Just a post to let you guys know that Jackhammer81..aka Kevin....will probably not be around for a few days. Earlier this afternoon, Kevin was sent to the ER of the local hospital for suspected heart related issues. After blood tests and EKG's, His test came back and there was an indication that something was going on with his heart. He was sent from his local ER to the Heart Center for immediate Heart Catheratization. While on the table for the heart cath. Kevin went into what is known as Pulmonary Edema. OR...He basically had a Heart Attack. There was an artery blocked 90% in his heart. Stents were put in place and also a device called a ballon pump that forces blood to be pumped into the heart.
As of now..he is in critical..but stable condition..He is on a ventilator and is not breathing on his own. If all goes well..the vent will come out tomorrow.
So..i just would like to ask all of you to keep him in your thoughts and prayers. And wish him a speedy recovery. I will post more here as more updates re: his condition are available.
Thanks in advance for everything.
Mary

Give him our best. A great modeller and a nice guy!
I´ll be checking in and hoping for some good news!

Hey Mary,

Man, I am so sorry to hear this, I talked to Kevin yesterday morning and he told me about how he felt. I hope all goes well and that he recovers quickly. I have been through what you have, my American old man had the very same thing happen to him and it is not fun and a very sobering experience.

Talk to you soon and Keep the faith, you are both in my thoughs.

I'm so sorry for Kevin and you Mary. Indeed you have my prayers! Ihave been through the same thing myself Mary, the metal stent does a great job. I have had mine for 7 years now, they work! But please keep us posted on Kevins condition. We are here for you both.

Kind regards,

Garry

Prayers are on the way! I hope everything gets better!

He will be in my thoughts and prayers. Give him our best. Please keep us posted!

He is in our prayers here.

Likewise here Mary,Kevin is in my thought's and prayers.Please give him my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Pete

My thoughts & prayers goes out to Kevin. May he get well soon.

I'll pray for the both of you.

What a terrible news. When you only 'know' people from a distance ( over the net) you don't think that they may have health problems, and news like this really shakes you up. One moment happily posting pic's of dio's, the next critical in hospital... My thoughts are with you both and let's hope Kevin pulls through soon.

All the best
Henk

Just a little update. Right now Kevin is holding his own. His blood pressure is a little unstable falling a bit with all the medications that he is on..but this has actually gotten a bit better over the last hour. He is still on the ventilator, not breathing on his own yet. But is oxygen level in his body is good ..and his last blood gases shows signs of improvement in that department. He is being kept fairly sedated because he gets very agitated as he begins to wake up. He has a long way to go..but from what i gather at this moment, he is doing better.
Will post more info as i know more and just to let you know how he is doing. And for everyone that has posted so far. I printed it off the pc here..and i took it into his room and read him all the messages. ..thanks to you sooo much...
Mary

Praying hard here too Mary.

Sorry to hear the news.
Both Kevin and you Mary are in our thoughts.

Very best wishes for a speedy recovery.

We are with you.
Peter

Mary my Prayers are with both of you, May Kevin make a full recovery quickly.
Tell him there will be dio photos waiting when he gets back.

God...dunno what to say, Mary i hope kev pulls through 100%, and i hope you are doing fine also, i talked to him, ysterday or the day before, and i was very concerned when i told me about the other attacks he was having...man, i really hope he comes out fine, cheers mary, hang in there kev!

I too will pray for the both of you Mary

Dear Mary
i am very sad knowing all that , as i have talked Kev over the last days and pushed him to go to the doc, but both me and him thought that he just had panic crises.
I wish u both from deep in my heart all the best for quick and harmless recovery . U know how much i love Kevin. All friends her will pray for him to be good soon back on his feet.
My warmest wishes are over his pillow already
Many kisses

Costas

hi Sister,
not much comments because we just talked about this yesterday and that was what we were afraid and expecting. Brother Kevin will be in our prayers and honestly your existencethere is a big chance .i feel he is in safe .
best regards
Engin
..if i can do anything just tell

Dear Mary

This is some darn bad news that I read now this morning. I hope with all my heart that he will come out well and save. It must be a hard time for you and the fam too. having had my mother in the hospital for Cancer I know what it`s like to have Family in the hospital.
I wish you and Kevin and the rest of the fam all the best untill better times.

Kevin has helped me with my models and dios. He and Mary are good friends, even though we are far apart.

I'm glad to hear that he is now feeling a bit better.

My thoughts and prayers are with you two. Take good care of him,Mary.

Angela

What a terrible news about Kevin.
I'll pray for the both of you.

nexy

Mary...
I am so sorry to hear about this...I just logged on and immediately read this post...Please remember that we are all family here at Armorama and all of us will be praying for a speedy recovery...All will be well, technology lately is amazing...Take care and God Bless...
Sincerely,
Gunny

im very sorry to hear this mary, kevs a great guy, im sure you know we speak occasionally in the chatroom, so give him my kindest regards and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

regards

joe

Ahhhh man. I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you both. You guys are great people and don't deserve this. I'm sorry
Keep your chins up and know that there are a lot of people pulling for you to come through.