by Bonnie S.
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November 20, 2006

Update on my Husband

October 29, 2007 06:23 AM EDT
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The Doctor told Brian it was good he got to the hospital when he did, that there was no major damage done. He has to stay in ICU another day yet to make sure everything is ok. Then go to a regular room for a day or two. He feels better, and said that he misses his computer and he is bored there. I guess he will have to stay home from work a few days, which is hard for him he has only missed a few days in the 20 years he worked there. I am not sure what else we will have to do yet until they give us instructions when he gets to come home.  I met a great group of friends and connections here at Gather and I treasure everyone of them. I appreciate all the thoughtful comments and suggestions everyone has given me, and I will show my husband the article when he gets home. Thanks so much, Bonnie
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Comments: 97

Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Oct 29, 2007, 6:33am EDT
I'm glad to hear that he is doing better. I know its going to be hard for him to take it easy. But he should consider this a warning that he needs to slow down.
ashish j. Oct 29, 2007, 6:39am EDT
hope he makes a speedy recovery
Denise B. Oct 29, 2007, 6:44am EDT
glad he is ok, I wish him a speedy recovery.

Also take care of yourself this has had to stress YOU out as well.
Stephanie C. Oct 29, 2007, 6:51am EDT
Sounds like he is doing great. I am so glad. Take care of yourself and him....:)
www.simurl.com/mocnas visit website Oct 29, 2007, 6:54am EDT
I'm glad to hear that he is doing better.
Janet "Jax" B. Oct 29, 2007, 7:02am EDT
I hope he does get to come home soon Bonnie...great that no damage was done.
Bonnie S. Oct 29, 2007, 7:09am EDT
Thank you everyone for the great comments : )
DiAnA D. Oct 29, 2007, 7:16am EDT
prayers for a speedy recovery
Bebe S. Oct 29, 2007, 7:54am EDT
Bonnie, I am so glad that the heart attack didn't cause major damage. Thank God you came home when you did!!!

Thank you for updating.
donna c. Oct 29, 2007, 9:16am EDT
They will probably change his diet as well as exercise routine...I added you as a friend and I have a list for spices to use instead of salt to season foods posted on my site. Hope it helps. crossword puzzles and even coloring books are a great comfort when in the hospital and bored with television. They help keep your mind and hands busy, so they are great to help relieve stress and tension for someone used to working so much. hugs, peachy
Sue * Oct 29, 2007, 10:05am EDT
I'm glad things are going so well, and that he was so lucky and smart! I would guess you will have to make some cooking changes...and he will be told to get more exercise. A small price to pay for a longer life. Give him my best, hang in there!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Oct 29, 2007, 10:22am EDT
I'm so happy to hear he is doing better. Take care.
William Dotani Oct 29, 2007, 10:35am EDT
That's a good report. I hope he gets plenty of rest and is able to resume his regular lifestyle soon. You might want to check out the garynull.com website for some useful heart related information. Gary Null is often on PBS.
Kay M. Oct 29, 2007, 11:40am EDT
That is good news.
CyberGwen ! Oct 29, 2007, 2:35pm EDT
Good news! It sounds like this was a wake-up call, maybe he should take days off more often:)
karla l. Oct 29, 2007, 4:00pm EDT
The sooner he get's home the better he'll be. Nothing like missing your computer to make you want to get well faster, LOL! So glad to hear he's doing better.
Heather W. Oct 29, 2007, 4:48pm EDT
Hope he gets to come home soon.
Corina Carrasco Oct 29, 2007, 5:30pm EDT
Great news, Bonnie! I'm sure it will be difficult to adjust to a new way of life when he gets home (dietary changes and modified activity) but it will be worth it for your whole family. The pay off is that you get to keep him around longer!
Marge H. Oct 29, 2007, 5:41pm EDT
Sending prayers and good thoughts for a speedy recovery.
penni d. Oct 29, 2007, 8:36pm EDT
i am happy he is getting better.....as a former heart patient......i know how it can be...
penni d. Oct 29, 2007, 8:37pm EDT
and i know He can't WAIT to go HOME!!!!
Christopher K. Oct 29, 2007, 9:07pm EDT
i am glad he is feeling better but let him know that i for one hope he gets well soon and returns home,even though i dont know him
your both in my thoughts
Victoria H. Oct 29, 2007, 9:42pm EDT
So glad to hear the good news, Bonnie! I hope he continues to do well! Keep us updated here in Gatherland.
Kelly M. Oct 29, 2007, 11:37pm EDT
I am so glad for both of you that he is recovering!
necee t. Oct 30, 2007, 12:35am EDT
Bonnie, i'm so glad he's going to be okay... that must have been scary...
God Bless all...
Elsie Duggan Oct 30, 2007, 1:09am EDT
I am so glad he is okay enough for the doctors to be talking about him being released, not only from the ICU, but also from the hospital after a few days, I am glad he didn't have that much damage, my husband had one of those heart attacks too, and they said he had an A- heart which is right up there with an A , except you now know you have to take care of yourself, so you are a step up on everyone that has not had one. I hope you are holding up Bonnie, relax a bit now, and take it easy
Rhoda S. Oct 30, 2007, 1:11am EDT
I'm glad to hear he is doing better. He is probably going to need to make some changes in his diet. Watching his cholesterol is going to be a big thing in getting him in better shape, so this doesn't happen again. God bless you both.
Kathryn E. Oct 30, 2007, 4:37am EDT
Glad to hear the good news.
Bonnie S. Oct 30, 2007, 8:37am EDT
Thank you everybody, I told him about this article and all the great people here.
William Dotani Oct 30, 2007, 10:09am EDT
For many, 1 oz of RAW apple cider vinegar mixed with water after supper is good for the heart and stomach. Aloe Vera juice is good to combat internal inflammation. I think he should take COQ10 daily, but only after eating.
carmel m. Oct 30, 2007, 11:28am EDT
I am so glad to hear he is doing well. After my moms heart attack fear held her back from doing many of the things she had previously enjoyed. Please have your husband follow his Dr.'s advice and encourage him to not fear another attack.
wiaka's just ... curious Oct 30, 2007, 2:48pm EDT
Bonnie this is good news. So glad brianis doing much better and getting bored. lol

Keep us in the loop and if you need anything let us know.

Blessings
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Oct 30, 2007, 4:58pm EDT
Glad he is going to be ok. Will keep you both in my thoughts.
Sue M. Oct 30, 2007, 5:20pm EDT
Good news... hope he has a speed recovery, Bonnie!
Jerri H. Oct 30, 2007, 8:00pm EDT
Glad to hear he is doing good....our thoughts are with him and your family.
Paula Love Oct 30, 2007, 11:22pm EDT
oh I am so glad that things are going better. I'll check back in with you to watch the progress as you post it!
Charlotte Babb Maven-Fairy Godmother Oct 31, 2007, 2:59pm EDT
I'm glad he is better. This is a time whena lot of men review their lives and make serious changes so that they get to live some more. I hope he will recover soon.
Wilma M. Oct 31, 2007, 4:05pm EDT
That's good news! He was VERY fortunate to REALIZE he needed to go to the hospital. Some people shrug off the symptoms and try to ignore them.

I can imagine it will be hard for him to stay home from work but maybe if he can get on the computer, that will help pass the time!
Linda K. Oct 31, 2007, 5:58pm EDT
Thinking of you and your husband! I am just reading the news. May he recover quickly!
Serina Matteson Oct 31, 2007, 7:45pm EDT
So sorry to hear about the heart attack but very happy to hear he is recovering with no damage.
I am glad he is doing better and sad to hear this happened to him.
Hopefully a low dose of aspirin daily will help him.
I bet missing work is hard & that he is bored. Tell him to try to rest.
(not so easy when they bug ya in the hospital)
Bob C. Nov 1, 2007, 12:23am EDT
Bonnie, I hope that your husband makes a speedy recovery and learns the things that he needs to do to avoid this happening again. Good luck and good health to both of you!
Bonnie C. Nov 1, 2007, 9:44am EDT
Yay! I hope that he feels better very soon and you too!!! ps..I love my connection with you as well.
Lea L. Nov 1, 2007, 1:12pm EDT
Glad to hear he is doing better! What a shock to both of you!
Linda K. Nov 1, 2007, 6:37pm EDT
Bonnie,

How is he doing today? And how are YOU holding up? Thinking of you both!
Rhoda S. Nov 2, 2007, 3:35am EDT
I have been wondering how your dad has been doing. I hope he has been continuing to get better. Give us an update when you get a chance. Take good care of yourself too!
Bonnie S. Nov 2, 2007, 9:19am EDT
My husband is doing better, but is very bored. He came home Wednesday and will be out of work and no hunting for at least a month. That was not good news to him. Thank you for all your kind thoughts and comments.
golds g. Nov 2, 2007, 4:10pm EDT
good news thanks for the update!
Linda K. Nov 2, 2007, 5:31pm EDT
Coming back to get an update. Happy to know he's home and feeling well enough to be bored!
M & M. Nov 2, 2007, 6:47pm EDT
Oh dear, I am happy he made it, and he will improve daily. You both are in my prayers. God bless, M&M
Donna Besso Nov 2, 2007, 8:49pm EDT
I am so glad to hear he is doing better!! I'll continue to keep you both in my thoights and prayers.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Nov 2, 2007, 10:04pm EDT
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear that your husband had a heart attack, I can only imagine how scared the both of you have been. I am happy to hear that there was no major damage, and that he is doing better. I hope he is back on his feet now, and that he has no permanent damage.
carolyn b. Nov 3, 2007, 7:40am EDT
I'm glad he's ok.
Birdee F. Nov 3, 2007, 3:02pm EDT
It is a sucky feeling when you have to miss work...especially after such a great track record! I always got sick one day a year! I was always so mad at myself...
Glad to hear he will be coming home soon! Hope all is well!
Anne Marie A. Nov 3, 2007, 5:50pm EDT
I am glad he's doing better too!
Jerri H. Nov 3, 2007, 9:52pm EDT
Glad to hear he is doing much better....tell him to take it easy.
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Nov 3, 2007, 9:57pm EDT
stinks to be out of work for a while but great news that hes home. wishing you both well
Cristina S. Nov 4, 2007, 3:36pm EST
So glad to hear your husband is feeling better!
Sometimes it takes a heart attack to make us healthy - meaning starting to take care of ourselves! Hope he does it! Then you will really have something to celebrate every time his birthday rolls around!
I'm glad to hear there was little or no permanant damage.
That is a miracle in itself.
Lela M. Nov 6, 2007, 4:12am EST
I'm so happy for you both. Glad to know that there wasn't any permanent damage. That's great.
Dee - Nature Babe! Nov 6, 2007, 4:24am EST
Is he home now? Praying that he is feeling better.
Sharon A. Nov 6, 2007, 10:51am EST
Well, thank God! You get better Brian! And, for God's sake---slow down buddy! The companies only worry about making money off of our backs!
Christopher K. Nov 6, 2007, 11:34am EST
its beeen a few days and im sure your hubby is home by now...how is he feeling,better i hope..
lemme know
Bonnie S. Nov 6, 2007, 1:17pm EST
He is home and bored as heck, not having much to do since he can't work until Dec. I take him different places during the day to keep him busy, but some days I am just to tired because I work nights. Thanks so much for all the great comments : )
I hope he can find some things to do that will make him feel productive while he is waiting to go back to work.
Yeah for being home!
J. P. Nov 6, 2007, 2:09pm EST
I'm glad that he's home and wish him a speedy recovery, Bonnie.
Terry S. Nov 6, 2007, 6:22pm EST
Sending good thoughts for a quick recovery
Bundy P Nov 6, 2007, 7:37pm EST
Glad he's doing better
Christopher K. Nov 7, 2007, 9:17am EST
i got your message Bonnie,i am glad hubby is feeling alot better..
my best wishes your way
I'm glad your husband's heart attack was not more serious than it was. I hope he does heed this warning to slow down. Please let us know how he is doing - and don't forget to take care of you, too. :-)
William Dotani Nov 8, 2007, 1:35am EST
I highly suggest your husband watch a lot of comedies. Laughter is good for the heart.
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Trish A. Nov 9, 2007, 4:14pm EST
This is terrific news!

You have been such a support for me during my husband's hospitalization. I will always treasure your comments, prayers and positive energy.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Nov 9, 2007, 9:30pm EST
Tell him make the best of a bad situation and relax. Then he should start getting some moderate exercise. Take care of him, and youself.
Elsie Duggan Nov 9, 2007, 9:31pm EST
Bonnie I hope he is still improving day by day, and that you are taking care of yourself, you are doing double duty right now, take it easy and relax as much as you can.
Mary K. Nov 11, 2007, 2:20am EST
I am so glad that he is going to be okay. My grandpa's twin brother died of a massive heart attack about a month ago and I know that he misses him everyday. Do the doctors know what caused the heart attack?
William Dotani Nov 11, 2007, 6:45am EST
I'm sure there will be more tests and monitoring. This can cause stress, so please help him relax as much as possible.
Syed The Shah Nov 11, 2007, 6:50am EST
Bonnei I keep your husband in my prayers. May God bestow him with a quick and hasty recovery.
Thanks
Bonnie S. Nov 11, 2007, 8:08am EST
I am making him relax a lot, then get out and walk to get exercise. We changed a lot of things we were eating and made them healthier. Thanks for all the suggestions and thoughtful comments.
Trish A. Nov 11, 2007, 12:55pm EST
Bonnie, I have been told that depression can follow a heart attack so it might be good to keep your eye on your husband's spirits.

Thank you again for the prayers and support during Shan's illness.
Marge H. Nov 11, 2007, 1:50pm EST
Good to hear that he is doing so much better Bonnie. Thanks for the update.
Digital Diva S. Nov 11, 2007, 3:33pm EST
I'm so happy to hear he is on the mend with no real danger. I imagine it's easier for you to sleep now that you know. Get some rest so you'll be strong when he comes home. Pamper yourself.
Shannon W Nov 12, 2007, 10:41pm EST
I'm glad that he's doing better Bonnie
Esaiah Udhayakumar Nov 12, 2007, 11:22pm EST
I pray for him!
Dena Straughn Nov 14, 2007, 3:08am EST
I am so glad it was not more serious, but I will keep you all in my prayers Bonnie.
sheila h. Nov 14, 2007, 4:43am EST
Hi, Bonnie...
Was wondering how is the better half doing?
Going well and getting stronger every day, I hope.
Just stumbled back onto your board. Gather so big it's hard to get around and find everything..!
Now, I guess everyone is feeling a bit more calm and safe...out of the woods and all. Good. But just a caution. Don't allow any back sliding! Make those lifestyle changes, stop smoking ,lose the extra pounds, increase soluble fiber in the diet...and all the other good things the doc said to do....(you both should make the changes as it's easier on the buddy system..besides if you continue to smoke the 2nd hand stuff is just as bad.)
This was the warning, the wake up call...yes, be respectful of the situation but gain control of your health and your lives!
Good luck and God Bless....
Felix R. Nov 14, 2007, 7:08am EST
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William Dotani Nov 16, 2007, 2:30am EST
I really think laughter is good for the heart. Just look at the pictures people posted in comments to my Flying Cow story. I'm not asking you to read or comment. These pictures are just hilarious.
I hope everything is better with that dh of yours now!
Amy C. Nov 18, 2007, 5:45pm EST
Glad to hear he is doing better.
Leah A. Dec 4, 2007, 1:13pm EST
I'm glad to hear that he is doing better. I will still be praying for you.
Michelle P. Dec 26, 2007, 10:36am EST
I hope he's doing great with his lifestyle changes. It can be so hard, but so worth it for a happier, healthier, longer life.
Curt L. Jan 2, 2008, 9:52am EST
So glad he is doing OK! Sending a 10 your way!
Leah A. May 22, 2008, 2:46pm EDT
It's good that no major damage was done. I hope he is doing much better now.

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