Good Monday morning
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99426)
Canada
February 12, 2018 6:56am CST
One of my cousins is having open heart surgery this morning so he is in my thoughts. Including me this will be the third person in our family who have had the surgery. I have twin cousins who both recently had pace makers put in. This is all on my Dad's side of the family. Heart trouble runs on that side. It is like my cardiologist told me, "you can change you lifestyle and do what you can to live a healthier life but the one thing you can't change is your genes."
On a positive note I am feeling great and still here to tell my story. So all it good! Back for another week of work. It is really mild this morning so I got a nice long walk in before I got to work. Aside from work and more walking I don't have much else planned for the day.
What do you have planned for today ? Have a great day/night!
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
14 Feb 18
@Happy2BeMe I am so sorry, I hope they have a B plan ready now. My best wishes.
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
13 Feb 18
They decided to try another procedure because they didnt think he would make it through open heart but the procedure didnt work. Not sure what they are going to do now.
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
14 Feb 18
@LadyDuck Thank you. He has to wait 5 weeks before they do anything else.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
12 Feb 18
@Happy2BeMe he should do fine.Good shape?
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
13 Feb 18
@amadeo He had quite a few heart attacks and stents put in over the years. They didn't do open heart. They didnt want to risk it. They tried another procedure but it didnt work so now they have to decide where to go from here.
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@galileo2008 (1141)
• Philippines
14 Feb 18
Hoping for your cousin's fast recovery after the surgery.
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@galileo2008 (1141)
• Philippines
14 Feb 18
@Happy2BeMe Oh, I hope they will be able to find something that could help him get better.
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
14 Feb 18
They ended up not doing it because they didnt think he was strong enough to get through it. They have to wait and figure something else out.
@LovingMyBabies (85130)
• Valdosta, Georgia
12 Feb 18
I will be praying for your cousin. I hope you have a wonderful day and week! =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85130)
• Valdosta, Georgia
12 Feb 18
@Happy2BeMe You're welcome-God is our healer.
Thank you!
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
12 Feb 18
Thank you Jennifer. Prayers are needed.
Thanks I would you and your family have a wonderful day and week ahead also.
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@sallypup (57305)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Feb 18
@Happy2BeMe Before hubby could have the heart surgery the docs put him through 5 days of tests. He was found to be very healthy except for that pesky hole in the heart- without surgery he would have had congestive heart failure within 10 years. Since that surgery he has done many vigorous things and seems no worse for wear.
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
13 Feb 18
Thank you. Glad everything went well for hubby. I know at the time it would have been very scary.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Feb 18
@Happy2BeMe It's ugly to look at, but not so stiff anymore. I walked 6 miles today. Thanks.
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
14 Feb 18
@DianneN Good for you. Glad you are still able to walk on it.
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@snowy22315 (168419)
• United States
13 Feb 18
Well, I didn't have too much planned for today, I had to go to the bank and make a deposit so I could get my credit card bill paid..and make some more calls on one of my mystery shops. I did a lot of forum posting on PL today as well.I am glad you are feeling so much better!
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@snowy22315 (168419)
• United States
13 Feb 18
@Happy2BeMe Yeah, if you are satisfied with making pennies!
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
13 Feb 18
Thanks...sounds like a productive day for you
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
13 Feb 18
Hope the operation is a successful one for your cousin.
No plans for today except working out later in the afternoon and doing the laundry.
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@Tina30219 (81441)
• Onaway, Michigan
13 Feb 18
Sorry to hear about your cousin I hope the surgery goes well. Not much going on here went and worked out this morning and tomorrow as well.
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@Tina30219 (81441)
• Onaway, Michigan
13 Feb 18
@Happy2BeMe Not good I hope they figure something out soon.
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
13 Feb 18
They ended up not doing it and trying another procedure but it didnt work so now they have to try something else. They dont think he is strong enough to make it through open heart surgery.
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
13 Feb 18
just going to do a lot of goofing off
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
13 Feb 18
Hope all goes well for them.
Glad you're still feeling good.
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@kareemadivina (1230)
• Philippines
12 Feb 18
Yes you're right we can't change our genetic make up.It's sad to know that you have a family history of heart problems, and have to undergo surgeries for that.You can still lower your risk of getting more cardiac problems by adapting a healthier life style.You should lessen your salt and fat intake.You may adapt an exercise program or even brisk walking can have health benefits.If you are obese you need to decrease your weight and control your blood sugar if you are diabetic.
@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
12 Feb 18
Thank you. I lead a very healthy lifestyle.
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
13 Feb 18
Thanks. They decided to try another procedure because of his health but it didn't work so now they have to see where they will go from there.
@Marilynda1225 (79231)
• United States
12 Feb 18
I had a lazy weekend so today it's time to catch up on housework.
Glad that you're here to tell your story about your heart attack and you're right about genes. Hope your cousin is okay
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@JohnRoberts (109865)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Feb 18
You are still here and better than ever!
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