My last post before I get to enjoy morphine
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My last post before I get to enjoy morphine
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I'll be "out" for my 4th Open Heart Surgery (OHS), Tuesday, 11/08/2011, at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital, performed by Dr. Russell. The catheterization is the day prior. Until I'm feeling up to being on the computer & online again, my sister will post UPDATES (which MAY be SHARED on the groups/boards) to my Facebook Wall:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1300282613
My previous 3 OHSs (at Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital) replaced the pulmonary valve that I was born without. The 1st, November 1977, was when the original pig valve was installed. The 2nd & 3rd OHSs (March 1987 & January 6, 2003, respectively) replaced the pig valve installed in the previous surgery.
This 4th OHS is to replace my aorta/aortic valve with a cow valve. My ascending aorta is "too large"; it is 5.6 at the middle, 5.3 at the root. Too bad my "big heart" has finally won me a date with a surgeon, instead of a cool female....
If all goes well, the "projected" return of my driving abilities is mid December & return to work is January 6, 2012 (the 9-year anniversary of my 3rd OHS).
I'm "ready" as I'll be. I'm not scared, just still dreading & "hating" the entire process, including the financial strain ... & still feeling a tad bit alone & out-of-place.
On a positive note, the PRE-SURGERY PARTY was great; many thanks to those that joined us that evening!!!
My MCs are ready for winter; just need to drive them one last time & snug them into the garage the weekend before surgery. I never did get them, or my Caprice Classic, cleaned; maybe while I'm recovering or next spring...!
Speaking of recovery, my "projects" (other than the obvious) for the next 2 months or so, include...
...write more of my ROUTE 66 STORY:
When the Going is Good | Blog | Categories | Route66
...plan my 2012 ROAD TRIP (return to Georgia/Florida, along the east coast & into northern Michigan) & perhaps a short trip to St Louis along parts of Route 66.... Previous road trips (& other) pictures:
Cort's Monte Carlo Collection
Picasa Web Albums - faithcubsmc2691
...consider WRMN's request to host part of their CHRISTMAS EVE RADIO BROADCAST. My contact there called me a couple weeks ago to find out if I would.... Previous radio show playlists:
Radio Show Playlists
...finish putting my room back together (after new carpeting & major re-arranging)
...read some new books
...Nephew Time
...misc stuff
...AND return to the groups/boards....
I appreciate all of the well wishes, thoughts & prayers, including those in my "Open Heart Surgery, party & more..." post/thread.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT! So long, everybody!
Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic
CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.models.RadioShows.legos.HO.us66 = Cort's Web Pages
"Time is a valuable thing" __ Linkin Park __ 'In The End'
I'll be "out" for my 4th Open Heart Surgery (OHS), Tuesday, 11/08/2011, at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital, performed by Dr. Russell. The catheterization is the day prior. Until I'm feeling up to being on the computer & online again, my sister will post UPDATES (which MAY be SHARED on the groups/boards) to my Facebook Wall:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1300282613
My previous 3 OHSs (at Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital) replaced the pulmonary valve that I was born without. The 1st, November 1977, was when the original pig valve was installed. The 2nd & 3rd OHSs (March 1987 & January 6, 2003, respectively) replaced the pig valve installed in the previous surgery.
This 4th OHS is to replace my aorta/aortic valve with a cow valve. My ascending aorta is "too large"; it is 5.6 at the middle, 5.3 at the root. Too bad my "big heart" has finally won me a date with a surgeon, instead of a cool female....
If all goes well, the "projected" return of my driving abilities is mid December & return to work is January 6, 2012 (the 9-year anniversary of my 3rd OHS).
I'm "ready" as I'll be. I'm not scared, just still dreading & "hating" the entire process, including the financial strain ... & still feeling a tad bit alone & out-of-place.
On a positive note, the PRE-SURGERY PARTY was great; many thanks to those that joined us that evening!!!
My MCs are ready for winter; just need to drive them one last time & snug them into the garage the weekend before surgery. I never did get them, or my Caprice Classic, cleaned; maybe while I'm recovering or next spring...!
Speaking of recovery, my "projects" (other than the obvious) for the next 2 months or so, include...
...write more of my ROUTE 66 STORY:
When the Going is Good | Blog | Categories | Route66
...plan my 2012 ROAD TRIP (return to Georgia/Florida, along the east coast & into northern Michigan) & perhaps a short trip to St Louis along parts of Route 66.... Previous road trips (& other) pictures:
Cort's Monte Carlo Collection
Picasa Web Albums - faithcubsmc2691
...consider WRMN's request to host part of their CHRISTMAS EVE RADIO BROADCAST. My contact there called me a couple weeks ago to find out if I would.... Previous radio show playlists:
Radio Show Playlists
...finish putting my room back together (after new carpeting & major re-arranging)
...read some new books
...Nephew Time
...misc stuff
...AND return to the groups/boards....
I appreciate all of the well wishes, thoughts & prayers, including those in my "Open Heart Surgery, party & more..." post/thread.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT! So long, everybody!
Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic
CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.models.RadioShows.legos.HO.us66 = Cort's Web Pages
"Time is a valuable thing" __ Linkin Park __ 'In The End'
Monte Of The Month -- August 2012
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 6,074
From: Seattle
Since I've never been in your situation I can't empathize, but I'm sure I am not alone when I say that your Monte Carlo Family is with you in mind and spirit. Best wishes for a quick recovery and I look forward to your future posts.
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,226
From: Lakeland, Florida
Hello Cort; I hope that you have a speedy recovery and that everything goes well. When you plan your road trip to Florida you need to come thru the Orlando-Tampa area so we can meet. Good luck getting rest in the hospital. There isn't any rest to be had in labor and maturity.
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,231
From: St. Louis, Missouri
Good luck, Cort. It'd be great if you could come through St. Louis sometime - we have a few Forum members in the area who'd love to get together with you. We're all thinking of you during this difficult time...
