witnessed a heart attack

[horsewoman]

My sister had a heart attack yesterday morning. It was the most terrifying, horrible thing I've ever
seen. Kinda put this emet thing in perspective for me. Thank God they were able to fix the blockage with a stent. After watching her nearly
die then be sick after the stent (probably from all the morphine in the er) being afraid of a little V* seemed silly. I was able to help her and clean up when shewas v*. I am so glad I didn't exit screaming.lol.
love your family and friends and don't let this emet keep you from your life.

[mdgirl1977]

holy shit, I'm so sorry!!!!! how absolutely terrifying. I am so sorry your sister had to go through that. thank god she got treatment. how is she today???? I'll be thinking of you. please post updates and give her a hug from us all

[TryingToBeBrave]

I'm so sorry! Glad she is doing OK! That had to be so scary. Hope she recovers quickly and so glad you were there to help her. I'm sure it was a great comfort to her to have you there.

[NaiveAndTrue]

Yeah, when things are REAL, our instincts kick in and the phobia doesn't have time to 'take root'. I had a similar situation when my dad was going through radiation and v*ed all down my back in the medical transport van. Yucky, but I changed my shirt and trucked on along.

[anna81]

Gosh, I hope your sister is doing well now. You coped amazingly. As you say things like that really put this phobia into perspective! I make sure I appreciate every day my daughters are healthy as a lot of people aren't so lucky. Keep us updated on your sister *hugs*

[horsewoman]

You all are so sweet, thanks for the kind words. She is doing really good , she got out of icu today. It's amazing what they can do for the heart now. People like us are good in emergency situations. I think because we're distracted or maybe we've panicked so much that we can handle it. Anyway so thankful she's ok.

[claire43]

What a shock for you all! Im just glad she is on the road to recovery. Well done to you for facing your fears and helping your sister.

[andee]

So glad she's doing well!!! You did awesome too, very brave...I don't think I could have stayed during that. And you are soo right about putting things in perspective...I have really been trying to do that, even a little more each day. Wishing you and your family all the best!!!