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Title: Live to set valves another day...
Post by: Jim Rich on May 26, 2018, 06:07:30 AM
Glad to be able to say hello today, had a heart bypass operation on Monday, feel like I have been given a second chance at life (and riding). 
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Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 26, 2018, 06:44:50 AM
Good for you! Enjoy! Best wishes for a speedy recovery👌
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Post by: twodogs on May 26, 2018, 06:45:35 AM
Get well soon.
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Post by: Paul Brooking on May 26, 2018, 06:48:25 AM
Onya (Australian vernacular [emoji6])
Did the put in a rollerised valve set or stay with the flat tappet? [emoji85][emoji85]


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Post by: twowings on May 26, 2018, 06:59:03 AM
Excellent! Take care of yourself, watch that diet, and take two bike rides per day to promote complete healing!  :thumb:
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Post by: chuck peterson on May 26, 2018, 07:01:51 AM
Heal well..take it easy. Good to see your still here... :bike-037:
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Post by: Chuck in Indiana on May 26, 2018, 07:04:02 AM
Attaboy. The Reaper isn't such a bad guy, once you get to know him.  He's just doing his job, but a little lonely since everyone shuns him. Treat him right, and he'll give you some more time..  :smiley:
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Post by: Unkept on May 26, 2018, 07:10:16 AM
Good Morning,

That's a great outlook! Congrats on the next chapter.

-Joe
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Post by: Ncdan on May 26, 2018, 07:13:22 AM
Good deal Jim, saying a prayer for your continued healing and recovery 🙏
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Post by: nick949 on May 26, 2018, 07:13:48 AM
Jim,
   This time last year I had a triple bypass. Since then I've done a lot of hiking and riding. Complete recovery is possible - indeed I feel fitter than ever.
The Doctors will tell you to walk, walk, walk.  Take their advise seriously - it is the best and quickest way back to health. Small steps at first, gradually increasing distance and tempo as your surgery scars heal. Soon you will be romping along without a care.

Don't rush the arm use though. With nothing but a bit of wire to hold your chest together, you need to take the admonitions to take it easy completely seriously.

Life will return to normal, and sooner than you think.  Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery back to great health.

All the best

Nick

Six months after surgery - half way through a 200km hiking challenge

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Post by: Sheepdog on May 26, 2018, 07:18:23 AM
Glad you�re still with us, Jim. Wasn�t it Winston Churchill who said, �Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.� Hoping you make all the rides that you wish to take...
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Post by: Dave Swanson on May 26, 2018, 07:19:44 AM
Here's to great days ahead!
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Post by: tazio on May 26, 2018, 08:20:52 AM
Sweet outlook!
Now re-prioritize accordingly. This is the step I'm on...
 :bike-037:
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Post by: oldbike54 on May 26, 2018, 08:29:38 AM
 Did they build a two lane or four lane ?

 Sorry Jim  :embarrassed: Glad you are well , thanks for letting us know  :thumb:

 Dusty
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Post by: guzzisteve on May 26, 2018, 08:40:58 AM
Time will go fast and you'll be back riding soon. Heal up well.
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Post by: rodekyll on May 26, 2018, 01:27:06 PM
WHAT? JIm you are the epitome of good health, so I was shocked to read this. Heal fast.

Tex
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Post by: Guzzi Gal on May 26, 2018, 01:28:06 PM
Take this opportunity to learn from past mistakes, embrace your new lease on life, and occasionally eat/drink something verboten. :evil:

 :bike-037:
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Post by: Diploman on May 26, 2018, 02:25:40 PM
Hope you will be back in the saddle soon!

Cheers, Will
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Post by: Jim Rich on May 27, 2018, 07:20:12 AM
Thank you for the prayers, good wishes and positive thoughts.

Paul - I better have a rollerized version for what they will be billing my insurance co.

Nick - Thanks for sharing your experience, I was walking, but will kick it up a notch.  I may make that goal of hiking the CO. trail with my sister in a year or two.

Old Bike - Got a 2 lane, feel a little short changed.

Rodekyll / Tex - This snuck up on me, I was showing no symptoms, took a stress test with a cardiologist and he saw a problem.  When they went into take a look; the widow-maker artery was 100% blocked, another was 70%, I feel lucky to be alive.

Rodekyll / Tex - please check your p-mail.

Everyone Else - if you are over 50, get a stress test regularly and maybe you can avoid being surprised by something like this.
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Post by: ohiorider on May 27, 2018, 09:10:14 AM
Congratulations on a successful surgery!  Been there 2x (2001 & 2016.)  You'll be back on 2 wheels before you know it.  As Nick mentioned, give the chest some time to mend.  In 2001 I went out within 3 weeks of surgery, hit a bump on the little W650, said to myself 'damn, that hurt!' and immediately took the bike home and parked it for a few more weeks.

Bob