OPEN HEART SURGERY THE 18th OF MARCH

davids · #1 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 03:54 PM

I had emergency open heart surgery on the 18th of March. 4 98% blocked arteries..I'm starting rehab Monday and will work very hard with it so that I can drive my car from Scottsdale to Sparks and back again..Can't wait to see everyone..Dave

Jim Kellogg · #2 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 04:09 PM

Glad to hear that you are doing better this side of the surgery!

Work with the docs, and you will soon be feeling better than you have for a long time, correcting blockages like that.
Jim Kellogg

thudmaster · #3 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 04:39 PM

Welcome back to this side................Been 13 years for me..........see you at the bash..............

Nedsel · #4 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 07:12 PM

I hope they gave you one of those pillows to hug any time you have to cough, sneeze or (worse) laugh. Either way, you don't want to have friends over who feel like telling you jokes. And, this may be tacky but - did you opt for the standard zipper, or go with blue stripes down your chest?

davids · #5 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 08:03 PM

Thanks guys..I opted for the standard zipper....Doc did a great job on that...I Start rehab on Monday and looking forward to it..I'm using the center by the hospital.Everything is right their...Nutrition, Cardio Docs, huge workout rooms with big TV'S and showers too..They keep you well monitored and watch your food intake also..I really need that..I really need to learn ""WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT'S HEALTHY !"" My Daytona was getting harder and harder to get into...I just hope and pray that I can drive it to Sparks... Dave

davids · #6 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 08:05 PM

I did get the red heart pillow and I did use it alot..I'm healing pretty darn quickly but I listen to the Docs..I feel better even with my chest stiffness....Dave

jagxjr5012 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 08:56 PM

Dave
Do the things you are supposed to do so you are back at the wheel soon !! You are in my prayers !! Speedy recovery !! Speedy I said !!
Mike

davids · #8 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 04:03 PM

THANKS MIKE!! Nice and slow!!!! hehehehehehe!!!

Slither · #9 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 07:09 PM

David, don't rush anything. The Western States Cobra Bash is a great enough event that it will be there again next year if you have to miss it this year. Take care of yourself (and the birds) and you will be back on your feet before you know it!

davids · #10 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 03:03 PM

Slither are you going to the Cobra Bash?? Dave

Cobra #42 · #11 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 04:04 PM

Dave, Understand what you are going through 10/15/08 will be 10 years for me still above ground, had the the old quad bypass. I will tell you the stuff that the doctors forget to tell you. Give me a call @ 214.725.7585

Chaplin · #12 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 04:32 PM

Dave,
That is not an easy surgery. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I know several people that have had it done and the people who have had the easiest recovery were the ones who kept an upbeat and positive outlook, did what the doctors told them and had a lot of love and support from their family. Sounds like you are on the right track.

Hope you are back behind the wheel in no time!

Slither · #13 (**permalink**) 05-03-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by davids

Slither are you going to the Cobra Bash?? Dave

No, not this year. I have had other plans for a long time. We are going to 83rd on 5/3 though. Also planning on going to Mid America in Tulsa next month!

Take it easy on your trip to Reno and watch out for earthquakes!!!

davids · #14 (**permalink**) 05-03-2008, 08:06 AM

Ok I Will Steve....

John-Tucson · #15 (**permalink**) 05-03-2008, 10:37 PM

Hey davids, it's good to hear that you will be attending the WSCB in two weeks. Keep following the doc's orders and we'll meet you for the drive up there.

davids · #16 (**permalink**) 05-03-2008, 11:37 PM

I'll be right behind yah John... Dave