Filthy Harry, SASS #24924 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Filthy Harry here, managed to have a stroke a couple weeks ago. First time. Found out I'm 95 to 100% blocked on my right Carrotid. Artery. They put me on blood thinners, but found out I have a blood disease that kills my red platelets. Now I'm off blood thinners and hoping I don't stroke out. I need 75,000 red platelets for them to operate, but I'm holding at 33,000. Brain test tomorrow, if I'm 100%, I'm OK, cause no stroke risk if there's no blood flow. I'm getting plenty through my left side. If I'm 95%, They want to operate Friday, but don't know how to get platelets up. I had my spleen out 12 years ago to fix this problem. Enough whining from me, I'd just appreciate some prayer so I can get back to shooting. Just retired last year so I could concentrate on matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Prayers up Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Rich SASS #42157 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Oh man, Harry, I'm shocked and yes, you have my prayers! Get well soon and mind the Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunt Jen Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Yes, of course. You bet: prayers and all good wishes. Blessings to you, your doctors, and your loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taquila Tab, Sass #25048 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Best of luck to you Harry! I certainly hope it all turns out well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Harry, I kinda feel your situation. I just retired last month at age 64. But during the past 6 years or so, I've had a couple TIA's which are basically a mini stroke. BUT, during the process of testing, I've had 5 stents put in my heart and BOTH Carrotid Arteries have been stented. Prayers can be a comforting thing. But greater comfort than that is know the Good Lord holds every heart beat in the palm of his hands. And another comfort is that todays medical knowledge is outstanding. I pray your situation improves and that any medical procedures are successful. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snidely Whiplash Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Filthy, get well soon. I need someone at the Gulch that I have a chance of out-shooting. My blood type is B+, if that will help. I'm hoping you feel good enough to make the early-bird registration date of May 15th for Reckoning on the Rock. Snidely Whiplash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Prayers up......Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Count me in on the prayers for your recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Harry, SASS #24924 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 O K, I think I dodged the bullet. Thanks for all the prayers. I was looking at several more days of testing and Carottid surgery. after today, I don't need more surgery, just meds and checkups. My platelets clump together, so 33,00 was actually 165,000. Did find out Im allergic to the Xray dye. Again, thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Prayers outgoing from Middle Tennessee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tascosa, SASS# 24838 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Prayers up amigo... I had a mini stroke a few years ago . Scared the heck out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hi Harry, Best wishes for a successful recovery. Regards, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That's great news, Harry! Prayers continue for a rapid and complete recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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