Heart Stent needed so no trip

[maureenreynolds]

That's the more or less bad news. However, the cardiologist said the one blocked artery is not terribly urgent but he advises not going. He will schedule Dick for surgery probably next week. The one interesting part is that the cardiologist is having thoughts about his doing the operation. He says since we are almost like family, he thinks he would prefer to have one of his partners do it. I get that but still it was a little twist.

Dick is fine with it all as am I, and I joked to him that he always has surgeries before I do e.g. cataracts, so if my time comes, I'll be familiar with the whole deal. That's some of what marriage late in life can be about!

Thank you all for your prayers, and it's good to know what 'is' rather than worry about what might be. Hugs, hugs, hugs.

[Lynn Grieveson]

Shame about the trip, but glad that the situation sounds very manageable. Hope it all goes smoothly. I understand exactly what you mean about the worrying.((hugs))

[dugarner]

So sad you'll miss your trip, but glad that this is a manageable problem. Also, while it's a kink that your cardio wants to hand over the surgery, isn't it a blessing that you have such a close relationship with him that he feels that way? It's rare today. Best to you! Hopefully you'll be able to take your trip someday soon.

[digigrandma]

It must have been a very trying week-end, not knowing what to expect. It is good it is something surgery can fix, Maureen. I'm sure there will be many more exciting trips in your future together, but, I know it is a disappointment not to be going on the trip planned for this week. You and Dick will remain in my thoughts and prayers all through the waiting and the surgery and the recovery. Sending hugs right back at you.

[MINIDEB]

Maureen,

I have a big hug and a smile and I'm sending it your way. Sorry about the stint but maybe it was better you found out about it before the trip and not during the trip. I'll add you to my prayers.

[earlofoxford]

So sorry you will miss your trip but glad you now know what's what. Let us know how the procedure goes next week.

[kikimama]

Boo, shame about your missed trip, but I'm glad you have the facts now, and it sounds like there's a definite plan in place. Hope all goes smoothly, sending happy thoughts!

[blhdvm]

So sorry you will have to postpone the trip. But glad the heart issues are "relatively" minor - like anything invloving the heart is "minor"!?!? Praying for a successful surgery!

[mugsbigsis]

So sorry you will miss your trip, Maureen, but glad things aren't so bad as maybe first thought. hugs.

[home in ottawa]

Maureen, better a stent than open heart surgery! Hard not to respect the decision of your friend/cardiologist, sounds appropriate. Sending good wishes.

[echogirl]

Glad it's a fixable problem. Sending positive healing thoughts your way.

[Shannamay]

Disappointing, Maureen - but glad they know what it is and what to do! Hope all goes well - bound to be lots of worry free trips in the near future!

[Jen D]

Sending continued prayers your way!

[cstaff]

now that the unknown is known, you will be able to deal with the business at hand. Good to have a good team of doctors and that's wonderful news. Keeping you in prayer Maureen... please keep us posted... and I'll be excited to hear about your next trip adventure.

[jcaruth910]

You can always go on another trip. Getting Dick healthy is what is important and now that you know what has to be done you can move forward. Take care of yourself, too Maureen!
Thinking about you both.

[katie pertiet]

sorry about the trip Maureen but there will be other trips and getting Dick well now is tops. Thinking of you.

[dfwest]

how fortunate you were not already on your trip when this happened! you can plan your next trip together as he recoups!

[MIDA78466]

Sorry about the trip. Glad the problem can be taken care of with a stent. He'll be like new in no time.

[grandma lynnie]

Such good news that all he needs is a stent! He'll be ready and raring to go for the next trip!

I get you on that late in life marriage stuff. Right now I am my husband's eyes and ears because he's having problems in those areas and he does things that require good knees as that is my problem area! We learn to adjust!

[Amson]

Trips can be rescheduled but health cannot. Hoping all goes well with the surgery next week.

Wonderful to keep up the sense of humour. You are in my prayers.

[Scrapbird]

Maureen, so glad it is something that can be dealt with. There will always be more trips, right? Sending hopes that all goes beautifully!!

[esther_a]

Maureen I hope the treatment goes well. It must be very disappointing about the holiday, but of course Dick's health is your primary concern.

[maureenreynolds]

Thank you everyone. Dick's out to dinner tonight with a group of men for a seasonal Gratitude dinner. It definitely came at the right time. We know we are blessed that it isn't more serious, and that we have health insurance to take care of it.

Next trip??? already booked. LOL... San Francisco

[anke]

I can't believe you already booked your next trip, you are a riot! Maybe I should have you plan something for us Too bad about the stent, but it sure could have been worse! Stents are so not a big deal anymore nowadays We will keep praying for him anyway!

[connieg]

I will continue to keep Dick in my prayers. *Hugs*

[kcar08]

So sorry about the trip and surgery but glad that they are taking good care of him. Will be keeping him and you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.

[Jacqueline T]

You can always take another trip the main thing is to have the heart stent now! You are both in my prayers Gentle bur warm hug

[Deirdre]

So glad it was discovered and can be treated. I'm sure you will be planning a new fabulous trip soon!

[Elena]

Sorry you will miss this trip... but you already have the next one booked so LOL! Didn't miss a "beat" did you? Glad to hear all is repairable.

[kathie02]

Sorry that you will not be able to go on your trip, but glad that you are forging ahead with your replacement trip plans...lol!! I just love your spirit and outlook Maureen!! Will keep Dick iin my prayers for smooth sailing with his surgery next week.