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I had my surgery on May 14th. The surgery went well. Unfortunately while in recovery I suffered a heart attack. Hospital did not know this as my enzyme test pre surgery looked good. They didn't get the post surgery lab test until May 16th. In the meantime they sent me home. Thursday morning I was awakened by my Dr standing by my bed telling me to go to the ER ASAP. After getting to the hospital I was re-admitted and was back in surgery in less than an hour. 2 of my arteries were blocked. 1 was 100% and the other was 60%. So I got 2 stints put in. I'm home now and feeling better. I feel lucky this was discovered when it was, otherwise I may have been in the middle of no-where. Make sure your doctors check your heart health and your enzyme levels are good. I love being sleeved and am looking forward to my journey.

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Oh my gosh! I am sorry that happened but you are so on your way to being healthy. Congratulations and good luck on your new journey!

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OMG! Glad you're OK now! Looks like the surgery was a real lifesaver in more ways than one!

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What a journey you have been on! I am glad that the stents are put in and you are doing much better. Things are going to get a lot easier from here on out.

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Oh Goodness! Best of luck to you in your recovery!

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wow! Sounds like you just dodged a big bullet! May I ask, how did you wake up with your doctor by your bedside (at home??) Guardian Angels at work...

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wow! Sounds like you just dodged a big bullet! May I ask' date=' how did you wake up with your doctor by your bedside (at home??) Guardian Angels at work...[/quote']

The doctor was at an outlying clinic near where I lived and couldn't get through to me on my phone cause I was asleep. So he just came over. My mom is staying with us to help out so she invited him in. :)) I thought it was really thoughtful of him. Who knew doctors still made house calls... Lol..

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So glad ur ok wow!!! Congratz on beginning ur journey and wish u lots of success!

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I had my surgery on May 14th. The surgery went well. Unfortunately while in recovery I suffered a heart attack. Hospital did not know this as my enzyme test pre surgery looked good. They didn't get the post surgery lab test until May 16th. In the meantime they sent me home. Thursday morning I was awakened by my Dr standing by my bed telling me to go to the ER ASAP. After getting to the hospital I was re-admitted and was back in surgery in less than an hour. 2 of my arteries were blocked. 1 was 100% and the other was 60%. So I got 2 stints put in. I'm home now and feeling better. I feel lucky this was discovered when it was' date=' otherwise I may have been in the middle of no-where. Make sure your doctors check your heart health and your enzyme levels are good. I love being sleeved and am looking forward to my journey.[/quote']

Oh my goodness! That is so scary! I hope you have a speedy recovery. Keep us posted as to how you are feeling.

Sheena :-)

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in recovery I suffered a heart attack

khard4ou

as everyone has said

OMG - i'm also glad things turned out ok :)

you've gone throlugh a lot - and you came out the other side!!!!

what a great attitude you have :)

post surgery, all set to dive into your new life with your new friend the sleeve

enjoy your healthier, happier, longer life :)

take care

stay well

kathy

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The doctor was at an outlying clinic near where I lived and couldn't get through to me on my phone cause I was asleep. So he just came over. My mom is staying with us to help out so she invited him in. :)) I thought it was really thoughtful of him. Who knew doctors still made house calls... Lol..

That's awesome! Again, your guardian angel working overtime! ;)

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Thank God.. You are very fortunate! A sure sign of more good things to come :)

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I had my surgery on May 14th. The surgery went well. Unfortunately while in recovery I suffered a heart attack. Hospital did not know this as my enzyme test pre surgery looked good. They didn't get the post surgery lab test until May 16th. In the meantime they sent me home. Thursday morning I was awakened by my Dr standing by my bed telling me to go to the ER ASAP. After getting to the hospital I was re-admitted and was back in surgery in less than an hour. 2 of my arteries were blocked. 1 was 100% and the other was 60%. So I got 2 stints put in. I'm home now and feeling better. I feel lucky this was discovered when it was' date=' otherwise I may have been in the middle of no-where. Make sure your doctors check your heart health and your enzyme levels are good. I love being sleeved and am looking forward to my journey.[/quote']

Feel better soon

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So glad to hear you're ok!! Wishing you all the best with a quick recovery, and in your healthy new, hopefully heart-complication FREE life post sleeve!!

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