Heart Attack

khandi

15 years ago

My husband had a mild heart attack yesterday morning, right after our daughter left for school.

He's doing okay now. Tired and sore.

He's 49. I haven't broken down or anything..seem to be in shock or maybe it's denial...not sure.

Maybe I'm just trying to be strong for him..such mixed feelings.

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lindac
15 years ago
I'm sorry.....this may be the best gift he could ever get.....a small alert leading to a healthier lifestyle.
Yes stay strong for him....you have no choice.
Hugs and prayers
Linda C
jessyf
15 years ago
eeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...... DH and I are 49..... yup, wake up call. DH and I started dieting today. No more cookies, I have bags of veggies for snack.

(OK but we're having smoked brisket for dinner. Blame Annie for her gallery picture!)
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shaun
15 years ago
Ohhhhh so sorry to hear that. Sending get well vibes.
doucanoe
15 years ago
Oh Khandi, Give him a big hug for all of us, okay?

That is so very young, I agree it's a wake up call that something needs to change. My brother-in-law had one at 49 and it scared the bejeebers out of him!

Sending my good wishes to you and your husband. Take good care of him and of yourself, too!

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compumom
15 years ago
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Leafy greens (multiple kinds), RED grapes, soy milk and oatmeal, nonfat milk and yogurt, potatoes, brown eggs, whole wheat bread, bananas, turkey meatballs, wild salmon, chicken, avocados (she spreads them on bread instead of butter,)raisins (dark) etc... you get the picture.
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mustangs81
15 years ago
It's tough to go through but with the advances in medicine he should be able to be back to a normal routine quickly.

DH had a stint 8 years ago and a quintuple bypass 2 years ago. Now he is working two stressful jobs and tells me he is feeling good. She says crossing fingers.

Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
annie1992
15 years ago
khandi, that's pretty young, but not unusual, Americans in general live very unhealthy lifestyles. My brother is 56 and had already had his second heart attack. Sigh. He won't change, just like Dad wouldn't, even after Dad's quadruple bypass.

I agree, it's a chance to do things differently, a reminder to be healthier. I'm afraid it's probably going to be up to you to help (and or push) him in that direction.

Hugs to you, and good luck to both of you. I'll also be sending strong, healing thoughts for a speedy and complete recovery.

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fearlessem
15 years ago
Oh Khandi -- you are both in my thoughts and prayers and I'm just hoping for a speedy recovery for him. Its good to be strong, but know that you're also allowed to let him see how much this has shaken you...

Big hug,
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sally2_gw
15 years ago
Khandi, my heart goes out to you and your husband. What a frightening experience for both of you. I wish him a speedy recovery, and hope all goes well for him.

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15 years ago
Annie, I know what you mean about your brother and dad. After 3 heart surgeries my dad still wants roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy for dinner and still smokes 2 packs a day. His cardiologist said if he didn't quit smoking he would smack him upside the head with a baseball bat. I gave him my permission. Still smokes. Even my mom, after 5 heart attacks could not give up the cigs. My dad has been smoking since he was 13 and my mom smoked for close to 50 years. At least I never picked up that nasty habit.

Khandi, I agree with the others. A small attack, although scary is a definite wakeup call. Not everyone is that lucky. My uncle died at 34 from a massive heart attack. My family genes don't give me much hope to get past 70. Sigh.

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centralcacyclist
15 years ago
You are in my heart. People heal from mild heart attacks and go on to live long lives with dedication to life style changes.

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bunnyman
15 years ago
Hope your husband is doing okay Khandi! I won't point fingers at lifestyle because I don't know him. In my family people live to be 90... except for those that have heart attacks at... well... my age.

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obxgina
15 years ago
Khandi, sending you and your husband good thoughts! I hope his recovery is a speeding one! Just out of curiosity, what were his symptoms?
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dedtired
15 years ago
Khandi, I am sorry that your husband has this happen to him. I am glad it was mild and he can heal. We also have to remember that heart disease is caused by lifestyle choices AND a genetic pre-disposition.

And ladies, let's remember that heart disease is the number one killer of women in America.

My father was a heavy smoker. He had a heart attack in his 50's. Kept smoking. Then he had a very bad stroke in his 70's. Kept smoking. Sheesh. It didn't help that his wife smoked liked a chimney. He couldn't escape it. She died of COPD at age 55.

Now, if I would just take my own good advice about a healthier lifestyle.

Khandi, hope your DH is back to 100% soon.
khandi
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks all! He's doing okay right now. Gets tired fast.

He is going to go for a dye test to check for blockage. Right now, his leg muscles are really sore... probably due to one of the meds the hospital gave him.

They gave him nitro spray, aspirin, blood pressure and angina pills, and a cholesterol pill.

He had his cholesterol checked over a month ago and doctor never called (he always calls you if something shows up).

Going to call our doc tomorrow and ask him to see hubby asap to adjust his meds, etc.

Hubby doesn't drink or smoke. He loves veggies. Problem is he OVER EATS!!

His brother (3 years younger) had a quadruple bypass at the age of 43 (2 years ago). He doesn't watch his diet, still smokes, etc. Says he's not gonna stop living! Hubby reminds him all the time that the doc didn't give him a new heart, just a chance to live longer if he changes his lifestyle.
petaloid
15 years ago
I'm holding the good thought for both of you. Please continue to keep us posted.
Gina_W
15 years ago
Sorry to hear this Khandi. I hope he gets healthier and that this is the last heart problem he has. I'm sending positive thoughts your way.
Bizzo
15 years ago
((((Khandi))))
riverrat1
15 years ago
I'm thinking of you and your husband. It's good that he lives a healthy lifestyle. Now he just has to excercise more.
User
15 years ago
Sending my best thoughts to both of you Khandi.

I had a mild heart attack at age 50....no fun but a great wake up call. Something caused the attack if his diet and weight are good and his cholesterol is fine then it may be a physiological problem.

Important thing is to get to the bottom of why this happened and adjust accordingly.

Good luck to you both, consider a warning a good thing!
vacuumfreak
15 years ago
I'm glad he's OK! Hugs to both of you and keep us posted...
cloudy_christine
15 years ago
Scary for you and for him, I'm sure. I'm glad to hear that he's doing well.
brenda55
15 years ago
Khandi, just checkin in and seeing how your DH is doing and if he has had any tests yet. Keep us posted.

Brenda
khandi
Original Author
15 years ago
Just got a call this morning from the hospital. He's scheduled for an angioplasty tomorrow morning. Going in today for blood work, tests, instructions, etc.

He's feeling a bit better. Just glad to have someone finally do something. He's been having chest pains for quite awhile. He's got stomach troubles too..hiatus hernia and GERD (acid reflux). He had trouble breathing this morning..saying it felt like his stomach pushing into his lungs.

When he was brought into emergency Friday, he told the ER doc all about his stomach problems. The doc said he believed a SMALL portion of his medical problems probably is due to his stomach but he wanted to go another way and check his heart. Heartburn causes chest pain too but maybe it's not that...so we'll know how healthy his heart is tomorrow.

If he does have some blockage, they might put in stents (depending on how bad it is).
riverrat1
15 years ago
((((Khandi)))))

I remember not so long ago having stomach issues. Sounds like the same issues I was having, GERD, heartburn... I have had every medical test known to man. Make sure he gets a colonoscopy.

I hope all turns out well. Please let us know how he is doing:-)
sally2_gw
15 years ago
It's not just diet and exercise, it's good oral hygiene, too. Heart disease can be caused by inflammation, and one major source of inflammation is bacteria from the mouth. Remember to floss, everyone. (And not just before your dentist appointment.)

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khandi
Original Author
15 years ago
He had the angiogram. Everything is okay. No blockage. He'll be home tonight.

riverrat - he's had two colonoscopies already, a few years ago. Everything okay there too.

While at the hospital yesterday, he finally got some info about the scope he got down the throat awhile back. He has a few erosions on his stomach lining.

I'm certain it's because of high blood pressure and STRESS. He'll just have to lose some weight, watch what he eats, and find ways to relieve stress. Guess he'll have to play more golf!!
lakeguy35
15 years ago
Glad to hear things are moving in the positive direction for your DH. Like others mentioned a warning for sure...I hope things continue to move in a positive direction for him. I think, at times, we all forget how fragile life really is.

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gbsim1
15 years ago
It sounds as though things are looking up. I'm so glad that you're getting some good answers that are easing your worries. I think that many of us need that wakeup call!

Grace
sally2_gw
15 years ago
What good news. More golf, huh? It seems like he went to a lot of trouble to convince you he "needs" to play more golf! lol

Sally

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