Sounds just like my future father-in-law who just had a double bypass five days ago. His daughter is a cardiac nurse, and it took hours on the phone to convince him to go. Or my aunt who refused to go until the last second and ended up nearly dead and miraculously survived two surgeries that the docs said had about a 5% chance of success.
It's sad that the shitty health insurance system keeps people away from care, just like you said, because that was precisely the FIL's rationale.
Glad you're on the mend, and kudos to sjtill, because I know exactly what that conversation with a recalcitrant patient sounds like.
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June 28, 2020, 01:39 PM
12GA
Just damn man! I’m glad you’re feeling better but wow! You cut that close. A cautionary tale for all of us stubborn bone-headed men who hate seeing a doctor.
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June 28, 2020, 01:43 PM
rat2306
Pretty close shave; best wishes for a swift recovery. Thanks sjtill, from your forum brothers and sisters.
June 28, 2020, 01:44 PM
Balzé Halzé
I was relieved to read your post. Like many other members here, it was clear to me something was very much off. Now knowing the cause and that you're on the mend is a welcome revelation on this Sunday afternoon. Godspeed.
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June 28, 2020, 01:48 PM
nhracecraft
quote:
Originally posted by parabellum: I have an URGENT personal matter to attend to. Real life intrudes, but, hopefully, this will be a very short delay. Thanks for your patience.
Foretelling quote, Edited for Emphasis...Apparently Real Life can get REALLY Real!
I'm not one to normally reply to this type of thread, but in this case, I'm gonna making an exception!
There, but for the Grace of God (and the VERY instrumental support, guidance & caring love of those in thy circle), goes Para....Hallelujah!
Apparently your time here (not just here on SIGforum) is not done yet! It is VERY Good to hear that you successfully 'Dodged a Bullet' and you're ready to keep on fighting the good fight!
Make sure you continue to take care of yourself, and those that love you!
If Some is Good, and More is Better.....then Too Much, is Just Enough !! Trump 47....Make America Great Again! "May Almighty God bless the United States of America" - parabellum 7/26/20 Live Free or Die!
June 28, 2020, 01:49 PM
AH.74
Thank God you're ok.
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June 28, 2020, 01:51 PM
vinnybass
I'm very glad you got the treatment you needed, and hope that it will keep you ticking for a long time to come.
I wish you all the best & I will add you to my prayer list. I truly believe prayer changes things.
"We're all travelers in this world. From the sweet grass to the packing house. Birth 'til death. We travel between the eternities."
June 28, 2020, 01:52 PM
az4783054
Glad you made the right decision. Get well and stay that way.
June 28, 2020, 01:54 PM
sigmonkey
I like this ending better than the alternate ending.
L'Chaim!
"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב!
June 28, 2020, 01:54 PM
chellim1
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Originally posted by 12GA: Just damn man! I’m glad you’re feeling better but wow! You cut that close. A cautionary tale for all of us stubborn bone-headed men who hate seeing a doctor.
Yeah... I'm stubborn too.
Para, I'm glad you had the good sense to seek and follow the good advice of sjtill.
Godspeed!
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June 28, 2020, 01:59 PM
craigcpa
Amazing the stories SigForum to tell, but more amazing the wealth of knowledge and experience to help each of us through.
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June 28, 2020, 02:04 PM
doublesharp
Heal fast! Way to go stjill! Attaboys all around.
Sept 18, 2014 i was telling my primary care physician all about why I could not go to cath lab right now as he was putting me in the wheelchair headed straight there. Just across the pedway and 1 floor down the elevator and within 20 minutes I'm on the operating table getting a stent due to blockage in widowmaker.
Last fall was 5 years later so I had all the heart health test. Ejection fraction was 53%, low normal and I was given a clean bill of heart health.
Good luck with the recuperation and the rehab.
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June 28, 2020, 02:04 PM
fpuhan
Amazing. Just yesterday, I was telling a friend of mine that I believe we are all immortal. Until we aren't. That is, I believe each of us is put here by God to serve His purpose. Most of us don't know what that purpose is, but as soon as we've done what God put us here to do, our immortality is gone, and God calls us home.
Keep serving God's purpose, Para. Bless you.
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June 28, 2020, 02:07 PM
Minnow
Para, Glad you had a friend to convince you it was time to be looked at. I can relate. I hope your recovery goes great.
"Prepared in mind and resources"
June 28, 2020, 02:10 PM
SIGWALLY
I'll be praying for you and yours. What percentage of people get a second chance?
June 28, 2020, 02:15 PM
Il Cattivo
Glad things are on track. I've learned from dealing with other kinds of problems that the combination of worrying and not knowing whatever there is to be known about the problem can really make things even tougher.
June 28, 2020, 02:18 PM
wreckdiver
So glad you took heed to the advise given, and saved your life in the process!!
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June 28, 2020, 02:18 PM
PCWyoming
Glad you made the call to the doc Continued success with your health.
PC
June 28, 2020, 02:19 PM
Outnumbered
I'm usually glad that you're adamant, sometimes stubborn. This time, I'm really glad you weren't. Congrats that you're on the mend! And thank you, sjtill.
June 28, 2020, 02:22 PM
TMats
Kind of a stubborn SOB, aren’t ya. Really glad you ultimately heeded the warnings before it was too late. Better say grace, Mike
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