people.
Not a prayerful person but if you love your wife like I love mine then you most certainly have my thoughts. [Reply]
Prayers for Joe. He's come a long way, and there is still more to go, God willing! Great dude, ran into him up here when my band was playing and he got us the gig at the St. Joe music festival, ended up being for three years straight. Great man. Get well Brutha! [Reply]