Mike had a mild heart attack

He's being prepped right now for a cath procedure. Pray that all goes well. I'll let you know what happens as soon as I can.

Thank you for letting us know Dave- am praying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for letting us know Dave- am praying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Praying, please do keep us informed..

Oh man that is horrible....but Mike is a strong man....and a good man.

I just talked to Mike last weekend. This would be his second mild heart attack since I have known him. Will sure be in prayer.

wow, praying. Thanks sirhemlock

I just got back from visiting Mike at the hospital. They cathed him this morning, but were unable to correct the blockage because of its precise position, which means they'll have to open him up. They have scheduled a double bypass sometime tomorrow (the exact time of day hasn't been set yet). Two arteries are blocked 95% and 90% respectively (a third was blocked 30%; they decided to leave that one alone as intervention tends to do more harm than good in such cases). They are going to try to use an artery from his chest for the bypasses.

Mike is doing pretty well all things considered. His wicked sense of humor returned after the drugs wore off and he finally got something to eat (after two days without food!). There was remarkably little heart tissue damage (which is really good as heart tissue doesn't regenerate; this means that after the surgery Mike's heart should be, overall, in better condition than it was before the attack, i.e. very little tissue loss and a lot less blockage).

After the surgery tomorrow he'll probably be in ICU two days and remain in the hospital five or six more days. I'm planning on going back tomorrow. I'll try to update you then.

Thanks for all the prayers; keep 'em coming.

Thanks for the update bro. Say hello to Mike for me and let him know I'm pulling for him. I would like to send Mike a card if possible. So if you could get me the address and room number I would appreciate that.

Thanks,
Jimmy

Wow! If I remember, he is quite a young man for a heart attack, especially two. Definitely praying, asking for peace and healing for him.

We'll be praying for Mike.

When you see him next time, just tell him, "Hello, Mikeypoo!"

I'm pleased to report that the surgery, which lasted from 8AM to about 2:30 in the afternoon, went extremely well. I went back early, but Mike had already been taken in so I wasn't able to talk to him today. Mike will be in ICU for a couple of days, in the hospital for 5-6 days after that, and then home. Thanks for all the love and prayer. ;-)

Keep praying for a rapid recovery and that the post-operative depression which is expected won't hit him too hard.

We'll be praying.

OMG Teknontheo? Wow we'll have to pray for him! That sucks!

Will be praying, I mirror Jim's sentiments he's a good man

Sorry to hear this, hoping for a full recovery.

Any more news on Mikeypoo?

I just got off the phone with Jen. Mike has been moved to his own room as of last night. I was able to speak to Mike for a few minutes. He sounds pretty good for all he has been through. Keep praying for him. If all goes well he will be coming home Monday or Tuesday of next week.

C-ya,
Jimmy

Mike is home and doing much better. 5-6 weeks and he should be as good as new. Thanks for all the prayers and the love.

AWesome!!

Praise God!