29 years ago

[kfay]

I was just sitting here and realized it was 29 years ago today that I had my first heart surgery at Duke. It seemed so surreal to me at the time. I was there for about 3 weeks in total and actually snuck out of the hospital (pre-surgery obviously) with a couple of interns and went out to their car and drank beer. By the time I got back to my floor, my nurses were furious and had all of hospital security searching for me. Anyway, I had no idea I would be revisiting that wonderful experience 28 years later.

 

[Freddie]

Many Congratulations to you Kim.
Are you still sneaky? LOL

 

[kfay]

.
Are you still sneaky? Lol

always!!!!

 

[Freddie]

Gotta love being sneaky.

 

[njean]

Ohhhh, you naughty girl you!!! LOL!

I can just see you out there partying while the hospital staff is scrambling to find you! (oh, to be so young again, huh???)

Congratulations on your 29th Valversary Kimmie & many more to you!!!

 

[njean]

I'll drink to that.........(hic!)


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[kfay]

LOL...I can't even believe that I was stupid enough to do that. Those interns had to be complete idiots to do that with me. They are lucky they didn't get fired. The funny thing was, they were back in my room on rounds bright and early the next morning. I would die if one of my kids tried to pull something like that.

 

[hall]

Happy 29th Anniversary. You are right, those interns are darn lucky they did not lose their jobs. Sounds fun though!

 

[Duffey]

Now that's funny!
So glad you're here to relate the story 29 years later.

 

[bvdr]

I love the story especially since it has such a happy ending. Merry Christmas!

 

[BDMc]

Kim, A belated happy Valversary!

 

[halleyg]

What a funny story...happy 29 years and happy holidays!

 

[Lorraine]

Kim,

29 Years! That's a real milestone! Congratulations and may you have many more valveversaries to come! Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!

 

[NewValveNY]

Happy 29 years!!! What a humorous story!

 

[Plumber1]

God bless the interns!
Happy 29th!

 

[terodac]

Thats the kind of story's that make you smile! 29 Years! WOW WE! look what we all have to look forward to. If I ever have to endure another OHS, I will be drinking also! Maybe not with the staff but I have some friends that will bring it to me! LOL! Congrads!

 

[ottagal]

Loved your story and like others, if definitely brought a smile! Wishing you many, many more years of great health.

Wow....29 years! Time flies when you're having fun.