ugh i'm scared right now
well this weekend hasn't been to good so far...yesterday my father was put in the hospital for congestive heart failure. they did some tests and decided to do an angiogram monday to see if they'll do an angioplasty. he's really scared because they also told him that his aortic valve isn't working and there's blockage, so they'll need to operate
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I know this is one of those things where it's like "easy for you to say"...but really, I wouldn't worry. I need the same exact surgery on my aorta, probably as soon as this summer, or next christmas. The technology is so incredibly good right now that I really don't think that you or your dad or the rest of your family has much to worry about. It's good that he's in the hospital now, getting the treatment that he needs to survive, rather than catching it when it's too late, you know? My advice to you: have your family do the research! If you need help, call me. I may not be a doctor, but I know an awful lot about this procedure since the heart condition I've had has been with me since birth. I'm an old pro ;)
here's my cell: 726-523-8409
or call me at the cooter: 315-265-3053
Your dad has a lot of options right now, and there are amazing doctors out there who can help. Also, there are two really good hospitals that do this sort of surgery. One is based out of Rochester, and one is in Cleveland. Do you remember my dad's best friend, Mr. Rick? Well, he had the EXACT (to the t) same thing your dad has, except they almost caught it too late. He ended up going to Cleveland, and that's where they might send me for mine. I really recommended Cleveland b/c I heard it's a little better than ROchester, but that's only what I've heard, and what my own cardiologist recommends.
Please know that the surgery is a very serious surgery, and while your dad has a great chance at being okay, the recovery time is extremely long. The surgery is very invasive and may probably require them cracking his sternum...this is extremely painful, and it'll take time for him to get better. So, basically what I'm saying is, please don't concentrate on having him there in person for the holidays, just pray for him. It's all you can do. Know that no matter what, he'll be okay, and if he isn't able to be home physically for the holidays, it's no big deal--there'll be plenty more. Just be there for him, and love him like you've been doing for the 20 years you've been living. He's a tough guy, he'll be okay, there's no doubt in my mind of that.
I'll be praying for you guys...
And seriously, if you need to talk, just call me. I know this is a really scary thing to go through, even if it's not you personally :(
love you :)
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