Mac needs a bypass

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Mac needs a bypass
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Mon, 07-14-2003 - 8:26pm
We went to the doctor's to get the results of the scan taken on his legs. His left femoral artery is totally blocked necessitating the by pass surgery. Of course after dragging his butt all over Vegas and complaing about his having to sit and rest every ten feet I feel like a heel. Would you believe Mac thought this was going to be same day surgery? When I told him he would have to stay all he was worried about was eating hospital food. The man is incredible! I guess I won't be entering him in any marathons in the near future...darn.

We set a moving date in August but now everything depends on this surgery, the man will do anything to get out of moving:) Mac has no problem with the move he just doesn't want to move any furniture. He be happy as a clam if we just brought the bed, his chair, the tv and milk crates... the rest can be left here.

Welcome to all the newbies, prayers to all who need them. Hope our Tx. gals stay dry and hurrican free. Hugs to all, Bernie
Hugs, Bernie
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Tue, 07-15-2003 - 11:00pm
Hugs Bernie,

I hope all goes well with macs surgery. Pretty desperate measures to get out of moving. Much as I hate to move don't think I'd go that far.

Please keep us posted on how it goes. My brother had 5 bypasses and is doing well. Wish the same for Mac.

Sending prayers,

Rain

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 5:13am
Oh Bernie I am so sorry to here this. Good luck!

aloha,

Hula Girl

Aloha,

Lei

 

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 10:55am
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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 2:09pm
Bernie I know that the hospital food here haas sure gotten better than it used to be,

you may find that Mac does not mind it at all... or this is what I am hoping. I am betting that they will want him on a strict diet and so may not allow you to take food in to him... if this is so I am sure he wont be pleased.

Big hugs to you both!

Hugs, Lor

     

 

          

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 3:42pm
Rain thanks for the kind words. It really means a lot to us. He's in good spirits so far and we are trying to keep a positive outlook. Of course the move is on hold until I know he's well. At least there is no hurry and we can move any time we want. Its not like we have to be out by a certain date. I'll keep you informed. Hugs, Bern
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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 3:50pm
Lor, I can guarantee Mac will not like the food. The one thing I can't wait for is all they will give him to drink during the day will be mostly water...He HATES water! All he drinks is Pepsi. I bet the first thing he asks for in the hospital is a soda. I'm sure he will be on a strick diet the first few days which he can deal with. Hugs, Bernie
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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 4:05pm
Hi Mary, thanks for the hugs...they are so appreciated. WE decided to place the move on hold until Mac is better. That way he can move furniture and I can supervise:) Now about those nice walks...if he ever gets out of his chair and walks with me I'd need 911:) Maybe this surgery will change his mind...maybe:) Hugs, Bernie
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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 4:08pm
Lei, thanks for the good luck wish. I'm sure this is small potatoes to you aafter all you have been through. I know if you can deal with it all so can we. Hugs, Bernie
Hugs, Bernie
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Mon, 07-21-2003 - 9:06pm
When is Mac getting his bypass done? Please let us know okay?

Aloha,

Lei

 

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Tue, 07-22-2003 - 8:35am
Bernie, I am going to say a prayer...

but Mac should be fine. Sheesh, not easy getting older

and facing the health problems that come with

getting older.

LOL...yeah, just doesn't

want to move, huh? LOL ;)

Hugs, Sara