Prayer request

[redhawk]

My health seamed to be going down hill for me the last 6 months so my doctors have been doing several tests and the verdict came back last week.  I have a coaration of my aorta.  That is big fancy words for a pinched aorta.  I have had it pinched  since I was born.  I am just lucky to still be here.  You really sit up and pay attention when the doctor says the life expectancy of someone with this condition is 40 to 45 years old and you are pushing 60.  The good Lord has given me a few extra years.  The more I read about it the  more blessed I realize I have been.  So basically, my back is against the wall and I don't have many choices. Do nothing and wait for major aneurysm or rupture or have surgery. So I go in for a bypass surgery Wednesday and will have a stent put in my aorta  in 2 to 3 weeks.  So I would appreciate your prayers.  I have a top notch Vascular surgeon that specializes in aorta repair so I know I will be in good hands. Still there are alot  that can go wrong. So it looks like I will be down for a few weeks.  Just keep me in your payers.

[crazell]

Good luck redhawk. You'll be in my prayer's.May the Lord guide his hands and for fast recovery.Keep us posted.Blessings to you and your family.

[hotfxr]

Heartfelt prayers and good wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

[pilgrim]

     Prayers up

[cward]

Prayers going up Brother!!!!!

[William]

My thoughts and prayers are with you brother. Speedy recovery and I hope you have some good looking nurses too.

[Dogshirt]

Prayers up from our lodge.

[gunmaker]

We got 'em on the wind Red...

[Red Badger]

Prayers up from this lodge.

[Hawken50]

Prayers up from Hawkens cabin.

[Bison Horn]

 Prayers on the way

[halfstock]

Red hawk your in luck, I've been living with one of the first stainless stents used for over 15 years and it's great. You'll feel better than you have in years once it's installed and rehab is over.

[old salt]

Prayers up

[redhawk]

I want to thank you for your thoughts and prayers!!  The by pass surgery went pretty much as expected.  The surgeon said my artery was embedded pretty deep, but they got the by pass in without any problems. It took a lot out of me .  I don't have any energy.It is just going to take a little time. I knew this operation I would not see much positive results.  So I am just laying around taking it easy.  The doctor said I should be recouped and ready to have the stent put in by the first of July.  I'll just be glad when it is all behind me.  Again thanks for your prayers! 

[William]

Glad to know that the procedure went well. Rest now but get up and moving as soon as you can. This is the good news that I needed to hear, I've been a little depressed lately and needed something positive;  you're it!