MightyMouse Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Tim, I'm so glad for your dad...and for you. My dad had the exact same location and I recall the heart surgeon saying the term "widowmaker" (like all the other stuff wasn't scarey enough!)--unfortunately, though, my dad had been having symptoms for months and did NOTHING until the big attack came. By that time, he was in such bad shape he was transferred to another hospital after they stabilized him...and then again to another where there was a surgeon that was willing to take him on (FYI, if you want to see his cardiac surgeon, just watch the new show on ...hmmm... I think it's Discovery Health Channel--the show is called "Second Opinion", I think--Dr. Oz). Glad, too, that it doesn't sound like your dad is going to need an open heart procedure. Your dad was smart to have gotten treatment as soon as he did!Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted November 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Just an update: My father is doing way way better. He is having his second ECG tomorrow and the nurse basically guaranteed him that his ejection fraction (heart functionality) will be improved. He is up and puttering around the house. Somehow he sustained a stress fracture on his leg and has a soft cast on, but I have my father back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansmom Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 I'm so happy for you and your family!! Thanks for keeping us updated. I can only imagine how this whole things has been for you. I'll keep rooting for your father!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobyD Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 That is grat news Timbo! We will keep hoping for the best for you and your dad. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving....-Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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