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Long story short, he had a massive heart attack and is having open heart surgery this morning, if you can spare a good vibe, positive healing thought, or prayer it would be much appreciated.
Hes up walking every few hours. He ended up only needing quadruple bypass.
I cant express how grateful I am for all of the prayer and thoughts and vibes. I dont know what I would do without you all. 💕🙌
malaise
(269,188 posts)MaryMagdaline
(6,856 posts)dawg day
(7,947 posts)I'm glad that in the middle of this crisis, they are able to get him into surgery. Best wishes that he'll be on the road to recovery tomorrow!
It must be so difficult when the shutdown restrictions will probably make it hard for family to visit him.
onecaliberal
(32,902 posts)The blockage is significant, but hes only 55 and strong. Thank you for sparing a thought for him.
dawg day
(7,947 posts)I hope very soon the nurses will be setting up Facetime for him so that you can see he's out of surgery and awake!
onecaliberal
(32,902 posts)Surgery starting very soon. We all talked to him last night.
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)both to him, you and the rest of the family. He is in good hands, and only being 55, he has a great shot at recovery.
IADEMO2004
(5,562 posts)soothsayer
(38,601 posts)Hang in there
UpInArms
(51,284 posts)to you and your brother
redwitch
(14,948 posts)May the surgeons hands be sure and strong and return him to health.
NNadir
(33,561 posts)CottonBear
(21,596 posts)I know this is a scary time for him and for your family.
Please keep us updated.
democrank
(11,112 posts)Take good care~
pazzyanne
(6,558 posts)and prayers for you and your family will continue. Take care of yourself and do good things to keep you in a positive frame of mine. You have many people who support you here at DU.
marble falls
(57,275 posts)spanone
(135,887 posts)K&R...
TristanIsolde
(272 posts)lillypaddle
(9,581 posts)oasis
(49,410 posts)FakeNoose
(32,777 posts)The fact that he survived and he's strong enough to get the surgery is a good sign.
My friend Mark had quintuple bypass surgery 10 years ago, and he's healthier now than ever before, and doing great. Mark had a complete change of lifestyle after his surgery, and so will your brother. He'll need a regular schedule of pills and medications, checking his blood pressure, better diet etc. Hopefully your brother will listen to his loved ones AND his doctors, and he can expect to enjoy life for many years more!
onecaliberal
(32,902 posts)He has a good attitude and has committed to changing his lifestyle. This gives me so much hope. Thank you!
FakeNoose
(32,777 posts)Good luck dear! Let us know how your brother does.
One more thing I forgot to mention about my friend Mark. He was 59 when he got the bypass surgery. His own father had died of a massive heart attack at age 60. Now Mark is happy and healthy at 69, following all the doctors' rules. Your brother can hope for the same.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,494 posts)so he will need lots of support and encouragement. I know you're up to the task! Us men are prone to hide our weaknesses.
I've had some friends go through it and for some, the depression prevented them from following up with rehab and then regular exercise. It is a continuing battle for many.
Best wishes and love to you and bro' from the Bluegrass State........
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)seta1950
(933 posts)My husband survived is a 20 year survivor, so it works
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)a golf course years ago from a massive heart attack . Hes 83 and doing just fine.
bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)Hope all goes well.
PCIntern
(25,595 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,869 posts)I hope he recovers quickly and completely.
bluestarone
(17,059 posts)Hope all goes well!!
benfranklin1776
(6,449 posts)For he and you both.
Alliepoo
(2,225 posts)Good vibes and positive thoughts to your brother!! And a big ((HUG)) to you!
CaptainTruth
(6,602 posts)sheshe2
(83,933 posts)H2O Man
(73,623 posts)BillyBobBrilliant
(805 posts)I went through the same at 59 -- am now 66 -- and am hopeful for the best outcome.
a kennedy
(29,711 posts)TruthAlwaysWins
(32 posts)for YOU as well as for your brother. Keep us updated, onecaliberal.
onecaliberal
(32,902 posts)Dream Girl
(5,111 posts)Fla Dem
(23,766 posts)I hope all goes well with your brother's surgery and he will be on the road to full recovery very soon.
TheBlackAdder
(28,222 posts)samplegirl
(11,504 posts)his way❤️
sdfernando
(4,947 posts)Must be a pretty significant blockage to warrant open heart surgery. Stents are way less intrusive and the results are amazing but also have a downside.
niyad
(113,587 posts)here for you.
TygrBright
(20,771 posts)xxqqqzme
(14,887 posts)to help his heart.
murielm99
(30,765 posts)Stuart G
(38,449 posts)MojoWrkn
(139 posts)MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)to you and your dear brother. I wish him a full recovery and a long healthy life.
Demsrule86
(68,696 posts)lung from Covid. I am so sorry good vibes prayers...
cayugafalls
(5,645 posts)MLAA
(17,335 posts)angstlessk
(11,862 posts)May he live to be 100
EllieBC
(3,042 posts)And that his surgery be successful and without complications.
wendyb-NC
(3,330 posts)Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)appalachiablue
(41,177 posts)during this traumatic time. As noted, your brother's young, being cared for now & has you & family .
Many people (not only Bill C. & Cheney) have survived and recovered extremely well.
~ All the best ~
gademocrat7
(10,674 posts)Take care, onecaliberal.
Niagara
(7,676 posts)onecent
(6,096 posts)SWBTATTReg
(22,171 posts)Get plenty of rest and sleep, get properly, etc. Sometimes the stress of the moment gets everyone thinking about other things, and thus, not about eating right, getting plenty of rest, etc.
nolabear
(41,991 posts)LiberalLoner
(9,762 posts)Sending healing vibes
littlemissmartypants
(22,822 posts)sarge43
(28,945 posts)Be well, Brro.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)hoping your brother pulls through, this happens every day!!
mvd
(65,180 posts)Really hoping your brother gets through this.
RestoreAmerica2020
(3,439 posts)Karadeniz
(22,574 posts)Sending good thoughts to him. All the best!❤nn
sellitman
(11,607 posts)The Doctors today can work miracles. I hope they can do so on him.
niyad
(113,587 posts)KT2000
(20,588 posts)super strength coming your way!
diva77
(7,660 posts)Good vibes to him & to you as well!
Solomon
(12,319 posts)Ligyron
(7,639 posts)The Dark Fire shall not prevail you, sending it back to the shadows...
Cha
(297,733 posts)Doreen
(11,686 posts)Skittles
(153,202 posts)wishing the best for him and you; please keep us posted
onecaliberal
(32,902 posts)StevieM
(10,500 posts)Marthe48
(17,035 posts)Hoping for all the best!
pazzyanne
(6,558 posts)Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)and recovery is non-eventful.
LiberalArkie
(15,729 posts)I am 72 now and walking and exercise was the secret for me..
onecaliberal
(32,902 posts)When the doctor talked with us, they said he would be up walking later.
LiberalArkie
(15,729 posts)onecaliberal
(32,902 posts)He knows how lucky he is to be alive. He has a lot to look forward to.
COL Mustard
(5,929 posts)And to the rest of your family and his.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)💖💓
secondwind
(16,903 posts)Keeping your brother in my prayers, as well as your family.
SouthernCal_Dem
(852 posts)Rhiannon12866
(206,152 posts)Heart surgery has come so far in the past few years. My uncle was scheduled for a quadruple bypass a few years back and when I went to see him the previous day, I was not optimistic. Given his age and he looked so frail, I left there feeling scared - but he not only did just fine, he recovered ahead of schedule! So I have every hope for your brother, especially with powerful DU vibes to support him - please let us know how you're both doing.
DFW
(54,445 posts)Some day, that'll be me. If cancer doesn't get me first.
I ALWAYS like to hear it when people survive these episodes!
electric_blue68
(14,953 posts)... on their way to your brother. ********
And remember to find a quite spot yourself and do some slow deep belly breathing to strengthen yourself.