# I need some of them good Doper vibes... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 30, 2003, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535 "2003-05-30T14:44:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/1 "2003-05-30T14:44:17Z")
Just got off the phone with my BIL - my father-in-law is in the hospital. He’d been having chest pains, and after some tests, his doctor scheduled him to come in for a heart catheterization (I think - I’m bad with medical stuff) Anyway, he had that procedure today and the doc discovered that there’s a 75% blockage, so FIL is having bypass surgery on Monday. I’m pretty sure they’ll keep him in the hospital over the weekend. At least, I’m hoping they do. On the positive side, he’s always been very active. At 73, he’s been building the cabinetry for their home, and he was getting ready to build some solid wood doors for the bedrooms. Apart from prostate cancer a few years back, he’s been in excellent health for the 20 years I’ve known him. And they live in Ocala, FL - an area with a LOT of retirees, so I’m sure the doc and staff and hospital are more than familiar with this sort of condition. But, he _is_ 73 and it _is_ his heart, and he is stubborn when people try to put limitations on him. (Hence my hope that they keep him in the hospital over the weekend.) And then there’s my mother-in-law, who was born to fret… So please, send any good thoughts, positive vibes, and extra prayers toward Ocala way. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/2 "2003-05-30T14:59:29Z")
Lots of prayers and good vibes headed your way. Hang in there, **FCM**! ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/3 "2003-05-30T15:15:17Z")
More good vibes coming your way, **FCM**. ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/4 "2003-05-30T15:18:17Z")
and from me ---
**Author:** ![MissBHaven](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missbhaven/32/7170_2.png) [@MissBHaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissBHaven)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/5 "2003-05-30T15:22:12Z")
Positive vibes are flowing to FL… hope everything turns out ok for you & the family! ---
**Author:** ![bluforever1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@bluforever1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bluforever1)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/6 "2003-05-30T15:25:20Z")
Hope everything turns out alright for you and the family. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/7 "2003-05-30T15:30:31Z")
You know I’m caring, here. ---
**Author:** ![Pelleas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e8c25b/32.png) [@Pelleas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pelleas)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/8 "2003-05-30T15:33:13Z")
Ditto what everybody else has said. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/9 "2003-05-30T15:58:06Z")
Thanks, all! I just got off the phone with my husband. Needless to say, he’s worried and he wants to be here. Thank goodness for my freebie ticket from Southwest Airlines - he can come home easily. I told him to talk to his mother first before making a decision. It might be smarter for him to wait till after the surgery when he can help out or something. Dunno. In the meantime, we’re just going to fret and wonder and worry and all that pre-surgical stuff. I’m fighting to stay positive - it’s just been 7 months since I lost my dad to a heart attack. I’m not ready to lose my FIL… I truly appreciate your support and good thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/10 "2003-05-30T16:03:02Z")
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![Kn\_ckers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/96bed5/32.png) [@Kn\_ckers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kn_ckers)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/11 "2003-05-30T16:04:52Z")
Best wishes to you and our family, **FCM**. Hope the bypass goes well, and that your father-in-law gets well soon. Kn(sending the very best vibes I can find)ckers ---
**Author:** ![Skeezix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@Skeezix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skeezix)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/12 "2003-05-30T16:31:05Z")
All our best here, as well, **FCM**. Keep yer chin up. ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/13 "2003-05-30T16:46:28Z")
The very best wishes headed straight at 'cha! I hope all goes well. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/14 "2003-05-30T16:49:23Z")
Lotsa prayers and good vibes going up for your FIL, you, **FCD** , and the rest of your family. In the unlikely event that there’s anything us MADs can do for you, just holler. ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/15 "2003-05-30T17:04:03Z")
Here are some good vibes for you. My mom had this done at age 73 and she did just fine, and was in fact very rejuvenated. The blockage had made her feel tired all the time, and once she was healed from the surgery, you couldn’t hold her back. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/16 "2003-05-30T17:06:38Z")
Looks like it’s a bit worse than I was first told - multiple blockages - one at 90%. MIL is waiting for the surgeon to come talk to them - we’re pretty sure the surgery will be scheduled for early next week. Nothing like getting slapped in the face by mortality… ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/17 "2003-05-30T17:12:08Z")
Oooh. Been there with my Dad. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/18 "2003-05-30T17:23:14Z")
**FairyChatMom** (My Florida Crush!:D) : He’s got a lot in his favor as active as he’s been, and because of the advances we’ve made in cardiac medicine, 73 isn’t the risk it once was, so be of good cheer and keep us posted!🙂 I am sending you my very best wishes and Quasi-Huggs! ((((((FCM)))))))) Quasi ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/19 "2003-05-30T17:44:02Z")
Sending lots of good thoughts your way, FCM. And hugs to the family, too. Best, karol ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535/20 "2003-05-30T17:57:17Z")
Prayers offered here for your father-in-law, and for your entire family. Take care and keep a positive attitude. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-of-them-good-doper-vibes/178535.md?page=2)