wiffleball 4,382 Posted January 13 a good friend of mine got married pretty late in life. In about mid-50s. She married a Really good guy. Great job, great house, widower, really good craft Brewer, exceptional handyman in just about every aspect. They've been married probably 10 12 years now. Just found out tonight that he had a massive stroke. That sucks. He's on a ventilator, can apparently squeeze her hand with his right hand. But on the left side is pretty well shot right now. If you guys are interested, Google below: patent foramin ovale Apparently, people can live with it their whole lives without even knowing they have it. We're all born with it. But all hell breaks loose when you have that and a stroke. MOstly just want to share whatever I can with you guys so that you maybe might ask the right questions next time you see a doctor. The good news is, he's at the same hospital that's dug me out of the grave several times. My cardio is about as mean as a snake, but sharp as a whip. And she offices there. Anyway guys, get yourselves checked out. F****** strokes come out of nowhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,382 Posted January 13 patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small hole between the 2 upper chambers of the heart, the right and the left atrium. A robotic-assisted patent foramen repair is a type of surgery to fix this hole in the heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,042 Posted January 13 That sux. Sorry man. T&Ps Hits way to close to home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,382 Posted January 13 1 minute ago, Bert said: That sux. Sorry man. T&Ps Hits way to close to home. I bet man. Thanks much. Man, they were so close to retiring. Sound familiar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,042 Posted January 13 3 minutes ago, wiffleball said: I bet man. Thanks much. Man, they were so close to retiring. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, it does. My birthday this year is going to be a tough one. I will be the same age my dad was when it happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,042 Posted January 13 3 minutes ago, wiffleball said: I bet man. Thanks much. Man, they were so close to retiring. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, it does. My birthday this year is going to be a tough one. I will be the same age my dad was when it happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 1,841 Posted January 13 Alot more young people having strokes or TIAs...i have had several TIAs..scary as heck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,382 Posted January 13 1 hour ago, Bert said: Unfortunately, it does. My birthday this year is going to be a tough one. I will be the same age my dad was when it happened. I'm on Plavix. If you're not yet, you might should look into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,382 Posted January 13 Aw damn it. They removed part of his skull. Which, according to Dr Google, probably indicates that there's been at least some degree of brain damage already. Crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,042 Posted January 13 1 hour ago, wiffleball said: I'm on Plavix. If you're not yet, you might should look into it. My cardiologist does not think I need to be on Plavix at this time. Griff's burned down last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,183 Posted January 13 Sucks, man. There's a lot of those going around right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin 588 Posted January 13 2 minutes ago, lickin_starfish said: Sucks, man. There's a lot of those going around right now. And we got our first jab post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,183 Posted January 13 1 minute ago, Shooter McGavin said: And we got our first jab post. We were all thinking it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,382 Posted January 13 34 minutes ago, Bert said: My cardiologist does not think I need to be on Plavix at this time. Griff's burned down last night. Oh wow! 2 months from St Patrick's day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
