Three weeks since double bypass surgery.

dentheman · 05-22-2013, 07:03 PM

I know it has been a long time since I have posted here, so I thought I would check in. April 24 my daughter 'made me' go with her to her doctor, where he listened to my heart and said "it's skipping", and called an ambulance to take me for double bypass surgery that evening. I had been in denial, but my daughter saw through it when I could no longer walk my dog around the block and I was hiding chest pain.

Now I am feeling pretty good, but still tire easily and am limited in what I can lift, etc. That should improve as time goes by.

I did have a 2013 Honda NC700X on order at the time, scheduled to be delivered to the dealer the first week of May, when I would still be in the hospital, but the dealer called and said it would be late. As luck would have it my doctor examined me mid May and said it was now OK for me to drive; and about an hour later the dealer called and said the bike had arrived and could be ready for pick up the next day. Yeah, I rode it, but I'm sure the doctor meant that I could drive a CAR, NOT A MOTORCYCLE.

bpdchief · 05-22-2013, 09:46 PM

Good for your daughter! Glad you're going to be around a bit longer

It sucks being a man - facing the fact that we're not invincible, blaming the shortness of breath on too many fries with the burger, chest pains as something we get for getting older.

I've never met you brother and I'm still glad you got things checked out. Enjoy the new bike in moderation at first... ease into it. Now you have a good reason to slow down a bit and smell the roses or bluebonnets as the case may be.

JWR · 05-22-2013, 10:52 PM

I was ready to ride before my Doc would give me the O.K.

Been a little over 7 yrs. since my quad bypass.

I had to go back about 2 years later and have stents put in for both legs.

Get well and enjoy that new Honda. :2tup:

burkbuilds · 05-23-2013, 12:41 AM

I'm glad your daughter insisted that you get checked out. Hope you recover completely and quickly. Enjoy the new ride, glad you are going to be around to ride it now. :2tup:

Water Warrior 2 · 05-23-2013, 03:01 AM

Give your daughter a big hug from all of us. The age thing and minor pains can be very deceiving. Luckily my Doc listened to my heart earlier today and I got a clean bill of health. My health isn't changing much as the years pile up. I am very grateful for that.
Back in 1980 I was talking to my Dad in the driveway. He casually rubbed his chest as if a bug bit him. No big deal........right??
He died the next day. I never knew he had a heart murmur and had stopped taking his meds when he felt better. He made a fatal decision by not continuing his treatment as required.
Heal up, do your doctor's orders and take some pics of the new ride for us. We will also require a ride report when you are up and mobile. Take care dentheman.

blaine · 05-23-2013, 09:06 AM

Glad to hear that you are on the mend.We take our health forgranted till it's too late.I ended up loosing my voice box because of not getting regular check-ups.Take care & as W.W said.... pics please.

:cool:

**jonathan180iq** · 05-23-2013, 09:17 AM

Perfect timing!
Welcome back to the club!

alantf · 05-23-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

my Doc listened to my heart earlier today and I got a clean bill of health.

Looks like us oldies are all dropping to pieces. I've got to go in for a minor op, shortly, on my waterworks (an old man thing :roll: )So today I went for the pre op checkup. Blood test, x ray, ECG, then next tuesday I've got to check in with the anaesthetist, so if I've any problems they should find them. BTW, it's sod's law that I've been on the waiting list for over a year, and everything's coming to a head when I've got my flights booked to my daughter's in England, for a holiday on the 10th of June.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-23-2013, 03:10 PM

Alantf, it could be worse. Just be thankful you have modern health care to keep you ticking an kicking.

JWR · 05-23-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alantf

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

my Doc listened to my heart earlier today and I got a clean bill of health.

Looks like us oldies are all dropping to pieces. I've got to go in for a minor op, shortly, on my waterworks (an old man thing :roll: )So today I went for the pre op checkup. Blood test, x ray, ECG, then next tuesday I've got to check in with the anaesthetist, so if I've any problems they should find them. BTW, it's sod's law that I've been on the waiting list for over a year, and everything's coming to a head when I've got my flights booked to my daughter's in England, for a holiday on the 10th of June.

:shocked:

05-22-2013, 07:03 PM	#1
dentheman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 629	Three weeks since double bypass surgery. I know it has been a long time since I have posted here, so I thought I would check in. April 24 my daughter 'made me' go with her to her doctor, where he listened to my heart and said "it's skipping", and called an ambulance to take me for double bypass surgery that evening. I had been in denial, but my daughter saw through it when I could no longer walk my dog around the block and I was hiding chest pain. Now I am feeling pretty good, but still tire easily and am limited in what I can lift, etc. That should improve as time goes by. I did have a 2013 Honda NC700X on order at the time, scheduled to be delivered to the dealer the first week of May, when I would still be in the hospital, but the dealer called and said it would be late. As luck would have it my doctor examined me mid May and said it was now OK for me to drive; and about an hour later the dealer called and said the bike had arrived and could be ready for pick up the next day. Yeah, I rode it, but I'm sure the doctor meant that I could drive a CAR, NOT A MOTORCYCLE. __________________ 2007 Shadow Spirit 750 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-22-2013, 09:46 PM	#2
bpdchief Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 848	Re: Three weeks since double bypass surgery. Good for your daughter! Glad you're going to be around a bit longer It sucks being a man - facing the fact that we're not invincible, blaming the shortness of breath on too many fries with the burger, chest pains as something we get for getting older. I've never met you brother and I'm still glad you got things checked out. Enjoy the new bike in moderation at first... ease into it. Now you have a good reason to slow down a bit and smell the roses or bluebonnets as the case may be. __________________ I'm never lost - I'm exploring alternative destinations !
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05-22-2013, 10:52 PM	#3
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Three weeks since double bypass surgery. I was ready to ride before my Doc would give me the O.K. Been a little over 7 yrs. since my quad bypass. I had to go back about 2 years later and have stents put in for both legs. Get well and enjoy that new Honda. :2tup: __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-23-2013, 12:41 AM	#4
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Three weeks since double bypass surgery. I'm glad your daughter insisted that you get checked out. Hope you recover completely and quickly. Enjoy the new ride, glad you are going to be around to ride it now. :2tup:
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05-23-2013, 03:01 AM	#5
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Three weeks since double bypass surgery. Give your daughter a big hug from all of us. The age thing and minor pains can be very deceiving. Luckily my Doc listened to my heart earlier today and I got a clean bill of health. My health isn't changing much as the years pile up. I am very grateful for that. Back in 1980 I was talking to my Dad in the driveway. He casually rubbed his chest as if a bug bit him. No big deal........right?? He died the next day. I never knew he had a heart murmur and had stopped taking his meds when he felt better. He made a fatal decision by not continuing his treatment as required. Heal up, do your doctor's orders and take some pics of the new ride for us. We will also require a ride report when you are up and mobile. Take care dentheman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-23-2013, 09:06 AM	#6
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Three weeks since double bypass surgery. Glad to hear that you are on the mend.We take our health forgranted till it's too late.I ended up loosing my voice box because of not getting regular check-ups.Take care & as W.W said.... pics please. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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05-23-2013, 09:17 AM	#7
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Three weeks since double bypass surgery. Perfect timing! Welcome back to the club!
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05-23-2013, 03:10 PM	#9
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Three weeks since double bypass surgery. Alantf, it could be worse. Just be thankful you have modern health care to keep you ticking an kicking.
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