my achey breaky heart

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:50 pm

After bouts of really bad fatigue, even with the simplest of tasks, I finally capitulated and made an appointment to see a doctor this past Monday. After seeing my EEG they shipped me to the emergency room at Lee Memorial Health Park for observation. On Wednesday I had an echocardiogram that gave them all a further look. Thursday I had heart catheterization and they were able to see my problems up close and ugly. They wanted to do open heart surgery on Friday, but by this time I needed a break to wrap my head around what was happening.
I came home yesterday and am under home health care for now till my operation scheduled for this Thursday. Looks like I hit a trifecta. I have an 80% blockage in my #! coronary artery, and problems with both my aortic valve and mitral valve. If you remember your high school biology, you have some idea of what is what. The surgery should fix all 3 issues with a bypass, valve replacement, and another procedure.
Hope to be back home a week after the operation. Wish me luck. :)

Diego in Seattle · Post by **Diego in Seattle** » Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:09 pm

Must be some real quacks for doctors....conservatives don't have a heart. :twisted:

Hope the surgery goes well for you with a quick recovery, 02. You're not ready for the dumpater just yet.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:32 pm

Good luck, wolfie.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:33 pm

Jebus. Put down the Beast Lite and take a walk around the cul-de-sac.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:34 pm

P.S. I blame Obama.

Atomic Punk · Post by **Atomic Punk** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 12:22 am

Hope all goes well buddy

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 12:25 am

When I saw the thread title, I thought it was about this guy:

Since he's rocking the Achey Breaky Big Mistakey.

But I wish you well, Codger.

Carson · Post by **Carson** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:08 am

Try not to get surgery addiction like Chip has.

trev · Post by **trev** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:35 am

Get well soon, Wolfman. We can't have you dying or anything.

The Seer · Post by **The Seer** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 5:00 am

"I finally capitulated and made an appointment to see a doctor this past Monday"

No doubt a life saving move.

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 4:10 pm

Can I get your record player?

Best of luck, amigo.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sun Sep 14, 2014 4:33 pm

This is terrible news... :cry:

Why God? Why must you always take the "good ones" so young? Please...as your meek and humble lamb...take Sam instead...please...

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:08 pm

Must have been a shocker to hear that - definitely a wake up. Hope you come back in better shape than ever.

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:19 pm

Thoughts and prayers from the 'Seater household.

The valve issues rarely have anything to do with diet or exercise or weight. I have had two family members who have had mitral value prolapse. Both had the valves repaired rather than replaced. I would suggest going for the valve repair over the artificial valve, if your Dr thinks it appropriate.

Give someone you trust your set of house keys to this place and have them give us an update. Or better yet sweet talk a nurse into posting something here for you.

Again, best of luck.

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:53 pm

You better not let this take you out Wolfe. I still have plans to visit your old ass and drink some beast liters

And fukk smackie chan for beating me to the record player request.

The Whistle Is Screaming · Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:10 pm

Good luck Wolfman!

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:50 pm

Good luck Wolftard.

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 12:52 am

Get well soon!

BarFlie · Post by **BarFlie** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 1:10 am

Hang in there wolfman, We need more radio :grin:

You completely beat the shit out of my current "benign positional vertigo (left)" problem so I'll just let that drop.

Moving Sale · Post by **Moving Sale** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 1:17 am

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:20 am

Speedy recovery, Wolfman.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 1:53 pm

Good luck, Wolfie. When the nurse comes in to insert your catheter, just as she lifts your gown, say, "Now you're going to feel a little prick."

ChargerMike · Post by **ChargerMike** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 4:51 pm

Sudden Sam wrote:You'll feel like a youngster after the surgery, Wolfie. Or so I'm told.

Good luck.

...er, you're going to feel like crap after the surgery! The youngster thing comes about 2-3 months later or so I'm told. I was in the hospital for 3 days last week. Same deal, echo, computerized tomography, cardiac catheterization, nuclear scan...came out clean on all fronts. The ole ticker still going strong with no blockage. The Doc said he thought it had something to do with the Chargers blowing a big lead late and losing to Arizona...STRESS!
Very best to you Wolfie, thoughts and prayers on the way.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 5:16 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:Good luck, Wolfie. When the nurse comes in to insert your catheter, just as she lifts your gown, say, "Now you're going to feel a little prick."

With any luck he will be unconscious for that procedure.

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Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 5:48 pm

BSmack wrote:
Goober McTuber wrote:Good luck, Wolfie. When the nurse comes in to insert your catheter, just as she lifts your gown, say, "Now you're going to feel a little prick."
With any luck he will be unconscious for that procedure.

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I wasn't.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 6:16 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:I wasn't.

I wasn't either. Mine happened post surgical and can best be described as a scene left on the cutting room floor of Misery. The nurse even bore a resemblance to Kathy Bates.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 6:22 pm

I felt no pain. Undoubtedly due to my excessive girth. Or perhaps it was because I was already hooked up to some quality IV drugs (knee replacement).

poptart · Post by **poptart** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 1:31 pm

Hope it's smooth sailin', Wolfie.

See ya later...

BarFlie · Post by **BarFlie** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 12:46 am

T's and P's for wolfman tomorrow! Get your ass back home right away dude, I need a wolfman's bunker music fix asap

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 1:24 am

88 wrote:I did something I don't normally do... I Shrubbered the Wolfman's casa yesterday afternoon. His wife answered and said he had to go into the hospital a bit earlier than anticipated for reasons I will not share. I haven't heard how he is doing today. But T's & P's are the best medicine right now, and copious amounts are flowing from the 88 casa.

Good man... 88

Wolfman, get well.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:22 am

My dad had a quadruple bypass when he was about Wolfie's age. 12 years later, he's still going strong.

BarFlie · Post by **BarFlie** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 3:22 am

That's good news and sounds about right. Maybe he will be awake tomorrow night for the show :grin:

ChargerMike · Post by **ChargerMike** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:45 am

Update?

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 1:38 pm

Well, smackie. Looks like you might need to look elsewhere for your record player.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Sun Sep 21, 2014 2:34 pm

Get well soon, Wolfie.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:03 am

That's some damn fine news.

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:23 am

Nice...

mamamustanger · Post by **mamamustanger** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:08 am

Hope you are home and recuperating nicely. If you able tune in Friday night give us an update!

ChargerMike · Post by **ChargerMike** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:01 pm

KC Scott wrote:
BSmack wrote:That's some damn fine news.
I'm sure he could use that $15 about now

You'd only need to cut out twinkies for a week

oooh wee! good memory and good zinger Scott

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:38 pm

Finally home. No Thursday tunes. Will post about it all later when I feel like sitting here any longer.