Extremely Urgent Phred Needs Our Prayers

[Rachel]

Cinders and Smoke, maybe Dad should see if he can find a nice message board (like this one) for folks who have been through a similar type of experience to what he had, as it doesn't appear that the doc is going to be a whole lot of help. grrrr That just ain't right! Now that he's got pills to take, might want to do a bit of research on them too. Then there's got to be a real plan on how to eat right. Lots of stuff to think about right when you don't feel like doing much of anything. Take it slow, take it easy, bit by bit you will get through these days, and maybe be able to find a doc who can give a little care to a patient.

[Randi]

... maybe Dad should see if he can find a nice message board (like this one) for folks who have been through a similar type of experience .....

That sounds like a good idea Rachel. I have been searching a bit, and found this: http://www.healthboards.com/boards/f...=Jump+to+Board

.... and this: http://ehealthforum.com/health/heart..._symptoms.html

This link has Northside Medical Center, and if you click on November and scroll down, you may see one of the surgeons who did the job on Phred. Well Done!!

http://www.forumhealth.org/forumheal...mnews/news.php

Keep getting better, Phred!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Great ideas, Rachel!

Phred, SAS is right about no nappies in the evening - messed with my sleep the first few days too. I made a point of not napping after 4:00 pm, and since I made that decision, I was able to sleep the whole night through with just one wake up to renew the tylenol intake.

I'm always amazed at doctors when dealing with heart attacks also. A few years ago my dad had one. He went in in the morning, that afternoon they put a stint in, later that afternoon they released him with a few prescriptions and said come back in 6 months! When I found that out, I'm like, excuse me? Shouldn't he be monitored more to make sure the medications are working as expected and to make sure the blockage doesn't return and well....just because he just about almost died?

However, I have learned that when it comes to heart problems, the docs really do know what they are talking about since they deal with them so often, so I would just follow whatever advice they gave you and be sure to call them if you notice you're not feeling right again. They should, however, at the very least, be available to you if you have any questions.

Keep taking it easy, but slowly increase your activity level, and reduce the nappies. If it weren't so durn cold around here lately, I'd suggest going out with the dawgs for a little walk when you let them out, but not so sure that's a good idea with the cold....and I think you guys got snow too, didn't you?

Hope you continue to feel better!

[gini]

Gosh Phred, you have a whole bunch of cyber nurses that are giving you excellent advice.

The suggestions about no naps after 4 pm sound about right. It makes the night pretty long - if you can't sleep.

Sounds to me that if the Doc doesn't want to see you until January 18th that he feels confident about you. But, I still would call in if you have any worries at all.

Just because you are home - doesn't mean that we have stopped praying for you. Giant hugs (but gentle) being sent your way.

[slick]

Phred, I'm so sorry that you are not sleeping. I've been there, done that. I have also found that eating a big meal late at night is not a good thing either. It just sits there in my tummy and rumbles away all night, keeping me awake. You may want to try eating a small meal at 6pm and then a snack later if you are hungry. Just some thoughts.

Still more prayers on the way from KANADA!

[shais_mom]

hmm I can relate to the not sleeping - up late then sleeping most of the day.
I think some chamomille tea or warm milk and a hot shower or bath is the perfect suggestion for you!
Try that tonite!

[ChrisH]

Just because you are home - doesn't mean that we have stopped praying for you. Giant hugs (but gentle) being sent your way.

Yes, indeed. {{more hugs}}

[Cinder & Smoke]

Weeeeellllll ...

Da "NO Nappiez" iz a great idea ... jest tell HIM dat!
Laz nite he wuz *jabberin* onna Tele-dinger ...
hung'd up an started watchin da Idiot Box ...

*droop* & *BOINK* an it wuz Litez Out inna Kliner chair wiffa eyeshadez down!

We all gotz grub affore da 11 a-klok newz ... but nunbuddie rememberz mucha da newz.

Den aftur da 3 a-klok wake-up, Dad figgered he wuz sleepin purdy gud inna Kliner ...
so he an SmokeMutt *curled up* inna chair fur a kupple more hourz.

Dad figgerz da Kliner chair iz jest a more narrow version uvva Hoppsbittle bed!
Who knowez - we mite all make it to da BigBed tanite!

[Lady's Human]

Cinder and Smoke:

Just keep giving phred that therapy that he needs. There was am article recently about pets being the best therapy for post op patients. I'm esure you guys are doing your best to help him recover. Keep up the good work.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Yep, nothin like a little fuzzy luvin for what ails ya!!!

Keep it up gang!!!

[zippy-kat]

Just checking in on our favorite fireman - glad to hear it's a good (if not sleepy) report. I second Staci's suggestion of chammomile tea and a warm bath/shower. Lavender, although "girl-y" , is very calming. (Softsoap makes a nice lavender 'n milk shower gel that isn't too perfume-y.) You could try a sachet of "the real stuff" tucked in your pillow case. Eucalyptus is also very calming.

Ok, since I'm in class, I suppose I should take notes, not write them.

Check in again when you can! Hope you sleep/feel better!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I second Staci's suggestion of chamomile tea and a warm bath/shower.

Mr. Google sez I shouldn't plan on finding the Chamomile Tea Leaves on the local
Big Burd (Giant Eagle Store) shelves.

Lavender, although "girl-y" , is very calming.

(Softsoap makes a nice lavender 'n milk shower gel that isn't too perfume-y.)

You could try a sachet of "the real stuff" tucked in your pillow case.

Eucalyptus is also very calming...

"Lavender... Softsoap... sachet... Eucalyptus..."

You guys have GOT to be kidding!!!
I'd never live it down iffin wunna the Fiur Guyz came in and "found" that stuff!

I think the ole Three BEERS before bed otta do the trick!
Wonder if they should be Bud LITES instead of Hi Test??

[AvaJoy]

I'm just reading this now, and gosh, I'm glad you are on the mend, Phred! A few beers are usually good for closing the eyelids, so what the heck . . . it IS Thursday, so if Richard's cyberbar is still open (or am I shamefully behind in the threads . . . I know I am . . . sorry) why not partake?!!! Open or not, I will toast to your good health!

[slick]

OK, Mr. Fireman...here's a "burning" (pardon the pun) question that's been on my mind for awhile. Since your name is John, where did Phred come from?

[Corinna]

Oh Slick I 'm so glad you asked I have been wondering for a couple years after I found out his name. Enquring minds want to know. (plus just nosy people too )