[Magdalen] heart catherization

[Judy Fleener]

Oh, Ginga, my prayers are with you and John.
Judy

On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 2:03 PM Marion Thompson <marionwhitevale at gmail.com>
wrote:

> You're a trooper, Ginga. My prayers are with you, John and your family, and
> the skilled medical team making it all happen.  All shall indeed be well.
>
> Marion, a pilgrim
>
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 12:55 PM Clarissa Canning <canplum at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Prayers that it goes well .
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 11:36 AM cady soukup <cadyasoukup at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Prayers arising Ginga,
> > >
> > > Given your complicated health history, it is a testament to the
> > > dedication and skill of your medical team that you are  as healthy and
> > > functional as you are! I salute you and them for your combined
> > > willingness to sort through all the details to do what must be done.
> > >
> > > May you, John, your family, your entire medical team be held within
> > > the light of God's greater love for us all.
> > >
> > > gentle, non-invasive hugs too,
> > >
> > > Cady
> > >
> > > On 8/13/20, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > I am 73 y.o. now.  Getting older comes with many new
> > experiences...like,
> > > I
> > > > will have a heart catheterization next Thursday (8-20).  I've had
> > > > cardiovascular issues since I was 20.  My internist has been
> brilliant
> > in
> > > > his care of me.  I've also seen a cardiologist regularly for ten
> years.
> > > I
> > > > had a routine check in with the cardiologist two weeks ago during
> > which I
> > > > reported one recent episode of noticeable shortness of breath.  She
> > sent
> > > me
> > > > for a repeat coronary artery calcium scan...the first one was years
> ago
> > > and
> > > > was moderately 'off,' but not bad enough for intervention. This
> current
> > > > scan shows some 'severe' calcium build up in two of the heart
> arteries.
> > > > So, I will have a heart cath and, if needed, stenting.  I'm trusting
> > all
> > > > will go well whatever needs doing.
> > > >
> > > > Frankly, I am more concerned for John during the procedure, as he
> will
> > > not
> > > > be able to enter the hospital at all.  I know he would prefer to be
> > able
> > > to
> > > > be there with his ears and eyes on what is going on.  My post
> procedure
> > > > time will be extended as I will have to have a sandbag on the place
> > where
> > > > the catheter is placed for some time. He's going to be very warm in
> the
> > > car
> > > > for that length of time.  We're both very glad to hear that I will
> come
> > > > home the same day....they are not keeping people overnight unless
> > > something
> > > > goes awry...and I'm not counting on that.
> > > >
> > > > Blood work today - check; Covid test tomorrow, cancel other
> engagements
> > > and
> > > > appointments, and wait.  I appreciate your prayers.
> > > >
> > > > All shall be well, so sez Sr. Julian.  She's been right so far!
> > > > Ginga
> > > >
> > >
> >
>


-- 
Hope is a thing with feathers that perches in the soul.
Judy Fleener, ObJN,SSH
Western Michigan