Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hi Sher, I too have a blockage in my cornary artery. That was in 2003, they found it doing a heart cath, didn't hurt, I just felt odd being awake and watching them. They didn't fix mine though, said they didn't put in stents unless the blockage was 80% or more. So what they do all depends on how much you are blocked. Dont panic though, they have improved soooooo much in the last few years when they do those procdures. I'll be praying for you.... Vicky81856 T. Michigan IPH/PF 4/06See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Sher, Did they say how extensive the blockage is? I don't think they do angioplasty and stent (or bypass) unless it is 70%. With a main artery that may be a different story. Mine was the right coronary artery. It was 80% blocked. I had no symptoms...or so I thought. I felt much better after it was fixed. Have you decided on a Cardiologist yet? One more hurdle to get over. You are probably zapped from your day. Take care and get some rest. God is still in control! Hugs, Joyce D. PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Joyce...I have no idea the % of blockage yet. Yes, I have a Cardio...can't get in until the 17th. Lordy, Lordy and I do mean it literally. Like so many of us, one more plate in the air! When you had yours fixed, was it painful? I'm scared to look on the internet...I'll scare myself! "Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there". Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Mon Apr 2 15:59 , 'Joyce' sent: Sher, Did they say how extensive the blockage is? I don't think they do angioplasty and stent (or bypass) unless it is 70%. With a main artery that may be a different story. Mine was the right coronary artery. It was 80% blocked. I had no symptoms...or so I thought. I felt much better after it was fixed. Have you decided on a Cardiologist yet?One more hurdle to get over. You are probably zapped from your day. Take care and get some rest. God is still in control! Hugs, Joyce D.PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Sher, When they found mine, I was at the hospital for a transplant evaluation. Part of that was heart catherization. They found the blockage then and immediatly started the process of getting the surgeon brought in and within about an hour they did the angioplasty and stent. I was so scared of the cath and doubly scared about the angioplasty and stent. They would not give me much medication...didn't feel like any...because of my lungs. I watched both procedures and stayed alert. I couldn't escape so I just watched the screen. Pain was minimal except for the end of the day when they took out the tubing and held the incision together. They put pressure there for 20 minutes and that was unpleasant. There are plugs and patches available so that they don't have to do that. I had to lie flat for 8 or more hours. I was in the hospital overnight. I could not believe how much better I felt the next day. I lost a lot of blood and was anemic and still felt tons better than when I went in. I take Plavix now and Vytorin for cholesterol. I don't care for my Cardiologist and I'm going to change. Take care, Joyce D. PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Sher - I had my first heart cath in 2001 and it show 2 areas that had narrowed already. I've been wondering if when they finally get me set up for my transplant evaluation and do another heart cath what they will find. But God is looking out for us so let's enjoy today. Love and Aloha, Judy IPF 1106 IL > > > Sher, > > When they found mine, I was at the hospital for a transplant evaluation. > Part of that was heart catherization. They found the blockage then and > immediatly started the process of getting the surgeon brought in and > within about an hour they did the angioplasty and stent. > > I was so scared of the cath and doubly scared about the angioplasty and > stent. They would not give me much medication...didn't feel like > any...because of my lungs. I watched both procedures and stayed alert. > I couldn't escape so I just watched the screen. Pain was minimal except > for the end of the day when they took out the tubing and held the > incision together. They put pressure there for 20 minutes and that was > unpleasant. There are plugs and patches available so that they don't > have to do that. I had to lie flat for 8 or more hours. I was in the > hospital overnight. > > I could not believe how much better I felt the next day. I lost a lot > of blood and was anemic and still felt tons better than when I went in. > I take Plavix now and Vytorin for cholesterol. I don't care for my > Cardiologist and I'm going to change. > > Take care, > > Joyce D. > > PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks Joyce for the information. I will know today if my appt. on the 17th will be moved up...I will think of you when I have the procedure. You did it, so can I. Judy: you did it too, so can I! BTW, it's hard but make yourself sit and watch the move. It WILL get done. I hate feeling so helpless.....hugs to all this morning. "Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there". Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Tue Apr 3 3:19 , 'cbayjpw' sent: Sher - I had my first heart cath in 2001 and it show 2 areas that had narrowed already. I've been wondering if when they finally get me set up for my transplant evaluation and do another heart cath what they will find. But God is looking out for us so let's enjoy today. Love and Aloha, Judy IPF 1106 IL > > > Sher, > > When they found mine, I was at the hospital for a transplant evaluation. > Part of that was heart catherization. They found the blockage then and > immediatly started the process of getting the surgeon brought in and > within about an hour they did the angioplasty and stent. > > I was so scared of the cath and doubly scared about the angioplasty and > stent. They would not give me much medication...didn't feel like > any...because of my lungs. I watched both procedures and stayed alert. > I couldn't escape so I just watched the screen. Pain was minimal except > for the end of the day when they took out the tubing and held the > incision together. They put pressure there for 20 minutes and that was > unpleasant. There are plugs and patches available so that they don't > have to do that. I had to lie flat for 8 or more hours. I was in the > hospital overnight. > > I could not believe how much better I felt the next day. I lost a lot > of blood and was anemic and still felt tons better than when I went in. > I take Plavix now and Vytorin for cholesterol. I don't care for my > Cardiologist and I'm going to change. > > Take care, > > Joyce D. > > PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks Vicky...I posted previously, I don't know the % of blockage yet. Haven't seen the Cardio Dr. yet...I'm just hangin' in there for now. Do regret another plate in the air but what the hell...I'm becoming a great juggler! Hope you are doing ok today. I love you "Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there". Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Mon Apr 2 23:27 , Ladyvic1@... sent: Hi Sher, I too have a blockage in my cornary artery. That was in 2003, they found it doing a heart cath, didn't hurt, I just felt odd being awake and watching them. They didn't fix mine though, said they didn't put in stents unless the blockage was 80% or more. So what they do all depends on how much you are blocked. Dont panic though, they have improved soooooo much in the last few years when they do those procdures. I'll be praying for you.... Vicky81856 T. Michigan IPH/PF 4/06 See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Sher, Don't go freaking yourself out. It'll be fine, I'm sure of it. KerrySher wrote: Joyce...I have no idea the % of blockage yet. Yes, I have a Cardio...can't get in until the 17th. Lordy, Lordy and I do mean it literally. Like so many of us, one more plate in the air! When you had yours fixed, was it painful? I'm scared to look on the internet...I'll scare myself!"Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there". Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Mon Apr 2 15:59 , 'Joyce' <janne5303> sent: Sher, Did they say how extensive the blockage is? I don't think they do angioplasty and stent (or bypass) unless it is 70%. With a main artery that may be a different story. Mine was the right coronary artery. It was 80% blocked. I had no symptoms...or so I thought. I felt much better after it was fixed. Have you decided on a Cardiologist yet? One more hurdle to get over. You are probably zapped from your day. Take care and get some rest. God is still in control! Hugs, Joyce D. PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA TV dinner still cooling?Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Kerry...surprisingly, I am quite calm. Go figure. I see the Cardio on the 6th and will simply walk through it. I've been reading Joyce Meyers book, "Battlefield of the Mind". What a great book. Must have helped! There are many on the board who deal with way more than I! If the rest walk their walk I'll walk mine! "Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there". Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Wed Apr 4 10:17 , Kerry Geron sent: Sher, Don't go freaking yourself out. It'll be fine, I'm sure of it. Kerry Sher <bofuswbcable (DOT) net> wrote:Joyce...I have no idea the % of blockage yet. Yes, I have a Cardio...can't get in until the 17th. Lordy, Lordy and I do mean it literally. Like so many of us, one more plate in the air! When you had yours fixed, was it painful? I'm scared to look on the internet...I'll scare myself! "Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there". Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Mon Apr 2 15:59 , 'Joyce' <janne5303> sent: Sher, Did they say how extensive the blockage is? I don't think they do angioplasty and stent (or bypass) unless it is 70%. With a main artery that may be a different story. Mine was the right coronary artery. It was 80% blocked. I had no symptoms...or so I thought. I felt much better after it was fixed. Have you decided on a Cardiologist yet?One more hurdle to get over. You are probably zapped from your day. Take care and get some rest. God is still in control! Hugs, Joyce D.PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Peggy...thanks...ok, I will mention 'a stitch'. You're encouragment is appreciated. "Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there". Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Thu Apr 5 10:48 , Peggy sent: I'll walk right beside you.. When you have your cath. done ask them to put a stitch in. had one last time and only had to stay down for an hour vs 6 to 8.. check with the Dr. Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up" Kerry...surprisingly, I am quite calm. Go figure. I see the Cardio on the 6th and will simply walk through it. I've been reading Joyce Meyers book, "Battlefield of the Mind". What a great book. Must have helped! There are many on the board who deal with way more than I! If the rest walk their walk I'll walk mine! "Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there". Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Wed Apr 4 10:17 , Kerry Geron <kerrygeron> sent: Sher, Don't go freaking yourself out. It'll be fine, I'm sure of it. Kerry Sher <bofuswbcable (DOT) net> wrote: Joyce...I have no idea the % of blockage yet. Yes, I have a Cardio...can't get in until the 17th. Lordy, Lordy and I do mean it literally. Like so many of us, one more plate in the air! When you had yours fixed, was it painful? I'm scared to look on the internet...I'll scare myself! "Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there". Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Mon Apr 2 15:59 , 'Joyce' <janne5303> sent: Sher, Did they say how extensive the blockage is? I don't think they do angioplasty and stent (or bypass) unless it is 70%. With a main artery that may be a different story. Mine was the right coronary artery. It was 80% blocked. I had no symptoms...or so I thought. I felt much better after it was fixed. Have you decided on a Cardiologist yet? One more hurdle to get over. You are probably zapped from your day. Take care and get some rest. God is still in control! Hugs, Joyce D. PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49979/*http://tv.yahoo.com/> on Yahoo! TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'll walk right beside you.. When you have your cath. done ask them to put a stitch in. had one last time and only had to stay down for an hour vs 6 to 8.. check with the Dr. Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida " Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up " Kerry...surprisingly, I am quite calm. Go figure. I see the Cardio on the 6th and will simply walk through it. I've been reading Joyce Meyers book, " Battlefield of the Mind " . What a great book. Must have helped! There are many on the board who deal with way more than I! If the rest walk their walk I'll walk mine! " Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there " . Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Wed Apr 4 10:17 , Kerry Geron sent: Sher, Don't go freaking yourself out. It'll be fine, I'm sure of it. Kerry Sher wrote: Joyce...I have no idea the % of blockage yet. Yes, I have a Cardio...can't get in until the 17th. Lordy, Lordy and I do mean it literally. Like so many of us, one more plate in the air! When you had yours fixed, was it painful? I'm scared to look on the internet...I'll scare myself! " Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there " . Sher ipf 3-06, OR. On Mon Apr 2 15:59 , 'Joyce' sent: Sher, Did they say how extensive the blockage is? I don't think they do angioplasty and stent (or bypass) unless it is 70%. With a main artery that may be a different story. Mine was the right coronary artery. It was 80% blocked. I had no symptoms...or so I thought. I felt much better after it was fixed. Have you decided on a Cardiologist yet? One more hurdle to get over. You are probably zapped from your day. Take care and get some rest. God is still in control! Hugs, Joyce D. PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA TV dinner still cooling? Check out " Tonight's Picks " <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49979/*http://tv.yahoo.com/> on Yahoo! TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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