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Prayers For RATZ
I just got off the phone with Brandon. He's been in the ER at Arlington Memorial since about 10:00 this morning with severe head pain (nothing new there) and chest pains, which he has been having off and on for a few weeks now, They were thinking it may be a form of infection in his arteries since a CT didn't show any blockage. However, his cardiologist has been with him this afternoon and they are admitting him and will take him to the cath lab tomorrow, inject him with some dye and see what's there. He may or may not have to have a stent implanted, which they will do right then.
His wife is in Atlanta until tomorrow afternoon, so MiMi and I will grab up the grandkids for the night, get the granddaughter to her school basketball game, get them to school tomorrow and take care of the dogs.
I have asked for prayers and good vibes so many times from this group (this started in January 2007). I know there is always lots of support here in the TFF, and not just for me and my family. My heart-felt thanks to everyone.
Posted By: BrandoA
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 08:55 PM
Prayers up for Ratz
Posted By: LoneStarSon
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 08:55 PM
Praying for him. Scary times, I'm sure.
Posted By: Bob Davis
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 08:56 PM
Prayers offered for Ratz and all of his family.
Posted By: CCTX
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 08:57 PM
Prayers for healing.
Posted By: Mark Perry
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 08:57 PM
Prayers up
Posted By: Sawhorse
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 08:58 PM
Prayers offered for Ratz and all of his family.
Get well soon RATZ!!!
Posted By: 921 Phoenix
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 08:59 PM
Prayers up for all of y’all
Posted By: lconn4
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:00 PM
Posted By: COFF
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:03 PM
Prayers for you all.
Posted By: David Welcher
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:03 PM
Prayers way up!
Posted By: T Bird
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:08 PM
for Ratz, he's too young for that stuff.
Posted By: txmasterpo
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:08 PM
thoughts and prayers sir
Posted By: Scoundrel
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:10 PM
Posted By: butch sanders
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:15 PM
prayers for Ratz
if you need me to run by for any reason, let me know
Posted By: Hard Rain
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:31 PM
Posted By: ReelBusy
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:35 PM
Prayers offered for Ratz and all of his family.
Get well soon RATZ!!!
Posted By: GarySHO
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:37 PM
Posted By: BriannShell
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:53 PM
Prayers
Posted By: reeltexan
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:54 PM
sent through Jesus
Posted By: TexDawg
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:55 PM
Prayers for RATZ
Posted By: Trickster
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 09:57 PM
Your family is in my thoughts. Hope all turns out well.
Posted By: Dan90210 ☮
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 10:00 PM
Sending prayers for health bud.
Posted By: BCBassCat
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 10:05 PM
Prayers up Ratz, and get well soon.
Posted By: UGLYSHCTICK
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 10:14 PM
Posted By: Okie Poke
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 10:25 PM
Prayers up Ratz, and get well soon.
Posted By: Ted Dyer
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 10:37 PM
Posted By: Rudy Cortinas
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 10:43 PM
Prayers up for Ratz and family !
Posted By: Kicker16
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 10:57 PM
Posted By: spacejunkie
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 10:57 PM
Prayers on the way.
Posted By: Tneel
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 11:00 PM
Prayers up Brandon
Praying for Ratz and his family! The Lord Jesus Christ has control.
Posted By: 1ShotNoKills
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 11:25 PM
Hang in there buddy. We can't both die.
Posted By: Pot licker
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 11:25 PM
Prayers for RATZ and family🙏
Posted By: Don Collum
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 11:40 PM
Prayers up for Brandon and family and all medical staff.
Posted By: Duck_Hunter
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/20/22 11:51 PM
Posted By: flee fly
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 12:24 AM
Praying for comfort and healing, hang in there Ratz!
Posted By: Bigbob_FTW
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 12:44 AM
Praying for you Brandon!
Prayers up for Ratz and the rest of the family.
Prayers up for RATZ!
Posted By: tech
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 01:05 AM
prayers up
Posted By: F4 Gator
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 01:09 AM
Posted By: Fishspanker
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 01:14 AM
Prayers for Ratz and family.
Posted By: RickS.
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 01:19 AM
Hate hearing that. Prayers up
Posted By: hopalong
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 01:22 AM
hope all goes well and you get home soon.
Posted By: JRGOCARDS
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 01:38 AM
Get thru this Brandon!!
JR
Posted By: Coach Hark
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 01:45 AM
Prayers to you PGR and especially for Brandon. Just think if you get a stent Brandon we can have RATZ/1SNK stent twins‼️Talk about a wild arse set of twins❓😂🤣😂👍🏼
Posted By: lconn4
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:25 AM
any news on Ratz tonight?
Posted By: Bayou Burner
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:29 AM
Get well soon Ratz
Posted By: outfishdya
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:35 AM
Prayers sent Ratz . God speed to recovery
Posted By: Pilothawk
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:59 AM
Prayers sent.
He has been through so much. Get well.
Posted By: Nickbyrd
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 06:30 AM
Hang in there ratz we’ll bother you tommorow about those nurses
And the crappy pics you won’t take anyways !
Posted By: Bandit 200 XP
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 08:35 AM
Posted By: Teeners boat
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 10:29 AM
Prayers up for Ratz, family & the medical staff angel2
any news on Ratz tonight?
Nothing yet. They gave him some meds last night to ease the pain and help him rest. I'm not sure what time his procedure in the cath lab is, but I'll update ASAP.
Mrs. RATZ was able to catch a flight from Atlanta that didn't get cancelled and arrived late last night at DFW.
Posted By: Okie Poke
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 11:30 AM
Tell him we're all praying, PGR.
Posted By: Tiltman
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 11:36 AM
any news on Ratz tonight?
Nothing yet. They gave him some meds last night to ease the pain and help him rest. I'm not sure what time his procedure in the cath lab is, but I'll update ASAP.
Mrs. RATZ was able to catch a flight from Atlanta that didn't get cancelled and arrived late last night at DFW.
He’s got this, thanks for keeping us updated PGR, prayers for all of you
Posted By: ring fry
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 02:01 PM
Prayers and hoping for the best!!
Retired grass grower
Posted By: rj74955
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 02:02 PM
He’s complaining about the bed. I’ve seen him sleep standing up so I know it must be bad.
Posted By: BlueNitro
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 02:06 PM
Prayers up for Ratz and all of his family..
Posted By: RATZ
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 02:18 PM
I’m hanging in there folks. Thanks for the prayers. I was just handed some trimmers to shave my groin I thinking I felt leaving a heart for them seeing that it’s a cardiologist doing it
Posted By: Zipster
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 02:20 PM
IF I can help, let me know. I'm not far from you. Prayers for Ratz and his family!
Posted By: steveiam
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 02:22 PM
I’m hanging in there folks. Thanks for the prayers. I was just handed some trimmers to shave my groin I thinking I felt leaving a heart for them seeing that it’s a cardiologist doing it
Dang Ratz!
I’ve gotten stents twice and never had to shave my own groin, this COVID thing is making many things more difficult than it used to be I recon-
You will feel so much better with the new blood flowing through you.
I’m hanging in there folks. Thanks for the prayers. I was just handed some trimmers to shave my groin I thinking I felt leaving a heart for them seeing that it’s a cardiologist doing it
Dang Ratz!
I’ve gotten stents twice and never had to shave my own groin, this COVID thing is making many things more difficult than it used to be I recon-
You will feel so much better with the new blood flowing through you.
I thought they always had some supermodel looking nurse to do that for you?
His procedure is scheduled for between 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Posted By: skeeter
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 02:50 PM
prayers sent for a great outcome
Posted By: el Rojo
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 02:54 PM
Posted By: rj74955
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 02:56 PM
I’m hanging in there folks. Thanks for the prayers. I was just handed some trimmers to shave my groin I thinking I felt leaving a heart for them seeing that it’s a cardiologist doing it
Please stop sending me pictures. Looks like a button on a fur coat.
Posted By: Dave-0
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:09 PM
I’m hanging in there folks. Thanks for the prayers. I was just handed some trimmers to shave my groin I thinking I felt leaving a heart for them seeing that it’s a cardiologist doing it
Please stop sending me pictures. Looks like a button on a fur coat.
Good luck with the operations! Looking forward to your speedy recovery.
Posted By: YEE_YEE
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:11 PM
Posted By: Monty Wright
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:14 PM
Posted By: Dan90210 ☮
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:45 PM
IF I can help, let me know. I'm not far from you. Prayers for Ratz and his family!
With shaving the heart? Are you down to help Brandon shave a heart into his pubes? That is a friend indeed!
*glad you are posting and moving around and complaining about the bed Ratz... good signs. Hang in there. Prayers your way for recovery.
Posted By: pop r
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:52 PM
Prayers up for Ratz.
Posted By: avid_basser
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:55 PM
Prayers up for Ratz and the Ratz family
Posted By: McLovin’
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 03:56 PM
prayers up bud!
Posted By: Floon Swenson
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 04:20 PM
I’m hanging in there folks. Thanks for the prayers. I was just handed some trimmers to shave my groin I thinking I felt leaving a heart for them seeing that it’s a cardiologist doing it
Get feeling better soon man. And get your money's worth - they need to be doing all the shaving! Flip them the trimmers and tell those jabronis to get down there and go to work.
Posted By: T Bird
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 04:39 PM
Ratz,
That's like going to the grocery store and having to cut your own meat.
Posted By: Budlitego
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 04:42 PM
Get Well Soon Ratz!
Posted By: Chuck72
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 04:43 PM
praying
Posted By: The Dad
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 05:47 PM
Prayers
Posted By: txmasterpo
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 05:57 PM
been a couple of hours....any updates?
been a couple of hours....any updates?
No. They will only allow one visitor to be there, and in this case that is Mrs. Ratz. I'm waiting on her for updates.
UPDATE!!
Just talked with Katie. Brandon is back in his room and the doctor said he would be by for rounds about 5:00 this afternoon, and they would send him home after that. Maybe he will explain what the procedure indicated and anything else they did at that time. I'm assuming since they are releasing him that all is well.
Posted By: Sawhorse
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 08:53 PM
UPDATE!!
Just talked with Katie. Brandon is back in his room and the doctor said he would be by for rounds about 5:00 this afternoon, and they would send him home after that. Maybe he will explain what the procedure indicated and anything else they did at that time. I'm assuming since they are releasing him that all is well.
That’s GREAT news!!!
Posted By: TexDawg
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 08:56 PM
UPDATE!!
Just talked with Katie. Brandon is back in his room and the doctor said he would be by for rounds about 5:00 this afternoon, and they would send him home after that. Maybe he will explain what the procedure indicated and anything else they did at that time. I'm assuming since they are releasing him that all is well.
A great relief to hear that
Posted By: Bob Davis
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 08:58 PM
UPDATE!!
Just talked with Katie. Brandon is back in his room and the doctor said he would be by for rounds about 5:00 this afternoon, and they would send him home after that. Maybe he will explain what the procedure indicated and anything else they did at that time. I'm assuming since they are releasing him that all is well.
That’s GREAT news!!!
Yes ^^^^^^^
Posted By: Not2Old2Fish
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 09:35 PM
Prayers Up for all
Thanks PGR
Posted By: cellis
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 09:39 PM
Good deal!
Posted By: J.P. Greeson
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 09:40 PM
Glad to hear he may head home this evening! Prayers up!
Posted By: kcb
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 10:25 PM
Great to hear he is beginning the recovery mode. Prayers that he makes a full recovery.
Posted By: ring fry
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 10:36 PM
Wohoo!!! Hey RATZ, my buddy Chad that had the aneurysm a couple years ago at Fork sends you his best wishes. He's doing great, by the way.
Retired grass grower
Posted By: lconn4
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/21/22 10:44 PM
RATZ is home! The procedure found no blockage in his arteries, so no stents had to be inserted. The Dr does want him to watch his diet, especially high cholesterol foods. He has been on a statin for a few weeks and will continue that. I'm sure he'll chime in here later.
As always thanks for the prayers and good thoughts!
Great news indeed. Thank you Jesus!
Posted By: RATZ
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 01:13 AM
thanks again everyone for the prayers. Sorry 1Shot and I can't be stent brothers but it's good news.
Posted By: Trickster
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 01:18 AM
Good news.
Trim pics?
Posted By: txmasterpo
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 01:18 AM
God is good!
Posted By: lconn4
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 01:20 AM
so you shaved your puubs for nuten?
Posted By: hopalong
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 01:30 AM
so you shaved your puubs for nuten?
I'm bettin he made the wife do it.
Posted By: hopalong
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 01:32 AM
good news there 3 hats RATZ.
I am however disappointed that there were no hot nurse pics, what gives?
and when is the next gtg?
asking for ftt.
Posted By: Chris B
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 01:36 AM
Glad to hear all is well.
Posted By: TexDawg
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 01:37 AM
thanks again everyone for the prayers. Sorry 1Shot and I can't be stent brothers but it's good news.
So I’m stuck with him?
Glad your ok man
Posted By: Bee'z
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 04:18 AM
Glad to hear all is well.
Posted By: GarySHO
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 12:13 PM
Great news indeed. Thank you Jesus!
Posted By: Bandit 200 XP
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 12:17 PM
Glad to hear all is well.
Posted By: T Bird
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 01:01 PM
Great news on the no blocked arteries.
Posted By: Beak47
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 01:38 PM
Technology has helped us cardio patients. Used to have to lay there all day after the procedure so wouldnt be a problem with the incision on the groin. Glad all went well Ratz!
Posted By: karpbuster
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 05:18 PM
Prayers for Ratz. Lord I thank you for the good news we will receive because You are the ultimate healer. Sometimes the healing is coming to be with You, You are in control. For that I am very grateful as Paul learned your grace is sufficient.
Posted By: RATZ
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 05:40 PM
good news there 3 hats RATZ.
I am however disappointed that there were no hot nurse pics, what gives?
and when is the next gtg?
asking for ftt.
all the nurses were from Africa, so no hot ones.
As for a G2G I'm still waiting on seeing if I'm going to Australia in a few weeks if not then I'll set up my annual tournament if we do get go then it will be sometime in March.
Posted By: Sawhorse
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 05:55 PM
good news there 3 hats RATZ.
I am however disappointed that there were no hot nurse pics, what gives?
and when is the next gtg?
asking for ftt.
all the nurses were from Africa, so no hot ones.
Our SJW committee is looking into this^ statement. Did you mean “and” vs. “so”?
Posted By: WAWI
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 06:02 PM
good news there 3 hats RATZ.
I am however disappointed that there were no hot nurse pics, what gives?
and when is the next gtg?
asking for ftt.
all the nurses were from Africa, so no hot ones.
Our SJW committee is looking into this^ statement. Did you mean “and” vs. “so”?
Posted By: MBradford
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 06:05 PM
good news there 3 hats RATZ.
I am however disappointed that there were no hot nurse pics, what gives?
and when is the next gtg?
asking for ftt.
all the nurses were from Africa, so no hot ones.
Our SJW committee is looking into this^ statement. Did you mean “and” vs. “so”?
Posted By: rj74955
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 06:11 PM
In other words, all the nurses made fun of your groin area.
Posted By: butch sanders
Re: Prayers For RATZ - 01/22/22 06:33 PM
glad your back