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Post Surgery Update
Well, I think its time to update everyone that has prayed, wished me well, or thought about me in the past few days...
Last Thursday I went into UT hospital for a very serious rare spinal cord disease that was very rapidly paralyzing me from the waist down..
I had an awesome neurosurgeon Dr. William Snider, who dove in to the challenge and successfully and delicately completed the challenge....
I was flat on my back for 48 hrs, and due to sit up for the first time last Saturday evening, when I started having chest pains and found out I was in the middle of a heart attack..
I was rushed to the OR where i met a very thorough and gentle man Dr. Crook
He informed that if I didnt have this stent placed in my main arterey I would die.
He also informed me that if he did the surgery that I was at a very high risk of dying or being paralyzed, due to the spinal cord surgery it was too soon to have blood thinners and i was at risk of bleeding out... so
I was faced with telling my two beautiful daughters goodbye that night not knowing if I was gonna make it through the night.... the hardest thing I EVER had to face...
Needless to say.....I'M ALIVE!!!!!!!! and Thanks , Glory, and Honor goes to God in Heaven... and to every prayer that was uttered by you my friends and even strangers that didnt know me.....
I'm still in the hospital, confined to bed rest because of a minor blood clot waiting to be dissolved... but prayerful and hopeful that I will be home soon!!!
My baby just posted on her staus that reached out and grabbed my heart and spoke to me...so I want to repost for you....
In him we were also chosen,having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
Ephesians 1:11
Again THANK YOU everyone!!!
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Comment by John Hoarty on March 8, 2012 at 10:05pm -
Way to survive, Michael. Good luck with your rehab and continued healing. Praise God.
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Comment by David D on February 21, 2012 at 5:54pm -
Excellent news. Rehab/PT (presumably next step) is hard work but keep your eye on the prize.
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Comment by Michele_A on February 15, 2012 at 4:56pm
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YOU are truly Blessed Michael and keeping you in my prayers my friend!
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Comment by Linda on February 14, 2012 at 7:00pm -
In my prayers. Keep strong.
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Comment by Tina on February 14, 2012 at 8:33am -
Wow Michael, you have quite a story to be shared. You are meant to be here and God will watch over you as you recover. Keep us posted and you are so lucky to have two beautiful daughters.
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Moderator Comment by Lesley S, Queensland on February 12, 2012 at 4:36am -
Well, you have been there & back again Michael! I thank God every day for my life & my friends here and you are on my list! All the very best & take it easy Michael!
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Moderator Comment by Swami Jim on February 10, 2012 at 3:53pm -
Sounds like you are still fighting like a scalded dog! KEEP FIGHTING! We haven't stopped praying for ya and we ain't done with ya! We got plans to keep you around, whether ya like it or NoT! So don't sass me, and keep living! Ya catching on???
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Moderator Comment by Trish on February 10, 2012 at 2:39pm -
Wow, you've sure been through the ringer Michael. Best wishes to you as you continue to recover! Take it easy now.
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Moderator Comment by Louisa on February 10, 2012 at 12:46pm -
Michel..you are a fighter, that's for sure. You will remain in my prayers. Keep staying strong, you can do it!
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Moderator Comment by Ninibeth Ramirez on February 10, 2012 at 7:58am -
hey Michael, I am so happy to know that everything went well :-) ... Thanks for sharing your experience.. I wish you have a fast recovery!!! May God Continuous Blessing You!!!
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