Terrier Club Adventures Forum What a Week   Click to vote for your favorite post  From:  Message: john / irene Maxwell Jul 14, 2006 at 13:31 What a Week Saturday Morning all normal Got Max Ready fo his walk and off we went it was 9.00am half way round i felt unwell just rounding the corner near our house i knew there was something drasticaly wrong i was worried for Maxwell we are near a busy road but i made it home and irene dialed 999 they rushed me to AE where a dozen people stuck wires and needles everywhere they tried to thombolse the clot but it was not working so they decided an urgent Angiogram was needed to stem the artery (An Angiogram is where they pass a wire tube through a Vein in the groin up to the hear and open the artery) But our hospital did not have the equipment so the had to rush me all wired up 10 miles across town to another hospital with blue lights and sirens it was at this point i thought i was going to meet Toby once there they rushed me into surgery and after trying for 2 hours they could not get the wire into the artery in the heart as it was to narrow so i was taken to ICU for the next two days Monday the brought me back to our local hospital and i was in ICU till wednesday then to the recovery ward i am stable on drugs at the moment but the artery is still blocked so i have to rest for 4 weeks then they are going to do a Myoview scan and see whats next i will also have to go to cardiac rehab twice a week for three months so may not be able to keep up here as i used to but will alway read the posts so how was your week LOL john / irene Maxwell The Oregon Girlies... Jul 14, 2006 at 13:38 Re: What a Week Well John, We spent a lot of our week worrying about you. It is such a relief to hear you are home. My dad had bypass surgery way back when. They can do such wonderful things now. We just know you are going to come through with flying colors. Take care of yourself, enjoy life. Give Irene, and Maxwell lots of hugs. xxxxBetty and the Girlies... linda, mattie and zena Jul 14, 2006 at 13:55 Re: What a Week john our week was nothing compared to yours. we are indeed glad you made it home with maxwell. john, i work for a cardiology practice and know that there are amazning things that can be done now. it will take patience and hard work but hang in there and we are confident that you will be back to par in no time at all. take care- linda, mattie and zena. bob Jul 14, 2006 at 14:01 Re: What a Week Thanks for explaining John, what a week for you and your family, like we have said before with people needing treatment, its a road we need to go down but you will come through at the other end. Good luck, and take care of yourself, the club will keep you entertained (hehee). HUGS JANET AND BOB XX littleboysmum Jul 14, 2006 at 14:32 Re: What a Week PLEASE follow the doctors orders John! You are so valuable to not Irene and your family and little Maxwell, but to your TC family as well. You are part of the glue that holds us all together. Rest, take your medicine, do your therapy AND BE A GOOD BOY! Let Maxwell give you lots of healing licks and love and cuddles and you'll be sure to get an A+ on your next check up! Jordana, Charlie, and Jackie Jul 14, 2006 at 14:34 Re: What a Week I spent the week on vacation working on the kitchen remodel. The entire kitchen is currently in the front room. Nothing like what you have gone through. Been popping in on breaks to check on your progress. Doctors can work wonders now; they did with my brother-in-law. Continued prayers for your complete recovery. Hugs, Jordana and The Munchkins Thistle Jul 14, 2006 at 14:43 Re: What a Week What a week, not one you would want to do again, so now do as they say, take your medicine and hope all the tests etc can make it all well again. We were so worried about you. Don't scare us like that. Now Maxwell can take care of you. Teddy and Sandi Jul 14, 2006 at 15:05 Re: What a Week Well, I don't think my week had that much tension and worry in it, that's for sure! I hope that over the coming weeks they can "sort you out" and that you will soon be feeling like a spring chicken! Janie,Chip,Mulligan & Clover Jul 14, 2006 at 15:28 Re: What a Week Well here in Lower Alabama, we have been praying for you. We will keep those prayers coming. Mulli went in for acupuncture and did real well. He has terribly red skin from allergies and I wanted to try another route other than the traditional methods which hadn't helped. We go again in the morning. We certainly missed you and are well pleased you are home again. All our best coming your way... Lynda and the Minkies Jul 16, 2006 at 15:31 Re: What a Week Hope it goes well and helps him, Janie. XXX. Max Jul 14, 2006 at 15:33 Re: What a Week Well, a summer week for us here, I got hired as a ghost tour guide in Alexandria, VA, and then I got the script - lots to learn! We are obsessed with the Tour de France. But your week is waaay too much, we're glad you are ok and back home and stopping by the TC. We are sending lots of healing thoughts, keep us posted! Hugs to you, Irene and Maxwell. xxxMarianne and Maxxx mackintosh Jul 14, 2006 at 15:45 Re: What a Week Hello JOhn, Irene & max. I bet you are so happy and relieved to be home. My dad went through what you are going through in 1998 and it was a horrible time so I know what your family are going through and my dad knows what you are going through. You need to take it slow for the next few months and listen to advice!! I know you men dont but you should!! I am sure Max was delighted to see you at home. All our love Gilly & Mack xx and Grandad too! Claire, Heidi & Glen Jul 14, 2006 at 16:04 Re: What a Week It must have been so scarey for you both. It sounds like you got very good care at the hospital. We will all be thinking about you during the next few weeks. I hope the power of TC prayer can help unblock that artery. MacNMe Jul 14, 2006 at 16:10 Re: What a Week What an (notfun) adventure. And as you are trying to make it home without dying, you are worrying about Maxwell. You are the best dad ever! Hopefully the rehab and rest will help in making the repairs possible, and we will keep thinking of you here in PA. E Gang Jul 14, 2006 at 17:00 Re: What a Week What a week for sure John and not one you want to repeat!..Its just wonderful that your first thoughts were to get Maxwell back to safety...and Toby is not ready for you yet with that wee baby brother of his to care for now!So So pleased you are back home and Irene and family must be relieved to have you back with them,we will miss your posts as often but of course know that you must rest and get better again. Love and kisses from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx R gang Jul 14, 2006 at 19:06 Re: What a Week John, firstly, we R happy we have you back home at TC. we all have such respect for you. Maxwells safety was first in your mind before your own. Toby was watching out for you both. you have lots to do on this earth so take care of yourself. R gang arent happy today as we have sectioned off their big yard into two. no more barking at folks on road going by in cars or on foot. I'm enjoying the quiet. lol they R pouting on the couch. Hugs Fran & R gang Schooner and Annie Jul 14, 2006 at 19:38 Re: What a Week What a scary thing to have happen, but how good that you were close to home and Irene and could get help fast. That is so important. We are so glad you are home and in good care, and will look for your posts and updates. Please take good care and dont scare us again. Hugs to Irene for being a good nurse too. And extra special ones to the wee boy... who must be sooooo glad to see Dad home again! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxx Tracy & The 3 Musketeers Jul 14, 2006 at 22:11 Re: What a Week John, I have been so worried...doing a lot of praying for you and Irene and Maxwell. I'm so thankful you are home, and I will continue to pray for you. I love all of you! Give Maxwell a kiss and hug from me and his buddies, the boys Tracy Bonnie and the Vermonsters Jul 14, 2006 at 22:24 Re: What a Week Wow! What a week! So glad you realized what was happening - did I read in a note someone wrote earlier that you had had a similar problem in the past? I guess that could have made you more aware of what was happening. Thank goodness you got the right help very quickly - that flying trip to the other hospital must have been their way of giving you a "stress-test"! That would have scared the B'jeebers out of me~~ I'm glad things are stable now. You have a lot of work ahead of you, but you certainly will have lots of family and friends to help keep you going! If you get frustrated, just come to TC and vent!! Good to see you back, John. Charleen and Chester Jul 14, 2006 at 23:45 Re: What a Week Well, compared to your week I guess mine wasn't too bad! I've missed seeing your posts. I'm glad you're back home and I know Irene and Maxwel are thrilled to have you back. You take care of yourself. Prayers being sent heavenward for you. Casey Jul 15, 2006 at 19:38 Re: What a Week John, I am so happy to hear you are home. What a shock you gave us all. I was worried about you, but I know Toby is not ready to see you yet, as he sent you Maxwell to look after. I hope you will be able to give us the ocassional update, will miss your fun posts, but look forward to them when you are feeling better. hugs to you, Irene and Maxwell, Theo and Casey xox Anouschka, Keira & Indy Jul 16, 2006 at 04:48 Re: What a Week Wow John, what a week that has been! That must have been such a scary experience for both you and Irene. We are glad you are home again. We're thinking of you and send lots of get well wishes your way. Lily, Sir William & Boomer Jul 16, 2006 at 10:30 Re: What a Week John. We too were and are very worried about you. Allen's Dad had an angioplasty many years ago and does fine. Toby is not ready to see you yet..he would never have sent Maxwell to you, just to have you leave the little guy. You are so awesome to think of Maxwell's safety actually over your own. Our friend up the street had a slight stroke several months ago while walking his Westie, Rosco and his first thought was to get Roscoe home safely too. See how we always put them first! You rest up and do just what the doctors have ordered and post whenever you can. Please know our thought s and prayers are with you, Irene and Maxwell.. Love, Linda & Allen Lily, Sir William & Boomer Lynda and the Minkies Jul 16, 2006 at 15:23 Re: What a Week So what's the rehab entail exactly, John ?? Good to hear you made it back safely and can laugh now, but it must have been scary. XXX.

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