candyman93 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, sdrawkcab321 said: About a month ago I started a new job working for a union company. Never worked for a union before but man it’s night and day compared to non union. I kinda nice not having management f me around anymore. Lucky bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) The hits keep on coming....If you're the kind to do so, say a little prayer for Mrs. Bucketheadsdad. About 10 years ago she had a very serious health scare, where her heart wasn't working properly (a few days away from being on the transplant list.) From what we've learned over the years, every time your heart beats, it is supposed to be pumping between 50%-73% of your blood supply through your system. 10 years ago, hers was pumping only 15%. Not good AT all. Through medication and working her tail off, she got hers back up to 53% as of a couple years ago. Our general practitioner took her off of her blood pressure meds in July, and over the last couple months she's not felt right. She made an appt for yesterday at the Cleveland Clinic with her cardiologist, and her blood pressure was absolutely through the roof. 212/140. Suffice to say, the cardiologist admitted her immediately. So, she's getting back onto some more heavy duty meds to get her pressure down, and they did an echocardiogram on her heart this afternoon, and she found out that her heart was only pumping 24% of her supply. Not good. Long family history with heart issues in her family, so suffice to say, we're very worried. Lots of this is related to job and kid related stress. Daughter's marching band (Western Carolina University) is marching in the Macy's Parade on Thursday, and my daughter (3rd row in the middle of the flag corps) doesn't know that her mom is sick. Buckethead knows, and mom wants to go see him for Thanksgiving (not likely to be out of the hospital by then) because he will be heading somewhere to a different area of the planet next week to do his actual "job" with the Navy. (staying intentionally vague there). So, if you're one to say a prayer, or have a good thought, we sure as heck could use one. Heck, if you're at the Cleveland Clinic tomorrow, stop on up and say howdy. I'll be there after the rush hour traffic dies down. Edited November 27, 2019 by Bucketheadsdad Tired....can't spell when tired. Ugh 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas5737 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bucketheadsdad said: So, if you're one to say a prayer, or have a good thought, we sure as heck could use one. You bet. I always like to include the medical personnel also, let them have a winning day and all goes well. Hoping for the best case scenario for her and all of her loved ones it is scary stuff. 13 minutes ago, Bucketheadsdad said: Lots of this is related to job and kid related stress. On the lighter side, if you can handle it, you forgot someone. Not sure why the changed what was working but maybe changing it back can get things back to normal. If not they do amazing stuff now so stay strong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibrown Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 20 minutes ago, Bucketheadsdad said: The hits keep on coming....If you're the kind to do so, say a little prayer for Mrs. Bucketheadsdad. About 10 years ago she had a very serious health scare, where her heart wasn't working properly (a few days away from being on the transplant list.) From what we've learned over the years, every time your heart beats, it is supposed to be pumping between 50%-73% of your blood supply through your system. 10 years ago, hers was pumping only 15%. Not good AT all. Through medication and working her tail off, she got hers back up to 53% as of a couple years ago. Our general practitioner took her off of her blood pressure meds in July, and over the last couple months she's not felt right. She made an appt for yesterday at the Cleveland Clinic with her cardiologist, and her blood pressure was absolutely through the roof. 212/140. Suffice to say, the cardiologist admitted her immediately. So, she's getting back onto some more heavy duty meds to get her pressure down, and they did an echocardiogram on her heart this afternoon, and she found out that her heart was only pumping 24% of her supply. Not good. Long family history with heart issues in her family, so suffice to say, we're very worried. Lots of this is related to job and kid related stress. Daughter's marching band (Western Carolina University) is marching in the Macy's Parade on Thursday, and my daughter (3rd row in the middle of the flag corps) doesn't know that her mom is sick. Buckethead knows, and mom wants to go see him for Thanksgiving (not likely to be out of the hospital by then) because he will be heading somewhere to a different area of the planet next week to do his actual "job" with the Navy. (staying intentially vague there). So, if you're one to say a prayer, or have a good thought, we sure as heck could use one. Heck, if you're at the Cleveland Clinic tomorrow, stop on up and say howdy. I'll be there after the rush hour traffic dies down. Ill drop in a prayer for you both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger murdock Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Pulling for you and the fam buckethead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Ron Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Good wishes are coming your way from England @Bucketheadsdad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrawkcab321 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Bucketheadsdad said: The hits keep on coming....If you're the kind to do so, say a little prayer for Mrs. Bucketheadsdad. About 10 years ago she had a very serious health scare, where her heart wasn't working properly (a few days away from being on the transplant list.) From what we've learned over the years, every time your heart beats, it is supposed to be pumping between 50%-73% of your blood supply through your system. 10 years ago, hers was pumping only 15%. Not good AT all. Through medication and working her tail off, she got hers back up to 53% as of a couple years ago. Our general practitioner took her off of her blood pressure meds in July, and over the last couple months she's not felt right. She made an appt for yesterday at the Cleveland Clinic with her cardiologist, and her blood pressure was absolutely through the roof. 212/140. Suffice to say, the cardiologist admitted her immediately. So, she's getting back onto some more heavy duty meds to get her pressure down, and they did an echocardiogram on her heart this afternoon, and she found out that her heart was only pumping 24% of her supply. Not good. Long family history with heart issues in her family, so suffice to say, we're very worried. Lots of this is related to job and kid related stress. Daughter's marching band (Western Carolina University) is marching in the Macy's Parade on Thursday, and my daughter (3rd row in the middle of the flag corps) doesn't know that her mom is sick. Buckethead knows, and mom wants to go see him for Thanksgiving (not likely to be out of the hospital by then) because he will be heading somewhere to a different area of the planet next week to do his actual "job" with the Navy. (staying intentionally vague there). So, if you're one to say a prayer, or have a good thought, we sure as heck could use one. Heck, if you're at the Cleveland Clinic tomorrow, stop on up and say howdy. I'll be there after the rush hour traffic dies down. Good luck with everything. I just left my job at the clinic a month ago where I worked in the heart building. Your wife is in very very good hands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 1 hour ago, sdrawkcab321 said: Good luck with everything. I just left my job at the clinic a month ago where I worked in the heart building. Your wife is in very very good hands. *now 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 24 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: *now This place is massive. Seldom get to the east side of CLE, and had never been here before. Easy to get lost. Not sure about the tunnel from the parking garage..... Walk towards the lights may not be the best approach for a hospital. 😬 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrawkcab321 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Bucketheadsdad said: This place is massive. Seldom get to the east side of CLE, and had never been here before. Easy to get lost. Not sure about the tunnel from the parking garage..... Walk towards the lights may not be the best approach for a hospital. 😬 It’s a hell of a lot better than crossing a busy street. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 16 hours ago, Bucketheadsdad said: The hits keep on coming....If you're the kind to do so, say a little prayer for Mrs. Bucketheadsdad. About 10 years ago she had a very serious health scare, where her heart wasn't working properly (a few days away from being on the transplant list.) From what we've learned over the years, every time your heart beats, it is supposed to be pumping between 50%-73% of your blood supply through your system. 10 years ago, hers was pumping only 15%. Not good AT all. Through medication and working her tail off, she got hers back up to 53% as of a couple years ago. Our general practitioner took her off of her blood pressure meds in July, and over the last couple months she's not felt right. She made an appt for yesterday at the Cleveland Clinic with her cardiologist, and her blood pressure was absolutely through the roof. 212/140. Suffice to say, the cardiologist admitted her immediately. So, she's getting back onto some more heavy duty meds to get her pressure down, and they did an echocardiogram on her heart this afternoon, and she found out that her heart was only pumping 24% of her supply. Not good. Long family history with heart issues in her family, so suffice to say, we're very worried. Lots of this is related to job and kid related stress. Daughter's marching band (Western Carolina University) is marching in the Macy's Parade on Thursday, and my daughter (3rd row in the middle of the flag corps) doesn't know that her mom is sick. Buckethead knows, and mom wants to go see him for Thanksgiving (not likely to be out of the hospital by then) because he will be heading somewhere to a different area of the planet next week to do his actual "job" with the Navy. (staying intentionally vague there). So, if you're one to say a prayer, or have a good thought, we sure as heck could use one. Heck, if you're at the Cleveland Clinic tomorrow, stop on up and say howdy. I'll be there after the rush hour traffic dies down. BP down to 173/84 today ......down even further....152/74 a few minutes ago. Heading in the right direction. Lots of new meds to replace old meds. Some good news. Of course, she is still adamant about hopping in the car tomorrow, and making the drive to Norfolk before Buckethead "heads out." 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonanza23 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Bucketheadsdad said: BP down to 173/84 today ......down even further....152/74 a few minutes ago. Heading in the right direction. Lots of new meds to replace old meds. Some good news. Of course, she is still adamant about hopping in the car tomorrow, and making the drive to Norfolk before Buckethead "heads out." Good to hear BHD. Like others have said she’s in some of the best hands in the world. That campus is literally world class and the envy of most hospitals in the US. Prayers my man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 New meds.....BP down to 130/64 about 2 hours ago. Things are looking up. (or actually down. ) Thanks everyone! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Bucketheadsdad said: New meds.....BP down to 130/64 about 2 hours ago. Things are looking up. (or actually down. ) Thanks everyone! She told me that she'd heard from the staff that there had been extra security there, as there was a princess there being treated. Me being the brilliant wit that I am (OK, self-identified) said, "no, there wasn't a princess being treated here. There were two princesses being treated here." Edited November 28, 2019 by Bucketheadsdad 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buno67 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 So the wife made us get a Christmas tree that is flirting with a height of 12ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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