I don't even know how to begin explaining what happened today : (
Not good sums things up.
They did the heart catheterization and angiogram and found WAY more blockage than we were ever expecting. A couple of major arteries are 99% blocked and another one that is at least 85% blocked. There's a LOT of calcification everywhere. Things looked so bad that his cardiologist didn't feel qualified to place any stents because the arteries are so brittle. And he truly doesn't believe that any surgeon will agree to bypass surgery because there's really no good arteries to bypass to! Good Lord. :\
His cardiologist is going to speak with a couple of surgeons just to confirm that they don't feel it's worth the risk to do the bypass surgery. The next step will be to speak to some other extra special specialists/surgeons who specifically operate on severely damaged/blocked arteries. I can't remember what he called these folks. Some initials of some sort. I think they involved the letters C and O, if anyone has any idea?
I don't know. As soon as things turned so negatively while speaking with his cardiologist and looking at the x-ray images/video showing all of the blockage/damage, I immediately started telling myself not to cry. Don't start crying. Do NOT cry! And I missed some details. : (
Today sucked. Things are really much worse than I ever imagined. His only Saving Grace is one thick, unblocked artery that is picking up the slack for all of the others that are just shot. He mentioned a couple of arteries that are just shit. Used some O word. Sorry I can't explain this any better. I wish I could because I sure could use some insight.
As soon as I found out back in September that he might have blockage I began researching supplements/vitamins that could help. I got CoQ10, vitamin K2, Cholestene and a liquid supplement called Hawthorn Blend. He’s been taking these regularly since each arrived. We’re switching to a heart-healthy diet 100%. No more cheating (for him anyway). And he HAS to quit smoking 100%. He did really good for a little while, but then I found out he was sneaking cigs occasionally.
So basically I have to become Hitler around here. And be that nagging girl I never wanted to have to be. This man won’t last long otherwise. He might not even with me being Hitler. This is scary. Very scary. My mind is just spinning. But I will do my part. Whatever and everything that that entails.
Thank you to Kickin, and also John this morning, for keeping the thread updated. Much love for all of you here!
~*Ride the Wave*~