Hi Jeff
You are doing very well indeed and your team in Birmingham saved your
life, as you know.?? It's early days in your recovery and needing CABG is
certainly a shock for one like you who's taken good care of yourself.??
Stay in touch as perhaps you will have questions as you get back on your
feet.?? Open heart surgery takes a while, longer than you think, to resolve.
Best wishes
Doris
Original Message:
Sent: 4/7/2021 8:41:00 PM
From: jeff webb
Subject: My recent bypass surgery
At 2AM on March 15th, I experienced the worst chest pain of my life. I was in Birmingham, AL and I went to the ER and an EKG confirmed a heart attack in progress. The Cath team was summoned and they tried to treat with stents. After that, I was told by the heart surgeon who had been called in that I needed bypass surgery. I hemmed and hawed until the surgeon halted me and said it had to be done NOW. I consented and four people pulled me to the OR on a gurney. And they RAN all the way. Everything went well and today I am back in my Florida home recovering. Back to Birmingham for a second follow-up with the surgeon on 4/14. It was a surreal experience since I had no indication of heart disease and I have a many years history of running and exercising. My Cholesterol numbers have been excellent and remain so. Plus, there is no genetic connection. Just goes to show that whatever we may do and no matter how we try to eat a heart-healthy diet, heart disease can still strike.
JEFF WEBB
Rosemary Beach FL 32461
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jeff webb
retired
rosemary beach FL
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