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chris L 03-02-2005, 04:18 PM My brother (47) just went in this morning for a quadruple bypass . he will be operated on Thursday at 11 am . He was told 5 weeks ago he needed this operation and they are finally getting around to giving him the time on the table .
He is one of a long line of the males in my family to have this problem with their arteries . Im hoping that the VA in Texas is as good as the VA up here .
so those of you with a line to God , If you could/would say a word for my brother it will be much appreciated .
MY Family and I Thank You
Goose 03-02-2005, 04:27 PM Absolutely Chris.
mikecc 03-02-2005, 04:31 PM we will keep him and your family in our prayers
GBOUTDOORS 03-02-2005, 04:32 PM Chris he will be in our prayers.
reelecstasy 03-02-2005, 04:37 PM He has my thoughts and prayers...
Uncle Matt 03-02-2005, 04:39 PM Chris I'll say a little prayer for him.
Moses 03-02-2005, 04:40 PM Sure thing Chris, here's to a successfull operation and speedy recovery!
Fishpart 03-02-2005, 04:44 PM He's in good hands....
afterhours 03-02-2005, 04:45 PM hoping for the best.
ThrowingTimber 03-02-2005, 04:45 PM He'll be in my family's thoughts and prayers
turfandsurf 03-02-2005, 04:53 PM Our prayers are with your brother. He'll be fine. Think positive.
beachwalker 03-02-2005, 04:53 PM most certainly.
fishweewee 03-02-2005, 04:55 PM Chris, you got it. I pray he pulls through.
-Ben
t.orlando 03-02-2005, 05:15 PM Thoughts and prayers Chris
tattoobob 03-02-2005, 05:22 PM He is in my prayers, good luck
Bronko 03-02-2005, 05:26 PM He is in my prayers Chris. My father had the "quintupple" 10 years ago at 53. He is thinner, healthier and stronger now. Hang in there God willing things will go well.:)
JHABS 03-02-2005, 05:32 PM Hope all goes well, Think Positive.
fishaholic18 03-02-2005, 05:37 PM You have my prayers.
Bassman18 03-02-2005, 05:50 PM I'll keep him in my prayers
Raven 03-02-2005, 05:52 PM i lost my dad ( in 1979 ) after his successful five- way by -pass..... when a blood vessel burst in his brain after surviving the operation.....the day after he got to go home....so i am well aware of the risks involved on a personal level chris.... but to be honest the technology then and the expert technology now - is so vastly different and far superior...that i think he will be just fine following his surgery.... but i will gladly say
a prayer for him, you, and your family....
don't worry....
BigBo 03-02-2005, 06:06 PM Praying for a speedy recovery.
Most definitely. Best wishes for your family...
Slingah 03-02-2005, 06:26 PM prayers sent chris ....hang tough :)
BigFish 03-02-2005, 06:39 PM Prayers sent...good luck to you all Chris.;)
you got it- and hope all works out for the best.
Moose Nuckle 03-02-2005, 06:57 PM Best wishes and prayers for you and your family.
Squid kids Dad 03-02-2005, 07:26 PM Chris, He and your family are in my prayers...God Bless
Slipknot 03-02-2005, 07:36 PM You got it Chris.
What's his name?
justplugit 03-02-2005, 07:37 PM Your brother and family are in my prayers. They practice excellent medicine in the state of Texas.
Bazza 03-02-2005, 07:43 PM Chris, I hope all goes well.
tynan19 03-02-2005, 07:55 PM Chris absolutely!! Today's technology is amazing so he will have the best care available. From my family to yours I hope all goes well and he recovers quickly.
Clammer 03-02-2005, 08:19 PM Chris ===== our P & T for you & the whole family ..
Saltheart 03-02-2005, 08:23 PM Hope he does well Chris. He will probably feel better than he has in a long time when he recovers.
Christian 03-02-2005, 08:32 PM hope everything goes well buddy.
prayers are with him.
Megabyte 03-02-2005, 09:56 PM Just sent the guy upstairs an email. My best :)
RickBomba 03-02-2005, 10:10 PM Yup,
Sorry and tell him good luck from the bald man.
Later,
Rick
Roseneath 03-02-2005, 10:28 PM Me and the misses will say a prayer tonight.
teaser 03-02-2005, 11:00 PM Thoughts and prayers for you , you're brother and the rest of the family. He'll do well and be back casting in time for the spring blitz, that type of operation has come a long way in a short time, it's actually pretty common now-a-days. All the best to him!:)
rivsie11 03-02-2005, 11:16 PM Chris I will pray for your brother and have others pray also.
In The Surf 03-02-2005, 11:54 PM done
partsjay 03-03-2005, 07:51 AM Thoughts and Prayers....
Newboater 03-03-2005, 07:51 AM Thoughts will be with him. Had a quadruple in 1998. Waited 3 months for it. Went in on Thursday afternoon and they kicked me out of hospital on Sunday.
Tell your brother to cought hard (prevent pneumonia) and do the physical therapy with breathing as much as he can. Little pain at first but ignore it and concentrate on doing what the therapy people say. He'll be out in a few days and back home.
Tell the truth, mine was done ' off machine ' that means no breathing help or blood re-route. Guess I was pretty strong. They just cut in, took out the heart and fixed the 4 veins and put the heart back in. Glad they didn't let me watch.
Technology rulez
Sarge
Flaptail 03-03-2005, 08:33 AM A quad at 47? Wow that sucks. I'll talkin' to the big Guy for him, hope he comes out just fine. And take care of yourself while we are at it!:)
Thoughts an prayers Chris..
JohnR 03-03-2005, 09:09 AM Thoughts and prayers Chris from me, Gwen & Liam...
piemma 03-03-2005, 09:12 AM Chris:
Don't worry too much. It's routine surgery. I can say that because I had a quad bypass May of 2003 and I am 10 years older than your brother. He will have a lot of pain for the first 6 weeks then he will feel and be able to act like a new man. I will say a prayer none the less.
chris L 03-03-2005, 09:26 AM Originally posted by Slipknot
You got it Chris.
What's his name?
Bruce His name is Mark .
I want to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers .
cheferson 03-03-2005, 09:30 AM Thoughts and prayers for your brother
Fisherwoman 03-03-2005, 10:18 AM Our thoughts and Prayers are with ya buddy, may he recover swiftly!!!!
zimmy 03-03-2005, 10:47 AM done. Best wishes to your brother.
missing link 03-03-2005, 11:13 AM chris, we will keep him in our prayers
Karl F 03-03-2005, 12:15 PM Will do Chris... and keep your vessels clear too!
Swimmer 03-03-2005, 05:57 PM You can count on it Chris...
Raider Ronnie 03-03-2005, 06:09 PM best wishes
Rock Hopper 03-03-2005, 11:05 PM Just saw this Chris, hope everything went well and your brother is on the fast track to a quick recovery. Prayers have been sent express to the boss himself.
Kadir
bloocrab 03-04-2005, 12:46 AM Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Peace and Health to brothers everywhere - especially yours at this time Chris -
MakoMike 03-04-2005, 07:51 AM I'll keep in mind and in my prayers.
chris L 03-04-2005, 09:58 AM As of late last night my brother is out of surgery and off the ventilator . The prognosis is good and should be out of the hospital early next week .
Thank You all very much !
Bronko 03-04-2005, 10:00 AM Sounds great Chris! :happy:
Flaptail 03-04-2005, 10:11 AM Good news! And on a Friday no less!!! ;)
Don M 03-04-2005, 10:23 AM Chris,
He and your entire family will be in my prayers.
Don M
cheferson 03-04-2005, 10:31 AM Thats great news!
reelecstasy 03-04-2005, 10:33 AM Great news, god speed in his recovery
Starfish 03-04-2005, 10:59 AM That's great news Chris! My family and I wish him a speedy recovery and we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers! God Bless :angel:
JohnR 03-04-2005, 11:09 AM Great News...
Awesome news Chris. This brightened my day:claps: :claps: :claps:
fishweewee 03-04-2005, 11:15 AM :btu:
Notaro 03-04-2005, 12:45 PM Great news, man. I wish him a speedy recovery, too.
justplugit 03-04-2005, 01:05 PM Great news Chris,things are looking up:btu:
Moose Nuckle 03-04-2005, 07:24 PM Nice :D
Slingah 03-04-2005, 07:41 PM :D :D :D
rivsie11 03-04-2005, 10:12 PM Praise the Lord. That's great:D :happy:
tynan19 03-04-2005, 10:36 PM Excellent new Chris.:D
Rappin Mikey 03-05-2005, 08:26 AM Chris, I just called my mom and had her talk to the nuns at the Elms. They have this thing called the prayer line. Well, your brother is on the line. Hope everything goes OK.
Don M 03-05-2005, 10:09 AM Chris,
Your brother and your family will be in my prayers
Don M
piemma 03-05-2005, 11:10 AM Chris:
Tell him what I said. 6 weeks of feeling like crap then BINGO, you feel great and it just gets better. He needs to start exercising immediately with moderation at first. Watch his diet, limited or no booze and rest.
The pain is mostly from they way they spread the body cavity open. It tears all of the chest, back and shoulder muscles.
By the way, I had my operation on May 28 and was in the surf throwing plugs on the Cape by July 15th.
Fish On 03-05-2005, 12:07 PM Great to hear that Chris! Best wishes to your brother for a speedy recovery!
STRIPER77 03-05-2005, 10:54 PM Great News!!! Best Wishes!!!!:)
chris L 03-10-2005, 05:01 PM update
My brother went home yesterday . Its all good and thanks for your thoughts and prayers . Im going to print this and show it to my Mom and brothers .
My brothers and myself all have arterial sclerosis ( heredity ) . I have had 2 angioplasties with 3 stents in my rca ( right coronary artery ) . My brother just had his 1st zipper installed ( his second heart attack in 9 years ) . first time they treated it with drugs . My Dad had 3 bypasses and 7 heart attacks ( before they could bypass you ) . He died from something else 2 years ago (72) . My other 2 brothers ( both younger ) are treating themselves with satins ( lipitor ) . just thought I would share this with you
Hopefully !!!!!
THANKS
Clammer 03-10-2005, 05:30 PM as always Chris / P & T didn,t stop the other day =========================good news for a [[change]]
MIke
Slipknot 03-10-2005, 05:32 PM Tell Mark we all wish him well with his recovery Chris :btu:
Glad to hear he is over the hump.
Uncle Matt 03-10-2005, 05:53 PM Sounds like everything is going well. Keep the faith Chris.
t.orlando 03-10-2005, 05:54 PM Great news Chris, wish him a speedy recovery.
JohnR 03-11-2005, 08:34 AM Chris - God Speed to your brother...
And not to be a P.I.A. but take good care of yourself too...
tynan19 03-11-2005, 09:57 AM That is great news Chris. Best wishes from my Family to yours.
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