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A-M

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After the much appreciated comments on my status I decided I would share the full story.
Nearly 12 months ago my Ken, had a massive heart attack with his main artery to his heart being 99% blocked. Our nurse neighbour possibly saved his life as she gave him an asprin as we waited for the ambulance. They had to send a 4WD drive ambulance and had a helicopter on stand by as we were at the start of our town being flooded in. The Ambulance got him to our nearest larger town where they operated and put a stent in the artery. With the flooding I was unable to visit Ken from the Friday to the following Tuesday.
He recovered well and has been doing fine but last week he went to his heart specialist for a check up and he failed the stress test he was given so needed to have an Angiogram performed yesterday which resulted in the discovery of a slight blockage in another section of the main artery which is very difficult to insert a stent into so he needs to go to a major hospital in our closest capital city - Brisbane, Queensland (Australia). That appointment is yet to be made but it will be soon.
Frustratingly I will not be able to be with Ken. We cannot afford for me to stay in accommodation and I am not confident to drive in this busy city anyway.
 
I'm so sorry to hear this, Anne-Marie. Sending lots of good wishes to Ken that his next procedure goes smoothly. It's too bad you can't be with him, but sometimes these things just happen. My hubby was recently in the hospital with pneumonia and the flu. There has been such a terrible flu epidemic here that he begged me to stay away from the hospital. It was really hard not to go and I sneaked up there once, but that's probably why I didn't get it, too. I AM sorry you can't be with him. I know how hard it is to be apart for things like this. Sending lots of hugs and prayers.
 
I'm so sorry to hear this, Anne-Marie. Sending healing thoughts your hubbie's way and hugs to you.
 
Oh anne-marie. Can you not stay in hospital room with him? Perhaps have them roll an extra bed in for you. That would be excruciating not to be by his side. My prayers for him, you and the hands of the surgeon. And perhaps a kindly friend to drive you over to see him.
 
Anne Marie, so sorry to hear this but glad the doctor picked up on his condition and they are addressing it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Ken. Please keep us posted. HUGS
 
I’m so sorry to hear about Ken’s health problems and hope you can find a work around to be by his side. My husband went through this too and we found that medical science today performs miracles daily. My healing thoughts are with you both.
 
So sorry to hear this news. I wish we were still in Brisbane as you could have stayed with us. Let me know if there is anything I could do to help. Hoping all goes well for Ken and that everything can be arranged quickly.
 
When my husband had his heart surgery I stayed at the hospital day and night except for a quick trip home to check up on things. They let me sleep in a lounge chair in his room. I was told that they appreciate the extra hands to help as they are so busy and me being there they didn't have to do so much for my husband as I was there to do it. The only thing they requested was that I NOT do things that he COULD do so that he could build up his strength and do as much for himself as possible. I'm sure they would allow you to stay with him like that. Check with them about it. Or maybe they have special housing for family members in your situation.

I hope he does well and that you can go and be with him.
 
I’m sorry to hear of his heart trouble. Good thing they found the second blockage and hopefully that will be treated soon. Hugs to you.
 
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's condition and that you will be unable to be with him for any procedures. I know this will be a very difficult time for you. I wish the best for you both and hope this passes quickly and he is returned to full health soon.
 
oh Anne-Marie, I am so so sorry to hear this but will have you all in my prayers. Is there any way you can ask the hospital if they have accomodations nearby for those that cannot travel to visit? you may be surprised that they may have something. The worst they can say is no. I do hope there is some arrangements that can be made so you can be near Ken during his surgery and recovery.
 
So sorry Anne-Marie! My thoughts are with you both as you deal with these health issues. It's so hard not knowing what is going on when you aren't there. When my DH was in the hospital for 3 weeks years ago, I had a toddler and was unable to stay. (DH had some health issues, so many tests, surgery, and it was as if were simulating an episode of House.) It was so hard, but we made it through. I was able to stay some time when I had family watching my son, and slept on the chair/cot in the room. Hugs and prayers to you. Keep hope.
 
I'm sorry your husband has to have another surgery and that you can't attend, but I am so glad that your neighbor was there to help him when he had the heart attack last year! May this surgery go smoothly and may he get back home to you quickly!
 
Oh goodness Anne-Marie! Wishing for a smooth surgery for Ken - I'm so sorry to hear that it is hard for you to get there (I totally understand the not wanting to drive in big unfamilar cities thing though). Hoping all goes well and you can have him back home soon. We are here for you ... keep us updated ...thinking of you both!
 
So sorry, Anne-Marie, that you two are going through this but happy that the Doctor is taking it seriously! You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
So sorry he is having trouble again with his heart. Hopefully the doctor caught it soon enough that they can repair it and that he will heal quickly. I pray that you are able to find some housing to be close by as others have suggested.
 
I'm so glad that he has been good about keeping up with check up with his doctor and that they caught this blockage long before it was as bad as before! I'm sorry that it seems to be an issue for you to be there with him, but I'll say prayers for peace of mind for you both and for guidance for the doctors so that he can be back home with you soon and feeling better again.
 
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