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muskiesfan
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Picked up my cpap yesterday morning. Last night was my first night using it. Obviously there is going to be an adjustment period, but it's going to be very beneficial in the long run.
Second stent is next Thursday morning. So things keep moving right along.
Second stent is next Thursday morning. So things keep moving right along.
A_Pharis
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Keep up the progress, Joe.
autocut
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Yes, it is an adjustment. But you will sleep a lot better.
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muskiesfan
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Thanks, Adam.
I am looking forward to sleeping a lot better.
Still waiting to hear back about whether my leave of absence is approved so I can start getting paid. I'm just glad that management at my store treat me well. Honestly, since I am just considered inactive at the moment, they could replace me. That would really suck.
At the rate this is going, I am going to be back at work before this gets situated. My cardiologist has constantly supplied whatever paperwork has been requested. Hopefully they get this XXXX straightened out soon.
Next Thursday is the second stent. Then, July 8, I will have a stress test to see how my heart is doing. They said it may take up to a week for my cardiologist to be able to read it, but it sounds like we should have an idea of how my heart is doing around mid-July.
I am looking forward to sleeping a lot better.
Still waiting to hear back about whether my leave of absence is approved so I can start getting paid. I'm just glad that management at my store treat me well. Honestly, since I am just considered inactive at the moment, they could replace me. That would really suck.
At the rate this is going, I am going to be back at work before this gets situated. My cardiologist has constantly supplied whatever paperwork has been requested. Hopefully they get this XXXX straightened out soon.
Next Thursday is the second stent. Then, July 8, I will have a stress test to see how my heart is doing. They said it may take up to a week for my cardiologist to be able to read it, but it sounds like we should have an idea of how my heart is doing around mid-July.
MrMet
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I'll tell ya what, I'm on vacation for this week, and I somehow misplaced an important part to my cpap when I packed it up, so I'm guessing the part is still at home, it's not devastating, but the sleep without the cpap is much much different than it would be if I had the complete thing with me
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muskiesfan
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I'm beginning to get used to the mask a bit. It's not as hard to fall asleep and I don't wake up as often. Another week or two and I'll be sleeping like a baby. :lol:
Second stent is on Thursday. I'm ready to have it done. I need to get back to work. Not just from a sanity perspective, but I need to be getting paid. Short term has finally been approved, but I only get 50% of my pay. It's better than nothing, but I'm afraid we're going to fall too far behind if I don't get back soon.
Second stent is on Thursday. I'm ready to have it done. I need to get back to work. Not just from a sanity perspective, but I need to be getting paid. Short term has finally been approved, but I only get 50% of my pay. It's better than nothing, but I'm afraid we're going to fall too far behind if I don't get back soon.
autocut
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You'll notice a huge difference.
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autocut- I already am. I definitely feel like I am getting better sleep, I just wake up on occasion because of not being completely used to the mask yet. I bet it won't be much longer at all.
Second stent is tomorrow at 8:30a. I have to be at the hospital at 6:30a, but it's supposed to start at 8:30a. As long as there are no complications or anything, it's an outpatient procedure and I will be home tomorrow afternoon.
Second stent is tomorrow at 8:30a. I have to be at the hospital at 6:30a, but it's supposed to start at 8:30a. As long as there are no complications or anything, it's an outpatient procedure and I will be home tomorrow afternoon.
A_Pharis
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Awesome progress, Joe. It makes me feel better to know how much better things are for you.
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muskiesfan
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Thanks, Adam.
Im laying in my hospital bed. The second stent went well. My cardiologist was very happy. He said I won't be going back to work until mid August at the earliest. Everything is on the up and up though. I'll try to stop by later.
Im laying in my hospital bed. The second stent went well. My cardiologist was very happy. He said I won't be going back to work until mid August at the earliest. Everything is on the up and up though. I'll try to stop by later.
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muskiesfan
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So, I'm home. I'm completely exhausted, but I'm home.
Everything went well with the stent. Doctor said he's keeping me out of work until at least mid-August. He said he wants me to be 100% when I return so that there's no setbacks or anything.
I need to get some sleep. I'll try to stop by tomorrow.
Everything went well with the stent. Doctor said he's keeping me out of work until at least mid-August. He said he wants me to be 100% when I return so that there's no setbacks or anything.
I need to get some sleep. I'll try to stop by tomorrow.
69MetsFan
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Good to see you back, Joe.
Looking forward to positive updates!
Looking forward to positive updates!
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muskiesfan
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I am back at the hospital. Potential internal bleeding. Keep your fingers crossed. I'll update when I can.
Nate Colbert 17
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Prayers all around.
nosterbor
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Stay positive! Hope everything is ok.
MojoDan
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Get well soon Joe
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muskiesfan
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Thank you again for all the prayers, thoughts, and well wishes. I really appreciate it.
So there was a still a very little bit of bleeding from the entry site. They go in through your leg when placing a stent. The blood thinners that I take allowed for a slight bit of continued bleeding. They applied pressure for 15-20 minutes, did an ultrasound, applied pressure again, waited, applied pressure again, and then did another ultrasound. I was in the hospital around 5 hours yesterday, but it all go taken care of. Time to continue recovery.
Thank you again!
So there was a still a very little bit of bleeding from the entry site. They go in through your leg when placing a stent. The blood thinners that I take allowed for a slight bit of continued bleeding. They applied pressure for 15-20 minutes, did an ultrasound, applied pressure again, waited, applied pressure again, and then did another ultrasound. I was in the hospital around 5 hours yesterday, but it all go taken care of. Time to continue recovery.
Thank you again!
Nate Colbert 17
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Woo hoo!
clarkzac
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Thank you again for all the prayers, thoughts, and well wishes. I really appreciate it.
So there was a still a very little bit of bleeding from the entry site. They go in through your leg when placing a stent. The blood thinners that I take allowed for a slight bit of continued bleeding. They applied pressure for 15-20 minutes, did an ultrasound, applied pressure again, waited, applied pressure again, and then did another ultrasound. I was in the hospital around 5 hours yesterday, but it all go taken care of. Time to continue recovery.
Thank you again!
Glad to hear everything went okay yesterday Joe. Here's to a speedy recovery! :grouphug:
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