My Dad just had a heart-attack...

RyGuy · December 23, 2008 4:44AM

He's currently in the ICU after having an emergency angioplasty this morning. I just want to take this time to thank all of you on the forums for helping me keep my cool while awaiting for my flight from D.C. to Chicago. Reading the various threads is helping keep my mind from thinking the worse. Who would've thought numismatics could provide tranquility even in crazy times like these?

Ryan

Walmann · December 23, 2008 4:46AM

Wishing him a quick and speedy recovery.

commoncents123 · December 23, 2008 4:46AM

Sorry to hear that. I lost a brother many years ago to a different type of heart problem, and I can honestly say I know what you're going thru. Keep your chin up, bro

smokincoin · December 23, 2008 4:47AM

<< <i>Wishing him a quick and speedy recovery. >>

Absolutely!

TwoSides2aCoin · December 23, 2008 5:19AM

Sorry Ryan this is a time for family and I know it's scarey, but our medical teams are caring. He is in good hands. Happy holidays to you and yours.

Doogy · December 23, 2008 5:34AM

our prayers are with you and your family!

COINB0Y · December 23, 2008 5:36AM

My prayers for a fast and safe recovery of your Dad!

gecko109 · December 23, 2008 5:36AM

I hope everything works out well and he has a fast recovery Ryan.

CB2597 · December 23, 2008 5:39AM

We will pray for his safe and quick recovery. Be strong for your Dad.God Bless you and yours.

astrorat · December 23, 2008 5:43AM

My best to your dad for a speedy and complete recovery.

Lane

pitboss · December 23, 2008 5:45AM

My prayers are with you.

EvilEmpire · December 23, 2008 5:49AM

I will include your dad in my prayers. After having had 3 surgeries myself, in the last 10 months, and being incapacitated for that long (not a permanent condition, thankfully)there are a few very special people, without who's help I NEVER could have gotten through all this, that I give thanx for every day. I'll include your dad in my daily 'thanx, take care of these people' discussion with the guy upstairs. It's a crappy time for things like that to happen, but with the help of family/friends, you'll make it through these toughest of times. God bless you and your family, and give you all the strength to make it through all this.

SILVERSMYTH · December 23, 2008 5:49AM

Praying everything will be OK.
For YOU and DAD!!

lathmach · December 23, 2008 5:53AM

I had a heart attack and the doctors did an angioplasty back in 2000. I was back to work a week later.
Your dad probably will be up and about in a similar time frame.
I had open heart surgery with 2 bypasses in 2004. That was a little rougher.

Ray

mach19 · December 23, 2008 5:56AM

Keep your chin up. Wishing you the best.

RyGuy · December 23, 2008 5:59AM

Flight will be boarding in a few. Thank-you all again for the kind words. Everyone have a great holiday and be safe.

Ryan

BillyKingsley · December 23, 2008 6:01AM

Ryan, it's a great thing that this hobby can give you comfort at a time like this. My prayers are with your dad and entire family!

Dennis88 · December 23, 2008 6:03AM

All the best to your dad, your family and you

FilthyBroke · December 23, 2008 6:03AM

He'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

MrHalfDime · December 23, 2008 6:07AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad. As others have said, be strong for him, and offer him your support and caring. I, too, have had serious heart problems recently, but with proper care and the right diet and exercise he will be up and back to his old self soon. Best of luck to you both.

robec · December 23, 2008 6:19AM

So sorry to hear about your Dad. My brother had the same happen to him on Thanksgiving. They put in a stint and he was back home Monday. My thoughts and prayers are with you for a recovery as quick as my brother had.

Julian · December 23, 2008 7:01AM

I hope that all goes well, Ryan, and that you do all have a Happy and Healthy Holiday season. Hope to see you back in DC shortly.
Best
Julian

adamlaneus · December 23, 2008 7:47AM

What to say in these circumstances?

It's great that you will soon be by his side, and we all hope for the best outcome and many more years of health and happy holidays.

Coin.

(I'm gonna wear it out, posting it over and over)

JRocco · December 23, 2008 7:50AM

Hi Ryan,
Wishing him the best and hope for a speedy recovery.

jmski52 · December 23, 2008 9:14AM

Ryan, I am hoping for the best and I hope that your Dad has a full recovery. Regards, jmski.

pursuitofliberty · December 23, 2008 9:35AM

Prayers and best wishes for a full a speedy recovery to your Dad, and for strength, wisdom and perserverance for you.

SILVERSMYTH · December 23, 2008 10:20AM

RYAN,

Let us know as soon as you find out anything about your Dad.

Best wishes!!!
Still prayin!!!

FatMan · December 23, 2008 10:22AM

Wishing for a speedy recovery.

Goldbully · December 23, 2008 10:23AM

All the best to you and your family. Your Dad is in my prayers.

woodardcoin · December 23, 2008 10:41AM

My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family RYguy .

airplanenut · December 23, 2008 10:57AM

Best wishes for a fast and full recovery

coinman420 · December 23, 2008 11:06AM

been through this more than once with my dad. he is doing fine now so keep a + outlook. we pray for him.

RyGuy · December 23, 2008 11:13AM

Thanks again everyone for the kind words. Just went and visited the old man, and he's stable right now, but he won't be home for Christmas

Talks of open-heart surgery are currently going on. I arrived late due to a delay at O'Hare and didn't hear all the Doc had to say.

Merry Christmas Eve's Eve all!

Ryan

PaleElf · December 23, 2008 11:16AM

I wish him a quick and easy recovery

erwindoc · December 23, 2008 12:45PM

I wish him the best and if I can help you decipher the doctor lingo, let me know. They train us to not talk over anyones head, but it still happens.

bidask · December 23, 2008 12:50PM

Hope all is well with him.

Bear · December 23, 2008 12:57PM

May the New Year bring a return of health

to your dad and peace of mind to your whole

family.

mrearlygold · December 23, 2008 1:04PM

Ryan, I sent you a PM.

God bless

Tom

lasvegasteddy · December 23, 2008 1:06PM

wishes goes out for a quick recovery and happy holidays too

mkman123 · December 23, 2008 1:06PM

hope for a speedy recovery!

lordmarcovan · December 23, 2008 1:09PM

Glad to hear he's stable.

Please come enter our giveaway, if just for a little amusement to get your mind off other worries.

BlindedByEgo · December 23, 2008 1:49PM

Best wishes to your family. His health is your greatest gift of the season.

NumbersUsacom · December 23, 2008 2:04PM

These kind of sudden events help us remember just how fleeting and precious our lives are to us, our loved ones, and friends.
Wishing you and yours a healthy and happy Christmas!

fcloud · December 23, 2008 2:06PM

Ryan,

You have our prayers for his speedy recovery.

Coxe · December 23, 2008 2:12PM

All the best to you and your family, particularly through the holidays. The good part is that he is under the care of doctors and that is great. He'll need support through his recovery. My dad didn't make it long enough for an ambulance on his first and fatal heart attack. It is amazing how quickly life turns sometimes. Onward and upward and hope for the best.

lcoopie · December 23, 2008 2:44PM

I hope he is well.

Raufus · December 23, 2008 2:49PM

G-d bless and hope all goes well.

BTW, I'm a Cardiac/Critical Care Anesthesiologist at a major heart center. Happy to help if I can. PM me anytime.

RyGuy · December 23, 2008 2:52PM

Again, thank-you all for the kind words. It really has made all the difference throughout the day. Also, thank-you to those offering their knowledge on the subject, its much appreciated. My Mom is a nurse and I tried approaching her to get an update, but she isn't up for talking at the moment, so I will definitely reach out to you all for answers when a question arises.

Ryan

lope208 · December 23, 2008 4:01PM

Ryan, best wishes for your father's quick recovery during this holiday season and to your whole family!

Lope

mojoman · December 23, 2008 5:13PM

Hi My prayers are with your Father and your family and I pray he has a speedy recovery
,My Father also just had a mild Heart attack,he went in for a back operation and because of the LAZY nurses he fell and laied on the floor for over 15 minutes, he went into cardiac arrest because of thisand spent a few days in ICU he has had open heart surgury before and has 8 stents,he is home now and recovering but still has to follow up with his Doctor GOD BLESS and take care,MoJo,(Dave)

CertifiedGoldCoins · December 23, 2008 7:22PM

Positive thinking is a must. When my wife was near death for a week in the ICU with tubes, wires, and monitors, it was easy to be frightened. But the nurses said to smile, and talk about things to look forward to when she got better, and she did. (Fortunately, the MDs only told us later that it could have gone either way.)

Your dad will be OK ... tell him that, until he's convinced.

My Dad just had a heart-attack...

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