Back in the hospital

[davismanLV]

So did they convert you yet? Or are they bullshitting around with drugs still? With that diagnosis and good insurance they tend to maximize the money they can bleed from your insurance. After 5 days, they'll convert you and get you home pronto. They could zap you back into NSR and get it over with.

 

[DeArmond Hammer]

Good luck, @dreadnut! My 23-year-old daughter was in the hospital last week for an atrial flutter, and she had an ablation for it. Thank goodness they have a lot of tools for cardiac repairs.

[Veer] I read a book a few years ago about heart surgery. Surgeons were afraid to touch the heart until 100 years ago. In World War I, they saw bullet wounds to the heart and figured that stitches wouldn't make matters worse, and they were delighted to see some patients survive. Progress has been rapid since then, and by the turn of this century an increasing number of procedures were done without opening the chest. My wife, my mom, and Mick Jagger have all had their aortic valves replaced through arterial catheters. So, keep the faith, as the Lord often works through cardiologists and their devices.

 

[Rich Cohen]

Sending positive vibes and prayers your way, Dread.

 

[7GuildsandanSG]

Get better and get home!

 

[gjmalcyon]

Get well soon, Dread and get home.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Ugh! Get well soon!

 

[jp]

Thinking about you, dread. Hope you're on the mend!

 

[dreadnut]

Well I ain't no amateur when it comes to heart surgery - I had 5 coronary bypasses.

Twice.

 

[5thumbs]

Well I ain't no amateur when it comes to heart surgery - I had 5 coronary bypasses.

Twice.

Do the surgeons have a frequent flyer program? I think you qualify.

 

[dreadnut]

I told him the second one (ten years later) should have been under warranty, but he suggested I had major culpability in the matter.

 

[Uke]

Have they checked to make sure your TRC is on correctly? Seriously: hang in there !

 

[Okko]

Fingers crossed Dread

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Best wishes!

 

[Opsimath]

How are you doing today, Dread?

 

[Midnight Toker]

Hope you're getting the proper care and will be back home soon!

 

[dreadnut]

Looks like I'll be here for a few days - they're having a hard time draining the fluids from me, even with all the IV diuretics. Still sucking oxygen.

 

[geoguy]

Hang in there, dreadnut, & keep us posted.

 

[hearth_man]

Sending you good thoughts and vibes. The mandolin is a great idea!

 

[Rich Cohen]

Dread, keep on keeping on!

 

[Norrissey]

All the best Dread! Hang in there!