Michael Vogel Posted May 11, 2019 Author Posted May 11, 2019 Sorry for not going along. I’m still preoccupied with my health issues. Talking about it constantly was even starting to bore me so I was keeping quiet. I should be back on the road again July 2nd. Nudge nudge wink wink. 2
InstrEd Posted May 11, 2019 Posted May 11, 2019 Sorry Mike didn't want to bring you down. I just hope you're on the road to recovery and you do stick around here. I always read your post in the Sonar section. You always had something interesting to say. Peace ?
Michael Vogel Posted May 13, 2019 Author Posted May 13, 2019 You weren’t bringing me down. It’s common to have emotional highs and lows following major surgery, especially heart. I’ve had anxiety ++ and just putting up with it. I’ve had medication for it before so my GP has put me on a really low dose of an antidepressant and after just a few days I’m feeling much better. Phew! i think I’ve turned a corner and starting to appreciate some new found health. 1
Michael Vogel Posted July 3, 2019 Author Posted July 3, 2019 Haven’t been around much as recovery from my bypass op has taken much longer than anticipated. I had been fainting and the drs were unable to find out why until just last week. I had another fainting episode whilst being monitored. I’ve been having ventricular pauses that last for 4 or more seconds. On Monday I had a pacemaker implanted and i feel like a new man. Seems not only the plumbing (coronary arteries) was stuffed but the electrical system was stuffed as well. i feel like I haven’t felt in decades. Still limited by my back problems but i can finally move without gasping for air and feeling like my heart (even after the bypass) was going to bust out of my chest. Ahh. Feels good to feel good. 1
SteveStrummerUK Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, MUDGEL said: Haven’t been around much as recovery from my bypass op has taken much longer than anticipated. I had been fainting and the drs were unable to find out why until just last week. I had another fainting episode whilst being monitored. I’ve been having ventricular pauses that last for 4 or more seconds. On Monday I had a pacemaker implanted and i feel like a new man. Seems not only the plumbing (coronary arteries) was stuffed but the electrical system was stuffed as well. i feel like I haven’t felt in decades. Still limited by my back problems but i can finally move without gasping for air and feeling like my heart (even after the bypass) was going to bust out of my chest. Ahh. Feels good to feel good. Glad to hear that Mike - onwards and upwards from here hopefully! Don't overdo it just yet though mate, I'd limit it to just two marathons a month for the time being ☺️
InstrEd Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 3 hours ago, SteveStrummerUK said: Glad to hear that Mike - onwards and upwards from here hopefully! Don't overdo it just yet though mate, I'd limit it to just two marathons a month for the time being ☺️ Or only 20 mile bike rides Mike?
craigb Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 "Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce to you... ROBO-MUDGEL!" Hehe... I just realized that Mike's now been auto-tuned! ?
InstrEd Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, craigb said: "Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce to you... ROBO-MUDGEL!" Hehe... I just realized that Mike's now been auto-tuned! ? Lets hope he has no more dis-chords ?
Michael Vogel Posted July 5, 2019 Author Posted July 5, 2019 Thanks guys. FYI. I can’t go slower than 60bpm. But as fast as I can.
InstrEd Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 So can't play slow funeral marches? Play lots of Polka's
Michael Vogel Posted July 19, 2019 Author Posted July 19, 2019 I can drive again. Pacemaker has made all the difference to life. I finally feel the benefits of my surgery, now 4 months ago. Yay. 4
bitflipper Posted July 19, 2019 Posted July 19, 2019 Too bad you had to mortgage your home and sell a kidney to pay for it all...oh, wait, you don't live in my country. Enjoy your mobility!
Michael Vogel Posted July 21, 2019 Author Posted July 21, 2019 A actually I haven't paid for any of my medical treatment, tests or stays in hospital. Not even for my half dozen trips in an ambulance.
InstrEd Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 8 hours ago, MUDGEL said: A actually I haven't paid for any of my medical treatment, tests or stays in hospital. Not even for my half dozen trips in an ambulance. Glad to see down under treats its citizens right! Hope you now have a speedy recovery and no more set backs Mike.
Michael Vogel Posted July 22, 2019 Author Posted July 22, 2019 Thanks to all of you. You guys have no idea how much your comments help me. 2
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