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nvnvgirl · 07-11-2008, 08:26 AM

I'm sorry you have to go thru this, b/c I know EXACTLY how you feel~ I went thru it with my dad a few years ago, and he was in Hawaii and I'm a cardiac nurse

~ I was scared poopless!!! And I hope we don't have to go thru it again, however....at least surgery is in most cases, a permanent fix for his problem.
Just try to keep in mind that hundreds of thousands of heart surgeries are done every year (not on YOUR dad of course, which makes your situation unique) and it's become practically routine. I know that doesn't make you feel too much more secure, and once he's out of surgery you'll feel SO MUCH BETTER!!!
If you have any questions or just want to chat, PM me. I worked with heart surgery patients for almost 25 yrs, so I'm familiar with almost any situation that might arise.
Prayers for you, your dad and your mom that the surgery goes without a hitch and his recovery is smooth sailing!

Mom2BabyNatalie · 07-11-2008, 08:45 AM

Awwwwwww, Erin... I'm sorry, I am just now seeing this!

Please know that we will be holding you and your Daddy - as well as your entire family - constantly in our prayers!!

We'll be watching for updates - knowing that some postivie news is forthcoming!

Please take care of yourself....

Jeri Cunningham · 07-11-2008, 08:47 AM

Saying prayers for you dad. I hope everything turns out ok.

Lexie Blue · 07-11-2008, 08:54 AM

Oh how I know what you're going through. My prayers and positive thoughts are going out to you, Daddy's Girl, and your Daddy, may he continue to be strong for what's to come, and your Mom, to comfort her and give her the strenght for all you to lean on.

SweetPea53 · 07-11-2008, 09:00 AM

Sending a guardian angel to look over you and your family Erin,

Keep the Faith and know that everything will be alright.

erino77 · 07-12-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

Im so sorry to hear that. Prayers going out to you and your family.

Thank you for your prayers : )

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Originally Posted by RoxyJosMom

Erin, you and your Dad have my prayers, for sure. The technology today in the area of heart surgery is amazing. I know how worried and scared you are. There is a special bond between a Dad and his daughter that nothing can break. That bond can provide the strength your Dad needs now to help him thru this. Keep yourself strong for him - both mentally and physically. It's hard, but he needs your strength. Hugs to you both and God Bless.

Thank you for your prayers and your hugs are warmly welcomed! The bond is very special indeed !

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Originally Posted by red98vette

oh sweetie - you have my prayers - my dad and I are really REALLY close too so I can imagine your fear. Positive vibes and prayers coming your way right now and I hope things aren't as bad as you feel they are......
hugs

V, thank you for your prayers and positive vibes. Things are looking up right now for him.

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Originally Posted by grandmatoall

Lots of prayers and hugs coming to you and your dad from Idaho.

thank you for your prayers and hugs warmly welcomed.

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Originally Posted by cataholic

am sorry you and your family are going through this tough time. I hope your dad will be well soon. Prayers going out to you and your family.

Thank you for your prayers and well wishes for our family

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

All I can think of is how scared your father must be......it is so wonderful he has his family right there to support him through this terrible time....I hope his tests are better than expected....I will be wishing him well .......

Thank you for your well wishes, Dad has a wonderful support team cheering him on. : )

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Originally Posted by mommaofmia

I don't know you Erin, because I'm new to YT, but you have my prayers. Daddies are the best people in the world. Mine has prostrate cancer at the moment and it's hard seeing our fathers sick. We think our dads are Supermen. But for now you are his strength, his reason, his love, his daughter and that's what makes him fight to get well. Prayers are coming from Missouri for you and your family and I pray that he gets well soon. Drs. are amazing these days and with Gods help he will be fine.. Love and Prayers from Mia and I......

Thank you for your prayers. Yes they are amazing aren't they! I will be wishing and praying for your Daddy to be well soon. Hopefully we will get to know each other better here on YT.
p.s. my Dad IS Superman

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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

oh Erin, please be strong for your dad . . .sending warm thoughts and prayers your way

Thank you for your prayers and warm thoughts, I am being strong as I possibly can, I know he needs me to be

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Originally Posted by TootieMom

WOW, just came across this.... I am sending prayers to you and your family. Bless you all...
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Thank you for your prayers, we appreciate them.

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Originally Posted by bettyanne

Erin, just saw this, and from one "Daddy's Girl" to another, I know how scared you must be! I will be praying and just know that we will all be with you in our hearts in the morning. Give your Daddy extra hugs for us! God bless you all and watch over your sweet Daddy!

Thank you so very much. I truly felt everyones support during that horrible waiting period. I can't wait to be able to give him a big ole hug!

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Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

I'm sorry you have to go thru this, b/c I know EXACTLY how you feel~ I went thru it with my dad a few years ago, and he was in Hawaii and I'm a cardiac nurse~ I was scared poopless!!! And I hope we don't have to go thru it again, however....at least surgery is in most cases, a permanent fix for his problem.
Just try to keep in mind that hundreds of thousands of heart surgeries are done every year (not on YOUR dad of course, which makes your situation unique) and it's become practically routine. I know that doesn't make you feel too much more secure, and once he's out of surgery you'll feel SO MUCH BETTER!!!
If you have any questions or just want to chat, PM me. I worked with heart surgery patients for almost 25 yrs, so I'm familiar with almost any situation that might arise.
Prayers for you, your dad and your mom that the surgery goes without a hitch and his recovery is smooth sailing!

Thank you for your prayers. I just might take you up on your offer and getting some insight from you There are a lot of questions I have that I would love some help with. : )

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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

Awwwwwww, Erin... I'm sorry, I am just now seeing this!

Please know that we will be holding you and your Daddy - as well as your entire family - constantly in our prayers!!

We'll be watching for updates - knowing that some postivie news is forthcoming!

Please take care of yourself....

Dena, Thank you for your prayers for my family. Update coming after this post

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Originally Posted by Jeri Cunningham

Saying prayers for you dad. I hope everything turns out ok.

Thank you for your prayers

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Originally Posted by Lexie Blue

Oh how I know what you're going through. My prayers and positive thoughts are going out to you, Daddy's Girl, and your Daddy, may he continue to be strong for what's to come, and your Mom, to comfort her and give her the strenght for all you to lean on.

Thank you for your prayers and positive thoughts for my Daddy, Mom and myself

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Originally Posted by SweetPea53

Sending a guardian angel to look over you and your family Erin,
Keep the Faith and know that everything will be alright.

Your angel was felt I have to believe that everything will ok

erino77 · 07-12-2008, 08:30 AM

Well they did Dad's heart cath yesterday and found a 95% blockage an inch away from one of his other stents, and another blockage in a new area. They put in the medicated stents this time instead of the metal ones like before(so he has both now) The new ones ar supposed to release medication and help prevent blockage....from what I understood....as I wasn't comprehending well due to stress and lack of sleep. The word angiolplasty was used but I just don't understand how it all worked. I need to do some reading up on everything, lol! I don't know if they do the angioplasty to open up the blockage and then place the stent???? or what. I haven't talked to Mom yet today, but as of 11pm last night Dad was doing good and was sandbagged and resting. His enzyme levels are out of whack though, which happened last time too. So I am waiting on another good news update from Mom hopefully here very soon.

Once again Thank You to those who have extended your support, prayers, thoughts, well wishes and love to my family in our time of need.
I am offering each and every one of you the biggest warmest hugs I can possibly offer.

Thank you YT family.

I will update when I hear more......

MeganS · 07-12-2008, 09:31 AM

Prayers and positive, happy thoughts and vibes being sent your way.

Mom2BabyNatalie · 07-12-2008, 09:59 AM

We're still holding your Dad in our thoughts and prayers and are glad to see that things, while slowly perhaps, are moving in a positive direction for him.

We'll continue to watch for updates and good reports!!!

bettyeanne · 07-12-2008, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the update. I will be praying for your Dad. Give him big hugs for us!

paulapoo · 07-12-2008, 04:25 PM

Our Daddies are very special to us, aren't they. So glad they were able to place the new stents. Cardiac medicine has come so far. Prayers for your dad to have a speedy recovery and a long healthy life.

Sunnie · 07-12-2008, 04:44 PM

I just wanted to say that I too am a Daddy's girl and I will be keeping your Daddy in my prayers. I also want to offer some encouragement. They have made so many advancements in cardiac medicine that they can do amazing things now. I know because at the age of 43 I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. I had/have 3 leaking valves caused by taking phen-fen when I was younger. We know it was caused by the drugs because they did an EKG prior to me taking it, then again afetr and I had no heart issues prior to taking the drug. When I was diagnosed, my ejection fraction (EF) was just 40. Normal is between 55-70. EF is a ratio of the blood that enters the heart as compared to the amount leaving it, so it sort of measures the efficiency of the heart itself. Anything under 50 is considered congestive heart failure. The leaking valves where making my heart work harder than it could handle. Basically 1/4 of my heart was not working. Since being diagnosed, I have been on several heart medications including some brand new drugs which strengthened my heart muscle. My EF is now at the high end of normal (70). I STILL have 3 leaking valves, but my heart muscle has been strengthened enough to overcome the extra strain on my heart from the valves. My cardiologist calls me his poster child. So all is not lost. there are many many advances that can help and there are more being discovered daily. I hope your Dad lives a long healthy life.

Patti · 07-12-2008, 04:46 PM

Glad he got in and had it fixed.

07-11-2008, 08:26 AM	#46
nvnvgirl Lovin' to the MAX!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,774	I'm sorry you have to go thru this, b/c I know EXACTLY how you feel~ I went thru it with my dad a few years ago, and he was in Hawaii and I'm a cardiac nurse~ I was scared poopless!!! And I hope we don't have to go thru it again, however....at least surgery is in most cases, a permanent fix for his problem. Just try to keep in mind that hundreds of thousands of heart surgeries are done every year (not on YOUR dad of course, which makes your situation unique) and it's become practically routine. I know that doesn't make you feel too much more secure, and once he's out of surgery you'll feel SO MUCH BETTER!!! If you have any questions or just want to chat, PM me. I worked with heart surgery patients for almost 25 yrs, so I'm familiar with almost any situation that might arise. Prayers for you, your dad and your mom that the surgery goes without a hitch and his recovery is smooth sailing! __________________ Seana and Max and Madison too! Come visit me at: celebritydogwatcher.com

07-11-2008, 08:45 AM	#47
Mom2BabyNatalie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,133	God is beside you all.... Awwwwwww, Erin... I'm sorry, I am just now seeing this! Please know that we will be holding you and your Daddy - as well as your entire family - constantly in our prayers!! We'll be watching for updates - knowing that some postivie news is forthcoming! Please take care of yourself.... __________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!!

07-11-2008, 08:47 AM	#48
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	Saying prayers for you dad. I hope everything turns out ok. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

07-11-2008, 08:54 AM	#49
Lexie Blue MY 3...COMPLETE ME! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 587	Oh how I know what you're going through. My prayers and positive thoughts are going out to you, Daddy's Girl, and your Daddy, may he continue to be strong for what's to come, and your Mom, to comfort her and give her the strenght for all you to lean on. __________________ SYLVIA'sLEXIE BLUE MOLLY JOGLORY "B"

07-11-2008, 09:00 AM	#50
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 2,348	Sending a guardian angel to look over you and your family Erin, Keep the Faith and know that everything will be alright. __________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy

07-12-2008, 08:30 AM	#52
erino77 Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,503	UPDATE on DAD.......... Well they did Dad's heart cath yesterday and found a 95% blockage an inch away from one of his other stents, and another blockage in a new area. They put in the medicated stents this time instead of the metal ones like before(so he has both now) The new ones ar supposed to release medication and help prevent blockage....from what I understood....as I wasn't comprehending well due to stress and lack of sleep. The word angiolplasty was used but I just don't understand how it all worked. I need to do some reading up on everything, lol! I don't know if they do the angioplasty to open up the blockage and then place the stent???? or what. I haven't talked to Mom yet today, but as of 11pm last night Dad was doing good and was sandbagged and resting. His enzyme levels are out of whack though, which happened last time too. So I am waiting on another good news update from Mom hopefully here very soon. Once again Thank You to those who have extended your support, prayers, thoughts, well wishes and love to my family in our time of need. I am offering each and every one of you the biggest warmest hugs I can possibly offer. Thank you YT family. I will update when I hear more......

07-12-2008, 09:31 AM	#53
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	Prayers and positive, happy thoughts and vibes being sent your way. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

07-12-2008, 09:59 AM	#54
Mom2BabyNatalie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,133	We're still holding your Dad in our thoughts and prayers and are glad to see that things, while slowly perhaps, are moving in a positive direction for him. We'll continue to watch for updates and good reports!!! __________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!!

07-12-2008, 10:00 AM	#55
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Thanks for the update. I will be praying for your Dad. Give him big hugs for us! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

07-12-2008, 04:25 PM	#56
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Our Daddies are very special to us, aren't they. So glad they were able to place the new stents. Cardiac medicine has come so far. Prayers for your dad to have a speedy recovery and a long healthy life. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

07-12-2008, 04:44 PM	#57
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	I just wanted to say that I too am a Daddy's girl and I will be keeping your Daddy in my prayers. I also want to offer some encouragement. They have made so many advancements in cardiac medicine that they can do amazing things now. I know because at the age of 43 I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. I had/have 3 leaking valves caused by taking phen-fen when I was younger. We know it was caused by the drugs because they did an EKG prior to me taking it, then again afetr and I had no heart issues prior to taking the drug. When I was diagnosed, my ejection fraction (EF) was just 40. Normal is between 55-70. EF is a ratio of the blood that enters the heart as compared to the amount leaving it, so it sort of measures the efficiency of the heart itself. Anything under 50 is considered congestive heart failure. The leaking valves where making my heart work harder than it could handle. Basically 1/4 of my heart was not working. Since being diagnosed, I have been on several heart medications including some brand new drugs which strengthened my heart muscle. My EF is now at the high end of normal (70). I STILL have 3 leaking valves, but my heart muscle has been strengthened enough to overcome the extra strain on my heart from the valves. My cardiologist calls me his poster child. So all is not lost. there are many many advances that can help and there are more being discovered daily. I hope your Dad lives a long healthy life. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009) Last edited by Sunnie; 07-12-2008 at 04:46 PM.

07-12-2008, 04:46 PM	#58
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Glad he got in and had it fixed. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html