Prayers

wlyon · 01-13-2015, 06:52 PM

Seems like I am always asking for prayers from you my forum friends. Mostly for my wife. This time it's for me. As a result of a routine physical and further tests I have an abdominal aorta aneurysm. Will know more tomorrow when we meet with a heart Dr. I expect it will require surgery. Right now I mostly feel like a walking time bomb. Thanks friends !!! Bill

alvin · 01-13-2015, 07:03 PM

I pray for you, Bill. You will be fine, don't worry.

Zorba · 01-13-2015, 07:27 PM

Glad you found it, and it sounds like its in an operable area. Had a friend who blew a brain aneurism - the ONLY reason he's still here today is because he was literally just outside of Standford medical center - just a mile or two away! Lost another dear friend to one - she was gone before her head hit the floor. I think you're WAAAY ahead of the game here!

Keep us posted!

DavidJayUden · 01-13-2015, 07:38 PM

One of those things it pays to know about in advance. Good luck and take your medicine Bill. You are needed around here.
dju

lugerholsterrepair · 01-13-2015, 08:15 PM

Bill, Good Luck Brother! I am sure it will be alright. Ellie and I will pray it so...

tharpo · 01-13-2015, 08:19 PM

Good luck Bill!!

saab-bob · 01-13-2015, 08:25 PM

Bill
Good luck to you. Sounds like you have the situation under control.
Take Care!
Bob

kzullick · 01-13-2015, 08:32 PM

I pray for you and Mary every day and will continue to do so. Hope all turns out well my friend.

Ron Wood · 01-13-2015, 08:39 PM

Sarah's and my prayers are with you (and lots for Mary too) my friend. We have another acquaintance that has been walking around with the same type of aneurysm for over 15 years now. You are fortunate to have had it diagnosed with a routine exam. So hang in there, the odds are on your side.

Edward Tinker · 01-13-2015, 09:08 PM

Bill, a close family member had this same thing and because they caught it, all was and is well. My best to you.

mrerick · 01-13-2015, 10:04 PM

Bill, you are certainly in my thoughts and prayers for effective treatment as needed, and a fast recovery.

My father survived a burst aneurysm in the brain back about 50 years ago. I remember things so clearly, even though I was young.

I expect that taking things easy will help avoid any immediate problems, so no running, wood chopping or anything stressful.

I went through two major surgeries last year, and things worked out well thanks to the competence of a wonderful surgeon and hospital team. I've got confidence for you!

Marc

Marc

Arizona Slim · 01-13-2015, 10:19 PM

You and Mary have been in my thoughts and prayers for some time now Bill and will continue to be until I hear all is well with you both. Please keep us posted when it is convenient to do so, thanks.

Lon

hansfischer007 · 01-14-2015, 12:07 AM

GOD Bless You Bill.....Prayers for you....let us know how it turns out.......

TheRomanhistorian · 01-14-2015, 12:34 AM

Bill, you and your family will be in my thoughts. Stay well!

Maestro · 01-14-2015, 02:44 AM

wow Bill, I'm so sorry to hear. here's something i read:

Quote:

Treatment is usually recommended when an AAA grows to >5.5 cm in diameter. While in the past the only option for the treatment of AAA was open surgery, today most are treated with Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR). EVAR has been widely adopted, as EVAR has a lower risk of death associated with surgery (0.5% for EVAR vs 3% for open surgery). Open surgery is sometimes still preferred to EVAR, as EVAR requires long-term surveillance with CT Scans.

I will light a candle in prayer, and I hope you'll receive some encouraging news from the surgeon; I personally feel risky procedures require at least a couple professional opinions.
God bless,
Darius

Sergio Natali · 01-14-2015, 03:54 AM

Bill

My dear friend, first of al it sounds like you have the situation under control, and second I can only promise you that you and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Sergio

alanint · 01-14-2015, 05:00 AM

Prayers sent, Bill!!!

Let us know if there is anything you need!!!

lew1 · 01-14-2015, 08:15 AM

Prayers sent. It is good that they found it.

sheepherder · 01-14-2015, 08:57 AM

I have only positive thoughts and prayers for both you and Mary, Bill. Good luck and God bless!

ithacaartist · 01-14-2015, 10:11 AM

Bill, Every forum member here in Mecklenburg is rooting for you! I hope the whole deal goes well. David

01-13-2015, 06:52 PM	#1
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,617 Thanks: 3,141 Thanked 2,524 Times in 941 Posts	Prayers Seems like I am always asking for prayers from you my forum friends. Mostly for my wife. This time it's for me. As a result of a routine physical and further tests I have an abdominal aorta aneurysm. Will know more tomorrow when we meet with a heart Dr. I expect it will require surgery. Right now I mostly feel like a walking time bomb. Thanks friends !!! Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

01-13-2015, 08:15 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,857 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Bill, Good Luck Brother! I am sure it will be alright. Ellie and I will pray it so... __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

01-13-2015, 08:25 PM	#7
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Bill Good luck to you. Sounds like you have the situation under control. Take Care! Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

01-13-2015, 08:39 PM	#9
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,096 Times in 1,676 Posts	Sarah's and my prayers are with you (and lots for Mary too) my friend. We have another acquaintance that has been walking around with the same type of aneurysm for over 15 years now. You are fortunate to have had it diagnosed with a routine exam. So hang in there, the odds are on your side. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-13-2015, 10:04 PM	#11
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Bill, you are certainly in my thoughts and prayers for effective treatment as needed, and a fast recovery. My father survived a burst aneurysm in the brain back about 50 years ago. I remember things so clearly, even though I was young. I expect that taking things easy will help avoid any immediate problems, so no running, wood chopping or anything stressful. I went through two major surgeries last year, and things worked out well thanks to the competence of a wonderful surgeon and hospital team. I've got confidence for you! Marc Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-13-2015, 07:03 PM	#2
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I pray for you, Bill. You will be fine, don't worry.

01-13-2015, 07:27 PM	#3
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	Glad you found it, and it sounds like its in an operable area. Had a friend who blew a brain aneurism - the ONLY reason he's still here today is because he was literally just outside of Standford medical center - just a mile or two away! Lost another dear friend to one - she was gone before her head hit the floor. I think you're WAAAY ahead of the game here! Keep us posted!

01-13-2015, 07:38 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	One of those things it pays to know about in advance. Good luck and take your medicine Bill. You are needed around here. dju

01-13-2015, 08:19 PM	#6
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 537 Thanks: 116 Thanked 376 Times in 154 Posts	Good luck Bill!!

01-13-2015, 08:32 PM	#8
kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 227 Thanks: 609 Thanked 100 Times in 81 Posts	I pray for you and Mary every day and will continue to do so. Hope all turns out well my friend.

01-13-2015, 09:08 PM	#10
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Bill, a close family member had this same thing and because they caught it, all was and is well. My best to you.

01-13-2015, 10:19 PM	#12
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	You and Mary have been in my thoughts and prayers for some time now Bill and will continue to be until I hear all is well with you both. Please keep us posted when it is convenient to do so, thanks. Lon

01-14-2015, 12:07 AM	#13
hansfischer007 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Tennessee Posts: 233 Thanks: 509 Thanked 96 Times in 48 Posts	Bill GOD Bless You Bill.....Prayers for you....let us know how it turns out.......

01-14-2015, 12:34 AM	#14
TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	Bill, you and your family will be in my thoughts. Stay well! __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers

01-14-2015, 03:54 AM	#16
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Bill My dear friend, first of al it sounds like you have the situation under control, and second I can only promise you that you and your family will be remembered in my prayers. Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

01-14-2015, 05:00 AM	#17
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Prayers sent, Bill!!! Let us know if there is anything you need!!!

01-14-2015, 08:15 AM	#18
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	Prayers sent. It is good that they found it. __________________ charlie

01-14-2015, 08:57 AM	#19
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	I have only positive thoughts and prayers for both you and Mary, Bill. Good luck and God bless! __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

01-14-2015, 10:11 AM	#20
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,284 Thanks: 7,013 Thanked 2,478 Times in 1,320 Posts	Bill, Every forum member here in Mecklenburg is rooting for you! I hope the whole deal goes well. David __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894