LUVMyBirman
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No, thank you Rain for keeping us informed! Are you able to get over to see Paul. Surprise visit?
Guessing he is in Denver?
Guessing he is in Denver?
PillarPaul is climbing the mountain this morning.
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joy
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Hey Ya Ya Prince Pillar! It's Ya Ya Princess TInkerbelle here, congratulating you on your trip OVER the mountain. Now you get to walk down it! Man, they need to get a shuttle for us so we don't have to walk that far "Mountain shuttle now boarding all valve replacement/repair patients for the top of the mountain" Well, hoping that you have an uneventful recovery!
"Mountain shuttle now boarding all valve replacement/repair patients for the top of the mountain" Well, hoping that you have an uneventful recovery!
LUVMyBirman
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Rain, anything more on Paul? Bet you he's almost ready to be sprung!
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pillarpaul
I'm BAAAACK and got a Licenses Number!
I'm BAAAACK and got a Licenses Number!
Hey, Everyone, I'm back home!!!! Four days post-op and I'm feeling terrific . Can't wait to eat REAL food again!
Everything went so well - there were guardian angels all around me! When I checked in Wednesday morning, I got my first sign of things to come. The nurse at CICU (pre and post-op) was an incredible person who told me how she had emigrated here from Poland years ago. Come to find out she is from one town over from where my grandmother grew up. We talked about great Polish food, which was hard because I was so hungry!
I refused all offers of valium-like substances. I drew on a massive amount of energy from prayers, thoughts, etc. that were sent my way. The anesthesiologist then came in and introduced himself. Second sign. He was an elderly gentleman whose infectious smile told me I would be all right. I told him I would be eternally gratelful to him if he would extubate me before I woke up. He said that unles my body did something stupid, he would.
And then when the "final" minute comes, an OR nurse took my hand and told me to tell her where I'd like to be at that moment. As I described the setting, she said, "Sounds like a lake in Wisconsin" which is exactly what I was remembering from my youth and apparently hers because she was from there too! I was so calm I was almost on a "high".
Five and a half hours later I awoke, relatively lucid (I can prove it - I repeated what was said later!). And, yes, I was extubated! It was then that my doc told me that they had repaired my aortic valve. I said I rememebred that he had said he could count on both hands the number of aortic repairs he had done so now he'd need to add a foot ! He also bypassed my LAD. I had an angioplasty with stent six years ago that showed up somewhat occluded so they thought they'd give me "two for the price of one" (glad it was Happy Hour). They found in the TEE during surgery that a leaflet was perforated causing my severe regurgitation and insufficiency. My murmur showed up the day after my angioplasty so there of course may be a correlation (different cardios). I have to let that go, though, just so happy to be healing.
Four hours later I sat up for a long time. It felt great. I was in very little pain and, yes, cherished every little ice chip!
Slept well and woke up the next day, walked about fifteen minutes and promptly got booted out of CICU. I took everyone's great advice about the walking and the inspriometer and was a model patient. I had no complications, walked a mile two days post-op and would have been released yesterday except on "general principles" of never releasing someone three days post-op. Didn't get too mad because I've vowed to go from a TYPE A personality to an A minus personality!
By he way, got one number on the truck that hit us all. It's a "6" or a "9" can't tell because I may have already been run over!
Sorry for being so "long-winded" (imagine an open-heart patient being called long-winded!). Just soooooo happpy - had to share. And, yes, I promise to "nap, nap, breathe, breathe, walk, walk". I want you all to know that I got to read your postings while in the hopsital. They were wonderful and very funny (yep, only original parts here, Steve). You are all incredible. Now off to la-la land.....
Paul
I'm BAAAACK and got a Licenses Number!
Hey, Everyone, I'm back home!!!! Four days post-op and I'm feeling terrific
. Can't wait to eat REAL food again!Everything went so well - there were guardian angels all around me! When I checked in Wednesday morning, I got my first sign of things to come. The nurse at CICU (pre and post-op) was an incredible person who told me how she had emigrated here from Poland years ago. Come to find out she is from one town over from where my grandmother grew up. We talked about great Polish food, which was hard because I was so hungry!
I refused all offers of valium-like substances. I drew on a massive amount of energy from prayers, thoughts, etc. that were sent my way. The anesthesiologist then came in and introduced himself. Second sign. He was an elderly gentleman whose infectious smile told me I would be all right. I told him I would be eternally gratelful to him if he would extubate me before I woke up. He said that unles my body did something stupid, he would.
And then when the "final" minute comes, an OR nurse took my hand and told me to tell her where I'd like to be at that moment. As I described the setting, she said, "Sounds like a lake in Wisconsin" which is exactly what I was remembering from my youth and apparently hers because she was from there too! I was so calm I was almost on a "high".
Five and a half hours later I awoke, relatively lucid (I can prove it - I repeated what was said later!). And, yes, I was extubated! It was then that my doc told me that they had repaired my aortic valve. I said I rememebred that he had said he could count on both hands the number of aortic repairs he had done so now he'd need to add a foot ! He also bypassed my LAD. I had an angioplasty with stent six years ago that showed up somewhat occluded so they thought they'd give me "two for the price of one" (glad it was Happy Hour). They found in the TEE during surgery that a leaflet was perforated causing my severe regurgitation and insufficiency. My murmur showed up the day after my angioplasty so there of course may be a correlation (different cardios). I have to let that go, though, just so happy to be healing.
Four hours later I sat up for a long time. It felt great. I was in very little pain and, yes, cherished every little ice chip!
Slept well and woke up the next day, walked about fifteen minutes and promptly got booted out of CICU. I took everyone's great advice about the walking and the inspriometer and was a model patient. I had no complications, walked a mile two days post-op and would have been released yesterday except on "general principles" of never releasing someone three days post-op. Didn't get too mad because I've vowed to go from a TYPE A personality to an A minus personality!
By he way, got one number on the truck that hit us all. It's a "6" or a "9" can't tell because I may have already been run over!
Sorry for being so "long-winded" (imagine an open-heart patient being called long-winded!). Just soooooo happpy - had to share. And, yes, I promise to "nap, nap, breathe, breathe, walk, walk". I want you all to know that I got to read your postings while in the hopsital. They were wonderful and very funny (yep, only original parts here, Steve). You are all incredible. Now off to la-la land.....
Paul
G
Georgia
WHOA - SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE GREAT MEDS!!!
WHOA - SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE GREAT MEDS!!!
Congratulations again, Paul. The stars and planets must be aligned right, or something. You're one lucky duck, and I'm so happy for you.
That was a great post; it's just so nice to see everything go right for someone. Guess it was worth the wait, huh?
Now let's hope lots of the good stuff rubs off for Nadi's and Anne-Marie's surgeries.
Keep in touch.
WHOA - SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE GREAT MEDS!!!
Congratulations again, Paul. The stars and planets must be aligned right, or something. You're one lucky duck, and I'm so happy for you.
That was a great post; it's just so nice to see everything go right for someone. Guess it was worth the wait, huh?
Now let's hope lots of the good stuff rubs off for Nadi's and Anne-Marie's surgeries.
Keep in touch.
S
Scottie
Hey Paul !
Hey Paul !
I missed your going in as I was away on holiday ..but I am so pleased to see you home ,and posting ..well done you young man !
I was so pleased to hear that they managed to do a repair ...waht a blessing !
You just do as you're told now ...no heroics ...you need to rest as well as walk and by the way ....Do not what ever you do ..FORGET TO BREATHE !!!!!
Way to go Paul !
Brilliant !
Take care
Scottie
Hey Paul !
I missed your going in as I was away on holiday ..but I am so pleased to see you home ,and posting ..well done you young man !
I was so pleased to hear that they managed to do a repair ...waht a blessing !
You just do as you're told now ...no heroics ...you need to rest as well as walk and by the way ....Do not what ever you do ..FORGET TO BREATHE !!!!!
Way to go Paul !
Brilliant !
Take care
Scottie
Nancy
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Wow Paul!
You sound terrific. I'm so happy for you.
I swear, these recent surgical patients keep sounding better and better. Something's going on. Must be some new techniques, new anesthesia or some new drugs.
Congratulations Paul. it's just great.
You sound terrific. I'm so happy for you.
I swear, these recent surgical patients keep sounding better and better. Something's going on. Must be some new techniques, new anesthesia or some new drugs.
Congratulations Paul. it's just great.
Anne-Marie
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FOUR DAYS POST-OP!!!!!
That's so amazing to hear!! Woohoo! You just made my whole day, Paul! I am so glad to hear you're doing so well!
I'm with georgia, I want some of that good stuff!
A-M
That's so amazing to hear!! Woohoo! You just made my whole day, Paul! I am so glad to hear you're doing so well!
I'm with georgia, I want some of that good stuff!
A-M
Ross
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4 Days! Wow.
I'm so happy things worked the way they did. I'm even happier that your back. Now, get to feeling like a major poster and lets get this forum all turned about and laughing or something. It's becoming dismally serious and needs some fixing.
Seriously, it's great to have you back in action. I don't know what else to say but WOW.
I'm so happy things worked the way they did. I'm even happier that your back. Now, get to feeling like a major poster and lets get this forum all turned about and laughing or something. It's becoming dismally serious and needs some fixing.
Seriously, it's great to have you back in action. I don't know what else to say but WOW.
hensylee
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We knew this would happen to you. You are so upbeat and happy sounding all the time that surgery wouldn't keep you down for longer than a few minutes. Comgratulations - welcome home. God bless
P.S. sorry you missed the birthing and the entry of Ross into grandfatherhood. We had a blow-by-blow account.
P.S. sorry you missed the birthing and the entry of Ross into grandfatherhood. We had a blow-by-blow account.
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Bill Hall
Paul - Congrats on getting through the surgery. You made it sound so easy in your posting. I said to myself, it can't be that easy (must be those angels). Anyway, rest and relax and get better.
LUVMyBirman
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Your quick Paul...BTW, I didn't pick up you were from the 'old neighborhood'. Polish power! Just think you made it home just in time to get your basket off to chuch next Saturday. Assuming you still enjoy the tradation
Welcome to the top. It will get better! Couple Perogi and Golabki here and there will only help you along. If you were closer we would bring you a few.
Welcome to the top. It will get better! Couple Perogi and Golabki here and there will only help you along
. If you were closer we would bring you a few.Hi Paul
Hi Paul
O.K..you just knocked me out of the best recovery in ICU........Everyone go to St. Anthony's in Denver.. I thought St. Joseph's was the best. (In Atlanta)What is this about these Saints? And, typing so soon?..wow...Watch those shoulders and arms so soon.......I am sooooo glad you are home. Keep us posted. Bonnie
Hi Paul
O.K..you just knocked me out of the best recovery in ICU........Everyone go to St. Anthony's in Denver..
I thought St. Joseph's was the best. (In Atlanta)What is this about these Saints? And, typing so soon?..wow...Watch those shoulders and arms so soon.......I am sooooo glad you are home. Keep us posted. Bonnie
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Bunny_Rabbit
Wow Paul!
Wow Paul!
You sound so great! I'm happy that everything went extremely well for you, and I hope that it all continues.
Reading your post really put a smile on my face, I'm very happy that the only "events" you had were good ones. It's an inspiration to all of us here in the "waiting room".
Keep up the good work and take advantage of all those naps.
Wow Paul!
You sound so great! I'm happy that everything went extremely well for you, and I hope that it all continues.
Reading your post really put a smile on my face, I'm very happy that the only "events" you had were good ones. It's an inspiration to all of us here in the "waiting room".
Keep up the good work and take advantage of all those naps.
T
TIM W.
Paul, so glad to hear all is going so well for you. Keep up the good work.
Perhaps a hypnotist could get that truck's license # out of you. I want the driver prosecuted!!!
Perhaps a hypnotist could get that truck's license # out of you. I want the driver prosecuted!!!
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Les
Paul,
Outstanding! Glad to hear all went so well and your recovery is off to such a great start.
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Les AVR '93 / '95
Outstanding! Glad to hear all went so well and your recovery is off to such a great start.
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Les AVR '93 / '95
Hi Paul!
I am so so happy to hear you are doing so well. I hope things continue to go smoothly for you. I know all about those good polish foods. My husband's family is from the Czech Republic and they eat a lot of the same foods. We make up the Easter Basket every year for the blessing. I am getting really hungry now just thinking about it. How is your appetite doing? If you aren't able to eat much yet, don't worry, it will definately come back with a vengence soon. You will want to eat up everything in sight. Well, take care and please keep us posted on your recovery.
Gail
I am so so happy to hear you are doing so well. I hope things continue to go smoothly for you. I know all about those good polish foods. My husband's family is from the Czech Republic and they eat a lot of the same foods. We make up the Easter Basket every year for the blessing. I am getting really hungry now just thinking about it. How is your appetite doing? If you aren't able to eat much yet, don't worry, it will definately come back with a vengence soon. You will want to eat up everything in sight. Well, take care and please keep us posted on your recovery.
Gail
Johnny Stephens
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EXCELLENT!
EXCELLENT!
Wow, Paul, another example of what a positive outlook and taking ownership of your care can do.
Well Done, and congratulations!
EXCELLENT!
Wow, Paul, another example of what a positive outlook and taking ownership of your care can do.
Well Done, and congratulations!
My, my, my, my my...Hello Polish Power
My, my, my, my my...Hello Polish Power
Oh my, the 'Great Polish Thriller' has spoken...
So glad to hear you're about ready for one of those Polish Polkas and a good Bruski to go along with it.
Ok, let's get specific as to the area of Poland your folks came from and we can compare. My Great Grandmother immigrated from the Selecia area of Prussia [part of the German Empire then] in the 1850's. After WWII Selecia became part of Poland. So, ah hah -- I get to claim part Prussian, German and Polish..depending upon who has the best beer... Howz about you?
My, my, my, my my...Hello Polish Power
Oh my, the 'Great Polish Thriller' has spoken...
So glad to hear you're about ready for one of those Polish Polkas and a good Bruski to go along with it.
Ok, let's get specific as to the area of Poland your folks came from and we can compare. My Great Grandmother immigrated from the Selecia area of Prussia [part of the German Empire then] in the 1850's. After WWII Selecia became part of Poland. So, ah hah -- I get to claim part Prussian, German and Polish..depending upon who has the best beer... Howz about you?
