frugalmama Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) I know I've been asking for a lot of prayer lately, but I have another urgent prayer request. My brother has been dealing with severe heart issues, half his heart has stopped functioning and he is also dealing with a virus in the heart muscle. My SIL just called and they are taking him on a fast run to Oklahoma Heart Hospital from out in NW OK. He is not doing well and could really use some prayer. He has 2 small kids from his 2nd marriage, and SIL has 4 kids on her own as well. Please pray they are able to find something to repair his heart or that he is able to get a transplant or artifical heart. Edited March 14, 2012 by frugalmama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 What scary news ~ (((hugs))) and {{{prayers}}} to you, your family, and everyone working their hardest to fix him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensmom Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Praying here. :grouphug: Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 asking for prayers for him again - he is going in for a heart cath at 1pm central time today. They are going to scope and see if they can find any blockages or reasons for his heart to have stopped function on one side. They are also evaluating him for an artifical heart and he has been placed on the transplant list waiting for a heart. Please pray hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying here, and also bumping the thread so more people will see it. I hope they are able to diagnose the problem and that it's a lot less serious than it sounds right now. Praying that it is something they can treat, and that he makes a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks for all the prayers - bumping it again. No update yet but he is now in surgery for the cath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 That sounds scary! Hugs and prayers for your brother!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Still praying. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Praying here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Update: The cath surgery discovered that his heart was pretty much completely block and that the previous cath had missed it completely {to the point of malpractice}. He is going in between 7 and 8 am CDT tomorrow for a multiple bypass operation. Please pray he makes it through the operation - the odds given were not good but the cardiac doctor said it was the only option right now. They waited over the weekend to allow him to celebrate my niece's birthday {early} and him to get a little stronger for the surgery. My mom is coming unglued with worry over this {which she doesn't need as she has a history of stroke}, she has already lost one son and I'm not sure she can handle losing another one if it happens. Any prayers for her to stay calm through this surgery would be also appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 praying.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I hope he is able to get whatever he needs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Oh my! :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Still praying for your brother, and I'll pray for you and your mom, as well. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Sending prayers.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Praying.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Praying that surgery is successful.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Update: He came through the surgery {quadruple bypass} well yesterday, and is now in ICU for the next 3-7 days. He came off the vent okay last night which was earlier than expected. It's a long road to recovery, but he is improving some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Update: He came through the surgery {quadruple bypass} well yesterday, and is now in ICU for the next 3-7 days. He came off the vent okay last night which was earlier than expected. It's a long road to recovery, but he is improving some. That's good news! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'm just now seeing this. I am praying for your brother's recovery. Thankful for you and your family that he came out of surgery successfully. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Praying for his good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermom1 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 :grouphug:praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'm so glad he made it through the surgery and that he seems to be improving. I'll keep praying for his complete recovery. The most important thing you can do right now is help him keep his spirits up. (And hopefully the doctors and nurses are handling the rest!) Major surgery can be very depressing, especially for a person who isn't very old, and who may be angry and discouraged about not being as healthy as his friends or family. It's hard not to wonder, "Why me?" He will probably also tire quickly for quite some time, which won't help his mood, either. It's so crucial that his family is there to help him through all of the physical and emotional issues. It's good that he has people who love him, and who will be there for him. He's lucky to have a worried sister like you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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