Prayers Please

[MilDoc]

I've had an abdominal aortic aneurysm for over 5 years. It was stable for 3. Then it grew. Fast. In 6 months. I had an abdominal CT scan yesterday. "Too big." And I agree.

So Wednesday I will be admitted to the Heart Hospital at Austin (one of the top 5 in this country) for a stent procedure. If all goes well I'll be home the next day. If not, well at the HHA the procedure is done in the OR with a surgical team right there, just in case. These folks are the best. I trust them.

But I also trust in my Higher Power. God. My MIL has already activated her prayer circle and that's powerful stuff. But every little bit helps.

Thanks.

[dkerfoot]

You got it.

[Knottscott]

You'll definitely be in my prayers. Best wishes for a quick recovery.

[crokett]

Wow. Prayers are on the way.

[Richard in Smithville]

Sure thing Paul.....and I expect to see you posting on the Thursday.

[bfrikken]

prayers in progress.

[annunaki]

I will have positive thoughts

-and this too will come to pass
I wish you many bright tomorrows.

[TB Roye]

Paul

I have the same thing. It was found 2 years ago during an MRI of my back. I have it checked every 6 month and so far so good. It is at 4.7cm or mm can't remember but I 5.0 they do somthing. I am going in on July 2 for the next sonogram. The Chief Vascular Surgeon at my Kaiser Facility is in charge now and he took the time to answer all my and LOML question so I live as normal a life as possible. I only gave up one thing worrying about it.

I will light a candle at church for you Sunday and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. I truly expect to see you posting Thursday or Friday. Take care and God Bless

Tom

[Anna]

Will be praying for you, too, Paul.

My husband had surgery on an aortic aneurysm last year and they had to put a stent in as well. I waited calmly until the doctor came out smiling to let me know that everything turned out great. As soon as he left, I started crying. It was just a relief. It's a pretty standard procedure and they do a lot of it, but still. So my thoughts will be with your wife and family, too.

(Of course the man was obviously doing well because he almost made the nurses cry in the recovery room. His orneriness really shone. What is it about doctors being such difficult patients? )

[Alex Franke]

You got it -- recover fast so you don't miss too many posts!

[gad5264]

Paul, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[RAFlorida]

Prayers going your way

Know what you feel. I had four stents back in 06. That was 5 years after having 5 bypasses. You'll feel a lot better once they are in. Anyway, the prayers are for you.

[drumpriest]

No prayers from me, if there is a big guy up there, I'm pretty sure he wouldn't listen to my Agnostic butt anyway. How about GOOD LUCK!!! and....I hope it goes well and your recovery is quick!!!!

[Whaler]

Paul, you are covered in my household.

[Bill in Buena Park]

You got it Paul. Praying for your full, speedy recovery.