Back from the Dead

Sunday afternoon my wife and I were heading over to my sisters, we got about a mile from home when I got some chest pains. I pulled over so my wife could take over driving so she took me to the ER. They got me back into a room in the er fairly quickly after collapsing. I remember how much pain I was in. I remember looking at my wife and she was balling. I then told he I loved her and said I dont want to die. They gave me two rounds of morphine to help the pain which didnt help. I was wheeled upstairs to the cathe lab. I remember getting on table ad they started the cathe procedure. It didnt feel great. They said I wasnt relaxed enough. This is last I remember. I was told I died on the table and they were able to shock my heart back. I got out of hospital yesterday and I feel pretty good. Some of this is very hard to talk about but I was told it helps if I write about it. This makes my forth heart attack and 5th stent. The artery was the main artery going into the heart which they call "The Widow Maker" I was told that I was lucky that it happened where it did because if I was at home or someplace else I would be gone. I know my wife and family were terrified.

My sister who told me that I had died did ask if I saw a light or anything like that I told her I couldnt remember. I am strting to remember bits and pieces and it does make me very greatful to still be here.

Amulet1 wrote:Sunday afternoon my wife and I were heading over to my sisters, we got about a mile from home when I got some chest pains. I pulled over so my wife could take over driving so she took me to the ER. They got me back into a room in the er fairly quickly after collapsing. I remember how much pain I was in. I remember looking at my wife and she was balling. I then told he I loved her and said I dont want to die. They gave me two rounds of morphine to help the pain which didnt help. I was wheeled upstairs to the cathe lab. I remember getting on table ad they started the cathe procedure. It didnt feel great. They said I wasnt relaxed enough. This is last I remember. I was told I died on the table and they were able to shock my heart back.  I got out of hospital yesterday and  I feel pretty good. Some of this is very hard to talk about but I was told it helps if I write about it. This makes my forth heart attack and 5th stent. The artery was the main artery going into the heart which they call "The Widow Maker" I was told that I was lucky that it happened where it did because if I was at home or someplace else I would be gone.  I know my wife and family were terrified.

My sister who told me that I had died did ask if I saw a light or anything like that I told her I couldnt remember.  I am strting to remember bits and pieces and it does make me very greatful to still be here.

God had His Hands on you the whole time.  You are a strong man.  I'm glad you're still here to even post this.

I'm gonna drop a verse from the Bible that has now become my morning mantra.  Remember this verse.  Pass it on to whomever may need this as guidance.

Joshua 1, NIV wrote:Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

It has been two weeks since my heart attack.. I have found out it was "The Widow Maker". I was told I am a survivor and a miracle. I dont really think of myself either one. This is or was my forth heart attack and by fare the worse one. To be honest I am extremely scared. Knowing that I actually died really has me messed up . I can just be sitting watching tv and I break down crying. From what I have read this is normal for someone who has gone through what I have. I think it might also be wise to see a shrink. I have reopened a blog and it does somewhat help to put down what I am thinking. This is going to be a long road and I am not ready to die just yet.

Amulet1 wrote:It has been two weeks since my heart attack.. I have found out it was "The Widow Maker". I was told I am a survivor and a miracle. I dont really think of myself either one. This is or was my forth heart attack and by fare the worse one.  To be honest I am extremely scared. Knowing that I actually died really has me messed up . I can just be sitting watching tv and I break down crying.  From what I have read this is normal for someone who has gone through what I have. I think it might also be wise to see a shrink. I have reopened a blog and it does somewhat help to put down what I am thinking.  This is going to be a long road and I am not ready to die just yet.

Keep praying, keep believing and keep watching God work.

Try bring proactive in your health. Look into ways to help your heart. It helps, from what I've read. Glad you survived & are alive to tell the tale.

I had a soso appointment today. My blood pressure is too low so they are changing my meds to get it back up to normal. I was also told I am a miracle because 95% of people do not survive the type of heart attack I had. They think rehab will help me emotionally. I thought I was going to start my rehab today but the rehab place messed up the day of my appointment so it doesnt start till next week.