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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 9, 2022 18:32:19 GMT -5
You had us on pins and needles! SO SO happy all is well. Me, too. Thank you Tela rockjunquie. I owe much thanks and gratitude to the good people on RTH. Thank you Lord, for answering our prayers!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 9, 2022 18:35:37 GMT -5
That's awsome news, Jean! Sending up thanks that He heard our prayers. Yes, Robin, that's something we all need to do. I'm also notifying family members that everything went well. No problems with the surgery (which was TAVR, BTW gemfeller, didn't know for sure until after it was all done.) Thank you to all RTHlings who offered up prayers for Bob (and me!).
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 9, 2022 19:04:56 GMT -5
Okay, here's the promised photos. Bob's glorious beard in the desert on Memorial Day weekend 2019. It may actually have been a little more whiter than that now, lol. And today, 11-9-22 Sacrificed to get a new heart valve this morning The anesthesiologist wanted the facial hair removed in case he had to do an emergency entubation. I'm not going to quible about it, it will grow back. Funny story - Bob wasn't getting along well with one of his employers a few years back (while he was still working). So he cleaned up his act, cut his hair short, and shaved off all facial hair. His boss did not recognize him, and asked one of his coworkers, "Who's the new guy?" Yeah, we got a kick out of that, lol. BTW, he did end up leaving that guy's employ.
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 9, 2022 19:08:41 GMT -5
At least he was smiling when the beard came off!
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Post by Pat on Nov 9, 2022 19:24:58 GMT -5
Whew!!!! Big sigh of relief!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 9, 2022 19:32:55 GMT -5
Awwwww, what a cutie!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 9, 2022 19:50:51 GMT -5
A totally different look without the beard, looks younger without it. He has had a beard and mustache for the majority of the time I've known him.
I called the hospital after 4 as they had requested. They said he was literally just getting there. The nurse said they'd get him set up in his room and she'd call me back. That was more than a half hour ago. Maybe they are giving him dinner?
I have to remember we are on "hospital time." That's okay, I can wait.
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Post by gemfeller on Nov 9, 2022 19:57:03 GMT -5
That's awsome news, Jean! Sending up thanks that He heard our prayers. Yes, Robin, that's something we all need to do. I'm also notifying family members that everything went well. No problems with the surgery (which was TAVR, BTW gemfeller , didn't know for sure until after it was all done.) Thank you to all RTHlings who offered up prayers for Bob (and me!). So glad it went well Jean! It's been on my mind since you posted and I've been sending up hopeful vibes. The TAVR is miraculous! In my case it was the only option because I wouldn't have made it otherwise. It'll take a while for recovery but within a short time all should be back to pretty much normal. Again, I'm so glad it was a success!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 9, 2022 19:57:46 GMT -5
At least he was smiling when the beard came off! Jason, he actually found it somewhat humorous. I said to the anesthesiologist we could have had it off at home before we went in, if someone had said something. Oops! Wrong thing to say! He said since it was no skin off the nurses noses, they don't think about him and what he needs! Hmmm. But he knows his stuff, that's all I could ask for. He knows it will grow back.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 9, 2022 20:01:53 GMT -5
Yes, Robin, that's something we all need to do. I'm also notifying family members that everything went well. No problems with the surgery (which was TAVR, BTW gemfeller , didn't know for sure until after it was all done.) Thank you to all RTHlings who offered up prayers for Bob (and me!). So glad it went well Jean! It's been on my mind since you posted and I've been sending up hopeful vibes. The TAVR is miraculous! In my case it was the only option because I wouldn't have made it otherwise. It'll take a while for recovery but within a short time all should be back to pretty much normal. Again, I'm so glad it was a success! Thank you, Rick gemfeller. I thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, good vibes, it all works. I'll be sure to thank the Lord for answering our prayers.
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Post by rmf on Nov 9, 2022 21:03:26 GMT -5
Yes but with the new valve and no beard will he be able to deliver presents by 12/24? Glad he is doing well.
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 9, 2022 21:19:54 GMT -5
Yes but with the new valve and no beard will he be able to deliver presents by 12/24? Glad he is doing well. I thought the same thing...but didn't say it! LOL Bob really does resemble Kris Kringle with the beard going!
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Post by victor1941 on Nov 9, 2022 21:31:18 GMT -5
Glad all went well and recovery will be quick and uneventful.
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 9, 2022 22:35:26 GMT -5
Happy to hear it all went well.
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Post by saxplayer on Nov 9, 2022 23:35:13 GMT -5
Glad it sounds like it went well!!
I think that particular GasPasR might have been a bit excessive with the beard, but it can be grown back for sure.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 10, 2022 1:02:18 GMT -5
Whew!!!! Big sigh of relief! Hi, Pat. Whew is right. I don't think we could have had a better outcome!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 10, 2022 1:05:08 GMT -5
Yes but with the new valve and no beard will he be able to deliver presents by 12/24? Glad he is doing well. Thank you, rmf. I joked about that with one of the nurses at the hospital, the one that actually did the shaving off. I said to her, "But now he won't be able to be Santa Claus for Christmas!"
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 10, 2022 1:11:38 GMT -5
Yes but with the new valve and no beard will he be able to deliver presents by 12/24? Glad he is doing well. I thought the same thing...but didn't say it! LOL Bob really does resemble Kris Kringle with the beard going! Yeah, he does, kinda. It was pretty, hmm, full? Is that the word I'm looking for? in the photo from Memorial Day Weekend 3 years ago. Before I rtimmed it (and the hospital cut it off), it came to more of a point like a ZZ Top beard!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 10, 2022 1:13:11 GMT -5
Glad all went well and recovery will be quick and uneventful. Thank you, Victor. He is really looking forward to getting out and prospecting for gold, like he used to.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 10, 2022 1:14:42 GMT -5
Happy to hear it all went well. Thank you, Lee Rockoonz. We are both very happy it went well.
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