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samplegirl

(11,476 posts)
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 06:44 AM Apr 2020

Need prayers and vibes Johnnyringo is in Hospital

He was at radiation therapy on Wednesday and his heart rate has been to high. Didn’t show up for his food... so I knew something was wrong. So I started texting till he answered. They admitted him.
They are doing some procedure this morning to shock his heart back in rhythm.
I’m very worried about him. Like he don’t have enough to battle!

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Need prayers and vibes Johnnyringo is in Hospital (Original Post) samplegirl Apr 2020 OP
how scary for you both.. please give him our best wishes and hugs and let us know of any news.. samnsara Apr 2020 #1
We talk multiple times on the phone samplegirl Apr 2020 #14
You are a good best friend. Hugs to you as well. hlthe2b Apr 2020 #27
You got them TEB Apr 2020 #2
On the way. luvallpeeps Apr 2020 #3
❤️Johnnyringo❤️ Donkees Apr 2020 #4
I know you're worried mercuryblues Apr 2020 #5
Just got off the phone with him. samplegirl Apr 2020 #10
I'm so sorry. Vibes and hugs for you both! GreenPartyVoter Apr 2020 #12
I know mercuryblues Apr 2020 #13
Never thought that I would live to see samplegirl Apr 2020 #15
I know mercuryblues Apr 2020 #25
Oh, no. pazzyanne Apr 2020 #6
Oh I'm so sorry. Sending vibes/prayers for him to be okay. LiberalLoner Apr 2020 #7
So sorry to hear this. Scarsdale Apr 2020 #8
Hope he calls me here samplegirl Apr 2020 #16
All the best to both of you. Freedomofspeech Apr 2020 #9
I'm very sorry, and this is so hard on you too. yardwork Apr 2020 #11
I'm just tired samplegirl Apr 2020 #17
Of course. And you can't be with him. It's exhausting. yardwork Apr 2020 #18
Light to Johnnyringo spanone Apr 2020 #19
Thank you samplegirl Apr 2020 #22
...and to you too samplegirl spanone Apr 2020 #23
Thank you samplegirl Apr 2020 #31
Love and healing vibes to Johnnyringo. nt Granny M Apr 2020 #20
Sending love to Mr Ringo 💕💕💕 and to samplegirl 💕💕💕 MLAA Apr 2020 #21
Thank you samplegirl Apr 2020 #24
Healing thoughts abound. ALl the best to Johnnyringo hlthe2b Apr 2020 #26
Prayers for all of us in these times of the Trump Plague, but especially for Johnnyringo. marble falls Apr 2020 #28
Thank your all wonderful. samplegirl Apr 2020 #30
Sending prayers and hugs. gademocrat7 Apr 2020 #29
I will. samplegirl Apr 2020 #32
I forget what it's called, but Riverman100 Apr 2020 #33
Request Granted ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #34
Please let Johnnyringo know that DU is sending healing vibes his way. PA Democrat Apr 2020 #35
Good thing you two are friends! 2naSalit Apr 2020 #36

samplegirl

(11,476 posts)
14. We talk multiple times on the phone
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 08:06 AM
Apr 2020

during the day and night. Always after Maddow!
I feel helpless! He comes every few days to pick up meals i put in the garage.
We wave and I can’t even go give him a hug❤️
Best friends for over 25 years. He is our family😢

mercuryblues

(14,530 posts)
5. I know you're worried
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 07:06 AM
Apr 2020

and I hope things go well for him.

My MIL has this done about once a year. After it's in rhythm they adjust her meds and keep her overnight to make sure it stays that way. With his other health problems, this may take a bit more medical intervention and observation before he is released. When it happened to my MIL the 1st time she responded to the meds well- too well and it lowered her heart rate too much. It is a delicate balance and everyone is different.

One thing for sure, he was certainly in the right place when this happened.

The downside now that it is a known condition- no more caffeine. Ever.

samplegirl

(11,476 posts)
10. Just got off the phone with him.
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 07:59 AM
Apr 2020

I’m so sad he is at the hospital going through all this by himself.😭

mercuryblues

(14,530 posts)
13. I know
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 08:06 AM
Apr 2020

I think that may be harder than the actual treatment.

It's breaking my heart not being with my FIL right now. He's at the end stage of cancer. My MIL and I agreed not coming is in his best interest. Even though we have been self isolating, we could catch Covid on the trip there and not know it. Not worth the chance. Not worth the guilt.

samplegirl

(11,476 posts)
15. Never thought that I would live to see
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 08:10 AM
Apr 2020

a day that i couldn’t drive up the street and just pop in when I felt like it.
Now when he needs the help...none of us can.

mercuryblues

(14,530 posts)
25. I know
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 08:30 AM
Apr 2020

My daughter is coming this week. I am worried and overjoyed at the same time. I know she has been in self isolation for a month, only going out to grocery shop. We joke that she just wants 4 different walls to stare at. Our big outing while she is here...Costco.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
8. So sorry to hear this.
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 07:44 AM
Apr 2020

I hope all goes well, and he is able to return home soon. Stay strong, for both of you.

samplegirl

(11,476 posts)
24. Thank you
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 08:29 AM
Apr 2020

everyone it means so much. He loves D.U.
and posts quite a bit. He reads it like the newspaper and gave me hell for posting about this as he never wants anyone’s sympathy.
They were taking him at 9:00

Riverman100

(275 posts)
33. I forget what it's called, but
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 09:49 AM
Apr 2020

I've been through that heart shock business a couple of times. Once a few years ago and twice last year (first one didn't work). It"s amazing the stuff they do. Plus he won't feel it while it's happening. They do knock you out.

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