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#1 Pshoe64

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Posted 24 March 2016 - 03:40 PM

Just wanted to drop a note that I will not be posting much over the next 5-6 weeks.  Had a heart cath yesterday and I have three major blockages that will require bypass surgery. I've got a really good doctor and I'm sure this is just a pitstop to fine tune the motor.  

 

Unfortunately this hits right at the time the KY STLP Racing to the Future State Championships will be going. My crew is ready to jump in and they have done this for quite a while so I'm sure it will go on without a hitch.  but I will miss seeing what the students bring out to the track this year.

 

I'll make sure to post updates as I get better. Right now I'm not allowed to drive and I'm supposed to stay down and relaxed. And no stairs, so I can't get to the slot-cave. But that's one of many motivations to get this fixed and get better.
 
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Posted 24 March 2016 - 04:21 PM

Best wishes with your procedures and recovery. Racing can wait 'til next year.

 

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Posted 24 March 2016 - 08:34 PM

Good luck!


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Posted 24 March 2016 - 08:44 PM

Take care and good luck.


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Posted 24 March 2016 - 09:07 PM

Just a pit stop!!! Amazing what those docs can do... Good luck!!!

 

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Posted 24 March 2016 - 09:37 PM

Great attitude! You'll do super and be back sooner than you think. It's just balancing and a rewind on a tired motor. After four vessels and a valve repair in 2013,  I'm not much goofier than I was before the surgery. 


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Posted 25 March 2016 - 06:51 AM

Listen to the doctors, they will fix you up.

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Posted 14 April 2016 - 07:54 AM

On my second day after surgery. All went well and I'm walking with some help.


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Posted 20 May 2016 - 12:49 PM

Got back from the heart surgeon on what is now my final visit after surgery. All is going very well and the healing/recovery is on track. Still really sore in spots and PT still wears me out, but it gets better every day.

If things keep on track, I get to go back to work on June 27. Never thought I'd look forward to that, but I do.  

Thanks to everyone that has PM'd, texted, emailed, and called. Your thoughts, prayers, and conversations are what helped me get through this so well.  
 
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Posted 20 May 2016 - 02:18 PM

I am so happy for you, Paul. Just take it easy, life can wait while you're getting better.

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