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Misc Forums => Health, Welfare, and Passings => Topic started by: Stainless1 on April 19, 2014, 05:48:34 PM
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OK, Max let the cat out of the bag and a few folks have been calling so now that the Mechanic finished his work I will tell y'all what happened
1 Apr... I had heard a little gurgling in my exhales at night, thought I was getting pneumonia from the kitchen remodel I am doing... Blood Pressure pills needed renewed, so I called a doc and got in to see him. After 5 EKGs, cell phones out of room, lights off, etc... he decided it was telling them the truth and told me I should see a cardiologist. Said the fast way to make that happen was go to the ER, sent me with a package of info... they were waiting. Another EKG, doc says I'm in Atrial Fibulation. They admit me for observation overnight... to the CICU. They do all the crap they do for a couple of days, then they take me in for a heart catheter (coronary arteries clean), a TEE (look down your throat at the back of your heart) and then shocked my heart back into rhythm.
4 Apr, send me home after telling me my heart is running at 45%... the cutoff line of officially having congestive heart failure... I needed to see a mechanic, my Mitral Valve is spitting more blood back out than it is pumping. There were 2 guys he recommended, one in Andover (local) and one in Cleveland. A friends daughter worked for the on here, and she told him her "Uncle" Bob needed some work.
9 Apr, Take CDs to Mechanic, he agreed, I need work, his specialty is heart surgery, valve repair he does robotically, no chest crack required (faster recovery), if not repairable, he cracks and replaces the valve.
April 14, I finished my taxes and checked into the hospital in the afternoon for pre-op.
April 15, I am in surgery at 730, things were not as expected... seems I had a lot of scar tissue around the lungs and heart... hummmm... but he stayed with it, managed a performance 5 angle grind and seat, surgery took about 4 hours longer than expected, good thing my "Niece" was there, otherwise he would have cracked me open making the job shorter, but the recovery longer.
I am home today, on light duty for a week, will get in to see the doc and should be cleared to go back to work in the kitchen... good thing, no sink, dishwasher or countertops.
Of course, there is a price to pay...
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Yes, they did shave me chin to ankles... the only hair they left on, they pulled off my forearms with tape
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Geez, Stainless -- while we're both glad to hear that all's better now -- upon seeing that photo of your frontal parts - now I'm having heart palpitations. Did you need to share it with us -- or are you just cranky now that the meds are wearing off?
Good news - thanks for letting us know.
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Good to hear you're back in the barn, if not in the saddle.
Be glad the artist wasn't the same guy who did Slim's tats - you'd still have it. :wink:
Been a tough 8 months. Hospital food sucks, eh?
Rest up, get well, and I trust we'll see you in August!
Chris
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Well done and welcome back!
Mike
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Stainless, the wifey went through similar Subaru 2 years ago! Her's was minimally invasive, too. Still looked like 7 bullet holes to me! :-o May your recovery be speedy like the lakester! :cheers:
Ain't it amazing they can do a valve job while the engine is running! :-o
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Stainless, glad to hear that things went well!
On the upside, I understand scotch helps thin the blood, making it easier for the heart to pump......
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Bob, good news and glad you caught it in time. In 2006 I went in for a check and the did a stress test and called me the next day to schedule a surgical procedure. I was having a little trouble breathing a couple of days later I had a seven artery bypass. Thing is never had any issues or pain in the heart. I was lucky as they say some times you don't.
Get well sone Bob.See you on the salt. :cheers:
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Man, you'll do just about anything for attention. :roll: Glad you caught it, my friend. 8-) Wayno
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I'll send you a case of SYMPATHY.
That's a red wine that is made in Oregon.
Let me know how much you want.
FREUD
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That sounds great... send me a box of that.... :-D wait... forgot I was talking to Freud not Stan, I'm betting the wines you drink come in bottles
:cheers:
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They had boxed wine at the NW Reunion?
Mike
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They had boxed wine at the NW Reunion?
Mike
Only if Stan requested his favorite... :evil:
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Sounds as if Stainless is back to normal.................
Sigh
FREUD
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Stainless,
I hope that you took this opportunity to upgrade from stainless valves to titanium valves.
Did they do any flow bench work so we have hard numbers for the port job?
I'm hoping you get a few more RPM and HP out of this endeavor.
Sandra and Gus both said to say hi and are glad you're OK.
So are we to call you Titanium now? :-D
See you at Speedweek, Don
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Glad to hear that we can still swap lies and play "Can you top this?".
We are the box wine consumers in Saltville, and when We pour , I'll swirl it around in the coffee cup and roll the old eyes, and whisper, "that was a pretty good shift."
Did you say that y'all are committed to the "T & T" in July?
Hope to see you folks there.
Regards,
Jim
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Good to hear you're OK. :cheers:
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Stainless,
all the best recovery wishes from good ole Germany,
give your pump some relax time that everything can heal properly.
Good to read that they had not to open the "engine"
Stay crazy, stay upright......I'm looking for to seeing you at the salt :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Glen, I had no idea the pump was failing... they say I will be amazed... still moving a little slow although I took the kids for a 1/2 mile walk this morning :-o
Woody, it is amazing, I may have a few more bullet holes because they had a lot of scar tissue to deal with.
Doc, you know how I am...
Don, stayed with OEM parts so the valve is still Stainless. Have not been back on the flow bench yet but the Mechanic expects somewhere over double the previous flow. I'll let you know when I know.
Thanks everyone for the calls, texts and well wishes you are a great and supportive community I am proud to be part of this talented group.
See ya on the salt 8-)
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Stainless, You need to change brands of Whiskey or start putting your shoes on in a different order....... what a year!
Thank God you will be able to buy me lunch again next February (NW Reunion) as JohnBoy seems a little on the "Cheep Side".
Seriously, I lost my good friend and crew member Cecil Hankins about a month ago.
Cecil died of a massive heart attack. His autopsy showed that his Aorta was sixty percent blocked and His father and Uncles all had died of Heart problems at a fairly young age. Cecil was very health conscious for that very reason but apparently forgot a very apparent sign. He had complained to a family member the day before his death of "a bad case of heartburn" but nothing else. The "heartburn" killed him.
Many of us are in our later years, and need to learn the signs of Heart Problems and Stroke along with Cancer screening.
I go in Wednesday for a colonscopy and endoscopy, neither of which is on my "fun things to do" list, but I still aspire to be called "Two Run Bob" before I croak.
Bob "One Run" Drury
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Instead of "One Run Bob" the prep for the colonoscopy will make you into just "Run Bob". :-D
The last time I did it I didn't quite make it a couple times, lots of laundry that day. :oops:
Don
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Bob, I'm busy getting ready for the platoon to arrive for dinner - and for Nancy to get home from Lowe's - but I'll try to send a note on my colonoscopy before you go in for yours. It might save you a bit of - unh, mmm, aaahhh, discomfort.
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One Run, until the doc told me I was dying of congestive heart failure I was the healthiest person I knew. The valve job is supposed to fix that... I had no blockages, just that leaky valve that has been there all my life... just not leaking that much... what changed all the sudden. Nothing, it happened over time, but since I go to the Y 4-6 days a week, the heart and lungs were compensating... just ran out of room to keep up. The flow bench in a week should show the valve job was completely successful, at least that is what the doc is saying from listening to my heart.
Besides that Bob, I still have hope to be able to say those magic words to you
CBWTTC :cheers: (don't want to jinx you more than you already do)
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Slim, does it start with going to a Bar? :roll:
Stainless, not having a nagging wife, maybe I should listen more to my nagging body... :-P
Here's to a Healthy Fast 2014.............. :cheers: :cheers: (N.A. for some of us Ex-Professionals!!).
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Stainless, I'm glad to hear that you're doing OK. It sounds as if you caught things in time to prevent an even greater problem. Are you still going to your reunion?
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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BTW, Bob, thank you for staging your return yesterday and not today. :mrgreen:
:cheers: :cheers:
Mike
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Stainless
Got on the computer this morning when I got back to town and this is what I see?? And all this time, I thought you were the picture of good health. Glad they caught it early. I'm jealous, I only got three bullet holes from my gall bladder.
Sounds like you're going to have a speedy recovery if you're out walking around already. Sounds like you have a pretty good mechanic and pit crew working on you. Don't try to run too hard until you're broke in.
See you in August'
Ron
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Stainless,
Glad to hear all went with your valve job and hope the flow bench proves it. Good to see you still have your humor :-) See you at Speedweek
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Glad to hear things are working out and you were able to pickup on the subtle symptoms!
Hope to see you out on the salt again this year.
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Thanks for the emails and comments guys, took 2 half mile walks Sunday and again today, the kids have enjoyed that part of my rehab. Stitches come out Thursday
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Speedy recovery Stainless
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As I said in our emails..wishing you the best and glad the engine seal stayed intact.. :cheers:
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Hey Stainless
You've had a heck of a year
We're just glad to hear you ae OK
G
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Stainless,
Sad to hear about your problem, glad to hear you are the recovery road.
BTW, I don't know anybody who has anything good to say about aging . . . . . . . except for the wine and spirits drinkers . . . . .
Hope to see you in August.
:cheers:
Fordboy
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Stainless,
I don't know anybody who has anything good to say about aging . . . . . . . except for the wine and spirits drinkers . . . . .
:cheers:
Fordboy
That is Stainless, he drinks wine & spirits :cheers:
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Stainless,
I don't know anybody who has anything good to say about aging . . . . . . . except for the wine and spirits drinkers . . . . .
:cheers:
Fordboy
That is Stainless, he drinks wine & spirits :cheers:
Fixed it for you. 8-)
Mike
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Stainless,
I don't know anybody who has anything good to say about aging . . . . . . . except for the wine and spirits drinkers . . . . .
:cheers:
Fordboy
That is Stainless, he drinks wine & spirits :cheers:
Fixed it for you. 8-)
Mike
Hey I resemble those remarks... Few things in life better than good friends, beer, wine and spirits.... the key words there are life and friends. I am lucky to be able to enjoy them all a while longer thanks to the miracles of modern medicine. Having heart surgery without cracking my chest rates as one of those miracles.
Stitches come out tomorrow...
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So, since your mechanic has increased your rpms, does this mean you can go faster down the salt? :wink: Glad you are recovering well!
See you on the salt!!
Lynda
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wow, glad to hear you're OK Bob.... I think a feewof us have that scar tissue. :cheers: