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Matters of the Heart
Jun 20, 2008 | 8:34 PM
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First and foremost - Thank you Terrellmom for noticing that I hadn't been around and saying that I was missed - you are sooooo sweet and I have missed being here too. 

Haven't been here in a while because my wonderful husband, of 32 years, has been in the hospital for the first time in his life (except for being born). And of all things to go in for the first hospital stay - he had to have an aortic valve replacement along with a double bypass.  Seems his aortic valve has been bad since birth but no real symptoms showed up until age 55 which he blew off as being: "fatigued from 'old age', working out too hard at the gym, the heat, etc." Thank God he had gone to our primary care physician for an annual check up and was referred to a cardiologist.  And thank God for the awesome heart surgeon he had. (As fate and  an angel on his shoulder would have it - my husband's surgeon was the same surgeon I_S's dad had for his heart surgery).

This all took place within a week's timespan from going to the cardiologist getting an echocardiogram, to the heart cath lab, and one day later to a 6 hour surgery.

I can't tell you all the emotions, tears, praying and worrying that took place.

So, that's where I've been and what's been going on in my life.

I hope all is well with my blogland family and you are all staying out of this heat. Take care and God bless you ALL.

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alicek read my blog view my photos
Jun 20, 2008 | 9:03 PM

Welcome back, boobear! I hope your hubby is doing much better after the surgery!!! Here's to good medical care!
-Alice K.
BooBear read my blog view my photos
Jun 20, 2008 | 9:13 PM

Thank you alicek!!!
illusionsssss read my blog
Jun 20, 2008 | 9:15 PM

sorry to hear about all that boo........Best of luck and take care......glad he is ok.
scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
Jun 20, 2008 | 9:16 PM

I hope he makes a speedy and full recovery. You have reminded me that I need to get my tail to the VA for a similar test. Thanks.
BooBear read my blog view my photos
Jun 20, 2008 | 10:09 PM

Thank you Illusionsssss and Scotty.

He is getting better with each passing day. We just have to keep track of his anticoagulant medication (Coumadin) now, which will be a lifetime thing.

And Scotty, I do hope that you go for that check-up and soon! Take care.
illusionsssss read my blog
Jun 20, 2008 | 10:42 PM

My dad is on coumadin.....has been for like 25 years. Keeping track will be the norm soon...but still, best of luck and hugs.
illusionsssss read my blog
Jun 20, 2008 | 10:44 PM

BTW, you are invited on the alternative transportation trip I wrote about previously, but you can't have PM, That thing is mine..all mine.......... (evil smile)
BooBear read my blog view my photos
Jun 20, 2008 | 11:23 PM

Thanks Illusionsssss! And I'll take you up on that alternative transportation trip!!!

I may have to just use an old fashion scooter and a good pair of tennis shoes. I may have a rough time keeping up but if someone will let me hang on - I'm there!!! Drinks all around!

As for PM - all yours darling! Happy trails!!
illusionsssss read my blog
Jun 20, 2008 | 11:35 PM

LOL (I was hoping you didn't say the part about all mine)
terrellmom read my blog view my photos
Jun 21, 2008 | 5:42 AM

I'm glad to see you back, you've been very missed!

I hope your husband is doing well and i'll say a prayer for him. So glad yall found a good surgeon and things are looking better for him
eddievaliant read my blog view my photos
Jun 21, 2008 | 8:07 AM

Your absence was obscured by my own (unexcused) absence.

Thank you for the update and I hope and pray for a speedy recovery.

(drinks all around? is that what I heard?)
TexasTruBlu read my blog view my photos
Jun 21, 2008 | 10:14 PM

That is so scary. Being around that age myself, it gets hard to hear of people dealing with this. I hope you and your family are doing well and that your husband has a complete recovery.
oldi read my blog view my photos
Jun 22, 2008 | 12:27 AM

Hey BooBear, I will be praying for both of you.
BooBear read my blog view my photos
Jun 23, 2008 | 12:24 PM

Thank you all for your kind wishes!
Back2Nature read my blog view my photos
Jun 24, 2008 | 12:22 PM

BooBear, I am so sorry to hear about your hubby. I hope he is doing a lot better now. I will keep both of you in my prayers.
squirrelfriend read my blog view my photos
Jun 26, 2008 | 7:41 PM

Boobear, sorry to hear about your medical crises and I hope your husband continues to improve. Don't forget to take care of yourself, also!
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