
Been up quite a while trying to get some laundry finished that I started yesterday morning before things really got heated up. My brother in law showed up at my house yesterday while it was still dark - he wanted me to know that he was on his way to the ER because he was having strong tightening in his chest. Wanted me to be with my sis. (They are without a phone, cable, etc due to the economy, which is why she spends one day with me sewing and watching the tube)
I took her to the ER just before they transferred him to the big hospital. He had a heart attack and was going to have a catherization. Long story short, he did very well during the procedure. Only on branch off of one of the arteries clogged. What was shocking to the dr was his sugar level. My sis and I had been telling him for months to have his sugar levels checked. He was losing weight hand over fist. He had taken himself off of blood pressure meds some time back because of the cost. Sounds foolish and like who in the world would do it but with no insurance, most doctors are not taking patients. Don't make me wash out mouths with soap for mentioning our Health Dept. His blood sugar level was just under 500! He is so fortunate that he didn't stroke out and go in a diabetic coma. All that being said, he may come home this afternoon if he went through the night with no ill effects. The cardiologist here in our town said he will try to find a primary care physician for him locally.
So, the only sewing I got done was some handstitching I keep in my sewing bag. Thanik goodness I had soup in the crockpot going for my hub's dinner.
After work I will go and hopefully bring my precious BIL home. Sis can't drive his truck.
Hope this hasn't been a downer. It isn't meant to be. All's well that ends well. I am thankful that Billy listened to my sis and went to the ER. He just thought he was having muscle spasms. Yep, BIG muscle spasms in the heart. Thankful that the damage was minimal to his heart and that the doctor's are all more than competent. Their bedside manner was pretty darn good too! That's unusual. LOL.
Off to get ready for work - blessings to all today.
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