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Title: Update on my dad BFOOT Senior
Post by: BFOOT1 on April 04, 2016, 11:48:51 AM
Hey everyone, a lot of you know me as BFOOT and have known me for awhile though FSO, Scenarios, and the MA's. Well when my dad first got into Aces High back in '02-'03 he flew under the same handle which I fly under. Originally he was with the Dirty Thirty (HC43S, NAVCAD, Ftroop, killmore, cougher, and some other guys which I can't remember.) Well I was 8-9 when dad first let me fly, and it took awhile but I'll never forget that I got my first kill in a P-51 with dad by my side, and it was a very awesome unique father son moment as we both share a fascination for military history and aviation. Well dad occasionally flies now, and I've taken over the account.

Anyways back to my post, last week my dad went in for to have a heart cath put in. While there the doctors found three blockages to dads heart. Well dad had open heart surgery today, and the blockages were fixed and completed and everything is going as planned. My dads name is Mark Wood for those of you that remember him in his early days if you want to check on the old guy add him on Facebook we are from North Carolina, he'd appreciate that. Just keep my family in your thoughts and prayers, especially my mother.  :salute
Title: Re: Update on my dad BFOOT Senior
Post by: Ratsy on April 04, 2016, 11:54:31 AM
Prayers going up for your family, BIGFOOT1.

 :salute
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Post by: Arlo on April 04, 2016, 11:56:20 AM
Will do.  :pray
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Post by: bortas1 on April 04, 2016, 12:02:31 PM
 :salute :pray
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Post by: Nefarious on April 04, 2016, 12:13:06 PM
Good to hear Zach!
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Post by: TequilaChaser on April 04, 2016, 12:15:03 PM
I'll make sure to keep Mark, you and your Mom and family in my thoughts and prayers, Zach!

Prayers on the way, hoping for a speedy recovery!

TC
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Post by: ROC on April 04, 2016, 02:16:08 PM
Glad to hear things are going well. 
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Post by: DubiousKB on April 04, 2016, 02:39:26 PM
Didn't know him well, but heard good things overall. Get well soon!  :pray  :salute
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Post by: morfiend on April 04, 2016, 03:07:11 PM
 :salute
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Post by: pipz on April 04, 2016, 03:49:11 PM
Consider it done. Glad to hear he is doing ok.
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Post by: RufusLeaking on April 04, 2016, 04:46:36 PM
While there the doctors found three blockages to dads heart. Well dad had open heart surgery today, and the blockages were fixed and completed and everything is going as planned.
While it is serious surgery, a triple bypass will extend one's life, especially if there was no heart attack.

May I offer a cautionary tale on heredity. My dad had a heart attack when he was 48 years old. He survived and had a triple bypass. He lived to 80 years. I went in at 50 years old to have a stress test and three arteries were found to be severely blocked. I, too, had a triple bypass. Catching the blockage before the heart attack was considered a "success" by the cardiologist.

The caution is that you, as the son of a heart patient, are now high risk. A stress test around 50 is probably not a bad idea.

Just keep my family in your thoughts and prayers, especially my mother.  :salute
It goes without saying.  :salute

Take care and be patient with the patient. It will be a few months for recovery.
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Post by: hcrana on April 04, 2016, 05:03:29 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: Update on my dad BFOOT Senior
Post by: BFOOT1 on April 04, 2016, 05:11:33 PM
While it is serious surgery, a triple bypass will extend one's life, especially if there was no heart attack.

May I offer a cautionary tale on heredity. My dad had a heart attack when he was 48 years old. He survived and had a triple bypass. He lived to 80 years. I went in at 50 years old to have a stress test and three arteries were found to be severely blocked. I, too, had a triple bypass. Catching the blockage before the heart attack was considered a "success" by the cardiologist.

The caution is that you, as the son of a heart patient, are now high risk. A stress test around 50 is probably not a bad idea.
It goes without saying.  :salute

Take care and be patient with the patient. It will be a few months for recovery.
The scary part is both of my dads brothers had triple bypass, and his father did as well. So the way it's looking I'm at a 90-99% chance of having the same operation. But I appreciate the advice, this is why I love the Aces High Community. Everyone I've encountered is helpful, kind, and always listens a big salute to you all.
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Post by: Kanth on April 04, 2016, 05:16:48 PM
 :salute  :pray
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Post by: FishBait on April 05, 2016, 12:01:48 AM
Don't know you or your Dad personally, Zach, but your family will definitely be in my prayers. Sounds like he was quite fortunate to have those blockages discovered. Wishing for a speedy recovery.
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Post by: nooby52 on April 05, 2016, 06:42:48 AM
 :pray :salute
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Post by: JimmyD3 on April 05, 2016, 01:35:04 PM
 :pray Brother,  :salute
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Post by: caldera on April 06, 2016, 05:55:28 AM
Glad your Father made it through and is on the road to recovery.   :aok
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Post by: scott66 on April 06, 2016, 10:21:28 AM
 :salute :salute :salute :pray :pray :pray for you and your family..hopes for a speedy recovery..thanks for the update
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Post by: HL117 on April 06, 2016, 11:23:57 AM
 :pray and thoughts for you and your family.
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Post by: Getback on April 09, 2016, 04:09:06 PM
Hey, did watching you fly have anything to do with this!

Prayers sent to your Dad!
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Post by: Hajo on April 09, 2016, 08:49:56 PM
My best wishes, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Title: Re: Update on my dad BFOOT Senior
Post by: BFOOT1 on April 10, 2016, 11:29:07 AM
Update: Dad is now home and doing very well! He's up and walking a little, and enjoying the comforts of home. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! :salute
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Post by: SlipKnt on April 10, 2016, 12:10:39 PM
That is great news, Brother!  Please send him our best!

 :rock
SlipKnoT
Title: Re: Update on my dad BFOOT Senior
Post by: Molsman on April 10, 2016, 07:15:58 PM
Glad to hear he is doing better Bfoot

 :salute