I would very much like to catch a break - Lounge vibes request

[lukasahero]

Hi all. If you wouldn't mind sparing a thought today for my husband, we could really use the support.

Some of you might remember that I just buried my father. Still trying to work that out when I got a call from my husband this morning saying his cardiologist wants to see him right away.

He had quad bypass surgery in 2007 and recently started having some 'issues' so they put him on a heart monitor for the last month. Sat night he had what we're calling 'an episode' which the heart monitor caught and we phoned in. He was supposed to see the cardiologist for a stress test tomorrow but apparently they got the results from Saturday's reading and want to see him today instead.

I have no idea what's going on except that this is how they ended up finding out he'd had a heart attack back in '07 and needed the bypass surgery. We're thinking there's some kind of arrhythmia. At any rate, I can't talk to my mom or sister about this right now 'cause they're going through their own stuff and just wanted to ask if you all could hold him in your thoughts today.

I'm going to go have a nervous breakdown now, thanks. :cry:

[redqueen]

1. I'll be thinking of you and your husband...

hope everything goes smoothly at the doctor's office and that you get some (much-needed) good news. :hug:

[Richardo]

2. Best wishes for you and your husband

Hope it all works out well. :hug:

[auntAgonist]

3. First of all, best wishes good vibes for your husband

I hope the tests are all ok!

You have had so much to deal with L. I'm sorry you're going through this. Don't have a nervous breakdown :) Instead take deep breaths and lean on those who can give you strength at this time.


IT WILL BE FINE.

:hug:

Please keep us updated friend, I'm thinking of you.

aA
kesha

[lukasahero]

9. Thanks aA

I will post an update when I have one (he should be in with the doc right now but I don't know when I'll hear the scoop...)

I have taken my deep breaths (thanks to all who reminded me to breathe ;) ) and am just waiting now. I will be a nervous wreck until I hear but know that we made it through this before and we'll make it through again.

Thanks. Boy, I don't know what I'd have done without you this past week. :hug: I owe you.

[Haole Girl]

4. Sending vibes, prayers, and good thoughts..

for your husband and you! :hug:

[caitxrawks]

5. good luck.

I've had a crappy week too. Sometimes we just can't catch a break. I hope you get some good news =)

[lukasahero]

10. I'm sorry you're having a bad week too

I hope things turn around for you and will hold you in my thoughts.

[hamsterjill]

6. Sending vibes

Hoping for some peace and comfort for you. It's hard when things just mount up, one thing after another.

First item of business is to take a deep breath. No, you aren't going to have a nervous breakdown. If the doctor has found something - it is a positive thing that it was found and can, hopefully, be fixed.

Second item of business is to take care of yourself. You cannot care for and comfort others if you have no reserve yourself. It's NOT selfish to think of yourself at some point.

Please let us know how things turn out. I truly wish good things for you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Or course, my dear lukasahero...

ALL my very best and strongest vibes for you and your beloved husband, right now, and for as long as you need them...

It does sound like an arrhythmia, and remember, they are being proactive about this.

I hope they figure it out pronto, and help him get whatever he may need.

:hug:

[mdmc]

8. vibes sent

God bless

[Demoiselle]

11. Prayers, best wishes, excellent vibes and crossed fingers here.

[tblue]

12. Oh... Hang in there, sweetie. . Okay, now listen.

What you have to do is get busy with something today, right now. Something that requires you to focus. Do you play an instrument? Can you bake something? Or could you spend time with someone -- anyone who makes you feel good? Children (if you like children) can make you feel fresh and hopeful. So try to involve yourself in something right now, while you are waiting. And remember: It's nothing till it's something. All your imaginings and your fears are just that. Until you are told something definitive, you are dealing with emotion and not fact.

I don't mean to sound like I'm lecturing. I'm sending my best health and good luck wishes to you and your hubby. xoxox...t

[lukasahero]

13. You're sweet

And really, I didn't think you were lecturing. You had good advice and it's actually what I've been doing. I'm at work so I've been digging in to some analysis I had hanging over me trying to keep myself otherwise occupied.

I just heard from Mr. LaH. Doctor said it's "ventricular tachycardia". Well, like you said, at least now we know and we have facts to deal with. Guess it's time to do my research.

Thanks for the calming words. :hug:

[lukasahero]

14. Update: Ventricular tachycardia

Gezzus crispies - they took the damn ICD out to do the bypass surgery, don't tell me they're going to have to put it back in!

ARRRRRGGGGGGG!!!!

My poor husband. :cry:

Thanks all for the good wishes. Now at least we know what we're up against.

[theNotoriousP.I.G.]

15. My thoughts are with you and your husband

lukasahero, be thankful you still have him and his condition is treatable.

[Tripper11]

16. Vibes heading your way....

I hope everything works out well and they get your husband fixed up proper.

[NewJeffCT]

17. Good luck to him

and you

[Bunny]

18. Vibes coming your way, lukasahero.

Good luck to your and your husband with everything you're facing. :hug: And, my condolences on your father's passing. :hug:

[hedgehog]

19. Good thoughts headed your way.

[marzipanni]

20. Keeping you and your husband in my thoughts~

I just read about your trying to keep your basement bailed out with all the rain pouring in. I hope dealing with that wasn't stressing your husband a lot.
May whatever treatment he needs have him in good shape soon. :hug:

[lukasahero]

21. Thanks

I had to chuckle reading this - when it rains, it pours, huh? (Pun obviously intended!)

Actually, my husband's in pretty good spirits about this. As am I now. We know what he has and there are treatment options so things are looking up. When I wrote the OP, we didn't know - and that was scary.

FTR, in the last month, I have attended 4 funerals, been attacked by my neighbor's dog, 'celebrated' my nephew's 21st birthday (less than a week after we buried his grandfather), survived my dad's birthday (also less than a week after his funeral), bailed out our basement all while my husband was on a monitor to figure out what was wrong with his heart. At this point you just have to laugh, right?

DUers is GD are insane. DUers in this and other forums are good people. Took me a long time to figure that out.

Thanks. :)

[nuxvomica]

22. Hoping for the best for you and your family.

You know what they say: "When it rains, it pours." I'm wishing the clouds will break for you soon and I'm sending vibes of strength to your husband and your family. Peace.

[BlueIris]

23. One break, coming right up. nt

[applegrove]

24. vibes.

[Dystopian]

25. Thinking of you....

lukasahero:hug:
Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing...
I read the update...
You will go through this together....light at the end of the tunnel.
Sounds like everything will be fine...in time...Time is all we have.
Will keep you both in my thoughts....:hug:

Hope. Patience. Peace.