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  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,127
    MIke....there's a positive in all of that. First, they didn't have to crack you open. 2nd, they probably did angioplasty prior to putting in the stent. You'll be there for the next 72 hours (which are the most critical after the procedure), but you're going to feel much better when they release you.

    Take care, but I'm guessing you're in good hands!
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,355
    abacomike said:

    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.

    We will be praying for you, Mike!

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    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • carnaughtcarnaught Member Posts: 3,582
    edited November 2015
    abacomike said:

    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.

    Mike, so sorry to hear of this set-back, but it sounds like you "nipped it in the bud", and probably greatly limited damage to the heart. Actually, the stent and angioplasty are one in the same. You should have a quicker recovery, and feel better sooner, despite the cardiac event. Best of luck, and keep us informed.
  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    edited November 2015
    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.
    We will be praying for you, Mike!
    It just doesn't stop!  It's one thing right after the other.

    I appreciate your thoughts.

    At first I thought I was having up upper GI discomfort.  Then the pain got intense like an elephant was sitting on my chest.  I could not catch my breath.  So I called 911.  Our paramedics are rated #1 in the State of Florida.  The 911 operator talked me through everything.  The ambulance arrived in 5 minutes.

    They are going to pull the catheter out of my groin in about 30 minutes.  They've been giving nitro glycerine - it gives me headaches.

    So, that's the story in a nutshell. :worried: 

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388

    nyccarguy said:
    Please get better soon Mike!  You are in my prayers as always!
    Thanks, Bradd.

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    carnaught said:
    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.
    Mike, so sorry to hear of this set-back, but it sounds like you "nipped it in the bud", and probably greatly limited damage to the heart. Actually, the stent and angioplasty are one in the same. You should have a quicker recovery, and feel better sooner, despite the cardiac event. Best of luck, and keep us informed.
    Thanks carnaught!

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Rains it pours. :'(

    ICUs have changed. My retired ICU nurse/canoeing friend would have freaked if someone tried to use a cell phone on his unit. Guess wifi is benign and most hospitals pipe it in now. Still a bit odd to have you posting between procedures. Good way to take your mind off the rest of it though!
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    abacomike said:

    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.

    We're gonna hold you to improving Mike!
  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    PF_Flyer said:
    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.
    We're gonna hold you to improving Mike!
    Thanks, PF.

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • houdini1houdini1 Member Posts: 8,351

    MIke....there's a positive in all of that. First, they didn't have to crack you open. 2nd, they probably did angioplasty prior to putting in the stent. You'll be there for the next 72 hours (which are the most critical after the procedure), but you're going to feel much better when they release you.

    Take care, but I'm guessing you're in good hands!

    I'll echo what gg said. My guess is another good 20 years.

    2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460

  • suydamsuydam Member Posts: 5,075
    So glad you got there in time. Healing prayers.
    '24 Kia Sportage PHEV
    '24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    suydam said:
    So glad you got there in time. Healing prayers.
    Thanks, suydam

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,618
    Catfish.
    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Mike, you have been through SO much! I know several people who have stents installed and every one of them recovered quickly and never had another problem. You'll do the same I'm sure.

    And, it sounds like you're in great hands!

    My thoughts and prayers will be there for you.
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342

    @gagrice keeps up with @rockylee over on Facebook so he can connect you. Rocky occasionally pops in the Forums for a chat, but not often.

    Thanks New Mexico man! I think the Mrs. and I may be retiring there in another 5 years, 8 months, 24 days, 12 hours, 29 minutes and 43 seconds. Not that I'm counting down the time.

    The front end grows on you. Or should I say me. On some iA front picture angles it is really rocking my automotive world. A Honda Fit or any other Honda just doesn't start my motor up. Never really has. But I've pounded the keys for years on Edmunds and other car sites expounding my view on imports I like or dislike and I'm not feeling like a bottle rocket fight tonight, isell.

    Back at ya! $15,470 for a Frost 6-speed stick like this one


    2016 Scion iA - Scion's first sedan for sale

    Hey, bottle rocket fights were fun until you get one up your sleeve! Ask me how I know!

    It wasn't my goal to offend anyone over my grill comment. I should have said "In my not so humble opinion that grill is ugly"

    Iur next door neighbor just bought a new Lexus SUV and it's got that grill and although I still don't care for it, I have gotten used to it a bit. In any event it seems this has become the latest style.
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,843
    Mike, Get better soon!  We are praying for you. 
    2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,321
    edited November 2015
    abacomike said:

    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.


    Know all about it, though I never had a heart attack. I had double bypass and valve replacement about 6 years ago. Trust me, you are in for a cakewalk compared to the ordeal I had. You should be fine - actually better than you were before. If you weren't on them already they will want to put you on statins when you get out. Be careful about that. They work miracles on cholesterol, but the side effects can be sneaky.

    The other good thing about avoiding the surgery is that you wouldn't be able to drive your nice new Benz for 6 weeks.

    Get better soon, Mike!

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,321
    stever said:

    Curious, anyone know what the little access plate is for on the Scion grill? Seems a bit high for a tie-down for transport, but maybe that's it. Would make a good spot to tie a canoe painter off to, although it'd be better on the passenger side.



    My ATS has one of those front and rear. It is a threaded female socket for a towing hook. The actual hook, a big, heavy cast metal thing, is stored under the trunk floor.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited November 2015
    Thanks! Some of the transport tie-down gizmos are kept by the dealers and you wind up having to buy one if you want a handy spot to tie boats off to. Don't think those were intended for towing but I don't know.
  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    Mike, you have been through SO much! I know several people who have stents installed and every one of them recovered quickly and never had another problem. You'll do the same I'm sure. And, it sounds like you're in great hands! My thoughts and prayers will be there for you.
    Thanks, isell.

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    ab348 said:
    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.
    Know all about it, though I never had a heart attack. I had double bypass and valve replacement about 6 years ago. Trust me, you are in for a cakewalk compared to the ordeal I had. You should be fine - actually better than you were before. If you weren't on them already they will want to put you on statins when you get out. Be careful about that. They work miracles on cholesterol, but the side effects can be sneaky. The other good thing about avoiding the surgery is that you wouldn't be able to drive your nice new Benz for 6 weeks. Get better soon, Mike!
    Thanks, ab!  My cholesterol level is 84 and the cardiologist who did the procedure said my heart attack was caused by plaque from my diabetes.  My cholesterol levels are excellent. 

    I have to agree that the worst part of this was the 2-3 hours of pain.

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    Mike, Get better soon!  We are praying for you. 
    Thanks firefighter!

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,238
    driver100 said:

    Forget that Fiat Hellcat. You can get a real Hellcat for only $20k. I'm guessing those 4,000 miles were done 1/4 mile at a time.
    lol.....or, the side we can't see is all smashed in.

    https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/5333709184.html

    Unbelievable price......something is wrong. Just wire your money to Nigeria.........
    btw...pretty short on details.








    I just saw a Hellcat sell at auction for something over $70k (might have been $90k, can't remember exactly). So yeah, there's something wrong with that price.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,238
    mako1a said:

    Oldfarmer, read this and see if you want to continue with CL
    http://www.cbsnews.com/news/deputies-woman-shoots-and-kills-would-be-craigslist-robber/

    Pretty scarey. There are some areas I wouldn't go with a pocket full of cash to look at a car but CL can be a good source of low end autos if you are careful. With the amount of armed citizen down south a crook would have to be crazy to try a robbery.

    I guess if I had qualms about meeting a stranger I would set the inspection up in the police station parking lot or let the seller know that I wouldn't be carrying any money until we had a deal. Then we could complete the deal at a bank or other safe spot.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,238
    abacomike said:

    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.

    Oh brother Mike! Hope you feel better soon.

    Did you get a witch angry at you in your past? Seems someone put a hex on You! :s

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    Mike, sorry you are in the hospital...you are way over your quota for health issues this year....hope it's forward and uphill from here.
    My thoughts are with you and hoping you are better real soon.
    I'd say hope to see you back here but you are posting more while you are in the hospital. ;)
    But, I hope you are back home posting regular stuff soon.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    edited November 2015
    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.
    Oh brother Mike! Hope you feel better soon. Did you get a witch angry at you in your past? Seems someone put a hex on You! :s
    I must have.  Maybe it's a demon and I need an exorcist - know any OF who make hospital visits? :worried: 

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    driver100 said:

    Forget that Fiat Hellcat. You can get a real Hellcat for only $20k. I'm guessing those 4,000 miles were done 1/4 mile at a time.
    lol.....or, the side we can't see is all smashed in.

    https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/5333709184.html
    Unbelievable price......something is wrong. Just wire your money to Nigeria.........
    btw...pretty short on details.








    I just saw a Hellcat sell at auction for something over $70k (might have been $90k, can't remember exactly). So yeah, there's something wrong with that price.



    The Hellcat is still for sale after 13 hours. You would think it would be snapped up by now.

    https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/5333709184.html

    I am tempted...$20k for a 2016 car with over 700 hp!!!!!!!

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    Can't get over the major technology additions in the new CLS 400.  Every bit of information and data projection on the new larger screen is in Hi-Def.  You can now do a complete systems and engine check via telemetry from the satellite using the  Mbrace telematics.  I can also use my iPhone and the Mbrace App when I am not in the car.

    But it definitely takes time to play with the controller and go in and out of the many apps.  It's truly something to behold. 

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    stever said:

    Thanks! Some of the transport tie-down gizmos are kept by the dealers and you wind up having to buy one if you want a handy spot to tie boats off to. Don't think those were intended for towing but I don't know.

    They may not be good for towing, but I used a front end one underneath my '91 Sentra to help pull a stubborn lilac bush out of the ground once. ;)
  • dino001dino001 Member Posts: 6,191
    edited November 2015
    abacomike said:


    It just doesn't stop!  It's one thing right after the other.

    I appreciate your thoughts.

    At first I thought I was having up upper GI discomfort.  Then the pain got intense like an elephant was sitting on my chest.  I could not catch my breath.  So I called 911.  Our paramedics are rated #1 in the State of Florida.  The 911 operator talked me through everything.  The ambulance arrived in 5 minutes.

    They are going to pull the catheter out of my groin in about 30 minutes.  They've been giving nitro glycerine - it gives me headaches.

    So, that's the story in a nutshell. :worried: 

    Get well soon, Mike. Good thing you had composure to call an ambulance and they came in time.

    2018 430i Gran Coupe

  • bwiabwia Member Posts: 2,913
    abacomike said:
    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.
    Mike - so sorry to hear such bad news. With Stents and medication one can live a fairly normal life. My wife who had 90% arterial  blockage seven years ago is doing fine with two Stents.

    Get well soon!
  • oldfarmer50oldfarmer50 Member Posts: 24,238
    driver100 said:

    driver100 said:

    Forget that Fiat Hellcat. You can get a real Hellcat for only $20k. I'm guessing those 4,000 miles were done 1/4 mile at a time.
    lol.....or, the side we can't see is all smashed in.

    https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/5333709184.html
    Unbelievable price......something is wrong. Just wire your money to Nigeria.........
    btw...pretty short on details.






    I just saw a Hellcat sell at auction for something over $70k (might have been $90k, can't remember exactly). So yeah, there's something wrong with that price.



    The Hellcat is still for sale after 13 hours. You would think it would be snapped up by now.

    https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/5333709184.html

    I am tempted...$20k for a 2016 car with over 700 hp!!!!!!!

    I'll go check it out and if it shapes up we can go Dutch. $10k each.

    2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    abacomike said:

    Can't get over the major technology additions in the new CLS 400.

    Don't get too used to it - MB has been working on improving their Attention Assist since 2013 at least. Soon to come - sensors in the steering wheel to monitor your blood sugar, blood pressure and yep, your heart. (WSJ)

    Here's to your being back in your "dated" CLS soonest. ;)

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594

    driver100 said:

    driver100 said:

    Forget that Fiat Hellcat. You can get a real Hellcat for only $20k. I'm guessing those 4,000 miles were done 1/4 mile at a time.
    lol.....or, the side we can't see is all smashed in.

    https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/5333709184.html
    Unbelievable price......something is wrong. Just wire your money to Nigeria.........
    btw...pretty short on details.






    I just saw a Hellcat sell at auction for something over $70k (might have been $90k, can't remember exactly). So yeah, there's something wrong with that price.

    The Hellcat is still for sale after 13 hours. You would think it would be snapped up by now.

    https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/5333709184.html

    I am tempted...$20k for a 2016 car with over 700 hp!!!!!!!

    I'll go check it out and if it shapes up we can go Dutch. $10k each.


    I'll keep it in Florida. You can use it when you are down here....for up to 4 weeks!

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • houdini1houdini1 Member Posts: 8,351
    Sorry guys, you are too late. I already bought it for only $10,000. after some tough bargaining. Sent a cashiers check to a really nice fellow in Nigeria. Car will be delivered in a few days. Can't wait. Vroom, Vroom.

    2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460

  • verdugoverdugo Member Posts: 2,288
    abacomike said:

    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.

    Oh Mike. I'm so sorry to hear this latest setback. I hope you get better well soon.

    They better let you post here while you're in the hospital. This forum is not the same without you.
  • Holy smokes, Mike. I'm so sorry to hear about the tauma but I'm genuinely grateful you're around and able to post the story. Sounds like you did everything right after the attack started. Going forward are they going to try and control plague buildup with prescription drugs? How about monitoring those other arteries that are partially clogged? What a scary event.
  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    edited November 2015
    tyguy said:
    Holy smokes, Mike. I'm so sorry to hear about the tauma but I'm genuinely grateful you're around and able to post the story. Sounds like you did everything right after the attack started. Going forward are they going to try and control plague buildup with prescription drugs? How about monitoring those other arteries that are partially clogged? What a scary event.

    verdugo said:
    On top of all my health problems, I suffered a heart attack at 4:00 AM this morning.  I am in ICU now.

    Within 45 minutes of arriving here by EMT, they had me in the catheter lab and performed a coronary catheterization.  My right coronary artery was 100% blocked.  So they put in a stent.  Most of the pain is gone.  The other arteries are 55% closed which is fine.

    I'll update with posts as I improve.
    Oh Mike. I'm so sorry to hear this latest setback. I hope you get better well soon. They better let you post here while you're in the hospital. This forum is not the same without you.
    Thanks, verdugo.  Luckily they have WiFi for the patients and guests.

    It's eerie here in ICU - I have the same nurse who cared for my Dad his last day or two here.  I even have his same room.  Sounds a bit ironic.  

    They just recently did another EKG and the results were shocking - no evidence of my having a heart attack.  How can that be?  I had several EKG's done this morning and they clearly showed evidence  that I was having a heart attack.  The cardiologist said even though I experienced a heart attack, it was the emergency catheterization and stent done within 40 minutes of my arrival at the ER that saved my heart.

    @tyguy

    They are already giving me a statin drug, tyguy.  Also getting oxygen and morphine IV as needed.

    Thanks tyguy.

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    More not-so-good news.  They did an ultrasound of my legs last night and found a DVT (blood clot) in my left leg in one of my larger veins.  They are moving me out of ICU and into a telemetry unit.  They now have to deal with dissolving the clot before I can go home.

    What can I say?  Each day brings with it worse news.

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    edited November 2015

    driver100 said:

    driver100 said:

    Forget that Fiat Hellcat. You can get a real Hellcat for only $20k. I'm guessing those 4,000 miles were done 1/4 mile at a time.
    lol.....or, the side we can't see is all smashed in.

    https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/5333709184.html
    Unbelievable price......something is wrong. Just wire your money to Nigeria.........
    btw...pretty short on details.






    I just saw a Hellcat sell at auction for something over $70k (might have been $90k, can't remember exactly). So yeah, there's something wrong with that price.

    The Hellcat is still for sale after 13 hours. You would think it would be snapped up by now.

    https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/5333709184.html

    I am tempted...$20k for a 2016 car with over 700 hp!!!!!!!

    I'll go check it out and if it shapes up we can go Dutch. $10k each.


    I'll keep it in Florida. You can use it when you are down here....we can alternate every month!

    It is right near you OF and it is still for sale after 1 day.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    Mike, at least they found that blood clot and it sounds like you should be OK once that is taken care of. Keep us posted and best wishes for getting out of there real soon.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    houdini1 said:

    Sorry guys, you are too late. I already bought it for only $10,000. after some tough bargaining. Sent a cashiers check to a really nice fellow in Nigeria. Car will be delivered in a few days. Can't wait. Vroom, Vroom.

    What a steal......not for you houdini.....for the guy in Nigeria. :p

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • On the plus side you're in the right place to discover the blood clot, Mike. That's what suddenly took my grandfather's life two decades ago, which happens to be the day after his doctor told him he was just fine during a medical evaluation. Sadly the doc called the day after his death and said he saw something suspicious while reviewing the notes and wanted him to come in for more tests.

    Your cars may not get any preventative maintenance, but it sounds like your body is getting a round of that right now. No trading our bodies in before the first oil change :p

    Great news on the follow-up heart tests! I was a little worried about dead muscle following the attack, but it sounds like you're rebounding with minimal to no after effects. That's fantastic.
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,681
    houdini1 said:

    Sorry guys, you are too late. I already bought it for only $10,000. after some tough bargaining. Sent a cashiers check to a really nice fellow in Nigeria. Car will be delivered in a few days. Can't wait. Vroom, Vroom.

    I'll wager 5 that the only thing that will go Vroom, Vroom is your money! LOL

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • abacomikeabacomike Member Posts: 12,388
    tyguy said:
    On the plus side you're in the right place to discover the blood clot, Mike. That's what suddenly took my grandfather's life two decades ago, which happens to be the day after his doctor told him he was just fine during a medical evaluation. Sadly the doc called the day after his death and said he saw something suspicious while reviewing the notes and wanted him to come in for more tests. Your cars may not get any preventative maintenance, but it sounds like your body is getting a round of that right now. No trading our bodies in before the first oil change :p Great news on the follow-up heart tests! I was a little worried about dead muscle following the attack, but it sounds like you're rebounding with minimal to no after effects. That's fantastic.
    Yes, tyguy.  I am very lucky.  They are putting me on Eliquis and taking me off Warfarin (Coumodin).  That should solve the blood clot issue fairly quickly.  I also won't have to have monthly blood level tests done.  This DVT is in a new spot in my left interior leg.

    2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger

  • Earlier this week our clothes drier went kaput....again. We've owned the current set of washer and drier for 8 years and in at time the washer broke down twice and now the drier twice. We traced the fault to a control board failure, which was the previous problem, so that equates to three board failures on the same drier. Crazy. An extended warranty covered the first failures but not this time.

    The first decision was whether to fix or replace. The board is about $200 and would need to be ordered in with a week lead time. That decision took about 1/1000 of a second. No way I was investing more money into those unreliable units. No way.

    Next decision was the replacement set. Normally I'm a research freak and would take days to investigate options. With Thanksgiving upon us and a crazy work schedule, I went about this an entirely weird way. The wife and I stopped by a Home Depot while our daughter was in swim practice and simply picked a set we both liked within 30 minutes of arriving. Totally not our style. And strangely liberating.

    The only criteria we set were that they had to be made in the USA, be of a certain size or larger, and be efficient. We wound up with the Maytag Maxima, which were on a decent sale.
  • driver100driver100 Member Posts: 32,594
    tyguy said:

    Earlier this week our clothes drier went kaput....again.

    Next decision was the replacement set. Normally I'm a research freak and would take days to investigate options. With Thanksgiving upon us and a crazy work schedule, I went about this an entirely weird way. The wife and I stopped by a Home Depot while our daughter was in swim practice and simply picked a set we both liked within 30 minutes of arriving. Totally not our style. And strangely liberating.

    The only criteria we set were that they had to be made in the USA, be of a certain size or larger, and be efficient. We wound up with the Maytag Maxima, which were on a decent sale.

    Many of the washers and dryers are really built well these days. My wife can make a decision on things like that in about 2 minutes....if it has the features she wants and a good brand name she will just buy it. Me, I come from a family who have to take time to decide, do research, check other brands, then ponder for hours or days. Her method is much better for mental well being.......and usually works out fine.

    At least yours konked out around Black Friday....there were excellent sales on appliances.

    It's only a guess but I nyou made the right decision to buy new and not fix. 8 years, you pretty well got your use out of the old one (way less than $100 a year to dry your clothes), and if the drier broke down again you would be out almost the price of a new one.

    2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,681
    driver100 said:

    It's only a guess but I nyou made the right decision to buy new and not fix. 8 years, you pretty well got your use out of the old one (way less than $100 a year to dry your clothes), and if the drier broke down again you would be out almost the price of a new one.

    We bought our current washer dried about 8 years ago. Whirlpool Cabrio -- electronic controls. No problem. The guy at the repair parts store had warned me about electronic controls in appliances giving lots of trouble: he know because he sees how many go over the counter to retail customers as well as the repair guys, who mostly pick up their parts at the 3 locations around the area. I bought the 5 year add on warranty. First time I had done that. Never had to use it. Made in USA

    We bought a washer/drier for son when he moved into his apartment. Picked ones without electronic controls. Maytag. Sale price. Glass top on washer like our Cabrio model. So you can watch the suds. Made in USA

    Friends who moved to South Carolina dumped their LG or Samsung fridge because of trouble getting repair and parts. Local guy is service authorized, but he has trouble getting parts. Problematic.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • sdasda Member Posts: 7,596
    Sorry to learn but glad you didn't just try to ignore it and called for help. Sounds like you have excellent care and hope you are back on your feet soon. As I'm sure you learned from you experiences with your dad, don't hesitate to ask questions. Take Care.

    2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech

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