Peeing off 22lbs in two days isn’t a heart attack. It’s heart failure. He’s probably been in fib for a while but didn’t know it till his heart gave out. The fib could self resolve with the fluid off it and starting medication to increase cardiac efficiency.  You, Cathy, Viola, and Laura are making my life look easy.

Nyla he is in a really scarey place. This has been going on for quite some time. My daughters and I have had quite the conversations in the past few years but he was in total denial when we brought it up to him. He is waiting for a vest he will be wearing the next month to monitor his heart and record 24 7. I will try to call you later.

surprisingly the hospital food is not that bad. He complaing is mostly centered around still being in the hospital and being woken up all hour of the night. Hopefully he can leave today with lots of pills and instructions.  

What I do know so far is that this is very serious. He has a long way to go and it will be life-changing for diet, exercise, stress levels, medications, Dr visits and follow-up. 

Thanks hugs received.

Oh Ami.  I'm sorry to hear how serious this is - and scary.   Sending you hugs and keeping you both in my prayers.

Check your email.  We have started planning for our 2021 retreat and we need input from you guys.  We want everyone to be safe so we are probably going to make some changes.  I email everyone a survey a few days ago and if you can fill it out and send it back to us it will give us ideas on how to make it safe for everyone.  We have already gotten some great suggestions.

Carolyn

KSCarolyn said:

We have already gotten some great suggestions.

Bet you are talking about mine.

I sent mine back, hope you got it. Let me know. 

(((( Ami ))))  How stressful to suddenly get messages of an urgent need.  You are amazing that you were able and determined to get to Mark in CO.  I'm sure that was challenging going by yourself.  I'm so sorry about Mark but sounds like it was a good warning for him.  I'll be praying the Drs find any issues that need to be dealt with and he is released to your care soon.  Hugs to you both.