Aggie and family dr......appt.

[hotwheelstx]

Went yesterday and p/u reports from hospital....Heart cath, stress test. Saw our family dr. He read the reports the best he could. (He's not a cardi) but sent us to another yesterday afternoon.

The "heart disease" turns out to be clogged arteries.....about 40-50 percent. Has no idea why other cardiologist didn't perform an Angeoplasty. Said that Aggie w/out a doubt needs one before condition gets worse or has another heart attack. Along w/family history.

Said he doesn't feel that open heart surgery will be necessary but...isn't really sure.

Ag's going into the hospital on Monday. Should be there for approx. 3 days if all goes well. He's terrified. Won't tell me but I can see it in his eyes, hear in his voice.

Ag called my mom lastnite (she's had open heart surgery 6 years ago) and they talked for almost 2 hours. Seemed to relieve his worries to a certain extent....

The new dr. also advised that I report the other cardiologist to AMA. Just because we were "out of network" doesn't mean that he didn't deserve better care....those are his words not mine. Aggie says leave it alone. I really don't want to but will for now.

Said he's "Another heart attack waiting to happen" something should of been done asap....there should of been no stress test done....that causes the heartbeat to raise....possibly causing him (Ag) to have another heart attack right there.
He should of been sent home w/better instructions, meds. he'd been taking while in hospital....at least.

We both talked to the first cardiologist and he said that he doesn't worry about clogged arteries unless it's over 70 percent. That's something I've never heard of before. The condition just gets worse as the days, years go by.

Aggie called his family again. Talked w/stepmother. She still refused to say anything about Ag. Sr. until Aggie was almost screaming at the top of his lungs at her. Said that Ag. Sr. had his first heart attack about age 50. Surgery at 51. Aggie will 50 next year.

Aggie found his oldest brother on the net. (none of them are close anymore due to this woman) He's 59 and has had a heart attack as well.

Aggie really wanted to talk to his dad but mil wouldn't allow Ag. Sr. to get on the phone. She still hasn't told him what's going on. "Doesn't want to upset him and he doesn't need to know".

I think he does. Ag's the 3rd son. There's a total of 4 brothers.

So, it's home for the weekend and back in hospital on Monday morning. Planning on doing Angeo. on Tuesday morning. Need to run further testing. I'm hoping none of the previous test that were done. I'm not sure Aggie will/would be able to go thru it again. Said they "hurt" a lot even w/pain meds.

Mil isn't at all concerned w/what's going on. I'm just happy that Aggie has my family to lean on. We're close (for the most part) and will ban together in time of need/otherwise. His family won't. Since his mother's death 45 years ago it's been nothing but heartbreak, havoc, disruption, chaos in his family....especially since Ag Sr. married this woman 41 years ago. I'm going by what Aggie says.

Aggie is doing well considering. He's still not smoking....been almost 2 weeks.

Please keep us in your thoughts. This is really the only place I vent/complain or tell anyone anything.

I'm trying to keep it together for Aggie's sake. I know if he sees me getting upset it'll make things harder on him.

If you're in Houston.....we'll be at Hermann. Family dr. said he didn't care how long it took us to pay for it. Aggie's health is far more important....ITA

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[MsLynn]

will keep ya'll in my prayers....

[Quaker_Parrots]

My dad had a hextuple(6)(would have done more, but he didn't have enough veins in his legs they could use) bypass at age 83 in 1996 he was almost 90% blocked and came through with flying colors(tough old bird) within less than a month he out and about and ready to take on the world again. Aggie will be fine. you all will be in my thoughts and prayers

[Anthill]

Both my parents had it Angio (sp) done infact my Mom has had it twice. Both came out fine. My mom was in her early 50's when it happened, it made her quit smoking and she is now on Heart medication, she has to go in for checkups but everything looks good. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

[Kelsey1224]

I'm glad you found another doctor with whom you are pleased. The other guy was just an a$$! What Aggie needs to know is that he should NOT be in pain. There are wonderful medications out there and he doesn't need to be stoic. He needs to tell the doctors and technicians if he is in any discomfort. They can't increase dosage unless he tells them he is hurting. Now is not the time to be the hero. Believe me...they can increase his medication without lasting effects. He MUST tell them.

As always...you are both in my thoughts and prayers.

[lpelham]

The fact that the new doc doesn't think open heart surgery will be necessary is good news! I just hope they can unclog the arteries and everything will be okay. Remember to take care of yourself during this time too!

Libby

[texasgander]

PLEASE report the other dr......maybe the next person this dr. sees won't be as lucky as Aggie was this time.......

[schsa]

A little snip there and a little tuck here and he will be ready to run a marathon in a few weeks.

It's going to be alright. These operations are quite common and outside of the fact that he will need some bedrest to recoop, he will be fine.

He's in good hands with this new doctor.

[magicwoman19]

Oh so sorry, I thought you said he had already had open heart surgery in your other post.


Though that is so great that he doesn't have to have it, I hope he gets better soon, and he flys through with flying colors. {{{HUGS}}}

[freeplease]

That first jerk needs to find himself at the business end of a heart attack one day. I told my doctor I'd love to see all doctors have procedures performed on THEM. Then maybe they'd understand what patients go through. Tell Aggie to keep up the good work on the smokes. When he gets antsy, have him do some math problems. Like how much he's spent in a lifetime on cigs, and how much more he can do without them.
Your MIL sounds like she needs to get hit by a bus. Forget the stress of inlaws, and take care of each other. Keeping a good thought for you all. I'd keep my fingers crossed, but then I couldn't type.

[azrocky]

Best of luck to you and Aggie.
I will put you both in my prayers
Take care of yourself also as he will need
your help when he is dismissed.