Joe Hudson

[jknaus]

Just a heads up, Joe Hudson had a serious Heart Attack Thursday. His wife posted on his FB page:
"Joe had chest pain last night so we rushed to the ER at midnight. EKG was ok but heart enzymes elevated and BP was 166/98. Chest pain was so bad so he had lots of nitroglycerin and even morphine. Sat in ER all night and he went back for heart Catheter procedure at 10am my time to look for blockage. 100% blockage of main artery. The widow maker, so he got a 38mm stent put in. Some heart damage because they waited so long to put the stent in but he will recover. He’s waiting for a room to open up. Apparently hospital is so full they have to kick someone out to get another in."
He is doing well and is home under the care of his wife now.
Wishing a speedy recovery and all the best.
James

 

[helios]

Damn. Get well soon Joe.

 

[jeaton01]

Yeah, get well, Joe.

 

[moon puppy]

Oh no, Sending prayers to Joe and his family.

 

[Rhino]

Heal up fast Joe! Our prayers follow you!

 

[Duke Maddog]

Joe, my prayers are going up for you. Get well and take care of yourself. We need you.

 

[Brokeneagle]

I hope he recovers OK. Good luck Joe. :-(

 

[moon puppy]

I'm hoping no news is good news. Any updates?

 

[jknaus]

Joe is home and on the mend. From the 5th Sept.
"
I just wanted to let everyone know I appreciate the kindness, prayers and support. I apologize for not getting back and answering everyone individually but I will, it just might take a bit.
I’m feeling much better now and I am trying to get my walking in every day. We live in a small culdesac and last Monday I was barely able to make it one time but today I was able to do 4 laps, not breaking any speed records but getting there! Hard to think these little laps feel like I’m running a marathon!

Thanks again for all your kindness! God Bless!"
James

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Glad to hear Joe is doing OK and getting better.

Really sorry to hear you have been having problems as well James. Glad to hear you are on the mend as well. Keep at it as that is the only way you will get better as well. A hard thing to do as well.

My co worker has been fighting to get his health back up to snuff all year. He is 6'5" and was over 300 lbs. Working hard to loose weight and get himself out of pre-diabetes. At 39 with 3 small kids he is making steady progress and is looking much better these days.

 

[Joe Hudson]

Hey guys, thanks so very much for your kindness and support! It truly means so very much to me!

I am feeling much better but still have to get my heart stronger but that’s a process and I’m doing what I’m told! I’m the meantime I’m trying to make the most of EVERY day! I’m walking and will start cardiac rehab on the 27h and will do what I need to get back to normal, if I was ever normal??

I have actually painted something and posted it. Feel so very Blessed for all of you and the ability to do what I love again!

God Bless!!

Joe

 

[helios]

Good to hear you are on the road to recovery.

 

[moon puppy]

Good news Joe, what surgery you getting? You joining the Zipper Chest club?

 

[Joe Hudson]

Good to hear you are on the road to recovery.

Thank you!

 

[Joe Hudson]

Good news Joe, what surgery you getting? You joining the Zipper Chest club?

Thank you and not yet!! They inserted the largest stent made into left anterior descending artery and hopefully this will be enough because I’m doing everything they tell me to do! I still have lots more left to do and paint!