This is my first post in 13 days. All typos are mine, it isn't easy to type when three fingers on your writing hand are numb.
My heart valve surgery was on August 13th. It took almost eight hours, and then I was taken to ICU. I spent 5 days in ICU then transferred to the 3rd floor Cardio unit. The next day I went back to ICU because of complictions. It wasn't till Aug 22nd that I left ICU for good. If my INR level will get back to a certain range, I could come home Friday. If not, probably on Sept 2nd.
How am I feeling? Pretty darn good considering. I still have a long recovery ahead. The pain is ok, but since Surgery I've had numbness in most of my right hand. Its gotten a little better but two of my fingers are not very good.
I could write a volume on what's going on right now, but this will have to suffice. As far as computers go, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
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Glad to hear you came out o... (Below threshold)1. Posted by LaMedusa | August 26, 2008 6:13 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Glad to hear you came out of it ok, Bill. Take your time and rest easy.
1. Posted by LaMedusa | August 26, 2008 6:13 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 18:13
2. Posted by Arthur | August 26, 2008 6:39 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
(from my experience in ICU...)
If you have a view of them, try not to watch the various displays and meters and such of things hooked into you.
Less typing, more reading.
2. Posted by Arthur | August 26, 2008 6:39 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 18:39
3. Posted by SarahConnor2 | August 26, 2008 6:48 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Welcome back and take care of yourself.
3. Posted by SarahConnor2 | August 26, 2008 6:48 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 18:48
4. Posted by Jayemay | August 26, 2008 7:07 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Welcome back, Bill.
Get well soon.
4. Posted by Jayemay | August 26, 2008 7:07 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 19:07
5. Posted by Tom Blogical
| August 26, 2008 7:12 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Hi Bill! Great to see that you're doing well.
5. Posted by Tom Blogical
| August 26, 2008 7:12 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 19:12
6. Posted by Dawnsblood | August 26, 2008 7:21 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Great to see you made it though Ok Bill. Just relax and take it easy. Wizbang will be here when you are ready :)
6. Posted by Dawnsblood | August 26, 2008 7:21 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 19:21
7. Posted by Doc Rochester | August 26, 2008 7:22 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
God bless you, Bill. Please be assured that 1000s of folks are praying for you, and eagerly awaiting your insights once again.
7. Posted by Doc Rochester | August 26, 2008 7:22 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 19:22
8. Posted by Tammy | August 26, 2008 7:39 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
It's good to hear from you, Bill. I know lots of prayers are going up for you. I'm sorry you're having to fight the big C, but I'm glad you've still got some fight in you.
8. Posted by Tammy | August 26, 2008 7:39 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 19:39
9. Posted by Corky Boyd | August 26, 2008 7:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Glad to have you back. You now have a couple of weeks worth of Florida oddities to write about. Wait a week or so before you open the hospital bill (the one that shows the "full" amount before adjustments and insurance coverage). Use only one eye and squint to limit the shock.
Actually any amount is worth it to have you back. Keep the Florida coverage coming.
9. Posted by Corky Boyd | August 26, 2008 7:53 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 19:53
10. Posted by DJ Drummond | August 26, 2008 8:08 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Welcome back, Bill!
Obama says if he'd known you'd be back so soon, he'd never have picked Biden!
10. Posted by DJ Drummond | August 26, 2008 8:08 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 20:08
11. Posted by maggie | August 26, 2008 8:16 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Welcome back Bill, it's good to read
you're in good spirits.
11. Posted by maggie | August 26, 2008 8:16 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 20:16
12. Posted by epador | August 26, 2008 8:29 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
WB BILL!
I hear Hillary is going to say something special about you later tonight.
Wait a minute, maybe that was another Bill.
Not likely, I bet she meant you.
12. Posted by epador | August 26, 2008 8:29 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 20:29
13. Posted by Kenny | August 26, 2008 8:32 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Bill,
Welcome back.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
13. Posted by Kenny | August 26, 2008 8:32 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 20:32
14. Posted by Oyster | August 26, 2008 8:57 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Yay! Good to hear from you :)
14. Posted by Oyster | August 26, 2008 8:57 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 20:57
15. Posted by Kim Priestap | August 26, 2008 9:36 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
It's so good to hear from you! Thank God you got through surgery ok.
15. Posted by Kim Priestap | August 26, 2008 9:36 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 21:36
16. Posted by XMariner | August 26, 2008 10:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
This may be a blessing in disguise -- you don't have to watch to Democratic Convention!
Seriously, we're praying for you, no matter what happens. Take care.
16. Posted by XMariner | August 26, 2008 10:31 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 22:31
17. Posted by cindermutha
| August 26, 2008 11:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It's good to hear from you! I hope you make a full recovery soon.
17. Posted by cindermutha
| August 26, 2008 11:31 PM |
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Posted on August 26, 2008 23:31
18. Posted by Gmac | August 27, 2008 12:58 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hey!!!
I type with just two fingers so you're still doing better than me!
Glad to see you're on the road back, get better now!
18. Posted by Gmac | August 27, 2008 12:58 AM |
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Posted on August 27, 2008 00:58
19. Posted by Jana Reed | August 27, 2008 9:22 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Love the title.
Hope you are back home and eating real food soon.
19. Posted by Jana Reed | August 27, 2008 9:22 AM |
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Posted on August 27, 2008 09:22
20. Posted by Doug | August 27, 2008 3:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Welcome back.
Good luck with your recovery (and keep up with your breathing exercises and walking).
20. Posted by Doug | August 27, 2008 3:41 PM |
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Posted on August 27, 2008 15:41
21. Posted by Parthenon | August 28, 2008 12:49 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Good luck and good health sir. Cheers to a speedy and hitch-free recovery.
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Posted on August 28, 2008 00:49