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rgcraig
10-07-2011, 08:12 PM
My right hand carpal tunnel surgery was scheduled for this coming Wednesday. I went Monday for the blood work and EKG to make sure all was okay for surgery. Well.........it's not.
Had a third EKG today at my Internist and it shows a possible heart attack. I'll be seeing a cardiologist next week and, of course, surgery has been postponed.
I think I know exactly when this "possible heart attack" happened. It was last month and I was awakened during the night with a feeling I'd never experienced before and hoped I wouldn't ever again. I just wrote it off as eating something that bothered me even though I've never had problems like that. Well, now that I know that feeling, I will NOT ignore it should I have it again. Matter of fact, the doctor said to call 911 immediately.
God is good - - he had his hand on me then and still does. I love you guys and even though I'm not around much anymore, this is still home to me and I know there are many here that know how to pray and I covet those prayers.
Love ya!
Hoovie
10-07-2011, 08:26 PM
Oh no! Or should I say, oh yes!? Glad you are still with us. And I'll offer prayers for you.
Take it easy and obey Doc's orders!
*AQuietPlace*
10-07-2011, 08:36 PM
Oh my! Prayers are definitely with you!!
MawMaw
10-07-2011, 08:37 PM
Praying for you!
Falla39
10-07-2011, 09:17 PM
Renda,
Just seeing this! Thank God for His Mighty Hand of Protection on each of us. Especially on you during this time.
GREAT LORD GOD. we humbly ask that You would give the cardiologist much wisdom when Renda goes for her appt. LORD, we know that You are All Knowing, All-Sufficient, and ALMIGHTY! We humbly ask that Your Keeping Hand be upon Renda, in Jesus Name. Thank You, LORD and we love You with all of our hearts.
Falla39
Margies3
10-07-2011, 09:20 PM
Renda, it sounds funny to say this, but thank the Lord that you were going to have that carpal tunnel surgery. Otherwise, you might never have known that what you had was a heart attack.
You already know without us even saying it that we will be praying for you. But I'm gonna tell you anyways. Cuz sometimes it's just nice to know for sure that people love you and are praying for you.
rgcraig
10-07-2011, 10:01 PM
Thanks everyone!
Margie, you are exactly right! I'd already thought about that - that's God's way of taking care of us, isn't it?
There's no history of heart problems in my family. I'm almost convinced it's a side effect from a medication that I'm taking, will be good to find out what's really going on. Can't help one thing without affecting something else.
With faith, prayers and love from my family and friends, I know everything is going to be alright.
berkeley
10-07-2011, 10:06 PM
Praying for you!
Sherri
10-07-2011, 10:24 PM
Back in 2003, I was having some weird symptoms and it wouldn't go away. I can't explain it, except I felt like a huge weight pushing on my chest. No pain - just heaviness. I was in Memphis by myself and just kept thinking something is not right. So I drove myself back to Jackson and went straight to the ER. (Eddie was in New Jersey preaching). They told me I had had a heart attack, and possibly two. I was floored!! I had absolutely NO PAIN. Very strange.
But.........God healed me. When they did the cath, they came back and said they didn't know what had happened, but I was completely ok. All the enzyme tests had shown a heart attack. I believe that God just restored my heart.
I'll be praying for you! You have enough "stuff" right now, without having to worry about this too.
rgcraig
10-07-2011, 10:44 PM
Back in 2003, I was having some weird symptoms and it wouldn't go away. I can't explain it, except I felt like a huge weight pushing on my chest. No pain - just heaviness. I was in Memphis by myself and just kept thinking something is not right. So I drove myself back to Jackson and went straight to the ER. (Eddie was in New Jersey preaching). They told me I had had a heart attack, and possibly two. I was floored!! I had absolutely NO PAIN. Very strange.
But.........God healed me. When they did the cath, they came back and said they didn't know what had happened, but I was completely ok. All the enzyme tests had shown a heart attack. I believe that God just restored my heart.
I'll be praying for you! You have enough "stuff" right now, without having to worry about this too.
And, God can do the same for me!!!!!
I was planning on going to Savannah tomorrow, but feel it's probably best for me to chill out here. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys!
These two sudden deaths in your family has reminded me how fleeting life is and how we have to put all our trust in Him.
Love you, Sherri!
Sister Alvear
10-07-2011, 10:52 PM
Praying for you,Renda...love you much.
Amanah
10-08-2011, 02:40 AM
praying, hope you feel better soon
Pressing-On
10-08-2011, 05:00 AM
Praying for you, Renda!!!
Cindy
10-08-2011, 09:04 AM
Praying for you, Renda. You have to be around for those grandbabies!! God is faithful.
Sarah
10-08-2011, 09:14 AM
Praying for you, Renda. God is in control!
rgcraig
10-11-2011, 04:06 PM
Cardioligst visit went good today. He ruled out a heart attach, whew.
Going Thursday to have the echo and nuclear tests done since the EKG done today still was abnormal. Hopefully, those will come back fine and he will then go ahead and approve me for surgery (carpal tunnel on right hand).
Thanks all for your prayers!!
Falla39
10-11-2011, 07:26 PM
:happydanceThank YOU, JESUS!!!:happydance
Falla39
rgcraig
10-11-2011, 08:22 PM
Attack not attach - lol! IPhones mess with your spelling.
rgcraig
10-11-2011, 08:22 PM
:happydanceThank YOU, JESUS!!!:happydance
Falla39
Amen!!!!
Margies3
10-12-2011, 05:27 PM
that's fantastic news, Renda. What does he think it is then?
rgcraig
10-12-2011, 10:16 PM
that's fantastic news, Renda. What does he think it is then?
Guess we'll know more after tomorrow's tests.
Margies3
10-12-2011, 10:19 PM
Guess we'll know more after tomorrow's tests.
Keep us posted cuz you know we're praying :) We love ya here on AFF (and FB too)
rgcraig
10-13-2011, 07:55 AM
Keep us posted cuz you know we're praying :) We love ya here on AFF (and FB too)
And, I appreciate that!
I go at noon today. No food or drink for 12 hrs.....I can do that! They said I could bring a snack to eat between the two tests. I might actually take them up on that.
Got my Kindle charged up and ready to get this behind me.
Pastor Keith
10-13-2011, 09:58 AM
My right hand carpal tunnel surgery was scheduled for this coming Wednesday. I went Monday for the blood work and EKG to make sure all was okay for surgery. Well.........it's not.
Had a third EKG today at my Internist and it shows a possible heart attack. I'll be seeing a cardiologist next week and, of course, surgery has been postponed.
I think I know exactly when this "possible heart attack" happened. It was last month and I was awakened during the night with a feeling I'd never experienced before and hoped I wouldn't ever again. I just wrote it off as eating something that bothered me even though I've never had problems like that. Well, now that I know that feeling, I will NOT ignore it should I have it again. Matter of fact, the doctor said to call 911 immediately.
God is good - - he had his hand on me then and still does. I love you guys and even though I'm not around much anymore, this is still home to me and I know there are many here that know how to pray and I covet those prayers.
Love ya!
Renda,
Sorry to hear this, will pray with you.
Pastor Keith
10-13-2011, 10:08 AM
Cardioligst visit went good today. He ruled out a heart attach, whew.
Going Thursday to have the echo and nuclear tests done since the EKG done today still was abnormal. Hopefully, those will come back fine and he will then go ahead and approve me for surgery (carpal tunnel on right hand).
Thanks all for your prayers!!
Renda
Every time I have symptoms, I have a EKG, which tells me that its Abnormal, but then the give the next battery of test and it shows no Heart Attack. A specialist told me that, my heart just gives abnormal results.
But I have to take all of my symptoms serious! Gets expensive after a while.
rgcraig
10-20-2011, 09:56 AM
Praise report!
I got results from the echo and nuclear stress test and ALL IS OKAY!!!!!
I really feel that God touched me because three different offices did an EKG and all three showed abnormal.
Everything is fine and the cardiologist cleared me for the surgery which is now scheduled for next Friday!
I have a job interview on Monday too!!
God is faithful!
Pressing-On
10-20-2011, 10:51 AM
Great news, Renda. Glad everything is working out in your favor! :thumbsup
mizpeh
10-20-2011, 11:43 AM
Praise report!
I got results from the echo and nuclear stress test and ALL IS OKAY!!!!!
I really feel that God touched me because three different offices did an EKG and all three showed abnormal.
Everything is fine and the cardiologist cleared me for the surgery which is now scheduled for next Friday!
I have a job interview on Monday too!!
God is faithful!
:highfive
Margies3
10-20-2011, 08:17 PM
Praising God with you, Renda!!!! Thank you, Jesus!
MawMaw
10-20-2011, 09:46 PM
Glad to hear you're okay. :)
Good luck on the job interview.
rgcraig
10-24-2011, 10:07 AM
The interview went GREAT!!
I felt at ease, confident and answered everything quickly and like HR people like - lol!
They said they would be making a decision in the next couple weeks and then the top two candidates will interview with the doctor.
10 minutes after I got home - they called to ask if I'd be available tomorrow at 4:00 to meet with the doctor!
Sounds promising! Thanks for the prayers!
Cindy
10-24-2011, 10:45 AM
The interview went GREAT!!
I felt at ease, confident and answered everything quickly and like HR people like - lol!
They said they would be making a decision in the next couple weeks and then the top two candidates will interview with the doctor.
10 minutes after I got home - they called to ask if I'd be available tomorrow at 4:00 to meet with the doctor!
Sounds promising! Thanks for the prayers!
:thumbsup
MusicMaster
10-24-2011, 12:25 PM
As God's child, you are most highly favored. I am glad to hear your good medical report. I'm certain God has the perfect job for you also. He will not let you down, just keep your faith in him.
The interview went GREAT!!
I felt at ease, confident and answered everything quickly and like HR people like - lol!
They said they would be making a decision in the next couple weeks and then the top two candidates will interview with the doctor.
10 minutes after I got home - they called to ask if I'd be available tomorrow at 4:00 to meet with the doctor!
Sounds promising! Thanks for the prayers!
How did the interview go???? (just saw this so didn't know to be praying!)
rgcraig
10-26-2011, 08:34 AM
How did the interview go???? (just saw this so didn't know to be praying!)
Meeting the doctor went really good too! He was very kind and soft spoken - said he'd be making a decision within a week.
I also have a phone interview today for a position I applied for - so, we'll see where it goes too!
Sounds like you interviewed very well!
Hope things work out in your favor!!
Scott Hutchinson
10-26-2011, 09:57 AM
I'm glad things are going well for you.
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