I wasnt going to post anything about this, as I didnt want to concern those who didnt know or be a drama king looking for attention. I have had so many people text or IM me so many concerned and sweet messages that I felt that I should tell everyone that I am definitely OK (physically anyway) and put to rest any untrue rumors. Heres eat happened. After I got done with a moderate weight lifting session in Powell at noon on Wednesday, I felt ill: tired, sweaty, nauseous, etc. Not too bad, but not too good. I returned to my office abs felt no better and became more nauseous. I headed home after an hour and became really nauseous with localized tightness/achiness behind my sternum but no radiating pain elsewhere. A buddy of mine had been Ill for a few days, do I thought that I was catching what he had. I decided to take a nap but couldnt get comfortable. I was only comfortable on my knees. While kneeling, I said a little prayer to ask to feel better but wasnt really concerned. I was immediately prompted to take an aspirin (I take one each morning to prevent heart issues anyway as a precaution and thought nothing of it). I did so but did not expect to keep it down from my continued nausea. I texted my good buddy who is a medical provider and was told to get to the hospital NOW! I felt a little silly and didnt want to bother anyone do I called the clinic and got an appointment for a half hour later. By the time I saw another provider at the clinic, I felt fine and felt dumb for scheduling the appointment. He ordered blood work and an EKG and I actually did what I was told for once. I needed to pick up my kids and get them to puano, dance, cub scout pack meeting, boy scouts, etc...typical Wednesday stuff, and Lindsay had parent/teacher conferences all night. I get a concerned call a half hour later from the provider at the clinic asking where I am and saying that I needed to get in an ambulance to go to the Billings Clinic ER and Cardiology Unit ASAP. I respectfully declined, because I was too busy and how would I get my kids to where they needed to be?! Finally, I gave in to go to Billings but Ill drive myself, but thanks for the ambulance ride offer. *Note* Im cheap, stubborn, and not very smart when it comes to me sometimes ;) I felt fine and hadnt had pain in two hours but also eventually conceded to get someone to drive me if I could. I got to Billings abs eventually was admitted which ticked me off because I wasnt sick, didnt have tone for this, and didnt want to pay for all of this. Long story short (too late), I had plaque that had ruptured from where it was attached to a blood vessel causing bleeding then clotting. The clotting eventually caused a 90% blockage of my main cardiac artery...or a heart attack. At 1am Thursday, I had Coronary Artery Angioplasty and a Stent youtu.be/N7nghr9TpSU This was relatively painless, and I watched the procedure on a monitor while listening to Prince, 38 Special, Fleetwood Mac, Nazareth and others jam in the background. Thirty minutes later the doctor said that my heart and arteries and strong. My heart was functioning at a level 15-20% higher than the average for those who get this same procedure. So now, I have medications to take. My diet and exercise programs are solid and dont need to change. This issue was a genetically predisposed one. He said that if I had not taken the aspirin in the afternoon, that I would have died. I was saved by a prayer and an aspirin that cost one penny! At one point as I was being prepped for the angioplasty, I asked myself if I was prepared to die. I was. I was immediately prompted again saying that I still had things to do and children who needed me. Im happy to stick around and spend time with the greatest kids ever too! ;) The outpouring of love, concern, compassion and prayers on our behalf has been AMAZING and humbling. How great are all of those in my life! I dont deserve all of your kindness, but I certainly appreciate it wholeheartedly...because my heart is whole. It is healthy and full of love. This lice us for you all, for my family, and for a Heavenly Father who has a plan for me. He took the time to help me of all people and make sure I knew why. Wow! He knows and cares about you too. He has a plan for you too. Ask him what it is. He will tell you.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:58:42 +0000
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