lovemysons
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Yesterday started off fine...the morning routine with coffee and a few dishes to do. husband went to work out as we just got a gym membership through his work 2 weeks ago.
When husband got home he said his chest and arms hurt but that he was going to the bowling alley anyway. husband is the High School boys and girls volunteer head Coach ...he is at the bowling alley almost every day.
When husband was on his way home he told me his chest and arms were still hurting...only worse now. I told him to pick up some aspirin and he did. He went by the grocery store and bought a few things to make spaghetti. I did cook for him when he got home but the whole time he sat in his chair in agony. He finally decided to rest in bed as I was getting ready to leave on a Casino trip with a friend (belated birthday present) who was picking me up within an hour and half. I almost left. He would not commit on going to the hospital.
I thought about it for awhile...I asked husband if he had EVER had chest pain like this before...and he said, "No". That is when I decided to call my friend and cancel our trip. I told husband..."Either I call 911 or I take you to the hospital now!" So he let me drive him to the nearest hospital.
The hospital we first went to did an EKG but the results were negative. Then they did an enzyme blood test and the results were so elevated that the DR said , "yes, husband likely had a heart attack".
husband is a 47 yr old man of reasonable weight. He does not smoke or drink..hasn't had a drink in over 20 yrs. But, he has been working out recently. He is also an EXTREMELY driven man. You can't stop him! He is Always on the go and onto the next mission. I told him yesterday that he has to STOP wearing that "S" on his chest!
I called husband's father in Las Vegas and all three of our adult children while at the first hospital. husband was transferred to a second hospital where they have better equipment and cardiologist...a heart specialty hospital. I DO believe he is in good hands.
easy child and her boyfriend were on the their way to the hospital around 9 last night but husband and I were trying to get some rest in the room so easy child said she would come by sometime today.
And...In difficult child fashion...daughter in law and young difficult child showed up around midnight. daughter in law drove 3-4 hrs yesterday from her grandmothers' to hurry back...yes, she is one of those enablers that wants to save, fix, cure others. She can be such a sweetheart but I do wonder what toll her mindset will have on her one day.
Young difficult child was very lovingly concerned about his dad. Oldest difficult child was concerned about Life Ins policy and Health Ins (which we have both). So it was enlightening to see "where they were at" in this crisis situation regarding their dad. I am very disappointed in oldest difficult child.
We think they will be putting a stint (sp) in tomorrow if that is what is needed. Meanwhile husband is resting...they have given him several doses of Morphine now and have him on oxygen as well as nitrate medicine.
I am at home right now gathering things to take back to the hospital for husband and I as it looks like we will be there for the next several days.
If you have a moment...please say a prayer for my husband. He is one of those rare breed men of men. Yes macho but playful and driven, very intelligent, extremely hard working, enthusiastic, remarkable man! I could not have survived the past 15 yrs without him and we have been married for 28 yrs...since we were 19 yr old kids. I love my husband with all my heart.
I will update you all when I can. Headed back to the hospital soon.
Thank you...
Love,
LMS
When husband got home he said his chest and arms hurt but that he was going to the bowling alley anyway. husband is the High School boys and girls volunteer head Coach ...he is at the bowling alley almost every day.
When husband was on his way home he told me his chest and arms were still hurting...only worse now. I told him to pick up some aspirin and he did. He went by the grocery store and bought a few things to make spaghetti. I did cook for him when he got home but the whole time he sat in his chair in agony. He finally decided to rest in bed as I was getting ready to leave on a Casino trip with a friend (belated birthday present) who was picking me up within an hour and half. I almost left. He would not commit on going to the hospital.
I thought about it for awhile...I asked husband if he had EVER had chest pain like this before...and he said, "No". That is when I decided to call my friend and cancel our trip. I told husband..."Either I call 911 or I take you to the hospital now!" So he let me drive him to the nearest hospital.
The hospital we first went to did an EKG but the results were negative. Then they did an enzyme blood test and the results were so elevated that the DR said , "yes, husband likely had a heart attack".
husband is a 47 yr old man of reasonable weight. He does not smoke or drink..hasn't had a drink in over 20 yrs. But, he has been working out recently. He is also an EXTREMELY driven man. You can't stop him! He is Always on the go and onto the next mission. I told him yesterday that he has to STOP wearing that "S" on his chest!
I called husband's father in Las Vegas and all three of our adult children while at the first hospital. husband was transferred to a second hospital where they have better equipment and cardiologist...a heart specialty hospital. I DO believe he is in good hands.
easy child and her boyfriend were on the their way to the hospital around 9 last night but husband and I were trying to get some rest in the room so easy child said she would come by sometime today.
And...In difficult child fashion...daughter in law and young difficult child showed up around midnight. daughter in law drove 3-4 hrs yesterday from her grandmothers' to hurry back...yes, she is one of those enablers that wants to save, fix, cure others. She can be such a sweetheart but I do wonder what toll her mindset will have on her one day.
Young difficult child was very lovingly concerned about his dad. Oldest difficult child was concerned about Life Ins policy and Health Ins (which we have both). So it was enlightening to see "where they were at" in this crisis situation regarding their dad. I am very disappointed in oldest difficult child.
We think they will be putting a stint (sp) in tomorrow if that is what is needed. Meanwhile husband is resting...they have given him several doses of Morphine now and have him on oxygen as well as nitrate medicine.
I am at home right now gathering things to take back to the hospital for husband and I as it looks like we will be there for the next several days.
If you have a moment...please say a prayer for my husband. He is one of those rare breed men of men. Yes macho but playful and driven, very intelligent, extremely hard working, enthusiastic, remarkable man! I could not have survived the past 15 yrs without him and we have been married for 28 yrs...since we were 19 yr old kids. I love my husband with all my heart.
I will update you all when I can. Headed back to the hospital soon.
Thank you...
Love,
LMS
