# I'm trying not to go crazy, but it's bad bad bad... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 18, 2020, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600 "2020-01-18T03:06:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/1 "2020-01-18T03:06:01Z")
Mr VOW was taken by ambulance to the hospital with a heart attack. The Daughter and I are waiting while he undergoes cardiac catheterization. Good thoughts, please. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/2 "2020-01-18T03:15:22Z")
Oh, no. Sending good thoughts, vibes, and everything else I can think of. ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/3 "2020-01-18T03:18:03Z")
I hit Send too soon. VOW, you have many friends here on the Dope. I know others will be pulling for Mr. VOW, too. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/4 "2020-01-18T03:23:49Z")
Oh, God. {{{{Hugs}}} for you. Good thoughts for Mr.~VOW. Keep us posted. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/5 "2020-01-18T03:24:50Z")
I will. I brought my tablet with me, and I’m using it to distract me. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/6 "2020-01-18T03:35:53Z")
Good thoughts being thunk. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/7 "2020-01-18T03:41:08Z")
All the best to your husband. But please dont forget to take care of yourself. This includes staying hydrated and eating even if you arent hungry. You’re going to need your strength to take care of him as he convalesces. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/8 "2020-01-18T03:55:48Z")
All good and hopeful thoughts to you and yours. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/9 "2020-01-18T03:59:48Z")
I will be holding you in the light, my dear. I am glad you were able to get him to medical care swiftly. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/10 "2020-01-18T04:10:06Z")
He MUST get better, so I can slap the shit outta him! He had three blocked arteries, one of which was completely blocked. That one has two stents. One of the other ones was opened with balloon angioplasty. Then his heart stopped during the procedure. He’s stabilized now, and is being moved to CCU. We saw him briefly in the hallway, thenwill see him again once he gets settled in bed. My daughter is crumbling in front of me. I get to break down later. And I will. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/11 "2020-01-18T04:12:40Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > I will be holding you in the light, my dear. I am glad you were able to get him to medical care swiftly. Not only “medical care,” but one of the best hospitals in the country. Loma Linda University Medical Center. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/12 "2020-01-18T04:14:27Z")
I’ve been through it myself four years ago when I got implanted a stent, and today I heard that a friend of mine got successfully treated in a catherization the same way. It’s a tried treatment. I hope all goes well and wish you the best. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/13 "2020-01-18T04:17:22Z")
Oh, ~VOW so happy he’s outta surgery and in one of the best places. Tell daughter to calm down. I feel for her though. Girls dont like Daddys going and croaking on them. Do NOT , I repeat DO NOT go and get yourself in a pickle with your neck. Don’t even think of sleeping in a chair at the hospital. I lit a candle for ‘Sarge’. Good vibes on the way! ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/14 "2020-01-18T04:28:50Z")
Catheterization, I don’t know if that qualifies as “surgery.” We’ll have to hear from **Qagdop** on that. I hope I spelled that right! I brought my “noodle” which is what I call my neck pillow! ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/15 "2020-01-18T04:41:01Z")
It’s surgery. IANanykindofD. But if you’re knocked out and in an operating room it’s surgery. IMHO (Noodle? Come on ~VOW.) If you need anything PM me. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/16 "2020-01-18T04:48:15Z")
It’s a travel pillow, bendable foam, shaped like a pool noodle! It’s a noodle! ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/17 "2020-01-18T04:50:56Z")
I hope he recovers quickly. That he got through the surgery is already a good sign. Rest as well as you can, keep yourself and your daughter calm, and remember that you both will need sleep, liquids, and food. ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/18 "2020-01-18T05:36:43Z")
VOW, warm vibes and good thoughts and feelings for You, Mr. W, and Vowlette. (Miss/Ms W? Vowling?) Anyway, keep yourself well as best you can, and don’t be shy about asking to borrow an ear if you need one. ---
**Author:** ![lingyi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/19 "2020-01-18T06:11:18Z")
Prayers and cares to you and your daughter! ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2020, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600/20 "2020-01-18T06:24:48Z")
Hugs to you and your daughter. Keep us posted! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-not-to-go-crazy-but-its-bad-bad-bad/846600.md?page=2)