Matters of the Heart

[user 2031]

Hey folks, just a quick note to let you all know I won't be hanging around much for a while. I suspect my smoking pipe may be coming to an end, this time for good. I had a heart cath yesterday, and my arteries were clear (good news). But the bad news is my heart valve is wearing out, I was born with a bicuspid valve and it is going south, and I am going to have to have it replaced. I have an appointment for consultation on the 21st. Surgery is for sure and we're pretty positive it will be open heart.... I will let you all know more as I find out. All of you who pray, prayers are definitely welcome.

Jack

 

[user 2027]

Good luck my friend! Hope it all works out.

 

[Blackhorse]

Prayers. Absolutely. For all the poor nurses you’re gonna be harassing while in recovery...and beyond.

You’ve got a whole stadium of guys here rooting for you Bro.

 

[D.L.Ruth]

Best of luck to you for your surgery. Hope all gos well and you have a quick recovery.

 

[Fr_Tom]

I may not look like much, but I can pray.

 

[History Prof 1861]

Good luck on your upcoming surgery and I will pray for a speedy recovery!

 

[Stick]

Gosh, I'm very sorry to hear that, Jack. I sincerely hope all goes well for you and hope you can keep us informed as things progress.

Warmest thoughts coming your way and take care.

Stick.

 

[DrT999]

Best of luck, and we all hope you'll have good news to share

 

[Zanaspus]

Best of luck. My wife suffers from this same condition. While it is clear that inhaling smoke contributes to the issue, there is no research to suggest that nicotine is a contributing factor. I suppose what I'm saying is that if you don't inhale pipe smoke, there is no research to support that this is a contributing factor. I do however, understand your reluctance to continue in the hobby. Godspeed.

 

[BriarBeagle]

Prayers coming your way. Please keep us posted on your procedure and recovery.

BB

 

[Fight'n Hampsters]

sorry to hear that brother. I am a praying man and will lift you and your family up.

 

[peanubutter]

Hope everything goes well and wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[Timbo]

Fingers and toes crossed for you SimpleMan, hope you have a quick recovery.

 

[Corncobcon]

My thoughts, prayers, and best wishes go out to you for a quick recovery.

 

[Brewdude]

Holy moly Jack, difficult to hear this. May you get through the procedure successfully with minimal discomfort.


Cheers,

RR

 

[ftrplt]

Take care of yourself, best wishes for a speedy recovery. Bless you and your family!! :cheers: FTRPLT

 

[user 3604]

Just caught this post. Prayers for you as you recover.

 

[user 2031]

Thank you all for the well wishes. Surgery is set for June 11th at 6am. Prayers appreciated. It is going to be open heart surgery and they will be installing an artificial valve. Not looking forward to it, but survival rate without it is only 50% in two years... so, surgery it is. I will get back in touch sometime after surgery when I am back up and sitting at the keyboard. you guys are the greatest. Take care.

 

[BriarBeagle]

Prayers headed your way, brother. Stay positive.

 

[Preacher]

Prayers of healing for you and prayers of strength for your family.