Prayer Request Nzoner [and the Mrs] - Page 17

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.

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Originally Posted by Nzoner:
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.

Back in 2008, I just had my first child, so my parents were out visiting. My Dad and I were on a 4 mile walk in the neighborhood when I asked, "When was the last time you'd had a checkup?". He responded "20+ years". He'd been a heavy smoker from age 14 to around age 45 and he was 65 when we had the conversation. I said to him, "I want you to promise me that you'll see a doctor when you get home. I want my child to grow up with a grandfather. I mean it, Dad!".

A few weeks later, he had a physical, then that doctor sent him to a cardiologist because of his history. My Mom calls me and this is no joke: "Dad just got done at the doctor. He's fine. You know your Dad, he's big and strong. Oh, hold on a second (she flips to the other line). That was the cardiologist. Your Dad needs angioplasty and he's scheduled for Monday". Once the doctors got in there, they found that three of his arteries were 99% clogged with the 4th 50% clogged!

13 years later, he's still strong as an ox and perfectly fine, with the help of blood pressure and cholesterol meds. So, my only advice is to follow your doctor's orders to a "T" and start taking care of your body.

Best of luck and here's to a long, happy life!

:-)
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