mikeadair Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Hi Prospectors,Jan. 7th a.m. I had what I would call gas pains.That was all the discomfort I felt. My wife being a nurse took me to work with her and ran an e.k.g. her Doctor compared the new one to the past one and admitted me to the hospital for tests.X-rays showed some blockage and a stint and a balloon would was what I needed. Well to make a long story short I wound up with open heart surgery and quadruple bipass.I got home 2 weeks ago last Friday and I feel very good and strong as ever.But the doc's tell me to take it easy.Good luck out there guysMikeYou guys get after that gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Congratulations, Mike ... I joined the 4x zipper club 13 years ago ... You're probably out of the worst part of it now ... Take care for at least another 2-1/2 months and you'll be amazed at how well you'll be feeling ... Cheers, Unc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeadair Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Uncle Ron,Thanks so much for the pep talk it makes me feel better all ready.Congratulations on your 13 years.Are you still as active in the back country?Thanks againMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Border Boy Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Dang, hope all goes smooth and get back out there soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldies1955 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Mike: Whew! Glad you got through it good.Hug your heart pillow I just went though this with my dad. He should chime in here soon.Good luck to you...take it easy and heal up.Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beepinpete_WA Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Quite a scare for you Mike, glad your on the mend mate Mine just required the balloon and 2 Stents fortunately.Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeadair Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks Border Boy,Tom and Pete,Tom I just can't get much comfort out of the heart pillow,I read about you and your dad digging at Rich Hill He must be doing good I'm hoping.Thanks againMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Tom Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Yeah, i'm listening to you guys and it brings back a memory or two. Mike, I went in for a check up and wound up staying for a five way myself. I think that you can call us both very fortunate as there was no damage done to the heart and you recover faster and go on with life. It's been about four months for me and I feel strong as a bull but I watch it close and am diligent with my medication. I don't tire as much climbing the hills and can last a little longer between rest peroids. I will be eighty next birthday so figure that if I can do it so can you. The pillow is for when you cough or sneeze, don't do one or the other without it. I'm enjoying the hobby again as you will be in a couple of months. Start off slow and find out just what you can do. You will probably loose a couple of pounds, which is good in most cases, but watch it and don't put it back on. Lots of luck recovering and also in the field. Old Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeadair Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Old Tom,Thanks for the kind words,I feel good and you have greatly encouraged my recovery.I'm going to go through a physical therapy program at the hospital and they have you hooked up to the heart machine and monitor while you exercise.So I'm confident in this program and hoping for the best.I'm happy for your recovery.ThanksMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Mike I wish you a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 That's great you're following through on the recovery exercise program .. I didn't do it and wish I would have ... My recovery program consisted of hiking all over Rich Hill and LSD swinging my Minelab ... What Tom said about the heart pillow ... I got so addicted to mine that I had to force myself off of it after 6 months ... It really helps when coughing or sneezing ... I still have mine ... My favorite nurses signed it for me when I checked out of the hospital ... Hang in there, it gets better every day! .... Cheers, Unc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Glad to hear you are doing better and have that behind you. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLundy Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 WOW! Glad your back in action, get out and hump some hills with your detector...exercise to keep that heart healthy!LuckyLundy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Sounds like you caught this before a lot of heart damage was done. Hopes that's the case. Don't try to get to far ahead of your recovery, take the time to heal up properly and you will be back in the hills in no time. Take care, Wes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeadair Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hey Ron your recovery program soundsgood!Thanks for the chat. MikeHello Doc,I feel great and the surgen doc turnedme loose today and I can now lift 20 lbs.andDRIVE again.Thanks for the chime MikeHey Lucky,I'll give it a couple more weeks anddo some day hunts here close.Thanks MikeHello Hawkeye, I was fortunate there was no heart muscledamage and I feel strong as a Bull like Old Tom doesbut I'll take your advice and pace myself. Thanks for the chatMikeCrazy Pete,You were lucky and I'm happy to hear that.Take goodcare of yourself.I remember awhile back You received a chime fromOld Tom about the beer and ciggs.Don't overdue it mate.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldies1955 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Mike: You aught to come to Bills outing the first weekend of March You, my dad and Uncle Ron could compare zippers! >Heal fastTom H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted February 6, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hey Mike, Thanks God everything worked out well. You're too good of a guy to leave us. Take it easy for a bit, then hit it hard when you're feeling better. In the meantime, give me a call anytime to shoot the breeze about nuggethunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeadair Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Mike: You aught to come to Bills outing the first weekend of March You, my dad and Uncle Ron could compare zippers! >Heal fastTom HHey Tom,Tell me more pm me sounds good and would enjoy meeting you all.Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeadair Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hey Mike, Thanks God everything worked out well. You're too good of a guy to leave us. Take it easy for a bit, then hit it hard when you're feeling better. In the meantime, give me a call anytime to shoot the breeze about nuggethunting. Hi Rob,Tuesday I got released from the surgen and I can drive now and lift 20 lbs.Thanks for the kind words I apreciate them.I will call your cell and we'll catch up.Many ThanksMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Greenbox, just caught up with the news here, wishing you the best an speedy recovery. Take good care an get back to huntn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldies1955 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hey Tom,Tell me more pm me sounds good and would enjoy meeting you all.Thanks MikePM in your box with directions Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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