News about 5th gen. Democrat.....

[5thGenDemocrat]

John was complaining earlier yesterday about having a pain in his chest that went through to his back bone. He thought it might be a pinched nerve. so he sat around until midnight and finally decided to go to the E.R. Low and behold he has had a mild heart attack. He will be going into surgery sometime this morning to have a new stint put in.

Oh, by the way, I am Polly his SO. I just thought those who know him, might want to keep him in your prayers. I will be back sometime this afternoon to give you all an update.

Polly

[Crazy Guggenheim]

1. Our thoughts are with you.

[SoCalDem]

2. Good Grief!!!!

Thank you for updating us, Polly..:hug:

Keep us posted:)

[Tom Kitten]

3. best wishes

good luck and godspeed...I will keep him in my prayers.

[SarahB]

4. Oh my!

Best wishes for a healthy, speedy, and full recovery. :hug:

[5thGenDemocrat]

7. Thanks....

What is really wierd is that in 1999 when he had his 1st heart attack, the Dr. told him that the stint would last 6 to 8 years. John told me tonight that this heart attack came 1 week shy of 6 years later. I guess those doctors wern't kidding.

[KitchenWitch]

5. Wow, that is scary

I am sending positive vibes for a speedy recovery.

[WCGreen]

6. Thank you for telling us.......

[5thGenDemocrat]

10. How could I not tell you folks....

John considers you as his second family. And he would rather converse with y'all much more than with his first family. :smile:

[enigmatic]

8. Oh boy

I'm sending all the good vibes I can muster your way:)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Hi Polly....

Thank you for keeping us updated...I'm sure he will be fine...

The stents work like a charm...

We will be looking for your update...you take care now, OK?


:pals:

[tjwmason]

11. Sending best wishes to him

Do keep us up to date.

[NMMNG]

12. Sending warm wishes and hugs to 5thGenDemocrat

May he get well soon!

[Loki]

13. Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way today.

Tell John we are all here for him and for you.

Lee

[LaurenG]

14. Oh Polly

I am so sorry to hear about this.

Thanks for letting us know. Tell him Ohio is thinking of him and we wish him a speedy recovery.

[flamingyouth]

15. Best wishes to you and 5th Gen. Dem.

Hope all goes well and keep us posted. :hug:

[myrna minx]

16. My best wishes and support for you and your family.

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

17. Give my best wishes to 5thGenDemocrat

You're a dear for posting this for his friends!

Thanks ~ Polly

[nini]

18. sending good vibes and strength

Get better 5thGenDemocrat!!!!

[progmom]

19. thank you for letting us know!!

how terrifying. our thoughts are with you both. :hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

20. Thanks for letting us know Polly.

Give John our love and support.

[5thGenDemocrat]

21. I have a quick question....

John wants to see all your responses....but I have no clue as to how to print them out. Can someone tell me how to do this?

[nini]

22. click on View All next to the subject

then print out the page.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

23. Sending good wishes and prayers for 5thGenDemocrat's

speedy recovery.

Take care, John and see ya back here as soon as you're all better....

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[no name no slogan]

24. sending good thoughts and prayers your way

I hope John has a speedy recovery!

[greatauntoftriplets]

25. Sending my good wishes for John's speedy recovery.

He is one of the first people I remember on DU when I joined nearly four years ago.

[davsand]

26. I just swapped PMs with John yesterday!

Good lord! I am so sorry to hear he's ailing! Those cardiac guys are mighty good at what they do-- they'll probably have John up and running around quite soon. I doubt it will be too long before he's pestering you, Polly...

Tell him chin up, and that Royal contingent sends love and healing energy to him and to you as his caregiver.



Laura


FWIW, I spent a large part of April and May in the hospital with my dad with his heart problems. He's doing better now. Part of the reason I know John will be ok is because I know how much they have helped my Dad!

[5thGenDemocrat]

31. Hi Laura....

I must admit that his having another heart attack, minor or other wise, has been on my mind for about 6 months now. He has been complaining of pain in his back, between his back bones. He was supposed to have his procedure this morning at 9 A.M. I woke up at 11 after having about 3 hours of sleep. I was up set because the hospital had forgotten to call me. Upon arrival at the hospital, They told me he wasn't going to have it done until Tuesday Morning. His first words to me were "Well I guess Mike and I were smart to go see the Tigers on Saturday huh." They were planning on going this coming Tuesday.

Well I am waiting for Mike to come and pick me up to go and fuck with John so I will get back with y'all around 9 or 9:30. Later

Polly

[kevsand]

27. Tell him I said that we're very put out with him

for waiting so long before going to the ER, and that I will personally come up there and kick his butt if he does it again. Then give him a hug and a big wet one for me...

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

28. *hug*

Hope he makes it through alright! We'll be thinking of him.

[Terran]

29. Oh damn.

Polly, please take care of John for us--we need more people like him! Tell him Dirk says get well soon.

[JanMichael]

30. Thinking of you all-

What a scary thing for both of you to go through...if it were Michael, I would have to take meds myself-

Hugs to both of you,

Stephanie

[Pithlet]

32. You and John will be in my thoughts.

Please take care and keep us updated when you can :hug:

[mvd]

33. Oh my - I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers

:hug:

[5thGenDemocrat]

34. Good morning all....

I am on my way to the hospital. John is due to go for his procedure at 7:30. Hopefully, he will be home tonight.

[ScreamingMeemie]

35. Polly, please give John a hug and best wishes from the Grumpy's

I hoep he is soon as good as new. :hug: Laura

[myrna minx]

40. Please give him our best wishes.

:hug:

[Iris]

36. kick

[Misunderestimator]

37. Sending lots of good energy his way.

:hug:

[Bossy Monkey]

38. Oh good golly! Best wishes to John

At least it sounds promising that they didn't have to rush him into surgery immediately. Hope all turns out for the best.

[brook]

39. Prayers...

and good thoughts to you both. May John have a swift and uneventful recovery!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

41. Thanks, Polly

This :hug: is for both of you.

[Coventina]

42. Hugs and best wishes.

:grouphug:

[5thGenDemocrat]

43. Hello once again DUers

Bulletin.....John went for his procedure at 7:30 this morning. He was back in his room at 8:31...The Dr. came to talk to me when he was done with John. He told me that John needs to eat healthier. He needs to exercise more. And he needs to stay on his meds. And most importantly, he needs to stop smoking!!!!

The actual insertion of the new stent went very well. The Dr. showed me the pictures of John's heart...He said there are 30 or so other places where blockages are begining to form. I guess he told John that he has maybe 10 years if he doesn't follow the instructions.

John told me to tell you he is depressed...and that he is also a fatalist. The Dr. said he was going to keep John there till tomarrow or possibly thursday. John was not happy with that news, and said as soon as they pull the stitches out, he is getting dressed and coming home.

Well that is the update so far. I am going to catch a nap and head back up to the hospital...You will hear from me...or perhaps John if he really does get dressed and come home later.

Polly

[nini]

44. good to hear

Hopefully he'll be home soon. Continued strength to you 5thGen!

:hug:

[shugah]

45. take care, both of you!

:hug: :hug:

best wishes for a speedy recovery.

you take care of you, too, polly! :hug:

[flamingyouth]

47. Best wishes to both of you

Hope he can come home soon. :)

[davsand]

51. Thanks for the update, Polly.

Glad to hear the surgery went well, but it sounds like John needs to straighten up and fly right from here on out...

John isn't overweight at all, and I can't imagine that ever being an issue for him if I'm being honest about it. I think the meds are probably gonna be crucial for him and for his continued good health.

I dunno if you have the cash for it or not, but get him started on Co-Q10 as soon as possible. It is in the vitamin section at the stores, and it is used a LOT overseas to treat heart issues (Japan uses it frequently to treat CHF, BTW). He's gonna need some time to heal up after this heart attack, and some nutritional support might help.

Did the VA drug program help him out at all? IF it didn't, check with this group and see if he qualifies for some help with drug costs:

https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php

Spank him if he won't behave, and YOU need to get some rest. You can't do him any good if you are at the brink of collapse too!



Laura

[auntAgonist]

52. Best wishes

for a speedy recovery. I hope he starts to feel better soon and takes the Dr's instructions to heart (no pun intended). He has a struggle ahead but it's worth it.

Thanks for the update. Take care of you too!!!!!!!!

I hope you're doing ok.

aA

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

53. Thanks for the update!

Get well, John! :hug:

[soleft]

46. Sending positive vibes

[Maddy McCall]

48. Polly, thanks for letting us know.

John, I'm praying that you have a swift recovery.

:hug:

[Aristus]

49. Thank you, Polly.

We're with you, 5thGenDemocrat! Get better soon! :thumbsup:

[merh]

50. Oh, I hope he gets to feeling better.

Thanks for letting us know. He is in my prayers. :hug:

[5thGenDemocrat]

54. Goooooooood Morning DU.....

Hi....I am spiffing up the house for John's return home. He is supposed to come home today, but ya just never know. It has been really quiet around here with him not here.

I am fairly sure that the next report from 5th Gen. Democrat will actually be from the man, himself.

I want to thank all of you for your prayers and support for John and for me. I want you all to know that when John started to feel discouraged, I would tell him about everyone who was rooting for him. It always brought a smile to his face. Much love to ALL of you!!!

Polly

[Bossy Monkey]

55. Yippie! Hope he gets home today, and is feeling better as close to

immediately as possible.

[kevsand]

56. Quitting the smoking can be hard,

but it should be made easier by the fact that he's probably gone most of two days without already. davsand and I both quit in the last year, and it definitely is easier when both partners quit. You got your work cut out for ya darlin'. Stay strong, and let us know if there's anything we can do...

[tokenlib]

57. Hang in there, John!!!

Best wishes from just to the north of you. Thanks Polly, for the updates. Hang in there John, my thoughts and prayers are with ya...

Just take the no smoking one day at a time, one urge at a time...and don't think just one won't hurt. That one smoke is how a lot of us started up again. After three attempts, I learned that...and now its been over a decade without them.

--Jerry