Thanks to KimC and fher Brother

[JetService]

KimC, I wanted to extend a special thanks to you and your brother for him checking up on me. That was so unbelievable and actually kind of an exceptional feeling to have a face associated with the boards. It just hammered home how real all everyone's concerns is here. He in a way represented all of you. I hope he didn't think I was acting too weird. It was during my 'not so feeling good time', but perfect timing because it really cheered me up. He came up with a collegue, knocked on my door while I was sitting in the recliner next to the bed. When I turned and looked, I saw two doctors which wasn't an unusual sight. I thought 'Oh geez, more people to poke at me' LOL. Then I noticed the 'Neurologist'. That's when he introduced himself and it was such a delight. So thank him for me and tell him sorry if I was acting odd!!!!

 

[KimC]

Darren,

My pleasure! Jeff said that you were a sharp guy, whatever that means. He was impressed and didn't mention anything about you acting weird! Give yourself a break anyway! You were just cracked!!!

I'm still in Ft. Wayne. I saw Dr. Mattson of the Heart Group last week; he confirmed my diagnosis of mild-to-moderate AI and TI. He isn't sure why I'm having symptoms but said it's plausibe given that two valves are leaking. I had a cardiac MRI today in Indy at St. Vincent's to investigate further. I'll be posting the results when I have them.

I hope you're feeling well. I'll share your note with my brother.

I'm glad you found this site. You know, Dr. Ladowski bought the house I grew up in. He lives on Forest Pk. Blvd. My dad said he's great.

Congratulations -- you made it to the other side!

God bless,

 

[JetService]

Kim, thanks! I hope your tests go well!!!

My father-in-law lives right next to Forest Park. What a beautiful old neighborhood that is. I love walking down that strip admiring those enormous classic homes.

Thanks for sharing my note with your brother. Again it was great to meet him.

Darren

 

[Ross]

You were just cracked!!!

Darrens a Lobster?

 

[KimC]

You know, my stepmother used that same term and it made me mad. Sorry, sorry, sorry.

My dad "cracks skulls," (he's a neurosurgeon) so I think I've developed some of his and my family's insensitivity about such life-threatening operations.

Best,

 

[JetService]

Don't tell me wife I'm a lobster!!! That's her favorite! heh heh

I do like that expression, though. I've been telling everyone ' I just had a zipper installed'.

 

[Ross]

I prefer to think we were filleted and then had zippers installed. Sometimes I wish they really were zippers!

 

[bvdr]

Kim,

That's the term we used to use in the ER too. Every now and then we would have to "crack a chest".

 

[KimC]

To Darren from Jeff

To Darren from Jeff

Darren,

I shared your post w/ Jeff. Here's his note back. He sent it in AOL mail:

Darren seemed like a great guy and was doing exceptionally well for such a major operation--a real champ! Congratulations Darren and I wish you the best with your new life.

Jeff Kachmann, MD
Neurosurgeon

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I thought it was funny he included his title. Typical! You should've grown up with him ...

Best,