| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Theresa |
Posted - September 07 2007 : 12:20:56 PM
Hey Mohicanlanders! 
To update everyone on recent events at the Williams' residence. Saturday, August 25, Claude was painting the ceiling in the dining room and decided to have himself a heart attack...broke out in a profuse sweat, burning sensation in his neck and jaw area, and all color absent from his face....never did he have a chest pain. After a little persuasion, we went to the ER, they transported him to B'ham to do a cath...concluded there was too much blockage to place a stint and he had bypass (triple) surgery on Tuesday, the 28th. He's home now, doing great...eating better and has thrown the smokes away. He has a long road ahead of him but there was no permanent damage done to the heart and we expect a full recovery.
Thanks, Obe, for the message and for keeping the "thoughts" going here.
Take care and I'll update you as things progress. Keep us in your prayers.
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| Karen W |
Posted - October 14 2007 : 4:47:44 PM
Hey Theresa, just wanted to say how glad I am to hear that Claude is doing so well. You have both been in my thoughts ever since I heard the news. You both take care now!
Karen
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| richfed |
Posted - October 13 2007 : 08:37:30 AM
36 degrees this morning!!!!! Brrrr ... |
| Gadget Girl |
Posted - October 12 2007 : 1:08:31 PM
It got cooler here yesterday, Light. VERY WELCOME!
I see OPEN WINDOWS coming up for the weekend!!!
I do love me some FALL!!!! |
| Light of the Moon |
Posted - October 12 2007 : 12:08:05 PM
Don't you worry. That cold front will be there soon. And then you're gonna' see a 30 degree drop in temp!
That's how it went in KY and whew! It's cold! But very much welcomed! Because like you, GG I want to break out my warmer clothes |
| Gadget Girl |
Posted - October 09 2007 : 4:03:00 PM
Some of the best!!! I'm in need of HUGE mountain fix myself - IF FALL WOULD EVER GET HERE!!!!
It is 93 degrees here today! UGH! I am ready for sweaters! |
| Theresa |
Posted - October 09 2007 : 3:28:08 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Gadget Girl
YAY for Claude!!! That is great news Theresa! Thanks for letting us know. You alls  have been on my mind lately!
We've had the hankering lately to get back to the Lake Lure area. Fun times, wouldn't you agree?!  |
| Gadget Girl |
Posted - October 09 2007 : 1:27:57 PM
YAY for Claude!!! That is great news Theresa! Thanks for letting us know. You alls have been on my mind lately! |
| Light of the Moon |
Posted - October 09 2007 : 12:26:59 PM
Very happy to hear it! Best of luck to you both! |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - October 09 2007 : 08:56:45 AM
That's wonderful, Theresa! Great news and great advice. |
| Theresa |
Posted - October 09 2007 : 08:24:35 AM
Update! We went to the surgeon yesterday and Claude has been released to go back to work on the 15th. Everything looks great and he's doing really well. Thanks to all of you who have kept him in your thoughts and prayers. Everybody take good care of yourselves as we want all to be around for a very long time. |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - September 20 2007 : 12:40:52 PM
Very true, Christina! And the really fun part for me is that having now met Fitz in person, when he says something funny, I can now hear his quiet Southern-accented voice and see the slight smile and twinkle in his eye. Makes it all the funnier. |
| Christina |
Posted - September 20 2007 : 12:26:11 PM
Fitz, for the first time in a long time, your Magua-surgeon comment prompted me to have one of the signature Mohicanboard "spraying Coke on the computer screen" moment!
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| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - September 19 2007 : 7:17:47 PM
Imagine going in for heart surgery, and your doctor looks like Magua. |
| Stephanie |
Posted - September 19 2007 : 2:55:57 PM
Theresa,
So sorry to hear about this, but doesn't it make you grateful for modern medical technology? What a blessing that he received the treatment he needed, and I'm sure he can't complain about his home nurse, either.
Take care and best wishes for a quick recover for Claude! |
| Christina |
Posted - September 10 2007 : 9:11:57 PM
Theresa --
so sorry to hear of Claude's recent difficulties but glad to hear he came through fine! You both are in my thoughts and prayers!
peace and love, Christina |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - September 10 2007 : 11:05:11 AM
Glad to hear he is OK. Sounds like he needs to spend some time at Fort Toulouse just relaxing. |
| Theresa |
Posted - September 08 2007 : 09:38:21 AM
quote:
Originally posted by richfed
Glad to see you have maintained your sense of humor, Theresa!! [Cardiac Claude] And even happier that Claude is doing well! He was my Nolichucky Buddy back in 2002 - great guy.
Tell him I wish him the best and am most certainly praying for him. I know you will be taking good care of the lucky lad.
Hopefully he'll be able to do the Nolichucky again someday. The doctor said he expected a 100% heart. He's feeling better everyday...just gets a bit frustrated because he tires easily but his strength will come back, it's just going to take time. As for my sense of humor...it's either that or cry and I hate crying. I'll keep you guys posted. |
| Theresa |
Posted - September 08 2007 : 09:35:10 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Gadget Girl
Theresa, so sorry to hear of all Claude (and YOU) have gone through recently. Some guys feel much better once those clogged little heart arteries are replaced. It is great to hear no permanent damage was done! What a scary time for you guys.
I'll be thinking of you both and tell Claude to stay away from that "tightening" I still remember our conversation at Lake Lure and think that is one of the funniest things I have ever heard!
Big Hugs to you both!!
GG
 I'm sure that "tightening" is off the list...for awhile anyway. We appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers. He's doing great and has a doctor's appointment tomorrow (Monday). I'll update you guys when I can. |
| winglo |
Posted - September 08 2007 : 08:45:10 AM
I haven't been around long, Theresa, but I am sorry to hear about Claude. I'm glad that he is doing well. If his doctor doesn't suggest it, be sure to ask about Cardiac Rehab. For those who have had bypass, they can often start it 6-8 weeks after the surgery. It will help him get his energy back.
I did wonder why Obe had taken over the thoughts of the day. . . |
| richfed |
Posted - September 08 2007 : 08:39:56 AM
Glad to see you have maintained your sense of humor, Theresa!! [Cardiac Claude] And even happier that Claude is doing well! He was my Nolichucky Buddy back in 2002 - great guy.
Tell him I wish him the best and am most certainly praying for him. I know you will be taking good care of the lucky lad. |
| Gadget Girl |
Posted - September 07 2007 : 10:41:54 PM
Theresa, so sorry to hear of all Claude (and YOU) have gone through recently. Some guys feel much better once those clogged little heart arteries are replaced. It is great to hear no permanent damage was done! What a scary time for you guys.
I'll be thinking of you both and tell Claude to stay away from that "tightening" I still remember our conversation at Lake Lure and think that is one of the funniest things I have ever heard!
Big Hugs to you both!!
GG |
| Light of the Moon |
Posted - September 07 2007 : 9:50:23 PM
Please, Theresa, let Claude know we're thinking about him and are happy for the good recovery he's had so far!
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| Diane B. |
Posted - September 07 2007 : 8:55:57 PM
Theresa,
I can't even imagine how very frightening that whole experience must have been - for BOTH of you! I am so very glad that Claude is doing well & that there was no permanent damage to his heart.
I will keep both of you in my thoughts & prayers & will look forward to reading more GOOD updates on Claude's recovery. Give Claude a big Mohicanland hug for me - and remember to take care of yourself, too!
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| Obediah |
Posted - September 07 2007 : 4:09:05 PM
Praise God! 
You know, of course, that not all of us men are that stubborn, and I defy you to prove otherwise! |
| Irishgirl |
Posted - September 07 2007 : 2:25:44 PM
Theresa thankfully everything worked out well so far and he is home and doing much better. Good luck with everything. |
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