John Keeton !!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Just got off the phone with John Keeton. He woke up this morning around 3 a.m. with chest pains.. so got up. Pain didn't go away after an hour so he woke his wife, Eileen, and they went to the hospital. He had experienced a massive heart attack - John called it the 'widow maker' and survived. They found he had 100% blockage in one artery and partial blockages in other. They cleaned that out and inserted 2 stints.

John says he feels great, no pain but will probably be in the hospital for another couple of days. All I know at this point is that he is in St. Joe hospital in Lexington and expects to be there for another couple of days.

Just wanted to let everyone know. I will add info when I find out more.

[Gary Herrmann]

Glad to hear John feels better. He'll be in my prayers.

[Ron Bontz]

Surviving the "widow maker" is certainly a feat in and of itself. Glad to hear he is doing well and wish him a speedy recovery.

[Curt Fuller]

Thanks for letting us know Steve. I'm hoping for the best for him.

[Allan Ferguson]

Don't wait, call ambulance. Time is critical to saving heart muscle.

[Peter Elliott]

Wow! Glad he made the right choice and goto the ER. I run these symptoms everyday at work, not good! Speedy recovery John! If you ever have the same symptoms, pop 1 real aspirin and get to the ER ASAP.

[Scott Hackler]

Holy COW! I am sure glad he's OK and knew to go to the hospital. I will have to give him a call. Thanks for letting us know.

[Nate Davey]

Joy and my prayers are with you and your wife John.

[John Beaver]

Man, that's scary. Glad you're alright John. Too much wood left in the world for these things to happen yet.
Rest up and take good care of yourself !!!

[Hayes Rutherford]

Thanks for the heads up Steve. Good to hear he is doing O.K. and on to a quick recovery.

[Dick Wilson]

Dang, this is terrible news!!!! I just met John at the Ohio symposium and a friendlier gentleman you will never meet. I am real happy to hear that he got to the hospital in time and he is doing much better. He is exactly were he needs to be. 100% blockage is as bad as it gets. Being a southern boy I suspect he will not like the diet they put him on. My sincere hopes and prayers go out to John, his wife and family for a full recovery. Man, this is awlful.

[Marty Eargle]

Glad to hear he did the smart thing and went to the ER! My sincerest well wishes to Mr. Keeton...I'll be sure to keep his load of Claro safe while he's on the mends.

[Pete Jordan]

Take care buddy!

My prayers are with you!

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Bad scenario, great outcome. Christopher Columbus said, "A good path to living to an old age is to contract a life threatening disease and nurse yourself daily to stay in good health. Next month is 11th anniversary of my heart attack. I remember it like it was yesterday and life hasn't been the same since. It's been better as it will be for John. Aside from the fear every time I eat the wrong thing and get gas pains, I make sure I enjoy every minute. I am sure John will do the same. My walking buddy is a retired State cop in perfect shape and ate the right diet. His heart attack was a widow maker that he survived. Now when we walk, it is with more purpose.
Welcome to the group of us who are annuities for our doctors. Sorry this happened, John, but you're going to live long enough to be a "dirty old man" if you so desire.
My wishes for a fast recovery and my thanks to "The Big Guy" that he wasn't ready for you just yet.
Faust

[Jim Burr]

Glad to hear it Steve! Nice to know God gave him some more time!! He and I spent many early mornings chatting during my cancer fight.