Dmille's Journal

I had a medicated stent inserted 01/25/09. 99% blockage.I was told afterward that I also had an 80% blockage and would need another stent in 90days. I was on Plavix, Atenolol,Lipitor,and 325mg bayer aspirin and patches to quit smoking. I ripped the patches off and quit cold turkey. I've used alternative medicine for the last 35yrs. Not so much as a headache in my adult life. The Plavix made me nuts! The Cardiologist said I would be on Plavix for the rest of my life. I told him that was insane , however I followed his advice and continued on with it.In June of this year I went back to have the second stent put in and after 3hrs they told me that they did'nt put the stent in but now I need a Quintuple bypass. I refused and told him what I really need is a Dr. who knows what he's talking about.I literally ran him out of my room.My wife was frantic to say the least. About an hour later the head surgeon came in and said he understood how I felt and to sleep on it and he would call me at 8am the next morning to get my answer and in the mean time he would reserve the Operating room for noon the next day. Then came the turning point. He said"I understand you're a strong believer" He then said "The hands of the Lord will be working through me!" He also told me that if I went through the surgery he would take me off of the Plavix for good. He reached over and gave me a big hug and said he understood my greif and anxiety as well as my wife's. He's done thousands of this type of surgery and has been very succesful. From one Doug to another I recommend #1 Plenty of exercise. #2 Stay away from negative material like Medical tv series like todays ER and Grays Anatomy. and many others that have become so graphic. I'm not a woose,35yrs martial and mixed martial arts. Running and jogging 6miles pr. day for years. This is not a fight anyone can prepare for. Just stay positive and stay away from the negative.
Warmest regards
Doug Miller