not so good news

just got home today from a stay at the hospital, went to the er after the wife begged me since early monday morning. so tuesday moring was not feeling much if any better and let my sister drive me to the er. doc ran some tests and a pee test( man my pee looked muddy water) then xray and a ct scan. said i had a bad kindey infectoin and needed to be checked in the hospital and gave iv meds.
then the doc looks me in the eye and says the ct scan shows a pretty big abdominal aortic aneurysm says i need to get it fix as soon i can.
so monday went from playing with one of granddaughters to now what do i do

Get it fixed or they’ll carry you out in a box. That thing ruptures and you’ll be alive just long enough to realize something bad happened. That’s nothing to play with.

What he said! Not time to be stubborn for sure!

Looks like that trip to the e.r. was a blessing in disguise. They can fix that thing and you'll be good as new.

Dad blast it Cotton.
I sent a prayer up from Wisconsin.

Zim

thanks yall i'll getting it done asap

All the best on your surgery and recovery! God Speed.

Chris

Good!

If you notice a deep, sudden intense and constant pain in your abdomen or on the side of your abdomen, could also be a tearing sensation, back pain or a pulse near your bellybutton. Get 911 on the phone ASAP!!

Good luck with the repair.

How big

Pinch them nurses... They love that stuff..... lol No don't do that they don't really like that..... well maybe a little.


Get that sucker fixed.

Prayers sent.

Hang in there...GOD IS GOOD !!!
Prayers from Va...


Donnie

Like topdog said, blessing in disguise. Many die from this each year without ever knowing anything was wrong. As mentioned, surgery asap is required.

X2

Yah.....get it done tomorrow

Thank god for naggy wifes.

Getur done and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Holy cow get that thing fixed ASAP !! I'll send you some jelly !!

Like they say “Wives save Lives “

My Dad had one. They'll put a stent in it, no big deal. Just do it soon as possible

Cotton,

I have seen this happen quite a few times. Our body produces a problem that causes us to see a Dr. about the problem, so, we will find out about the most serious important problem. God designed an amazing body so get it fixed and take good care of it so you can have lots more fun with the grandbabies.

TrapperKent

Dang Cotton, You'll do anything for attention! lol. I'd like to hear your going in tomorrow to get that bulge fixed! Those things are scary! I'll keep you in my prayers, bud!

get it taken care of sooner then later... my pops had one didn't know it. got to hospital day later gets results back doctor about beat the interns looking at his scan results it was about to burst any minute. his emergency surgery revealed he had same aneurysm as you but his whole aorta was black and rotten when the doc went in. the doctor had never seen it before. had to replace it all with a plastic tube. surgery took forever. he lived and to this day is the only person its ever been done on. can see the tube down his side. can't walk all too far cause the tube he used is smaller than a real aorta. looks funny. but point is never know really. he's still the center for all sorts attention every time he gets check ups tons interns and doctors come to look at it. good luck prayer sent for ya.

That isn't soon enough man, get in there now and tell them to get to work! Prayers for you.

Kick it's a$$, sea bass.

Can't stress enough guys, you need to take precautions...my dad NEVER went to the doc, dropped dead at 52! Get your yearly blood work done, and consult your doc, if you want to see your grandkids (grow up)!

Get it done. Prayers sent.

Prayers sent your way

Prayers my friend

Prayers sent. Get-r-done.

Wow Cotton... sorry to hear that... I am sending prayers your way. Hope you are feeling better real soon... trapping season will be on us soon.

Garry-

Prayers sent.



Charlie

I'd say it's great news. Without finding that your chances of survival when it did go pop aren't that great.

Get with it or i'll send MawlCat down there after you .

Glad to hear they found the thing before it was too late. Now get the danged thing fixed. You're in our prayers.

Praying for you

Thinking of you Cotton ...get that fixed ASAP.

will be praying for you , keep us posted ,

4mm i think is what the er doc said

Prayers sent

Garryowen

You also will be in our thoughts and prayers

hey tony prayers for ya

See a cardiologist and get a second opinion and a second scan targeted specifically at the aorta. It truly is a case of "size matters." An aortic aneurysm is a section of the aorta that is ballooned and will typically continue to expand over time, with the associated wall thinning that leads to continued expansion until rupture if not addressed. They are relatively predictable at the early stages and are typically monitored over time until surgery is needed (at a particular size). When scans are taken there can be variation in the size estimate based on the views obtained and the individual radiologist reading the scan. Repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm can be done via scope and has minimal impact once healed. Repair of a thoracic aneurysm at this time can not be done without open heart surgery and is a whole different deal.

I missed that you said it was abdominal in your post. My cardiologist told me they are easy to fix, all done via scope now. The thoracic are the hard ones.

Take care cotton if you need anything just let me know take care you will be in our prayers.

These aneurysm deals are nothing to wait around for. I have had friends find out they had them a few times, It was always just a bump in the road for the ones that had surgery. My mother 's doctor found one in my mother...same spot as yours. She decided to ignore it because the Sawbones made the mistake of telling a stubborn old woman she had to quit booze and nicotine for 30 days before she could have the thing fixed. When it blew it killed her almost instantly. Don't wait, and good luck to you Mr. Cotton, they can fix this.

The thing isn't going to fix itself, and you are going to die if you don't get it fixed. No choice here, you are just going to have to get it done, and then keep moving fore ward. You are in our prayers.

get it fixed asap cotton, don't want to be chipping in for flowers you won't see....

Take care

Best wishes t,old friend.

oopppssss

THANKS MARK i am not letting it rule me, will get it checked out soon tho

Keeping you in my prayers Cotton.

Cotton,

I pray God has you scraping fat from $1 raccoons for years to come sir.
Stay well and thank God often for your blessings.
He hears.

Mark

Cotton
Sending prayers to you and your family from the OBX and
for God’s healing touch as you recover.
May the Greatest Healer guide your doctors and nurses and
give them wisdom and guidance in your care and treatment.

What you do is get it taken care of as if your life depended on. Because it does.

Miss Linda wouldn't know what to do without you.

Prayers Cottom fm the ol RdFx fm Wis, get well... Lee Sillars

Sent with prayer for a fast recovery.