Author Topic: Mike Harper is in the hospital (Read 7872 times)

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #30 on:** August 07, 2019, 06:04:10 AM »

Well wishes headed to Mike and the rest of the family.

John Henry

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #31 on:** August 07, 2019, 06:24:10 AM »

Mike Harper and I go back to '72. Get well soon ole Navy man.

Tex

Loop Tonti EV · « **Reply #32 on:** August 07, 2019, 06:52:54 AM »

Positive and healing thoughts to Mike. Our thoughts are with the family as well. I've known Mike and have dealt with Harpers for several decades. I remember Mike being at the West Virginia Rally as a parts vendor.

s1120 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 07, 2019, 06:57:34 AM »

Sorry to hear that. I hope things improve, and he gets better soon.

Aaron D. · « **Reply #34 on:** August 07, 2019, 07:19:27 AM »

Best wishes-and give 'em hell.

jcctx · « **Reply #35 on:** August 07, 2019, 09:38:55 AM »

Can only echo the words of others............. ..

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #36 on:** August 07, 2019, 09:43:57 AM »

Well, at least he's still communicating through "other" social media outlets. I was able to send him my best wishes last night. Mike's a good guy that takes good care of his dogs. Two important things in life

davedel44 · « **Reply #37 on:** August 07, 2019, 10:16:21 AM »

Heal quick!

Dave
Galveston

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #38 on:** August 07, 2019, 11:09:25 AM »

Best wishes from Colorado.

Mike

mtiberio · « **Reply #39 on:** August 07, 2019, 12:53:28 PM »

I hope Mike get better soon and things get sorted. His contribution to the Guzzi aftermarket is unmatched.

Idontwantapickle · « **Reply #40 on:** August 07, 2019, 02:47:59 PM »

Curtis,

I hope all goes well with the procedure and Mike can put this in his rear view mirror soon!

Hunter

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #41 on:** August 07, 2019, 03:52:14 PM »

Best wishes from flyover country..

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #42 on:** August 07, 2019, 05:24:26 PM »

Thanks everyone for sentiments. A large vein in his leg was essentially clogged from his knee to his hip. 2 hours surgery yesterday to open the vein and another 3 hours today porting and polishing and he's out and awaiting final test and tune. Couple days of observation and he should be back home. I do feel a little sorry for the nursing staff over the next couple days. How they didn't catch this over numerous visits during the past year we have NO idea, but that discussion is for another day.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #43 on:** August 07, 2019, 05:28:57 PM »

Excellent news Curtis!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #44 on:** August 07, 2019, 06:22:45 PM »

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How they didn't catch this over numerous visits during the past year we have NO idea, but that discussion is for another day.

Uhh, I'll probably get in trouble for this, but the US isn't in the top 20 for quality health care, but we are number 1 on costs..

Two Checks · « **Reply #45 on:** August 07, 2019, 06:24:46 PM »

But it depends on what they call health care.

Markcarovilli · « **Reply #46 on:** August 07, 2019, 07:31:03 PM »

The good news is they found what was the problem.

I’m sure he will be glad to have this behind him. All the best,

Mark

Cdn850T5NT · « **Reply #47 on:** August 07, 2019, 07:53:20 PM »

Good to hear things are improving.

Ronkom · « **Reply #48 on:** August 07, 2019, 11:35:49 PM »

Curtis,
I wish I'd seen this post before I talked to you today. I bought goodies for my loop frames from your Dad when y'all brought the big rig up to Bucky's rallies in New Cumberland West(by god)Virginia many moons ago. Fond memories. Please let him know he's getting best vibes for quick healing from Virginia.
Ron Komoroski

Rich A · « **Reply #49 on:** August 08, 2019, 12:30:56 AM »

That's good that they figured out and addressed the problem. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Rich A

Huzo · « **Reply #50 on:** August 08, 2019, 12:58:54 AM »

Quote from: Curtis Harper on August 06, 2019, 02:55:28 PM

I know that many of you have known my dad for many years and when you call are always asking me how he's doing. Well this week has not been all that great.

Thursday morning last week we almost lost him. He went white in the face and almost lost all consciousness. Ambulance took him to Lee's summit Hospital by the time they got there basically he had 0 blood pressure. They got him back up and stabilized.

Friday they found a clot in his leg but for some infuriating reason they sent him home. Primary care Dr told him yesterday to get back in the hospital so he went back yesterday and just now, after several calls and a whole lot of "WTF is going on and where is the doctor they are finally going to take him to surgery to try and get it out by dissolving it.

I can not explain how frustrated I am with the lackadaisical attitude of this hospital, but the dangers of moving him and things breaking loose is too high to change. His father died from the very same condition.

Now I'm not a real religious person so in support of him making it thru, I don't ask for prayers. I ask you to take a few extra minutes with your family this evening and just be a family. Enjoy it cause we all know it won't last forever.

Sherri Lynn and I are both lucky to have both of our parents still but we are not fooled into thinking we have forever to deal with things. Don't let life fool you.

Will let you know how things turn out.

I don’t pretend to know either one of you mate, but it’s a powerful message you convey. Sometimes you feel like grabbing these Doctors and shaking the living tripe out of them, not because they can’t always pull a rabbit out of a hat, but they can display a high and mighty attitude with peoples emotions.
Best of good fortune and thanks for the bit of a wake up..
Peter.

John Ulrich · « **Reply #51 on:** August 08, 2019, 01:47:33 AM »

All the best, Mike!

John A · « **Reply #52 on:** August 08, 2019, 10:18:52 AM »

Hope you can enjoy a few more years with us, Mike

canuck750 · « **Reply #53 on:** August 08, 2019, 10:23:25 AM »

Glad to hear your doing better Mike!

TodkaVonic · « **Reply #54 on:** August 08, 2019, 05:12:46 PM »

A thought and then a couple of observations.

Thought: I'm glad your dad is doing well and is expected to be home in a few days, that's terrific.

Observations: 1) if I understand how you've described things, your dad had a thrombectomy (removal of clot) for a deep venous thrombosis. This is not how DVTs are typically treated. In fact, it's an option pretty much reserved for a condition called phlegmasia cerulea dolens, and, even then, is not generally the standard of care. 2) if there was a misunderstanding and he didn't actually have a thrombectomy, then he likely went to interventional radiology for placement of a IVC filter (aka a greenfield filter), and then had clot in his lung (a pulmonary embolism-the reason for him going white and having "0 blood pressure") dissolved with hemolytic agents via a catheter passed from an incision in his groin. 3) in either case, he's anticoagulated (on blood thinners) and will be for life. 4) you mentioned that that is how his dad died as well. Maybe you have a hypercoagulable syndrome in your family and perhaps you and your siblings and children should be tested. There are numerous types and asymptomatic people can be carriers. 5) A bunch of docs and nurses who had never met your dad before and had nothing to do with "missing" the diagnosis, just saved your dad's life. A nicely worded letter to those who made the wrong decisions is the best way to promote positive change, but, I promise, many probably already know and are kicking themselves for their missteps.

Again, happy he's doing well.

Nate

sdcr · « **Reply #55 on:** August 08, 2019, 05:28:03 PM »

Great news

steveford · « **Reply #56 on:** August 08, 2019, 08:38:28 PM »

Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

Kent in Upstate NY · « **Reply #57 on:** August 08, 2019, 08:47:13 PM »

What Nate said. My brother had a DVT followed by a PE event. They can be hard to diagnose. Especially when the clot in the leg goes to the lungs between X rays. If it wasn't for my sister in law who twisted his arm, we might have lost him.

radguzzi · « **Reply #58 on:** August 08, 2019, 09:11:13 PM »

Curtis,
All the best for full and complete recovery.

Rob

JJ · « **Reply #59 on:** August 08, 2019, 09:40:09 PM »

Prayers and Best Wishes from northern Arizona...

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