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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2012 11:15:49 GMT -5
They used his recently passed mother in an angle, so I wouldn't put it past them And if I remember correctly, he was perfectly fine with it and ok'd it. And if I remember correctly, this fact didn't stop people from acting as if their indignation trumped Lawler's consent.
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Post by Jimmy on Sept 11, 2012 11:29:34 GMT -5
I'm not sure why people don't get why Lawler still wrestles. He's in great shape for 62, and he doesn't drink or smoke or do drugs. But even with those caveats, it's always possible to have a heart attack.
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Post by linecookguy on Sept 11, 2012 11:32:13 GMT -5
The procedure it's reported he had and the aftercare
What To Expect After Coronary Angioplasty
After coronary angioplasty, you'll be moved to a special care unit. You'll stay there for a few hours or overnight. You must lie still for a few hours to allow the blood vessel in your arm or groin (upper thigh) to seal completely.
While you recover, nurses will check your heart rate and blood pressure. They also will check your arm or groin for bleeding. After a few hours, you'll be able to walk with help.
The place where the catheters (tubes) were inserted may feel sore or tender for about a week.
Going Home
Most people go home the day after the procedure. When your doctor thinks you're ready to leave the hospital, you'll get instructions to follow at home, such as:
How much activity or exercise you can do. When you should follow up with your doctor. What medicines you should take. What you should look for daily when checking for signs of infection around the area where the tube was inserted. Signs of infection may include redness, swelling, or drainage. When you should call your doctor. For example, you may need to call if you have shortness of breath; a fever; or signs of infection, pain, or bleeding where the tubes were inserted. When you should call 9–1–1 (for example, if you have any chest pain). Your doctor will prescribe medicine to prevent blood clots from forming. Taking your medicine as directed is very important. If you got a stent during angioplasty, the medicine reduces the risk that blood clots will form in the stent. Blood clots in the stent can block blood flow and cause a heart attack.
Recovery and Recuperation
Most people recover from angioplasty and return to work about 1 week after leaving the hospital. Your doctor will want to check your progress after you leave the hospital. During the followup visit, your doctor will examine you, make changes to your medicines (if needed), do any necessary tests, and check your overall recovery.
Use this time to ask questions you may have about activities, medicines, or lifestyle changes, or to talk about any other issues that concern you.
Lifestyle Changes
Although angioplasty can reduce the symptoms of coronary heart disease (CHD), it isn't a cure for CHD or the risk factors that led to it. Making healthy lifestyle changes can help treat CHD and maintain the good results from angioplasty.
Talk with your doctor about your risk factors for CHD and the lifestyle changes you'll need to make. For some people, these changes may be the only treatment needed.
Lifestyle changes may include changing your diet, quitting smoking, doing physical activity regularly, losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing stress. You also should take all of your medicines exactly as your doctor prescribes.
For more information on controlling heart disease risk factors and making lifestyle changes, see “How To Prevent and Control Heart Disease Risk Factors,” and “How Is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?” You also can visit the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's “Your Guide to Living Well With Heart Disease.”
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Your doctor may recommend cardiac rehabilitation (rehab). Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program that helps improve the health and well-being of people who have heart problems.
Cardiac rehab includes exercise training, education on heart healthy living, and counseling to reduce stress and help you return to an active life. Your doctor can tell you where to find a cardiac rehab program near your home.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Sept 11, 2012 11:37:37 GMT -5
Truly sorry that Lawler had a heart attack last night. The most ironic thing about this though is that Jerry's heart attack occurred on Pat Patterson Appreciation Night. Patterson is only a few years removed from having a heart attack himself.
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Post by willywonka666 on Sept 11, 2012 11:41:41 GMT -5
With the exception of this, Jerry is probably in better shape than most. Yes, this is a BIG exception, but generally, he looks damn good and is very active for a 62 year old. Kind of reminds me of Davy Jones. That came from out of nowhere too, as these things can, but generally he has lived right.
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Post by lionheart21 on Sept 11, 2012 11:46:35 GMT -5
Even if Lawler doesn't retire from wrestling as a result of this, there is no way he wrestles in the WWE again. Vince would never take a risk like that, knowing the backlash that would arise from it.
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Sept 11, 2012 11:48:40 GMT -5
very sorry to hear about this, but i wonder if's he chuckling to himself because he had it in BIZARROLAND ie canada!!
may he have a full and speedy recovery
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Post by Lardlad on Sept 11, 2012 11:50:53 GMT -5
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Post by ZeChairman on Sept 11, 2012 11:59:35 GMT -5
With the exception of this, Jerry is probably in better shape than most. Yes, this is a BIG exception, but generally, he looks damn good and is very active for a 62 year old. Kind of reminds me of Davy Jones. That came from out of nowhere too, as these things can, but generally he has lived right. Very possible this was genetic, and/or stress related due to his schedule.
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Post by amaron on Sept 11, 2012 12:34:28 GMT -5
It's finally beginning to hit me what happened.
Surreal.
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Post by weeniebeenie on Sept 11, 2012 12:36:53 GMT -5
If it had to happen, thank god it happened in an arena full of EMT's as opposed to alone in his hotel room.
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Post by Essential1 on Sept 11, 2012 12:36:56 GMT -5
I'm surprised Brian Lawler hasn't said anything.
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Post by paulbearer on Sept 11, 2012 12:38:46 GMT -5
Yoko , Bossman , Macho......could excess weight have been a factor in their deaths , let's face it us guys are in the danger zone.
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Post by 4real on Sept 11, 2012 12:42:02 GMT -5
Just got done watching RAW from last night and I can't imagine what it must of been like watching live. Especially if you were in the crowd what a horrible thing to witness live. I want to credit Michael Cole for staying professional in some tough circumstances.
Get well soon Jerry.
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Post by Jonathan Michaels on Sept 11, 2012 12:44:55 GMT -5
Until he wakes up and they find out if there was brain damage or not, I'm still worried.
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Post by General Adam on Sept 11, 2012 12:50:30 GMT -5
I was at a friends house for his birthday so I missed Raw. My dad told me this morning.
I hope he gets better.
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Post by The Ichi on Sept 11, 2012 13:00:37 GMT -5
I still have Raw taped having not seen it. Do you actually see anything happen on camera or is it just announced? There's no way I'm watching if the camera catches it.
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Post by RowdyRobbyPiper on Sept 11, 2012 13:08:45 GMT -5
Michael Cole reminded me of Walter Cronkite announcing JFK's death or Dan Rather covering 9/11.
Here's hoping the King does not job to the Grim Reaper.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2012 13:10:44 GMT -5
I still have Raw taped having not seen it. Do you actually see anything happen on camera or is it just announced? There's no way I'm watching if the camera catches it. You can sort of catch it briefly during the Bryan/Kane vs. PTP match. Lawler starts breathing heavily and then you get a quick background shot, in which you can see Lawler slumped over and the EMTs trying to help. Cole throws out the occasional line but is obviously busy seeing if Lawler is okay, and the pace of the match seems to slow down a bit. The crowd all looks in the direction of the announce table and the whole place goes quiet until he's stretchered out, when there's a 'Jerry' chant.
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Post by Spiderf 4 on Sept 11, 2012 13:11:04 GMT -5
I still have Raw taped having not seen it. Do you actually see anything happen on camera or is it just announced? There's no way I'm watching if the camera catches it. You don't see anything on camera, neither the collapse nor King being stretchered away.
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