July 31 - Mark had a minor heart attack Thursday night so I've been less attentive to news items much less posting about them than I normally would be given the extraordinary news out of Europe these past couple of days.
Naturally he didn't go to the hospital Thursday night. (I can't prove that that 18-inning Jays game was why he stayed home, but ...) The nausea was so intense, however, that he left work Friday -- which itself is remarkable and means he felt much worse than he let on.
So I can add that to my small store of medical knowledge: when the lower portion of the heart is the area affected, nausea is the primary symptom.
He is in no immediate danger and, pending the results of Tuesday's angiogram, his main course of treatement will likely be changes in his diet. That may sound minor, but this is a meat and potatoes guy who won't eat broccoli because it looks yucky and sounds yuckier. He still refers to salad as "hay" but is extremely strong willed so will do whatever he sets his mind to doing and has even considered eating yogurt.
The hardest part is not fussing over him. Maybe someday I'll write a book about women who love strong willed, independent men, but for now I'll just focus on remembering that those things that drive me nuts are also the things I love most.
Many thanks to our friends who have dropped by the hospital to talk baseball and tease him about hospital food! They've really kept his spirits up.
Indeed, the ball now seems to be in Europe's court and the question is what they will do with it. They seem to have seized the initiative to crack down on their own extremists, but is it temporary?
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Mark! And he doesn't hafta eat broccoli, he could eat peas n'stuff. Aah, peas. Slathered in lots of but-- er, margerine!
Posted by: Tuning Spork at July 31, 2005 06:37 PM (DO6Zy)
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I hope all goes well for you and Mark. You are in my prayers.
Posted by: Dex at July 31, 2005 11:59 PM (kO17P)
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Debbye,
Let me simply "second" those previous two comments.
Posted by: Robert at August 01, 2005 06:52 AM (rQeze)
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I had warning chest pains last year and changed my habits. So far so good.
Much more dog walking. [ important, I think]
More fruit juices, green tea.
More yams, bananas, apples, cherries,strawberries, passion fruit.
Never used to visit the produce section much before. Now the rule is every trip brings back apples, oranges, grapefruit or something.
I never did eat much beef. I swear I can taste contaminants in the fat, so always separate fat from beef and pork chops.
Cutting down on coffee gave me headaches at first, but now just one or two a day and no problem even when without it for a day or two.
This is just some of my experience and I feel better, but I would never prescribe for anyone else.
We are certainly not alone with our chest discomforts. So many people are affected and loath to talk about it. Pity.
Toronto is likely the most expert ticker fixer town in Canada. Here on Vancouver Island, I'll have to live right. Victoria is a long way off.
Salads yuk! I like diced apple and / or shaved cheese in a salad. 73s TG
Posted by: TonyGuitar at August 01, 2005 08:47 PM (rmMzv)
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Here's wishing the best of health to Mark, and peace of mind to you, Debbye.
TonyGuitar, you may not realize it, but Victoria actually has some of the best cardiologists in the country ("Victoria - for the newly wed and the nearly dead"). I had an issue with my own ticker fixed there just over ten years ago, and the procedure was cutting-edge.
Posted by: Damian at August 02, 2005 10:13 AM (Ylb+7)
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Well, that is good to know. Thank you for speaking up. I should have guessed that. They say those with the best analytical ability end up choosing Vancouver Island.
[Reader's Digest or something]
Also, more Ham Radio operators here per square inch too.
I was a radio operator in the RCN but am mostly just a *Ham* now. Never had a license by the way. Too busy doing world QRP DX and all legal, without a ham license.
DX [long distance], Qrp [low power], is great fun that calls for a periodic array antenna and a high spot overlooking a swamp or lake that helps to *pull* your signal directionally.
Voice using lower sideband is most fun, but [CW] Morse Code gives you the longest reach.
All the power you require to get half-way around the world is in a decent 12 volt auto battery.
Hams that use 500 watt xmitters or 1000 watt linear amps just have more money than imagination, and often disrupt the neighbours Television reception.
QRP, [low power] gets the job done, is real fun and does not slop harmonics all over the band.
Sorry to digress like that, but now with this bit of inside info, you too could be mistaken for a radio operator. 73s TG
Posted by: TonyGuitar at August 02, 2005 03:22 PM (rmMzv)
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I hope that Mark is well on the road to recovery! Take care, be well...
Posted by: Victor Salus at August 03, 2005 04:00 AM (+Lc/J)
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Wow, walk away for a few days and look what happens! I hope everything is looking better. Good thoughts headed your way.
Posted by: Ted at August 03, 2005 05:24 PM (+OVgL)
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Yes, best wishes for a speedy recovery. Fortunately medical science and the pharmaceutical. industry have produced treatments and medicines that greatly reduce the effects and possibilities for re-occurrence's of heart attacks.
You definitely have to keep the hubby serious and sober about following doctor's advice, but heart disease is VERY treatable these days, much more so than just ten years ago.
Posted by: mikem at August 05, 2005 12:50 PM (EzNXf)
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There's nothing like a little "tap on the shoulder" to help you put things into perspective, is there?
Best wishes to Mark for a full and speedy recovery. Oh, and you can learn to like broccoli - I did.
Posted by: Bill at August 05, 2005 08:23 PM (4z8Vk)
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Here's adding my wishes to the rest. I'm not a huge fan of broccoli or brussel sprouts (both were favorites of exes & I must have od'd or something), but any other vegetable works for me!
Posted by: Candace at August 06, 2005 07:08 PM (R7nd+)
Posted by: Garry at August 07, 2005 07:22 PM (pk/86)
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Hope everything's still going well. I'll send a prayer.
Posted by: Harvey at August 12, 2005 04:30 PM (ubhj8)
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These may be more difficult times for you than we know. Tough times are a test but keep in mind that things always get brighter eventually.
I see several of us check to see if you posted. Well don't get caught up writing when you are not ready.
There is no pressure on you at all. You can take some comfort that we check back from time to time. 73s TG
Posted by: TonyGuitar at August 14, 2005 08:12 PM (rmMzv)
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I came over as something quirky happened between our blogs today. My calendar got stuck on your blog and your readers came my way. I read this last post and my thoughts are with you... and I'll keep checking back.
Posted by: Boudicca at August 15, 2005 09:55 PM (5JHEt)
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Hope things are better now.
I'm a faithful reader of Bou's blog. She mentioned your site and encouraged one take a visit.
Posted by: br at August 15, 2005 11:12 PM (tx+7D)
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For your amusement there was a dream outlined on [ImNotParinoid.blogspot.com]. it reminded me of..
I had a similar dream, but it was Harper and the CPC who got many of these things done.
Most noteworthy was the installation of the Whistle-Blower bill C-11, now in place with real effectiveness to protect persons who take risks to report government wrongdoing that has cost us losses in the recent past of hundreds of millions of lost revenues.
Harper and the CPC also established the finely tuned Bill-205 that covers specific issues of reprisal, threat and harassment of whistle blowers.
This is a Grewal bill, by the way.
The Conservatives had just completed implementation of individual Account and Audit for every government department and ministry when I woke up.
Just the three measures that happened in that dream were enough to protect Canada's future revenues for the foreseeable future, no matter who happened to form the government.
Can't wait to see that dream come true. 73s TG Bendgovt.blog.ca
Posted by: TonyGuitar at August 19, 2005 12:16 AM (rmMzv)
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September tomorrow. Lots of business to do, kids going back to school and all.
One might find it relaxing to jot a few words on the future of the Snowbirds or the state of extreme wetness in New Orleans.
However times are busy and it may be better to procrastinate for a while longer.
There will be sparks flying on the hill soon and I am looking forward to it.
Imagine PM Martin imposing silence on about 6000 worke... bureaucrats in 14 government departments, not for 7 or 14 or even 21 years, but for life!
He's using the terrorism angle as an excuse to lock down secrecy under the threat of very heavy fines and penalties.
There's no stopping the gall of paul. He just wants to seal off info and retain a permanent grip on Canada's reigns. 73s TG
Posted by: TonyGuitar at August 31, 2005 12:53 AM (rmMzv)
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hey, i just came across your site and i thought it was really interesting considering im a very patriotic canadian living in the USA - the DC area.
Posted by: dia at September 02, 2005 04:45 PM (jOc4e)
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Hope everything is okay...
Posted by: Candace at September 07, 2005 10:07 PM (GV1c0)
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I used to alternate between four posts. They were, The fierce one in TO, SDA, Shot Gun, and DustMyBroom.
Since the end of July my stance has been somewhat three-legged. Obviously, all may not be well, but this is just to assure you that you are missed. 73s TG
Posted by: TonyGuitar at September 08, 2005 02:42 PM (rmMzv)
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Yeah, I hope this lengthy (more than usual) absence isn't a sign of bad news at home. More prayers for you and your family. Drop us a line when you can.
Posted by: mikem at September 10, 2005 05:58 AM (EzNXf)
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