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15. Wishing you lots of luck! Maybe this was the heart attack that saved your life.

Sat May 16, 2026, 01:00 PM

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My dad had a heart attack in his 50s, had a quintuple bypass shortly thereafter, and died twenty years later from something else. That early heart attack clued everyone in to what he needed.

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☘️🤞🏽☘️ blm Yesterday #3

Wishing you a smooth surgery and a quick recovery. OGBuzz Yesterday #4

Holding positive thoughts for you and your surgical team. livetohike Yesterday #5

All the best for you. May all the technical staff & surgeons find easy workin surgery irisblue Yesterday #6

Sending good vibes malaise Yesterday #7

Here's hoping it goes very well for you Dave says Yesterday #8

Wishing you a successful surgery and... Spazito Yesterday #9

God Speed PadFun, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #10

Thanks padfun Yesterday #24

So sorry to hear that - sending mvd Yesterday #11

Best of luck and have a speedy recovery! PCIntern Yesterday #12

We are with you, padfun! Grim Chieftain Yesterday #13

Best wishes IbogaProject Yesterday #14

Wishing you lots of luck! Maybe this was the heart attack that saved your life. femmedem Yesterday #15

I was scheduled for the surgery padfun Yesterday #25

Damn. You were so close. femmedem 20 hrs ago #71

Good luck. I had two open heart surgeries and I'm doing great. You will too. OLDMDDEM Yesterday #16

Thanks padfun Yesterday #26

Good Luck☘️ spanone Yesterday #17

all the best to you markie Yesterday #18

All the best!... MiHale Yesterday #19

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Best of luck to you. greatauntoftriplets Yesterday #20

Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover Yesterday #21

Vibes for easy and successful procedure, and swift and complete niyad Yesterday #22

You got this... S/V Loner Yesterday #23

Thanks padfun Yesterday #29

Ahhh. mercuryblues Yesterday #27

Doc said same thing padfun Yesterday #30

Good luck on your rerouting! BaronChocula Yesterday #31

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Wishing you luck and more.. mountain grammy Yesterday #33

Hang in there. I've observed CABG surgery, and it's rough stuff, Ilsa Yesterday #34

Wishing you all the best. hamsterjill Yesterday #35

All the healing vibes headed your way. Nevilledog Yesterday #36

Wishing you the best possible outcome and a speedy return to Marie Marie Yesterday #37

All my very best vibes to you, my dear padfun! CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #38

Will do. Thanks padfun 23 hrs ago #60

Oof! Iggo Yesterday #39

Wishing you healing! yardwork Yesterday #40

Good luck LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #41

Sending best wishes, good vibes and kharma your way padfun. KPN Yesterday #42

Best of luck! Looking forward to hear everything bluestarone Yesterday #43

Sending blessings of healing to you Wicked Blue Yesterday #44

Peace. cachukis Yesterday #45

Sounds like you are lucky KT2000 Yesterday #46

May the angels of The Universe guide the surgeon's hands and keep vigil over LoisB Yesterday #47

Good luck! Laurelin Yesterday #48

May the Force be with you... 70sEraVet Yesterday #49

Sending Healing Angels! Richluu Yesterday #50

Get better soon. multigraincracker Yesterday #51

I asked for a second opinion padfun Yesterday #54

Best wishes to you Alice Kramden Yesterday #52

Good luck! Catlady123 Yesterday #53

Wow - that's not the way you want to spend a weekend or two or three. My dad had a quadruple bypass and Vinca Yesterday #55

Good Health to you gilligan Yesterday #56

Sending you all my best wishes. StevieM Yesterday #57

Good luck! Kid Berwyn Yesterday #58

Wishing you a successful surgery and recovery journey! 10 Turtle Day Yesterday #59

Wishing for you the best outcome. GoodRaisin 23 hrs ago #61

Sending healing vibe, padfun... Trueblue Texan 22 hrs ago #62

Best of luck to you! And here's to a speedy recovery. Maraya1969 22 hrs ago #63

Best of luck canetoad 22 hrs ago #64

Wishing you the best and sending healing vibes. I'm sorry you need the suegery, but they have highplainsdem 22 hrs ago #65

You have a few days to practice your sternal precautions. Ask for the pillow and Maru Kitteh 21 hrs ago #66

Wishing you much luck blue_jay 21 hrs ago #67

Much good luck and healing energy padfun 🍀💚 Clouds Passing 21 hrs ago #68

Sorry to hear that. Welcome to the zipper club. Liberal In Texas 21 hrs ago #69

Thanks padfun 16 hrs ago #79

All the best! You've got this! Keep us informed when you can ❤️ MLAA 21 hrs ago #70

Looking forward to your post that says all went well and you Scrivener7 20 hrs ago #72

wishing you well and peaceful recovery TNNurse 18 hrs ago #73

Good luck Figarosmom 18 hrs ago #74

Best of luck to you, padfun debm55 17 hrs ago #75

Wishing you a speedy recovery, padfun. democrank 17 hrs ago #76

Good luck MustLoveBeagles 17 hrs ago #77

Best wishes, padfun Bayard 16 hrs ago #78

Take care 💖 blogslug 16 hrs ago #80

Get better! Eko 15 hrs ago #81

Sending Prayers for your surgery and recovery ms.pamela 14 hrs ago #82

I've been there AncientOfDays 14 hrs ago #83

Thanks. Love your name. padfun 12 hrs ago #84

heh heh AncientOfDays 3 hrs ago #93

Sending healing vibes and lots of luck! HeartsCanHope 12 hrs ago #85

Hey, if Bill Clinton can do it, so can you! DFW 11 hrs ago #86

Good luck to you. Keep friends and family close by, if you can. It helps. eppur_se_muova 9 hrs ago #87

Good Luck! OldBaldy1701E 7 hrs ago #88

Praying for your recovery, and for the skill and compassion of your surgeons, nurses, and all the rest. Beartracks 4 hrs ago #89

I've been there. eggplant 4 hrs ago #90

Good points. padfun 3 hrs ago #92

Good luck mgardener 4 hrs ago #91

Best of luck!!! CaptainTruth 3 hrs ago #94