UPDATE: Had a good day, resting comfortably. My brother collapsed on Sunday.

[onecaliberal]

Last edited Sat Jun 13, 2020, 10:19 PM - Edit history (3)

Long story short, he had a massive heart attack and is having open heart surgery this morning, if you can spare a good vibe, positive healing thought, or prayer it would be much appreciated.

He’s up walking every few hours. He ended up only needing quadruple bypass.

I can’t express how grateful I am for all of the prayer and thoughts and vibes. I don’t know what I would do without you all. 💕🙌

[malaise]

1. Sending good vibes

[MaryMagdaline]

2. Good thoughts good vibes

[dawg day]

3. Best of luck!

I'm glad that in the middle of this crisis, they are able to get him into surgery. Best wishes that he'll be on the road to recovery tomorrow!
It must be so difficult when the shutdown restrictions will probably make it hard for family to visit him.

[onecaliberal]

7. None of us can be with him. He was on a vent until Tuesday.

The blockage is significant, but he’s only 55 and strong. Thank you for sparing a thought for him.

[dawg day]

25. IT must be difficult not to be there for him.

I hope very soon the nurses will be setting up Facetime for him so that you can see he's out of surgery and awake!

[onecaliberal]

29. They told us to prepare for at least 4 hours.

Surgery starting very soon. We all talked to him last night.

[Scarsdale]

58. Best wishes on their way,

both to him, you and the rest of the family. He is in good hands, and only being 55, he has a great shot at recovery.

[IADEMO2004]

4. Will Do

[soothsayer]

5. Vibes sent

Hang in there

[UpInArms]

6. Positive thoughts and good vibes

to you and your brother

[redwitch]

8. Love to him and you and all who love him.

May the surgeon’s hands be sure and strong and return him to health.

[onecaliberal]

32. ❤️

[NNadir]

9. Good luck to your brother. I have known many people who survived this well. n/t.

[CottonBear]

10. Sending healing thoughts to your brother.

I know this is a scary time for him and for your family.
Please keep us updated.

[democrank]

11. Sending strength

Take good care~

[pazzyanne]

12. Prayers for healing on their way to your brother,

and prayers for you and your family will continue. Take care of yourself and do good things to keep you in a positive frame of mine. You have many people who support you here at DU.

[marble falls]

13. DU is a wellspring of good vibes. You've come to the right place.

[spanone]

14. ...

K&R...

[TristanIsolde]

15. Good vibes to your brother

[lillypaddle]

16. Healing vibes headed his, and your way.

[oasis]

17. We are praying for his recovery. Looking foward to hearing good news.

[FakeNoose]

18. It's awesome that he survived the heart attack

The fact that he survived and he's strong enough to get the surgery is a good sign.

My friend Mark had quintuple bypass surgery 10 years ago, and he's healthier now than ever before, and doing great. Mark had a complete change of lifestyle after his surgery, and so will your brother. He'll need a regular schedule of pills and medications, checking his blood pressure, better diet etc. Hopefully your brother will listen to his loved ones AND his doctors, and he can expect to enjoy life for many years more!

[onecaliberal]

20. Thank you for inspiration. My brother is having quintuple bypass also.

He has a good attitude and has committed to changing his lifestyle. This gives me so much hope. Thank you!

[FakeNoose]

31. Prayers for him and for you & family

Good luck dear! Let us know how your brother does.

One more thing I forgot to mention about my friend Mark. He was 59 when he got the bypass surgery. His own father had died of a massive heart attack at age 60. Now Mark is happy and healthy at 69, following all the doctors' rules. Your brother can hope for the same.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

33. He'll need lots of rehab and may fight depression.....

so he will need lots of support and encouragement. I know you're up to the task! Us men are prone to hide our weaknesses.

I've had some friends go through it and for some, the depression prevented them from following up with rehab and then regular exercise. It is a continuing battle for many.

Best wishes and love to you and bro' from the Bluegrass State........

[femmocrat]

19. Sending prayers for your brother.

[seta1950]

21. Good luck

My husband survived is a 20 year survivor, so it works

[octoberlib]

22. Sending all my good vibes. My uncle collapsed on

a golf course years ago from a massive heart attack . He’s 83 and doing just fine.

[bronxiteforever]

23. Sending healing vibes and prayers.

Hope all goes well.

[PCIntern]

24. Positivity!!!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

26. {{{{{vibes}}}}} for your brother!

I hope he recovers quickly and completely.

[bluestarone]

27. Sending vibes!!

Hope all goes well!!

[benfranklin1776]

28. Sending good thoughts and healing wishes.

For he and you both.

[Alliepoo]

30. Sending all kinds of

Good vibes and positive thoughts to your brother!! And a big ((HUG)) to you!

[CaptainTruth]

34. Sending healing thoughts!

[sheshe2]

35. Sending healing vibes.

[H2O Man]

36. Prayers & Positive Vibrations.

[BillyBobBrilliant]

37. Best wishes to you and him

I went through the same at 59 -- am now 66 -- and am hopeful for the best outcome.

[a kennedy]

38. Sending all positive healing powers, and love.

[TruthAlwaysWins]

39. Sending you good vibes, positive healing thoughts, and prayers....

for YOU as well as for your brother. Keep us updated, onecaliberal.

[onecaliberal]

60. I will update the original thread as soon as I know anything.

[Dream Girl]

40. Send light and healing vibes

[Fla Dem]

41. Sending good and healing thoughts out to your brother.

I hope all goes well with your brother's surgery and he will be on the road to full recovery very soon.

[TheBlackAdder]

42. Sending Positive Energy ⚡️ Both His & Your Way!

[samplegirl]

43. Sending prayers

his way❤️

[sdfernando]

44. Sending healing thoughts and hope for a great recovery

Must be a pretty significant blockage to warrant open heart surgery. Stents are way less intrusive and the results are amazing but also have a downside.

[niyad]

45. Healing vibes and energy headed his way. Hugs for you. Remember, your DU family is

here for you.

[TygrBright]

46. Holding you and your family in my heart. Healing happens! n/t

[xxqqqzme]

47. Thoughts of healing hands

to help his heart.

[murielm99]

48. Sending prayers and healing thoughts.

[Stuart G]

49. Sending prayers and healing thoughts.

[MojoWrkn]

50. Sending thoughts and good juju for your bro!

[MontanaMama]

51. Healing energy from my heart

to you and your dear brother. I wish him a full recovery and a long healthy life.

[Demsrule86]

52. Good luck...my brother had sort of the same thing but it wasn't a heart attack...blood clots in the

lung from Covid. I am so sorry good vibes prayers...

[cayugafalls]

53. Sending prayers.

[MLAA]

54. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕sending love and healing onecaliberal.

[angstlessk]

55. Good vibes

May he live to be 100

[EllieBC]

56. I'll pray he should have a full and speedy recovery.

And that his surgery be successful and without complications.

[wendyb-NC]

57. Sending good vibes in his and your direction.

[Heartstrings]

59. Virtual healing vibes sent......

[appalachiablue]

61. Wishing him, you and yours faith & strength

during this traumatic time. As noted, your brother's young, being cared for now & has you & family .

Many people (not only Bill C. & Cheney) have survived and recovered extremely well.

~ All the best ~

[gademocrat7]

62. Sending prayers and healing hugs to your brother.

Take care, onecaliberal.

[Niagara]

63. Sending healing vibes and energy.

[onecent]

64. More prayers coming your way!!!

[SWBTATTReg]

65. Of course my best for your brother's full and quick recovery. Also, take care of yourselves too.

Get plenty of rest and sleep, get properly, etc. Sometimes the stress of the moment gets everyone thinking about other things, and thus, not about eating right, getting plenty of rest, etc.

[nolabear]

66. May he heal fast and get all he needs.

[LiberalLoner]

67. 🙏

Sending healing vibes

[littlemissmartypants]

68. Prayers up. ❤ nt

[sarge43]

69. Vibes and good thoughts on the way.

Be well, Brro.

[secondwind]

70. Sending all good vibes to you and your family,

hoping your brother pulls through, this happens every day!!

[mvd]

71. Sending thoughts, good vibes, and prayers your way

Really hoping your brother gets through this.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

72. Sending mucho good vibes a su hermano y familia. Paz

[Karadeniz]

73. Gosh, you all are so fortunate that you didn't lose him and he has a second chance...that was close!

Sending good thoughts to him. All the best!❤nn

[sellitman]

74. I hope he is ok

The Doctors today can work miracles. I hope they can do so on him.

[niyad]

75. That is wonderful news. Continued healing energies. And remember, we are here for you.

[KT2000]

76. vibes of -

super strength coming your way!

[diva77]

77. So glad to hear your brother is out of surgery & doing well

Good vibes to him & to you as well!

[Solomon]

78. ...

[Ligyron]

79. A Servant of the Secret Fire and Wielder of the Flame sends healing rays.

The Dark Fire shall not prevail you, sending it back to the shadows...

[Cha]

80. Of course, onecaliliberal

[Doreen]

81. My thoughts are with your brother, you, and your family.

[Skittles]

82. we are here for you

wishing the best for him and you; please keep us posted

[onecaliberal]

85. Thank you. I will. 💕

[StevieM]

83. Sending positive thoughts and good vibes. (eom)

[Marthe48]

84. Glad to hear it

Hoping for all the best!

[pazzyanne]

86. More healing prayers are on their way to you, your brother , and your family.

[Frustratedlady]

87. They can do fabulous things with heart surgery. I hope all goes well...

and recovery is non-eventful.

[LiberalArkie]

88. When they tell him to start walking - make sure he does it.. I had a quad bypass when I was 53

I am 72 now and walking and exercise was the secret for me..

[onecaliberal]

89. They make everyone get up about 4 hours after surgery.

When the doctor talked with us, they said he would be up walking later.

[LiberalArkie]

90. OH, I mean when he gets home and the doc tells him to start walking around the block..

[onecaliberal]

93. Oh yeah... he will do whatever he needs to do keep himself healthy.

He knows how lucky he is to be alive. He has a lot to look forward to.

[COL Mustard]

91. Best Wishes To Your Brother

And to the rest of your family and his.

[SheltieLover]

92. Vibes to you, brother & family

💖💓

[secondwind]

94. Oh, that's wonderful to hear!

Keeping your brother in my prayers, as well as your family.

[SouthernCal_Dem]

95. (((((Good Vibes)))))

[Rhiannon12866]

96. Thanks for the update, so glad to hear he's doing well!

Heart surgery has come so far in the past few years. My uncle was scheduled for a quadruple bypass a few years back and when I went to see him the previous day, I was not optimistic. Given his age and he looked so frail, I left there feeling scared - but he not only did just fine, he recovered ahead of schedule! So I have every hope for your brother, especially with powerful DU vibes to support him - please let us know how you're both doing.

[DFW]

97. Definitely rooting for him !!

Some day, that'll be me. If cancer doesn't get me first.

I ALWAYS like to hear it when people survive these episodes!

[electric_blue68]

98. White Light and Healing Vibes...

... on their way to your brother. ********

And remember to find a quite spot yourself and do some slow deep belly breathing to strengthen yourself.