I've been keeping this quite, but my wife has been in the Hospital since last Wednesday. She went into a "Doc in a box" after work last Wednesday thinking she had a chest cold because "her chest felt tight". They did an EKG and said, nope, we just called an ambulance to take you to the hospital. They did some more tests, and admitted her. The next day (Thursday) they did a stress test and echocardiogram, identified 99% blockage in two arteries.

She was transferred to "the big hospital" on Thursday night. They spent the weekend trying to find a surgical slot for her. They got her in today. Over 5 hours in surgery. She had a quadruple bypass on the Left Main Artery, Circumflex Artery, and left Anterior Descending artery.
One of the blockages was between 5-6” in length.
There is little or no indication of a heart attack.
All in all the prognosis is good!

Carol will spend the rest of the night and all of tomorrow in the ICU.

Prayers and good thoughts would be appreciated.


OK, Wednesday update. She's hurting but is resting as easy as she can for someone who's sternum has been cut in two. Good thing is that she's alive and will recover.

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Praying for a speedy and complete recovery!


ARman

Wow! Great news that they caught it and got her care quickly.

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All in all the prognosis is good!

Excellent news. I will be praying for her none the less.

Rolan it is great that she caught it in time...prayers sent to you and a Carol for a fast and speedy recovery.

Prayers sent.

Positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery sent your way.

Wow, glad she got it dealt with before it was too late! Prayers goin up for healing and recovery.

Prayer & positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.
God Bless.

Thank God she was smart enough to get checked out and catch it in time. Praying for a swift recovery!

I'm glad they caught it. It sounds like she's in very good hands.

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery!

Wow, that's awesome that they caught it and got her fixed up right away! Prayers sent for a full and speedy recovery!

Turns out she's in the #1 Cardiac hospital in Georgia!

They also call this type of condition "The Widowmaker".

Praying for a speedy recovery for her and peace for you.

Sending prayers your way for a speedy recovery!

Mercy! I’m sure it’s been quite the past few days.
Thank God they found those blockages. I’ll pray for healing and strength.

Great place to be if you have heart problems. My dad was there many years ago and they did wonders.

God bless you, Carol. Hang tough, Roland. Thanks for keeping us posted.

Flad they caught it.
Yes, the LAD is the winemaker.
Prayers for her good recovery.

Sending my prayers your way Rolan, for you and your wife Carol. Glad they found it and got it taken care of.