rickster Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) i got called of the lake on Friday with news my brother had been taken to the hospital He has had some problems with his heart were it will take to racing and cannot get slowed down the doctor had to shock his heart four times to get him stabilized Things were looking better yesterday and they were discharging him when he had another episode Another four shocks to stabilize He flew by air ambulance to the univeristy hospital in london ont yesterday afternoon and as of this morning have had no news yet I just thought it might help if we could keep him in out thoughts today Thanks in advance Rick Edited March 27, 2008 by rickster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Prayers coming your way. Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouth Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I am atheist so praying doesn't mean or do much to me, but i will keep my fingers crossed for your brothers speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookset Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Done deal Rickster, fingers crossed and positive thoughts all day. I take it your Bro' isn't very old ? That's a tough deal. Keep your chin up, Hookset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 All the best to your brother. You have lots of support from the OFC community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 our thoughts are with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Consider it done Rick! Hoping for a speedy recovery and hope he gets better soon! These unknown issues can really be scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 We'll be thinking good thoughts here for your brother, Rick. Be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Think positive. He's in good hands now. London is the best of the best for heart issues. Our thoughts are with you. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthewrld Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I wish your brother the best. Through my own personal heart issues, I am aware that there are a huge number of options available today that can keep him stable and in good health for many years to come. I'm sure that he is in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thoughts and prayers go out to you guys, keep strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I hope he will be okay. My thoughts are with him today. Keep us updated okay. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Best wishes for a speedy recovery. My thoughts go out to you and your's. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickster Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and well wishes. I just got off the phone with my brothers wife and it sounds like they want to operate on Thurs and put in a kind of pacemaker to regulate the heart. Want to get his strength up before they operate so thurs looks like the day if all goes well Sounds like he will be there for at least a week I will update when I know some more I am hoping my next update will be that the operation went well Fingers crossed Thanks again to all for the well wishes and for Johnf for the offer This is truely a great community Rick Edited March 25, 2008 by rickster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Rick, know a couple of peolple who have had it done, no rpblem whatsoever, he will be good as new in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvfisherman Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with your brother. My son had this rapid heart for a few years and had to have surgery which corrected the problem. This is why this board is so special. It is the fishing that bonds us together but we are concerned about each other. Keep your faith. Your brother will be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 thoughts go out for you and your brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFR Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with your brother and his wife and family, including yourself. Speaking from my own experiences, there are many options availalbe. He is in good hnds at the London hospitals. Please keep us posted John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthewrld Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Rick, I have had both a pacemaker, and an internal defibrillator put into my body. One (the pacemaker) keeps my heart from going below a certain number of beats per minute. The other (the defibrillator) is designed to shock my heart back into a normal rhythm if I go into ventricular or atrial fibrillation (abnormally high and erratic heartbeat). The surgery is a breeze. It is usually day surgery. The recovery is around 3 - 4 days. Depending on what he is having done, he may not be able to drive for around a month, or raise his left arm above his shoulder for a month. Other than that, he should be good, and should consider himself lucky to have not had any other problems at this point. I hope the point of view from someone who has been through it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Rickster, best wishes to your brother and our thoughts are for his speedy recovery. Like others have said, my boss had this procedure done a couple of years ago and has recovered fully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 As many of the OFNCer's have mentioned above, the best wishes and thoughts to your brother on his speedy recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 My thoughts are with your brother Rick,and, scary as it may be, he is in the best of hands. I'm sure he will make a good recovery. I have friend who had it done years ago,and, it aint slowed him down any. Best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Definably in our thoughts. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 My thoughts are with your brother and your family Rickster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 All the best to your bro and you rickster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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