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Dad’s Ok

by John Cole|  February 4, 201212:14 pm| 107 Comments

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Dad had the catheterization this morning, and they found an artery blocked so they put in a stent. They found another artery partially blocked, so they are going to put him on medication for that.

They are going to keep him in the hospital until Monday.

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  1. 1.

    moonbat

    February 4, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Good news! We’re thinking of you and your family.

  2. 2.

    Nicole

    February 4, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Thank you for the update! Glad to hear they’re keeping an eye on him and that they located the blockages.

    I’m reposting my anecdote from an earlier thread that I didn’t post until pretty late in the game (I missed the news last night). Hope it gives you a chuckle; you’ve had a lot of stress the past 18 hours:

    My uncle, our family’s token conservative, had a mild heart attack five or six years ago. He was a reasonably good patient while recovering in the hospital, but really resented the lifestyle changes the staff encouraged. “I have to quit smoking,” he groused to me, “and they’re telling me I have to eat healthy and they make me exercise. They’re trying to turn me into a Democrat!”

  3. 3.

    GregB

    February 4, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Thanks for the update and the good news. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

  4. 4.

    Ash Can

    February 4, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Hooray! I’ll repeat what I just said on an earlier thread: my thoughts and prayers are most definitely with him, you, and your entire family (human and otherwise). Here’s hoping for nothing but good news from here on out.

  5. 5.

    lamh35

    February 4, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Good to hear he’s ok and that they located blockages. Knowing the problem makes it 9x easier to deal with & hopefully fix

  6. 6.

    Maroc

    February 4, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    That’s great news. Thank you for telling us. I’m just a lurker here, but I’m a longtime lurker who has been thinking of you and your father all night. May the news continue to be good, and his recovery be full and complete!

  7. 7.

    BC

    February 4, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Best wishes for speedy recovery. Heart attacks caused by blockages are easily treated. Glad your dad didn’t require the bypass surgery.

  8. 8.

    Birthmarker

    February 4, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Yay! Great news!

  9. 9.

    WaterGirl

    February 4, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Yay! So glad your dad is doing okay. What a relief.

    When you visit your dad in the hospital, don’t be surprised by how small and vulnerable he will seem. There’s something about being in the hospital that just seems to do that to people.

    I guarantee that he will look like himself again once he gets out!

  10. 10.

    General Stuck

    February 4, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Good news!

  11. 11.

    Schlemizel

    February 4, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Maybe you can get him up on that $400 -cloths rack- exercycle of yours! Glad to hear it was pretty minor to fix.

  12. 12.

    Linda Featheringill

    February 4, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Hooray!

  13. 13.

    Cacti

    February 4, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    From my own experience Cole, my grandma underwent a quadruple bypass at 76, and recovered from it just fine. She lived another 8 years, and when she finally passed, it was for reasons completely unrelated to her heart.

    It’s amazing what cardiologists can do these days.

  14. 14.

    JGabriel

    February 4, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Best wishes on a quick recovery. Glad to hear it’s all fixable, despite being serious.

    .

  15. 15.

    Schlemizel

    February 4, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    HIGH-larious >< the pop up ad on this page is now for a Medtronic stent.

    Who wastes their money paying for google ads? Do they have any idea if those things actually provide a return?

  16. 16.

    Calming Influence

    February 4, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Really happy to hear that! All the best to you and your family.

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    a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)

    February 4, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    @Schlemizel: How are you feeling? Been thinking about you.

    That’s good news John! Good thoughts continue for his speedy recovery from the cath stuff.

  18. 18.

    Gin & Tonic

    February 4, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Good to hear, and best wishes to you, your Mom and to him.

  19. 19.

    Dollared

    February 4, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Glad to hear it. It really is great to contemplate. 40 years ago, best outcome would have been partial invalidism until death in 1-10 yers. 20 years ago, rip open his entire chest, double bypass, staple it shut, 4 months of rehab.

    Now, 24 scary hours and the equivalent of a Tom Brady miniscus trim.

    Now, you are duly warned. Get to the f#@$$^king gym. If you need motivation, get a copy of the catherization video. I have my dad’s.

  20. 20.

    Mark S.

    February 4, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Good to hear!

  21. 21.

    geg6

    February 4, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Such good news! So glad to know he’s going to be okay and the problems are treatable. Having dealt with my own sad’s heart issues, I know how scary that is. I’ll keep sending good vibes his way, John. And to your mom, too. She is probably almost as fragile as he is right now.

  22. 22.

    Linda Featheringill

    February 4, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    BTW John, you might be even more helpful to your parents if you were to educate yourself on the ins and outs of a low fat, low salt diet, the kind they frequently put heart patients on.

  23. 23.

    Citizen_X

    February 4, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Hooray! (Been through the medical emergency thing with my dad lately. He’s doing ok.)

  24. 24.

    Anya

    February 4, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    So glad to know you’re dad is doing fine. Sending more positive thoughts your family’s way.

  25. 25.

    chrome agnomen

    February 4, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    just a carburetor adjustment for us old guys.

  26. 26.

    David Hunt

    February 4, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Yikes! I hadn’t been about since yesterday afternoon. I’m glad that the first I saw of this was that he was okay. Best wishes to your family.

  27. 27.

    Louise

    February 4, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    So relieved to hear your dad is now on the way to recovery and that the blockages were caught in time. Keep him cognitively stimulated — hospitalizations and illnesses can be followed by cognitive decline, so make sure he stays interested in his favorite things.

  28. 28.

    donnah

    February 4, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Glad to her they have matters in hand. Being informed makes the fight easier and you and your family have the support of so many people.

    Best wishes for good treatment and a speedy recovery for your dad.

  29. 29.

    quannlace

    February 4, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Fantastic news. I’m chirping almost as much as Tunch!

  30. 30.

    Omnes Omnibus

    February 4, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Woohoo! Best wishes for a speedy recovery and all that. Did you care for the dogs to his satisfaction?

  31. 31.

    Constance

    February 4, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Great good news!

  32. 32.

    BGinCHI

    February 4, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Glad to hear it. That’s scary stuff.

    Dad died of a heart attack when he was 42. It’s great when they catch these things before they’re fatal, obviously.

  33. 33.

    WereBear

    February 4, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Wonderful news!

  34. 34.

    Kristine

    February 4, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Thanks for the update. Good News is Good.

  35. 35.

    J

    February 4, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Gret news!

    With all best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

  36. 36.

    jacy

    February 4, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Best wishes for continued good news and a speedy return to normal! You’ll all be in our thoughts round these parts.

  37. 37.

    Elizabelle

    February 4, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Will you be able to watch the Super Bowl with your folks?

    Or maybe your dad will just enjoy calls from you as you both watch, and updates on pet escapades?

    Very glad your dad is getting such good medical care. Best to your mom too.

  38. 38.

    martian

    February 4, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Dropping out of lurk mode to send my best wishes for a speedy recovery to your dad and mom. It’s a scary event, no way around it, but it really is amazing what they can do for heart patients now. I hope your father gets the best of care – I know you’ll all be looking out for him.

    And now you get to help coddle him by exploring tasty, heart-healthy recipes! Cooking and fussing can be very comforting – if your dad will put up with it.

  39. 39.

    scav

    February 4, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Additional Huzzah!

  40. 40.

    Mike in NC

    February 4, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Good deal.

  41. 41.

    Joey Maloney

    February 4, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    John, good news.

    The best thing your dad can do for himself after Monday is follow whatever rehab regime they prescribe for him.

  42. 42.

    Villago Delenda Est

    February 4, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    Very good news. Your dad will be as ornery as he ever was before you know it.

  43. 43.

    jafd

    February 4, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Hugs and prayers and cosmic energy flows to your father.

    Was in hospital myself over Thanksgiving (flu developed into pneumonia – GET YOUR FLU SHOT), AMC ran ‘Thanksgiving with your Godfather’ marathon. Compared hospital room Brando was in circa 1950 with my surroundings, gave thanks for living in 21st century.

  44. 44.

    Chat Noir

    February 4, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Good thoughts your way, John. Glad to hear the good news.

  45. 45.

    handsmile

    February 4, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Thanks for keeping us updated on your Dad’s condition. As frightening as last night’s incident must have been for him and the Cole family, it has led to the discovery of some important health matters that will contribute to his and your long-term welfare.

    The next few days may be more emotionally demanding than usual, but the love of family and friends (both two-and four-legged) is a potent medicine. And do take good care of yourself (maybe a wee bit less of the sauce imho) as you are taking care of others. All best wishes!

  46. 46.

    R-Jud

    February 4, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Good news, all things considered. Sorry you all had to go through this. If it’s Warfarin they put him on, medication-wise, make sure he’s aware of the foods he has to avoid to keep his blood from getting too thin.

  47. 47.

    Joe1347

    February 4, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Glad to here he’s ok

  48. 48.

    flukebucket

    February 4, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Glad your Dad is fine and old enough to have that good insurance. What is your Dad’s opinion of Vouchercare?

  49. 49.

    trollhattan

    February 4, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Awesome news! I hope he’s home and happy quickly and who knows, he may feel better than he has in a long time with restored blood flow to his heart.

    Cheers!

  50. 50.

    JCT

    February 4, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Classic “warning-shot” episode, while it’s always better to avoid hanging out in the cath lab, this is a near-optimal outcome Now he knows there’s a problem and it can be addressed before his heart takes a real hit.

    I always tell my patients that this is the one time that a “one-night stand” with the cath lab is A-OK. Always gets a grin — even from the women!

    Now he has to take his meds….

  51. 51.

    trollhattan

    February 4, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    @chrome agnomen:

    just a carburetor adjustment for us old guys.

    A what adjustment?! (I kid, I kid.)

  52. 52.

    feebog

    February 4, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Very good news JC. My dad has a heart attack at 37. He gave up smoking at that point. He turned 91 last month, and is getting ready to have his pace makeer changed out for the umpteenth time. Have a good weekend and relax now that the worst is over.

  53. 53.

    Linkmeister

    February 4, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    @trollhattan: Nowadays it’s a fuel injection system tweak.

    It’s great news, John. Tell him (or show him; take a laptop in and let him read these threads) he’s had lots of people pulling for him.

  54. 54.

    PTirebiter

    February 4, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    That’s good news and reason to be very optimistic.
    After getting a stent in 2002, I felt significantly better than I had in the previous 5 years.
    On a side note, they gave me b&w stills from the cath camera that were fascinating. On the left side, I had an artery that was too damaged to stent. Amazingly, collateral blood vessels had formed to to make a “natural” bypass around the blockage. I’m told it’s not uncommon but it blew me away.

  55. 55.

    coredump

    February 4, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Great to hear that, John. Hope and pray that your dad comes out of this feeling much greater.

  56. 56.

    policomic

    February 4, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Glad to hear he’s doing well, and best wishes for continued improvement and future good health.

  57. 57.

    spudgun

    February 4, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Coming out of lurkdom…wow, woke up this morning to find out all hell broke loose last night!! EXCELLENT news, John, and I’m sending you and your family good vibes.

  58. 58.

    THE

    February 4, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    21st Century medicine is an awesome thing John Cole.

  59. 59.

    WyldPirate

    February 4, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Great news, John! He should be up and around in no time.

    Hopefully he’ll take it slow with motoring around at first. I didn’t and was jacked up on blood thinners. The combination of both prevented incision point in my groin from sealing properly and a pseudoaneurysm formed in my femoral artery (think the went in here instead of the vein). The result was a huge bruise and swollen blue balls that were sort of uncomfortable due to fluid build up and draining down into the happy sack.

  60. 60.

    mining city guy

    February 4, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Pretty much a lurker myself but wanted to wish the best for your dad and family

  61. 61.

    mcmullje

    February 4, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Great John – what a relief!

  62. 62.

    WyldPirate

    February 4, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    @PTirebiter:

    Amazingly, collateral blood vessels had formed to to make a “natural” bypass around the blockage. I’m told it’s not uncommon but it blew me away.

    Angiogenesis is the shiznit! Blows me away how scientists have begun learning and describing all the cellular signalling going on to start this process.

  63. 63.

    wasabi gasp

    February 4, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Good.

  64. 64.

    trollhattan

    February 4, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    @spudgun:

    Coming out of lurkdom…wow, woke up this morning to find out all hell broke loose last night!!

    See what happens when you leave?

  65. 65.

    JPL

    February 4, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Phew. Good news indeed. Maybe it’s okay that the Steelers didn’t make it to the super bowl this year. Your father certainly would not be happy lying in a hospital bed.

  66. 66.

    Jay Essell

    February 4, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    John, so glad to hear things went well – your dad can overcome this. My husband, whose own dad died at 42 of a heart attack, had his at age 35, didn’t make too many adjustments, and at 45 had to be re-stented and have another artery angioplastied. It was a big wake-up, he lost a third of his body weight, and we’ve been (mostly) following a vegan diet. His cardiologist visits are always very short now, e.g.,”You don’t seem to need my help!”

  67. 67.

    Lojasmo

    February 4, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    If it is a drug eluting stent be SURE he takes plavix (or prasugrel) for an ENTIRE year.

  68. 68.

    TruthOrScare

    February 4, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Rare commenter, but constant lurker who just wants to chime in with wishes for your Dad’s full recovery. All of you take care of yourselves (and each other), and know that more of us than you can probably imagine are rooting for ya!

  69. 69.

    Garbo

    February 4, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Phew. Big relief. So happy to hear it. Since I follow the philosophy that everything that comes to you, is for you, I choose to believe that the key to your dad enjoying a long and healthy rest of his life will lie in the events of this scary weekend.

  70. 70.

    HRA

    February 4, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    John, although this modern medicine was not there in my Dad’s time, I find joy that it finally came for other Dads. May your Dad have a long and healthy life from now on.

  71. 71.

    MazeDancer

    February 4, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Wonderful to hear the good news! And, really, this scary time can lead to your Dad taking better care of himself, possibly even invigorated health, because he’s working hard on doing good things for his healing.

    Heart situations are almost like orthopedics, now, it’s so structural, and they know so well how to treat conditions.

  72. 72.

    barbara

    February 4, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Great news!

  73. 73.

    John - A Motley Moose

    February 4, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Glad to hear things aren’t looking too bad. Sending good vibes towards you and your family.

  74. 74.

    dexwood

    February 4, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Great news. He’ll be fine. Make sure he listens to the doctors, though, I have always found good nurses to be more informative. Get The American Heart Association Cookbook. Some really great recipes in it, including desserts. Also, my experience, elderly parents forget some of the things they hear from the medical staff and don’t always ask important questions. Go with your parents to his follow up appointments after his discharge. As an aside, at 49, I had a stent put in. Artery was collapsing, about 80% closed, and I had no symptoms. Found, luckily, when I was undergoing a thorough medical exam, including a stress test. I’ll be 60 soon, have had no further trouble, but I try to remain vigilant with a yearly visit to my cardiologist.

  75. 75.

    Dee Loralei

    February 4, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Great news! I hope he has a complete and easy recovery. Hope your mom is holding up well. Take care of yourself too.

  76. 76.

    Mr Stagger Lee

    February 4, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    That is good news. The best for you and your family

  77. 77.

    Svensker

    February 4, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    @efgoldman:

    Good grief. You keep coming up with these bombshells. You weren’t hit by lightning, too, were you? Glad that you’ve survived all that mishagas with your humor intact. Cheers to you!

    And good news on John’s dad. Now it’s time for diets and exercise programs for the whole family! (I’m supposed to be going on one, too.v Ugh. I am up to 80 situps a day…that counts for something, doesn’t it?)

  78. 78.

    JG

    February 4, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Good news! Hope Tunch and the girls are comforting you. The whole BJ community is sending positive thoughts to your dad.

  79. 79.

    WyldPirate

    February 4, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    @Lojasmo:
    Plavix (clopidogrel) is ineffective in some people or has to administered atave a higher dosed, or does zero good in some people, because of genetic variations in liver enzymes that are required to convert the drug to its active form so it can inhibit platelet stickiness.

    If one is homozygous for the particular isoform of the enzyme that can’t convert plavix, it won’t work. If they are heterozygous, they usually require a higher dose. I think the number of folks that have the particular genetic varient affecting plavix metabolism is about 14%.

  80. 80.

    khead

    February 4, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Missed the whole thing last night.

    Best wishes from Khead, the Mrs. and the girls (kittehs).

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    Lojasmo

    February 4, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    @WyldPirate:

    I am aware of this, but if a drug coated stent was used, some sort of PDe inhibitor is REQUISITE for a year.

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    MaryRC

    February 4, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    That’s good to hear. Good luck and best wishes to your dad.

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    SarahT

    February 4, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Thanks for sharing the good news.

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    Strawmanmunny

    February 4, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Good to hear. Glad to know Dad is doing better.

  85. 85.

    Josie

    February 4, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Such good news. Now go hug your Mom. I guarantee she needs it.

  86. 86.

    Genine

    February 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    It’s good to know he’s on the mend. Still sending positive energy.

  87. 87.

    Angela

    February 4, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Hurrah! Such good news, thanks for letting us know.

    I don’t know what the cyber equivalent of dropping off a bottle of wine or a meal is, but your and your folks have it from me. Of course, with some dog treats for the best girls and a little knitted ball full of catnip for sweet Tunch.

  88. 88.

    red dog

    February 4, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    I am glad everything was caught and fixed. Now, change the things that caused it, diet exercise etc, all the usual suspects. I’ve had the same thing twice because I did not follow the advice…I sure do now and no problems from 41 to 70.

  89. 89.

    WyldPirate

    February 4, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    @Lojasmo:

    True, that’s why aspirin is also prescribe for folks that can tolerate it.

    My only point was that for a drug that has 8+ billion in sales a year, there is a significant slice of people that it has reduced or no benefits. This likely explains why some people’s tents get blocked again.

    The cool thing about this is that it is heralding the dawn of genetic testing for pharmacotherapy. Vanderbit University Hospital screens their patients for this particular isoform that effects clopidogerel conversion. It’s getting cheaper to do this sort of screening too and it is important as there are a ton of prodrugs that are likely affected in a similar manner.

    At any rate, there are multiple classes of drugs that can inhibit platelet aggregation which is why more than one is often prescribed.

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    Violet

    February 4, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    So glad to hear the good news. Best wishes to your dad and you and your whole family. And don’t forget to take care of yourself so you can help take care of you mom and dad. And make sure your mom takes care of herself.

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    jnfr

    February 4, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    All the best to you and your family, John.

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    daveNYC

    February 4, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    sounds like good news more or less. Glad to hear it.

  93. 93.

    Jenn

    February 4, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Great news! Good thoughts flying Cole-familyward, and may your dad recover quickly!

  94. 94.

    gelfling545

    February 4, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    @Schlemizel: Why would they advertise that? In case you’re stent shopping on Amazon or something?

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    gelfling545

    February 4, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    So glad all is well with your Dad. He may find that he feels better than he has in some time. That’s what many of the people I’ve known who had such procedures report.

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    Lojasmo

    February 4, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    @WyldPirate:

    People should undergo screening prior to stent placement.

    Stents are no more effective at preventing heart attacks or angina than medications in 99% of people anyway.

    Bottom line, however, if a drug coated stent is placed, a PDe inhibitor such as clopidogrel or pradaxa is necessary for a year, along with aspirin.

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    Betty Cracker

    February 4, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Whew! So glad to hear this.

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    JPK

    February 4, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Good to hear, Cole. Thoughts with him.

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    TuiMel

    February 4, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    John, thanks for the update on your dad. I hope he is back on his feet soon. I’ll keep sending positive thoughts to all your family. Hope your mom can get some rest, as I am sure she must be exhausted. You, too.

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    Batocchio

    February 4, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Good to hear. Best wishes to him and all of you.

  101. 101.

    Susanne S

    February 4, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Great news. Thanks for letting your readers know what is going on with your folks, who we feel we know a little bit thru your stories. Hope you and your family can take a deep breath now, relax and just feel how grateful you all are to have each other for many more years. Fervent wishes for your Dad’s quick recovery.

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    ramalamadingdong

    February 4, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Thanks for keeping us updated. Have you visited the hospital?

  103. 103.

    wonkie

    February 4, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    I’m glad your dad is going to be OK.

  104. 104.

    Carrie

    February 4, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    :) Great news, thanks for the update.
    Had a hectic day today but had your dad in my thoughts all day.

  105. 105.

    Darkrose

    February 5, 2012 at 1:15 am

    Good to hear! Thanks for the update.

  106. 106.

    asiangrrlMN

    February 5, 2012 at 1:45 am

    So glad to hear. Now I can go back to calling you Cole. More positive vibes to the Cole family.

  107. 107.

    Chris

    February 5, 2012 at 5:40 am

    Great news. When my own Chicago, meat eating, two pack a day smoking dad was having his heart attack, he stopped off at McDonalds for a coffee on the way to the hospital.

    While the nurses were listening to his symptoms, the cardiologist happened to walk by casually, notice the ekg pattern, and say, hey this looks here like a heart attack just happening. Got his stents, year of blood thinners, etc. Finally kicked his ass into quitting smoking, and his last stress test was that of a very heart healthy younger man. In lots of ways, an ideal outcome if it changes the underlying conditions.

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