Taking A Leave of Absence
peter4jc
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Some of you know a little bit about what's going on, but now everyone will.
I've been seeing a caardiologist because of fatigue and chest pain when I exert myself too hard like pushing my lawn mower. She put me through a stress test and an echocardiogram in early November that showed some abnormalities. That brought me to this morning, undergoing an angiogram to have a look-see at my coronary arteries. The doc doing the angiogram said I couldn't go home but needed to take an ambulance ride to a hospital that does heart surgery. Tomorrow, bright and early they're doing bypass surgery on 4 arteries and replacing the aortic valve.
2-3 days in ICU, 2-3 days in a regular room and I can go home. No lifting more than 10# for a couple weeks and no driving for 8 weeks.
It kinda sucks. But in 8-12 weeks I'll be a lot better off than I am now, and have a nice scar to show the grandkids. And if things go very wrong and I wake up in heaven I don't think I'll be doing any complaining. So it's all good.
2-3 days in ICU, 2-3 days in a regular room and I can go home. No lifting more than 10# for a couple weeks and no driving for 8 weeks.
It kinda sucks. But in 8-12 weeks I'll be a lot better off than I am now, and have a nice scar to show the grandkids. And if things go very wrong and I wake up in heaven I don't think I'll be doing any complaining. So it's all good.
I appreciate your concern and will update this thread in a couple days.
Cheers!
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Praying for you Peter. Hopefully it’ll get better for you after the surgery1
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Sorry to hear this, Peter, but also glad. Glad it was found while it can still have something done about it. Your chances for a long life will most likely improve and bypass surgery techniques and skills continue to improve.
A lot of us have had bypass surgery - mine was in 1994 and my child bride’s in 1995 - and are still around enjoying life.
Naturally, our prayers will all continue on your behalf and we’ll look forward to hearing from you again when you’re able.
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Well the good news is they caught it early before anything major happened. Good luck Peter I am sure everything will go just fine. I will be praying for you buddy.
My Sis is praying for you as well. She still remembers u.
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Let us know if there's anything you need. Be it a person to talk to, heart healthy recipes, or a way to kill time via book or television. We're all here for you.1
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Damn Peter. Sorry to hear this....wishing you the best & will be thinking of you! Hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery 🤞
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I don't often go the route of prayer but I'll send one out for you, Peter.
And I hope you have some cute nurses!1 -
My thoughts and prayers are with you , Peter.
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Praying for you @peter4jc, as sad as it is you are going through this, but happy they found in time to do something. Get well soon.I was born a fool, and just got bigger!0
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Peter, so glad you got proactive and had that checked out. Could have been much worse. Sorry you have to have surgery and be out of commission for a while. Prayers and thoughts go with you for a speedy recovery my friend!!How do you like my profile pic Taborski? @matkn2930
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Peter I’m glad it was identified and wish you a quick recovery. You will be in our prayers.
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I'm so glad your Dr caught this and you have the chance to fix it! I'll be praying for you and your family.0
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Prayers! 🙏0
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Peter, Best wishes to you. You are in our prayers.
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Praying for you brother.0
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Best of luck and I'm glad you had the tests done. Don't get them mad at you by firing up a stogie in the Recovery Room!
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Stay strong Peter.0
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best wishes for a speedy recovery. Stay cool and know you are loved.
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Sending prayers your way buddy.1
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Contrary to what every ones been saying...... You actually do have a heart after all.
I'm not normally a praying man, but I will put one out there for you.
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Well they don't fool around do they? See it and send you off for the fix. Do what they tell you and get home soon. Thoughts are with you.0
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Take care Peter and keep us posted! Sending prayers to you my friend
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So that's why you have been so grouchy, you needed a carburetor rebuild! Best of luck, from the bottom of my heart."If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain0
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Love you Peter
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Praying for you Peter. Get well soon!0
