Author Topic: Big Surprise! - 6 Months Post Surgery (Read 5249 times)

SED · « **Reply #30 on:** September 26, 2021, 03:02:12 PM »

Wow Dave, glad you are OK. Heal well.

Your post contains the kind of detailed information that could save someone's life. Thank you.

ohiorider · « **Reply #31 on:** September 26, 2021, 05:30:01 PM »

I had my first heart surgery in 2001 at 58 ...... 6 bypasses. Got thru that just fine. Did avoid work (my job) for 6-8 weeks, but returned for over 4 years before retiring at 62.

2016 - after having my cardio doc monitor heart for several years, the time came to have the aortic valve replaced. At age 73. That worked fine, aside from going septic, and almost kicking the bucket from that. Surgery was great ...... aortic valve working fine at the moment. Gotta watch out for that nasty staph, however!

The good news from 2nd surgery was ........ out of the 6 bypasses that had been done 15 years prior, 5 were still in good shape. The 6th was repaired with a vein graft. Now slightly past 20 years on the initial bypasses. All good!

Bob

Vince in Milwaukee · « **Reply #32 on:** September 26, 2021, 06:08:16 PM »

Wow, talk a out a close call! Glad that you are going to be okay.

Markcarovilli · « **Reply #33 on:** September 27, 2021, 09:14:14 AM »

Dave

heal well and the timing isn't too bad with winter coming it won't impinge on riding season that much.

you can turn wrenches while your getting better....

Mark

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** September 27, 2021, 09:14:14 AM »

jwinwi · « **Reply #34 on:** September 27, 2021, 12:50:36 PM »

Glad you caught it when you did!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #35 on:** September 27, 2021, 01:31:55 PM »

Quote from: jwinwi on September 27, 2021, 12:50:36 PM

Glad you caught it when you did!

Yep. BIL Bob had chest tightness walking out to get the mail.. 97% blockage and a stent the next day..
Good for you, Dave.

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #36 on:** September 28, 2021, 09:13:29 PM »

Mine was 95% on the WM that they stented along with another one. Glad you're alive.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #37 on:** September 30, 2021, 01:40:33 PM »

Tomorrow 10/1 will be one week since the big cut. I should be out of the hospital tomorrow! I had an extra complication from my guts taking extra time to wake up from the anesthesia and morphine- Ileus. That's now behind me in more ways than one.

I am thinking about writing a Guzzi book about riding after bypass but I vaguely remember that's been done before 😀

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 30, 2021, 02:59:01 PM »

Very glad to hear you were smart and did the right thing. Too many men just say aw its nothing and push through it. Then they become nothing. My father had the bypass and did very well, and you are in better shape than he, so you should superstar this gig. Working on motorcycles is a therapeutic way to recover from surgery. Wouldn't a nice 72 Eldo restore be just the ticket?? I happen to know a guy...

In all seriousness, keep on doing what you're doing. You're rocking this recovery.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #39 on:** September 30, 2021, 04:02:12 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on September 30, 2021, 01:40:33 PM

Tomorrow 10/1 will be one week since the big cut. I should be out of the hospital tomorrow! I had an extra complication from my guts taking extra time to wake up from the anesthesia and morphine- Ileus. That's now behind me in more ways than one.

I am thinking about writing a Guzzi book about riding after bypass but I vaguely remember that's been done before 😀

I had that problem, and they sent me home.

Ate dinner. Not good. Called the hospital and some bozo told me to take miralax in a glass of water. MD= "Me Doctor." Emergency trip to the hospital and stomach drained through my nose for a few days. A near thing..and no fun at all.
All's well that ends well, though.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #40 on:** September 30, 2021, 06:42:34 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on September 30, 2021, 04:02:12 PM

I had that problem, and they sent me home. Ate dinner. Not good. Called the hospital and some bozo told me to take miralax in a glass of water. MD= "Me Doctor." Emergency trip to the hospital and stomach drained through my nose for a few days. A near thing..and no fun at all.
All's well that ends well, though.

Wow Chuck! That's horrible. One of the big milestones heart patients must clear before release is proper functioning bowels on solid food! I had the NG tube for a day and it felt like an eternity!

ohiorider · « **Reply #41 on:** September 30, 2021, 07:49:13 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on September 30, 2021, 01:40:33 PM

Tomorrow 10/1 will be one week since the big cut. I should be out of the hospital tomorrow! I had an extra complication from my guts taking extra time to wake up from the anesthesia and morphine- Ileus. That's now behind me in more ways than one.

I am thinking about writing a Guzzi book about riding after bypass but I vaguely remember that's been done before 😀

Good news, Dave! Maybe we should collaborate on that book! Sounds like you'll be good to go shortly.

Bob

nick949 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 30, 2021, 08:13:13 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on September 30, 2021, 01:40:33 PM

I am thinking about writing a Guzzi book about riding after bypass but I vaguely remember that's been done before 😀

Always room for one more

Glad to hear you're heading home. Remember - don't over do it. Slow and steady wins the race.

Nick

adaven · « **Reply #43 on:** September 30, 2021, 08:40:56 PM »

Glad to still have you around. I had a WM 98% blocked at 42 yrs old in '92. Still hanging around with no problems. Nick has made a couple of really good points. Depression is normal, don't fight it, but deal with it. And be a patient patient. I cycled my way to health and flirted with the nurses. You'll feel good and be tempted to push. There's plenty of time for that when summer comes around again. A wee bit of whisky now and then doesn't hurt either. Good man for going in when the urge struck.

greer · « **Reply #44 on:** October 01, 2021, 09:21:54 AM »

Hey Dave,

Hope you're good to go today, looking forward to an update.

Sarah

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #45 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:14:26 AM »

Quote from: greer on October 01, 2021, 09:21:54 AM

Hey Dave,

Hope you're good to go today, looking forward to an update.

Sarah

I am showered, dressed, and in the waiting game for all the docs to sign off. I would think I will be out of the hospital this afternoon

Markcarovilli · « **Reply #46 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:24:49 AM »

maybe you shouldn't have showered to be so fresh....they may have pushed you out sooner

Mark

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #47 on:** October 01, 2021, 02:29:09 PM »

Home and typing this from my computer!

One week from surgery and I feel pretty darn good and glad to be out of the hospital!!!

ohiorider · « **Reply #48 on:** October 01, 2021, 05:21:49 PM »

Glad to hear you're out of the 'health care facility!' To me, an hour there is like a day, and a day like a week. Sounds like you're on the road to a great recovery. Take it easy for a while, and stay off the really bumpy roads when you first get back on two wheels. Or take a bike with the softest suspension!

Bob

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #49 on:** October 01, 2021, 05:25:59 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on October 01, 2021, 02:29:09 PM

Home and typing this from my computer!

One week from surgery and I feel pretty darn good and glad to be out of the hospital!!!

Cam3512 · « **Reply #50 on:** October 01, 2021, 05:31:06 PM »

Good news Dave. Don’t read the “Last pack of homemade bacon” thread….

maquette · « **Reply #51 on:** October 01, 2021, 05:44:05 PM »

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #52 on:** October 01, 2021, 06:28:35 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on October 01, 2021, 05:31:06 PM

Good news Dave. Don’t read the “Last pack of homemade bacon” thread….

Muzz · « **Reply #53 on:** October 02, 2021, 11:32:25 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on October 01, 2021, 02:29:09 PM

Home and typing this from my computer!

One week from surgery and I feel pretty darn good and glad to be out of the hospital!!!

Good reports are always good to hear Dave. Nice to hear that you are bright eyed and bushy tailed.

chuck peterson · « **Reply #54 on:** October 03, 2021, 06:51:47 AM »

Amazing really..saved to live another day…

Ride on, brother, ride on

You’ve earned a free ticket

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #55 on:** October 03, 2021, 07:34:03 AM »

I am beginning day 3 post hospital stay. I am staying at my daughter and son in law's place for about a week or so before transitioning home. All is well and going better than plan.

All the medical staff I have interfaced with have said I am a star pupil which is good to hear. I have been reading Nick's "Beyond the Bypass" which is excellent. Our experience to this point is very similar. Unlike Nick, I won't be taking a spin on my bike at 3 weeks post op!

The impending inclement riding season will help remove that temptation.

My son, daughter and I are still blown away that this happened. And sometimes it still feels unbelievable. We are still shaking our heads at just how fast things can change.

greer · « **Reply #56 on:** October 03, 2021, 12:24:02 PM »

So glad to hear you're doing well, Dave!

Sarah

jrt · « **Reply #57 on:** October 03, 2021, 04:41:38 PM »

That's great news to hear, Dave. Keep on keepin' on.

Tiki Joe · « **Reply #58 on:** October 04, 2021, 02:16:13 PM »

My dad had quintuple bypass when he was 53, his brother had triple bypass at 51 and my brother had quadruple at 48. I guess I'm next in line!
I just turned 49 yrs old; and I sure hope I can avoid it. Those 3 really never kept up on their health. I've been on blood pressure & cholesterol medicine for years now and always monitor my blood pressure.
I watch what I eat, walk every morning, lift weights 5 days a week and quit drinking alcohol 14 months ago. I'm what appears to be a healthy man....hopefully it's working but the genetic predisposition I can do nothing about.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #59 on:** October 07, 2021, 01:57:36 PM »

I made a stop of a almost a week in between the hospital and home at my daughter and son in law's place. A perfect place to spend the transition. I am now home. I went to the garage and started the new V7 just because.

Other than the constant reminder that my sternum was sawed in half not long ago I feel remarkably normal. I was lucky to be discharged from the hospital not needing Coumadin which makes this part of post recovery much simpler.

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