My kid brother had a heart attack last night.

They wouldn't let him come home if he wasn't stable. He may not be able to do much and be taking lots of meds. I think, if they can't put in stents they will do a bypass. Not sure. You will find out more info soon.
 
Omigosh. Hope he's going to be okay. Whatsisname, the father of my children, had a stent in 1991, another in 1992, finally had bypass in 1995. He's still alive and well nearly 20 years later.
 

Got a note from SIL yesterday.

3 blockages, one cant be fixed, but one was cleaned out. Another in a few weeks. He feels pretty good, but hates taking 3 heart meds and no exertion for now, which he hates.

Chuck was one that had to be doing something all the time. He will have to slow down for awhile. News is good and thanks for your prayers and good thoughts. Pappy
 
Sorry this is late, I Just found out this morning. Hope all is well, with Chuck, Pappy. I add my prayers and best wishes to the pile.
 
Just found out that my brother in law will have a heart valve replacement December 2nd in Shreveport, La. The surgeon said they now have a valve that will last 10 years. He is 70 now so that should give him another 10 years. He has trouble slowing down as he has been a farmer all his life and always worked from early morning until dark at night. Doctor has been telling him for past 5 years to slow it down but its not in him. He comes from a long line of farmers. He has farmed everything. Cotton, soybeans, wheat, crawfish and catfish ponds, etc. Now due to the situation with China and the political situation he is raising cattle only with contracts. Even when he is at home he is cooking or repairing things in the garage. The man can cook anything especially wild game he has caught or trapped. His deer steaks are the most tender you have ever eaten! I will eat anything he has cooked or killed. Cannot say that about most people that try to cook wild game as it will be tough and have that wild,gamey taste.
 
I am just seeing this entire thread for the first time, and adding my caring, Pappy.

What a message it was, for you to have woken up to, back then, when this unexpectedly began with your brother.

I am glad he is progressing through the series of stressful steps, well now. To us, he seems young for all of that, but can happen at any age, and regardless of our histories.
I hope he continues to improve, now.

Thinking of you and your bil, too, Terry.
 
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