Just heard my father is going to have a triple bypass in the morning. Weird. He's perfect weight, doesn't drink, doesn't smoke. He excercises. Still, 4 arteries are blocked. Ugh.
He's 72 years old and I'm worried.
update: It's a triple bypass with 4 clogged arties because 2 of the arteries will be bypassed with one "new" vein. Hence the "triple" and not "quadruple".
... Once (and still) Infertile, but still Schnarky as hell. This blog is dedicated to the daily ramblings from the mind of Nancy. It isn't about anything profound in the grand scheme of things, but it ~is~ about things in my life, schnarkiness always included. I have a second blog, listed in my profile, but the blogs will continue to remain separate.
"I'm aiming for heaven, but I'll probably wind up down in hell"
About Me
- nancy
- I am a 39 year old woman. I am the mother of two beautiful daughters and a handsome son. I am a career woman. As for my TTC world, it certainly doesn't seem like I am "infertile", but I fought for my pregnancies and my TTC/IF history is on the sidebar. I have two blogs, which are both listed in my profile. One focuses on my daily life - including IF, TTC, pregnancy, delivery and even some "children mentioned" posts. The second blog is ~soley~ posts directly about being the mother to my three children.
Belly Pics for #3 only.
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My TTC History
- Jul 01 ~ married
- Jan 02 ~ First cycle off bcps and opk shows ovulation!
- Dec 02 ~ Went to pcp for RE referral
- Jan 03 ~ Testing commences. S/A perfect. HSG clear.
- Feb 03 ~ Lap #1. All clear.
- Apr 03 ~ Clomid cycle #1. BFN.
- May 03 ~ Clomid cycle #2. BFN.
- Jun 03 ~ Clomid cycle #3. BFN.
- Jul 03 ~ Supposed to be IUI#1, but we missed cd3 so natural cycle
- Aug 03 ~ BFP on C18.
- Apr 04 ~ Ella born.
- Oct 04 ~ decided to ttc #2 and went off minipill to see if I am ovulating. I am. Will start next month.
- Nov 04 ~ TTC#2 starts. BFP. Holy Crap. No freaking way. No way.
- Aug 05 ~ Allison born
- Oct 06 ~ IUD removed. TTC#3
- Jan 07 ~ Large cysts found.
- Feb 07 ~ Femara cyle #1
- Mar 07 ~ Started w/ RE. HSG #2 showed R tube blocked. S/A normal.
- Mar 07 ~ more cysts, up to 9cms.
- Apr 07 ~ more cysts, 3 @ 7-9cms.
- May 07 ~ IUI #1 cancelled due to more cysts
- Jun 07 ~ IUI #1 (take two) w/ Clomid. BFN.
- Jul 07 ~ HSS showed scar tissue in 70% of uterus. Diagnosed with Asherman's Syndrome. Uterine surgery #2
- Aug 07 ~ HSG #3 showed clear tubes.
- Aug 07 ~ IUI #2 w/ Femara. BFN.
- Sept 07 ~ Monitored w/ hCG trigger. BFN.
- Oct 07 ~ HSS #2 showed scar tissue in 30% of uterus. Uterine surgery #3.
- Dec 07 ~ HSS #3 showed tiny amount of scar tissue. Uterine surgery #4.
- Jan 08 ~ HSS #4 showed clear uterus.
- Jan 08 ~ IUI #3, C16. BFN.
- Mar 08 ~ IVF #1, Transfer Cancelled due to lining. Out of 15 eggs, 9 were mature and all 9 fertilized. I have named my 9 embryos "The Mod Squad" and they are in the freezer, waiting for mommy to be ready.
- Apr/May 08 ~ FET #1. C20. 4 embryos "The Fab Four" transferred on 5/05. BFP!!! Very Low Beta (15 at 11dp3dt) but the numers continued to double every 48 hours. Told it was "most likely not viable" and later "most likely ectopic" but we beat all the odds.
- May 16, 08 ~ 11dp3dt (4w0d), beta #1: 15
- May 19, 08 ~ 14dp3dt (4w3d), beta #2: 43
- May 23, 08 ~ 18dp3dt (5w0d), beta#3: 213
- May 27, 22dp3dt (5w4d), beta #4: 1,073
- Jun 08 - Ultrasound showed one heartbeat at 7 weeks.
- Jul 08 - Had CVS testing. Chromosomes are normal and it's a BOY!! EDD: 1/23
- Aug 08 - Jan 09 ~ High risk due to: 1) Velamentous Cord Insertion, deemed biggest risk 2) Previous Placenta Accreta 3) Previous rapid degraged placenta 4) IVF alone can create weak placenta 5) AMA - Advanced Maternal Age. -- All resulting in almost 30 u/s and lots of testing, which ended up saving my life.
- Jan 09 (38w0d) ~ Karl is born! -- Crazy 3 days in hospital. Manual version to flip baby from breech to head down, Labor, Delivery, Emergency surgery due to cord detaching from placenta, Scary heart issues from losing over 40% of my blood supply, and then a blood transfusion due to the extreme loss of blood. Whew!
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62 comments:
Yikes. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hoping the surgery goes smoothly and his recovery is quick.
I will pray...my grandpa was 80 and had a QUADRUPLE...and now he is almost 89 and still driving...
I hope everything goes okay. Keep us informed tomorrow. It's natural to be concerned/worried, but try to keep in mind that he will be in good hands. I'm sure he has a wonderful doctor and the rest of the team will be just as wonderful.
Nancy, your dad will be in my thoughts.
Keeping your dad and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope all goes well.
Sometimes these things don't even need bad eating / exercising habits or smoking etc to happen. Both my parents have had blocked arteries, and they are pure vegetarians, non smokers, non drinkers. It just happens sometimes.
Take care.
You got 'em. That's a tough thing but especially with the holidays and what not.
::hugs::
I sending all the positive vibes I have...
Try and take it easy. Since he is in such good shape, he should have a good surgery and a quick recovery. Stay positive!
sending healing vibes to your dad. hope it goes smoothly
I'm thinking good thoughts and sending good prayers. He wil be okay and this surgery will help him live a long life. My thoughts are with you and your family Nancy.
Sending all sorts of good thoughts your way.
Your family and you will definitely be in our thoughts and prayers. Just remember to breathe :0)
Nancy, your dad should do just fine (he may be asking himself right now why he hasn't been enjoying the pleasures of drinking and smoking if this was going to happen.) Not sure why he's having a triple by pass if there are four arteries blocked but you would know better than I.
Anyway, my ex-two had to have bypass surgery AND have part of the septum of his heart removed AND have a defibrilltor implanted and he's still going strong. (I saw him through all of his surgeries and now he's with someone else who actually contacted me when he needed another surgery.)
It's scary but trust me your dad will be just fine.
ill be praying for your dad that surgery goes well!!!
Nancy I will send some good thoughts your Dad's way. My Dad had this done not long ago and I know how scary this can be.
Oh, no. My thoughts are with you and your family. I'm sure he will have a speedy recovery.
I'm so sorry. I will pray for your dad. Both my grandfathers went through this years ago. They are still going strong. Hope everything goes well.
sending good thoughts...
I hope everything turns out well!
Lots of good thoughts and prayers. I used to work for a cardiothoracic office and saw lots of patients who came in for their post ops who are much older than your father if that helps at all...
Good luck Nancy, I'll be pulling for your dad!
Sending warm thoughts.
Sending prayers to you, your father, and your family. I wish him a successful operation and speedy recovery.
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Your dad is in my thoughts!! I hope the surgery goes well, and the recovery is speedy. HUGS!
Sending prayers for you and your dad. I hope it's a routine surgery with quick recovery. Good luck.
I will be thinking of you guys. I hope it all goes well & I'm sure it will. (((((HUGS))))) I know you are afraid but you have to think that its a good thing that they found it before it was too late. I only wish my dad would have seen a doc before he had a fetal heart attack. Again... my thoughts will be w/you guys.
Wow. You and your family are in my thoughts. ((((hugs))))
Thinking of you and yours...thankful that they caught it and can get in there and fix it!
All the best.
Hope everything goes well with the surgery. My thoughts are with you and your dad. **HUGS**
~Velma
They really have cardiac surgery perfected nowadays. All those good habits of his will be to his benefit when it comes to recovery after surgery. Sending well wishes his way.
Oh my. I'm sending lots of good thoughts in your father's direction.
You and your family will be in my thoughts. I hope the surgery goes well.
Sending you and your family loads of good thoughts and prayers, nancy...
My thoughts are with you Nancy and your father is in my prayers. I'm so sorry your ging through this - boy if it's not one thing - its another ~Hugs~
he'll be in my thoughts and prayers
Nancy, I will send good, healing vibes to your dad. He is in good hands - and this will prolong his life!
I hope the surgery goes well - please keep us updated.
((hugs))
The good news is that he will be in good shape physically to recover from the surgery. His healthy lifestyle and your loving support will carry him a long way. Sending out some good vibes your way.
Hope all goes well in the morning. He'll be in our thoughts and prayers!
Wow -- my thoughts are definitely with you and your father. I will be keeping my fingers crossed....
Thinking of you Nancy and sending good thoughts.
Just said a prayer for him.
So sorry for this bad news. Hope the surgery goes well.
ICLW
Nancy~
I'm so sorry that I'm posting this so late.
I will be hoping and praying that everything goes well for your dad in the morning.
Your entire family will be in my thoughts tomorrow.
((((HUGS))))
Wow. Gee ... I wish him a seamless op, and to get well soon.
I just tagged you.
XOX
I'll be sending positive thoughts his way all day..
Hey Nancy. I will pray that your dad has an uneventful surgery and that he has a quick recovery.
FIL has had 2 of those and I know how badly they shook Doug up. You (and your family) are in my thoughts.
{{HUGS}}
Tammy
Nancy I am so sorry you & your family have to face this! You will all be in my thoughts for a smooth & safe surgery & recovery for your dad.
OMG.. i will be keeping your family in my thoughts that all goes well and a speedy recovery.. ((HUGS))).. i am here for you if you need anything...!
endless good thoughts...all the best.
So sad to hear this news. Praying that your dad makes it through everything with flying colors.
Hope the surgery goes smoothly and he has a fast recovery! Is he having it done in AZ or here?
Keeping your family in my prayers hon.
I hope and pray for your dad that everything turns out ok after the surgery.
Thinking of you and your dad today.
I am sending you lots and lots of good thoughts for a smooth surgery, quick recovery and a Happy Thanksgiving. Many hugs.
My thoughts are with you. I hope your dad makes a speedy recovery!
Oh Nancy,
I'm thinking of you and your father; I'm sure it's a scary time. My uncle had the same procedure -- and he was a lifelong runner and skinny as a rail -- 75 and healthier than me to all appearances -- it was a shock to everyone -- but he's recovered wonderfully.
XO
Pam
thinking of you ALL and hoping for a smoooooooooth surgery with a quick hospital release.
xo
I'm thinking about you and your family Nancy, I'm sure everything will be just fine...please keep us updated, we all care too :)
<3 u!
That is scary Nance, thinking of you and your family and sending healing thoughts to your Dad.
xxx
ooh scary stuff. I hope that it all goes well, even if you can't stop yourself from wearing a hole in the carpet!
Praying everything goes well today.
Hey Nancy~
Hope your father's surgery is going well and that his recovery will be quick!
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