No it’s not a joke. My husband had a heart attack yesterday morning. It wasn’t supposed to happen to him. His cholesterol is 130, his blood pressure 120/70 and his pulse 60. He goes to the Cardiologist for for a yearly check-up and is in very good health.
Take this as a warning. HE thought he had an upset stomach. Lots of gas and burping, then it went away. He woke at three thirty am and I asked him if he was
okay?
“I feel funny,” he said. That raised the hair on my neck and I called 911 without asking him any more.
Forty-one minutes later they were wheeling him into surgery for a blocked heart vessel.
He had ‘the widow maker’ on the table. If it had happened at home he’d be gone and I’d be writing a different blog.
They saved his life and inserted a stent to open the vessel.
He got out of bed this morning.
I am praying he will be fine.
Barbara Edwards Comments 
Praise the Lord you reacted quickly. Well done! Praying for a speedy recovery.
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Your prayers are appreciated, thx
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Hi Barbara;
Got your link through Nora Dunn (Twitter), and HAD to write. Your husband sounds just like me (although I don’t know his age). I had a completely “out of the blue” heart bypass (Widowmaker) in 2006, when I was 46. I had a stroke when I was 49. Cholesterol, exercise, weight – all perfect. I had zero risk factors for either event. I’ve now spent the better part of six years trying to figure out “why” (the doctors, cardiologists and neurologists had no idea – the chalked it up to “bad luck”). Long story, but after things settle down and you want to learn what I’ve learned, take a look at dougstewart.blogspot.ca. (start here: http://dougstewart.blogspot.ca/2012/02/biggest-change-im-making-in-15-years.html).
Best of luck to you and your husband. I hate to be the one to say “been there, done that”.
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Tkx Doug, I’ll check it out when things settle a little.
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I’m sorry you are going through this terrible situation. Prayers are with you and your husband your family.
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thank you
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So sorry to hear this. I sincerely hope that he is OK and wish him a speedy recovery.
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tkx Laurel. I’m very hopeful he’ll be better
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Sending wishes of a quick recovery for your husband.
~Joie
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tkx Joie. Its appreciated.
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Barbara,
I’m so sorry to hear about your husband but so glad he’s going to be okay. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Marilyn Baron
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tkx Marilyn. It’s still going to take time.
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I am so sorry to hear he had the unexpected heart attack, but how very fortunate you acted so swiftly and decisively!! Wishing you both the very best! and hope he has a full and speedy recovery!
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tkx Laurie.
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Thank God, it wasn’t his time.
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Tkx Danita. I add my tkx to God, too.
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Oh Barbara, how terrible. But, you are his guardian angel. I’m so glad you listened to your inner voice. Praying all will be well from here on.
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Hi Mac,
I’m not angel, but one was on his side. tkx for the prayers.
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I’m so sorry to hear this! Hoping you and your hub will both recover — quick thinking on your part! What a blessing.
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tkx meg.
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Barbara, I am so sorry such a healthy man, your husband, had a heart attack. How very fortunate for him you went ahead and called 911. His recovery should be good. Please keep us posted.
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I’ll try to post frequently. thkx
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Wow. So lucky you were smart enough to call for help. And he was smart enough not to be “tough” and fob you off! Keep us posted on his recovery!
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I’ll try to post updates. right now I’m too tired to think.
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Oh my God, Barbara. I’m so glad he’s OK and will bear your warning in mind.
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Me, too. tkx.
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Holy smokes, Barbara. I’m so sorry for you both and my hat is off to you for your foresight and presence of mind. You’re a wonderful life partner.
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I don’t feel like one, but he made it this far. tkx
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I shared your story with my husband because I don’t think I would have acted as quickly as you did. I told him of your husband’s symptoms, etc., for future reference. You’ve put us on our guard, and for that I thank you. 😀
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Good for you. I didn’t know, I just went on instinct.
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Oh, Barbara, I hope he’s okay. Keep us updated. You both will be in my prayers.
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Tkx, prayer is the best medicine.
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Barbara, I’m so glad this turned out okay in the end. Thank goodness you just called 911 and they got him to the hospital.
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tkx Jill. He’s still in ICU, but better.
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Oh my. Kudos for you for jumping into action. Heart attacks can happen to anyone. I lost one of my high school classmates at the age of 29 because of a heart attack.
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Scary isn’t strong enough. tkx.
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Oh goodness, Barbara. I’m so glad he’s all right and that your instincts told you to call 911 right away.
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I appreciate that, too.
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Thank goodness you called 911 when you did! And how scary this could happen given his health, BP and cholestrol. Sending thoughts and prayers for both of you and wishing him a speedy recovery!
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tkx for the prayers
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Hi Barbara, hope all is well. My best thoughts are with you and your husband.
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Tks, Nate, I want him back traveling again. sigh.
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Sending prayers
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Thanks prayers hold power.
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Oh, Barbara, how terrible. ~hugs~ It is a sad sign that even when you don’t show any obvious symptoms, you have to be on your guard. I’m glad you called the emergency services right away and they came so quickly.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery.
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Tkx Cathie.
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