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Title: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on September 13, 2012, 09:10:13 am
So the good news is this is not for Hooch.  Bad news is this time im the one going in for the over haul.  Since some of you are alrady in the know and other prob in the dark i figured i would toss this up here to update some and fill in others.  Couple weeks ago i had my yearly check up and was told that my Aorta is norrowing and they would like to replace it within the next six months.  So with that news i did what any one else in my shoes and tried to put it out of my head by floating down a river drinking till i dont remember turning my tube back in. I did how ever fair better then some who fell asleep while the band was playing that night  &^rofl.  So any way i had my follow up yester and got a little more information.  to save typing below is a text my pops sent out to most of the fam.

Surgeon confirmed that Ty will need a replacement valve, but wants to do a CAT Scan to see if their is much narrowing of the aortic artery beyond the valve. He didn't see any damage but noted that the valve opening is .7cm and should be like 1.3cm. He recommended the mechanical valve over the tissue valve for younger people like Ty (tissue only lasts 7 to 9 years and mechanical 40 plus).
However the Mechanical valve requires blood thinners.

Echo is Friday 9/14
CAT Scan is Friday 9/21
Surgery some time in November.


SO to fend off some of the obviouse questions i am having no symptoms i feel like my normal self. Down time should be minimal i will be in the hospital for 5 days for the procedure and observation then prob home and on the mend for 6 weeks.  Doc said at that point i should feel fine and prob my biggest prob will be following the rules he sets up for me to rest. 

So if anyone has any questions i should be asking or info i may need for this whole ordeal please chime in.  I mean i trust this group with my bus and as most of you know i take better care of that then myself lol.

I will keep this post updated as i get updaets so you are all up to date with whats going on.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: lovebus (jack) on September 13, 2012, 10:01:38 am
All I have to add is I will pray that it goes great and I'm sure it will.

You say that you feel like your normal self, well with these numbers (.7cm and should be like 1.3cm) you may not know what your normal self really feels like.

I can see a sjvwc hospital crash in your future #@rofl3
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on September 13, 2012, 10:10:32 am
ha ha good point i was actually worried about that i mean if i have this much energy and strength now when i get the full 1.3cm will that turn me into the A.D.H.D. kid on crack that is my brother lol.

And george actually asked me about the hospital crash at DOTB.  he wanted to know who was driving hooch in when i get discharged to pic me up and if it was going to be a lone bus or a caravan.   {[busbu}] {[busbu}] {[busbu}] {[busbu}] {[busbu}] {[busbu}] {[busbu}] {[busbu}]

But everything going to plan i see allot of over hauling where im handing wrenches saying its therapy like mug man.  watch out jack i got my eyes on the comfy chair  **^bana0
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: rich67vw on September 13, 2012, 12:49:04 pm
Jeez, MAN, what the heck? Ty, where you getting your valve job done at?
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 13, 2012, 01:25:11 pm
Tyler, you know you'll be in our deepest thoughts   =+grouphu9 

 Your comment about taking care of your bus better than yourself struck a chord in the MOM in me.  Please do what your doctors advise and take better care of yourself, otherwise the MOM in me will have to come over and open up a can of whoop  ?/moon2..  on you!!!!   %$oldcit

 

 
   
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on September 13, 2012, 01:53:37 pm
Jeez, MAN, what the heck? Ty, where you getting your valve job done at?

Jefferson.

 Its kind of a different experience when its where you work I expect more then just a flood of SJVWC because of the areas I have worked and I'm calling in all the favors I have left over from Go Live last July.  so I alredy have both the ceif of cartiology and cartiac surgery. pretty much have all the best OR Techs because they all know me from setting up and running their inventory and locations (just hope I dont wake up with sharpie writing all over me).  All the contract managers located the cadillac of the valves so rather then just geting whatever I will hook back up with the manager of the OR to make sure that is ordered ( I tried to find one that would leave a visible glowing ring like tony stark but non on the market yet) So basically all in all I have a hand picked team so the rest just falls to me.

Oh now that i think of it im forgetting about my room need to see who i can call to get a suite to accomidate visitors.

I feel like im planning a trip lol.  Maybe i will dream of a nice vacation spot.

Please do what your doctors advise and take better care of yourself, otherwise the MOM in me will have to come over and open up a can of whoop  ?/moon2..  on you!!!!   %$oldcit
  

I may do crazy stuff but i do listen to my Doc.  Thank god he says i just have to take it easy for a couple weeks no driving and heavy lifting for a bit.  but as for drinking and eating he said i should be good to do whatever i want.  Prob just a good idea to make sure its not near sharp objects since i will prob be on some sort of blood thinner.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: rich67vw on September 13, 2012, 02:03:36 pm
I would say its ok to have sharpie writing on you. its how they point to what needs to be done. those OR rooms get busy and you dont want to be mixed up with a hysterectomy patient :confused04:;

All will be fine, there is always a JackWagen there to make sure some dumbazz tightens down your oil filter, I mean aortic valve. **^bana0
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: 6T5 square on September 13, 2012, 04:59:16 pm
Dont worry Tyler, it'll buff out. thumpup)-
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: vwtrike (Rich) on September 13, 2012, 05:25:46 pm
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Good luck.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Bugaru "JAY" on September 13, 2012, 08:47:07 pm
 Hey Ty..
 I didn't know.. Sorry and have to ask why you man.. As for the sharpie it's true, in my recent surgery after I got my metro-male gromming "BTW why is it always a young nurse that does it :confused04:;" my surgeon stopped in and took a sharpie out and drew a circle on the area that he was going to operate. After he covered me and left the pre-opp area, I reached into my clothes bag under the strecher and pulled my own sharpie out.. I turned the Circile into a Happy Face.. After the surgery when I woke up and he visited me in recovery he said "Hey I don't remember giving you a happy face... I said you didn't you must have been looking at me Arss...  &^rofl

 Hey Hang in there Buddy and stay postive.. It's something that you know has to be done, so don't F with it.. After-all God only made one like you..  clap2-*
.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 13, 2012, 08:53:19 pm
Yeah,   I have a few sharpies.. I could draw some stick people on you!!

So do what Jay said,  because we need you well so you can go on more adventures!!   doublethumb
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on September 13, 2012, 11:31:59 pm
When I went in for my hand surgeries they wrote "this one" on my bad hand and "other one" on my good one bugey--
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on September 14, 2012, 09:01:59 am
as always thanks for the support guys im not going to mess around with this.  about to head out for my echo now which is pretty routine so not expecting any changes in game plan. 

Lol i should of been clearer with the sharpie comment its not the labeling of where to cut and what to replace its the five possible nurses in the room who i have paried with drawing a penis or somehting on me like i passed out at a frat party lol.  just like anything in life with good comes the bad so the good here is i will have the best people watching out for me the bad is professionalism goes out the windo on small stuff so once the surgery is done and all is well i am no longer looked at as a patient im back to a passed out buddy with surgical markers in reach.

After-all God only made one like you..  clap2-*
.

thank god right i think the world couldnt stand two of me lol
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on September 14, 2012, 09:55:23 am
Ok just got back from the Echo and was told my Carotid Artery looks great no issues there so...

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/Skibumtgm/1-22.jpg)
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 14, 2012, 09:56:08 am
Excellent news!!  That was one quick echo.  You must have gone through the express lane!
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on September 14, 2012, 10:10:06 am
lol yea and it was a training echo so it could of been quicker.  i called over and told them i was leaving my office in five min so put me in line.  about time i get some perks lol.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Soul Rebel 67(Ramon) on September 18, 2012, 09:04:15 pm
Ty take it easy and we shall converge on ur recovery, son! I had chills reading this thread! wow, much prayers goin ur way!  thumpup)-
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Beetleboi -Greg- on September 19, 2012, 07:52:45 pm
Tyler if there is anything I can do to help you out let me know. Keep me posted!
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 19, 2012, 08:02:40 pm
Good luck with your CAT scan on Friday, Tyler.   =+grouphu9
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Evil-Tunes (Glen) on September 19, 2012, 08:13:50 pm
Good luck with your CAT scan on Friday, Tyler.   =+grouphu9



Good Luck Tyler


(http://www.addfunny.com/funnypictures/animals/44/catscanfailed.jpg)
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 19, 2012, 09:11:17 pm
cute...
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Bugaru "JAY" on September 19, 2012, 09:19:19 pm

Good Luck Tyler

(http://www.addfunny.com/funnypictures/animals/44/catscanfailed.jpg)

 Wait a Minute.. That doesn't look like the Same CAT Sacn machine they put me into.. I think I was ripped off..  :confused04:;

 Lay still Tyler and enjoy the clicking of the magnets and spinning maybe it will help you doze off.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 20, 2012, 07:07:39 am
I always bring good foam ear plugs for CT scans and MRI's, because it dulls the noise a little bit.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on September 20, 2012, 08:59:29 am
I always bring good foam ear plugs for CT scans and MRI's, because it dulls the noise a little bit.

I just listen to the voices in my head   3#blab# 3#blab# 3#blab# 3#blab# 3#blab# 3#blab#     whistleegi
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 20, 2012, 09:14:41 am
 dog@@

Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on September 20, 2012, 11:22:02 am
good call on the ear plugs

thanks again for all your support i will keep you all posted.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: rich67vw on September 20, 2012, 12:20:56 pm
Just think Bonnaroooooooooooooooooooooooo **^bana0 **^bana0
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: VWPANZER1 on September 20, 2012, 04:09:22 pm
  Hope all goes well with you buddy.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on September 21, 2012, 11:21:21 am
Just think Bonnaroooooooooooooooooooooooo **^bana0 **^bana0

June 13 to 16th  2@@cool i think the mug man needs to be there this year we can call it the SJVWC Recovery trip. 

Just got out of the cat scan no real news but strange how the contrast solution make you feel like o peed your pants lol.  So after some short observation they let me back to my office with the instructions to make sure i drink lots of liquids to flush my system.  I told them not a problem it is friday afterall  &^beer& #@rofl3
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: rich67vw on September 21, 2012, 12:32:13 pm
flush and fill #@rofl3
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 21, 2012, 07:22:58 pm
 dog@@   

  some heavy duty painkillers ( after surgery)   do the same thing to you.  It's really a weird feeling.   
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Bugaru "JAY" on September 21, 2012, 08:42:18 pm
June 13 to 16th  2@@cool i think the mug man needs to be there this year we can call it the SJVWC Recovery trip.  

Just got out of the cat scan no real news but strange how the contrast solution make you feel like o peed your pants lol.  So after some short observation they let me back to my office with the instructions to make sure i drink lots of liquids to flush my system.  I told them not a problem it is friday afterall  &^beer& #@rofl3

 Oh-oooo Dude.. the 1st time I got pumped with that Idiodine trace chit, nurse "Ratch-K" no sooner started to pump it into my arm and I got Hot Nts as it quickly flowed down each leg.. No Not Pee, the solution silly.. Yea-aaaaa a warm fuzzy feeling.

 Hope all is good and everything Glowed for the Camera. Yea Even the Pauly Walnut Brothers...   &^rofl
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 21, 2012, 09:35:54 pm
 bugey--
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on September 28, 2012, 08:21:04 am
Well I haven't heard back from the doc so I'm going with no news is good news for the cat scan.  Went to the dentist yesterday and I guess they want in on the insurance pay out and don't want to give me clearance for the surgery till I get my wisdom teeth removed  &(rage_.  I know I have never claimed to be a normal person but I almost feel like I'm more nervous about the wisdom teeth then the open heart go figure. 

anyway some of you may of seen rose's sneak peak on face book of me showing off the new set of PJs I got for my stay in the hospital but for those of you who missed out....

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/Skibumtgm/PJs.jpg)

So if by chance you stop in to see me and I'm not in my room it shouldn't be difficult locating me on the floor.  I think I'm going to get a couple more sets of these so I can have multiple pairs.  that and I need to get some Velcro added to the sleeves so I have opening for IV access.


Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: rich67vw on September 28, 2012, 10:36:27 am
excellent clap2-*
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: lovebus (jack) on September 28, 2012, 12:10:46 pm
Looking good superman, I wouldn't expect anything different. #@rofl3
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: VWPANZER1 on September 28, 2012, 12:45:45 pm
 LOVE the look. it's you.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 28, 2012, 03:40:27 pm
You are a superhero Tyler!!
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: matt on September 29, 2012, 09:32:31 am



  AAARRrrrrrghhh!  I'm going to have nightmares!   Nightmares I tell you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!









                               clap2-*


Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Fire Lady (Michelle) on October 03, 2012, 09:03:09 pm
Ty,

Sounds like you have a great team around you for this (and much deserved!) We'll be floating down the river again before you know it!!   love__

Let us know when you get it scheduled. I'm sure Jack would love to get you back by making you laugh.... 
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on October 08, 2012, 08:20:15 am
oh i didnt think about pay back for making jack laugh when he was in the hospital  #banghead.  well turn about is fair play i guess.  Have my appointment with the oral surgeon today to schedule my minor suregery i have to get out of the way before the big one.  As always i will keep you guys in the loop. 
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: lovebus (jack) on October 08, 2012, 09:01:28 am
What does an oral surgeon do, talk you through it?  dog@@
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on October 08, 2012, 11:13:46 am
 doh.gif     slap&head         (You can do better than that,Jack..  #@rofl3)
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: matt on October 08, 2012, 08:52:58 pm


                         What does an oral surgeon do, talk you through it?  dog@@



         #@rofl3  Very good Jack!

  Tyler - Hey,  it's  good to get it done, so glad they spotted it sooner than later!  As you said the  tough part will be the recoup.. You'll get through it. Heck if your valve is opening only about %50 of what it should, you'll feel great when you get the new one!  -  Once you are back to 100%, maybe this time you can win the next foot-race against Katie!

 We'll be thinking of ya!

 M & K


 
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on October 11, 2012, 08:40:39 am
        Once you are back to 100%, maybe this time you can win the next foot-race against Katie!

   

Is that how you get your kicks matt making fun of the disabled  &^rofl  tell katie to watch out cause after this im going to be running like the million dollar man "SHaaataataaataaataaataaataaaa".  But i guess for me to show off my new runnin skill you will have to make it to a campout or i will just have to wait for katie to get her license and make it to one  &^rofl.

Thanks for the support bud you guys all really know how to make this whole pain in the  ?/moon2.. process more bareable.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on October 11, 2012, 08:43:20 am
So i know its been a while since my last update and now i finally have something scheduled.  I will be having my wisdom teeth removed on friday the 26th.  so i just have to schedule a filling and a cleaning then its on to the big show.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on October 16, 2012, 03:50:18 pm
Ok so looks like we are rolling along after the teeth i go back to the dentist for a cleaning and final approval and then back to the doc to go over the test results and set the date.  So i see him on Nov. 7th in he morning so i should know exactly when we are going to kick off this party then. 
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: matt on October 17, 2012, 08:57:19 pm



                              Wish you well with everything buddy!





Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on November 14, 2012, 10:56:05 am
Well apparently all I want for Christmas this year is a St. Jude Mechanical Valve.... Well that and some video games... and maybe some toys for the bus.... BUT NO SOX!!!!

Anyway I'm getting off topic.  so we have set the date and other then some silly pre op testing and a meeting with the anesthesiologist we are a GO.   

December 7th will be the day of the surgery which means its safe to say that this year I will not make it to the Christmas Party  &(rage_ bawlin)0.  Surgery should be about 3 hours and I'm told the first day out I should expect to be doped and sleepy.  After that I will have about a week stay in the hospital (could be as little as 4 days).

So that the big news.  some other stuff for those of you following along at home.  The wisdom teeth are out had them yanked last week and no real issues other then eating solid food.  felt no pain at all  &^beer&.  The cat scan I took a while back was great no issues there as well as the echo so this will be a straight valve job.  as you saw above I will be having a St. Jude Medical Valve put in.


Once out of the hospital I will be taking it easy. no lifting or anything stressing the upper body for like 8 weeks at the most.  think I'm going to do allot of Jack Napping.  I will not be able to drive for about 4 weeks so rose will be driving Hooch but I should be able to drive to the freeze your bus off she will have to set up camp and do the heavy lifting.

Again thank you all for your Prays and Concerns.  I will be setting up a mailing list and handing it over to my pops to keep all those who want up to the min play by play information just let me know and i will be sure to add you to the list.  For the rest of you i will be sure to pop into the site for a pre surgery and post surgery update as soon as I'm able to log in.

Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Beetleboi -Greg- on November 14, 2012, 11:00:35 am
Add me to the list, you got my info. Best of luck bud. Don't give the nurses too much trouble.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on November 14, 2012, 11:21:49 am
Add me too. I'll PM you my info.      I know you're going to be just fine, and am going to keep you in my prayers.   =+grouphu9
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: 71vert on November 14, 2012, 02:24:46 pm
 =+grouphu9 _+Superman)

Quote
Posted by: Tyler Is that how you get your kicks matt making fun of the disabled    tell katie to watch out cause after this im going to be running like the million dollar man "SHaaataataaataaataaataaataaaa".  But i guess for me to show off my new runnin skill you will have to make it to a campout or i will just have to wait for katie to get her license and make it to one  .


Good thoughts sent you way!  I guess you'll have to trade in your superman PJ's after this surgery to become the Six-Million Dollar Man!  (minus the crashing rocket and barely alive thing, of course)

http://youtu.be/HofoK_QQxGc (http://youtu.be/HofoK_QQxGc)  

And I wanna hear you make that sound whenever you run!      #@rofl3
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on November 14, 2012, 02:31:40 pm
lol I can see it now at the next bug push.  SJVWC represented by only me and all other clubs laughing then once i push SHAAAAAAA TAAAAAATAAAAAAAATAAAAAAAAATAAAAAAAAAATAAAAAAAA

Another victory for SJVWC
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: 71vert on November 14, 2012, 02:40:16 pm
lol I can see it now at the next bug push.  SJVWC represented by only me and all other clubs laughing then once i push SHAAAAAAA TAAAAAATAAAAAAAATAAAAAAAAATAAAAAAAAAATAAAAAAAA

Another victory for SJVWC



 >.woot> +=ourlogo+= *+youth  yaygif

 &^rofl #@rofl3 &^rofl

 
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: rich67vw on November 14, 2012, 05:00:37 pm
Ty no worries. As routine for the heart docs as adjusting valves for a Jackwagen.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: lovebus (jack) on November 15, 2012, 10:33:03 pm
Put me on the list.

Darn, no lifting for 8 weeks, it's going to be tough not being able to pee for 8 weeks. bawlin)0
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on November 16, 2012, 08:25:56 am
Put me on the list.

Darn, no lifting for 8 weeks, it's going to be tough not being able to pee for 8 weeks. bawlin)0

Finally someone who understands  &^rofl #@rofl3 &^rofl #@rofl3 &^rofl #@rofl3
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on November 16, 2012, 03:44:28 pm
 bugey--            12blush
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Bugaru "JAY" on November 22, 2012, 10:23:40 am
Well apparently all I want for Christmas this year is a St. Jude Mechanical Valve.... Well that and some video games... and maybe some toys for the bus.... BUT NO SOX!!!!


December 7th will be the day of the surgery which means its safe to say that this year I will not make it to the Christmas Party  &(rage_ bawlin)0.  

Surgery should be about 3 hours and I'm told the first day out I should expect to be doped and sleepy.  

 So sounds like your be your normal Jolly Self..  clap2-*

Hang in there buddy, and if we can help with anything let us know... Hey what did the Doc say about saxophone playing?.  :confused04:; ?
.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on November 23, 2012, 06:21:30 pm
Hey what did the Doc say about saxophone playing?.

 #@rofl3
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on November 23, 2012, 07:04:37 pm
 12blush          dog@@
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Mrs Baha (Tracy) on November 26, 2012, 12:03:23 am
My thought and prayers will be with you!

Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on December 03, 2012, 03:49:10 pm
Thank you all i look forward to posting the results as soon as they give me my phone and im can see the letters.  Im ready to get this over with and just get home to relax Come on friday.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Daverted on December 03, 2012, 04:37:50 pm
My prayers also
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: 6T5 square on December 03, 2012, 07:15:12 pm
Pictures or it didnt happen.















good luck, bud.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: matt on December 04, 2012, 08:51:15 pm


   Glad you do not have to wait through Christmas to get this done..... the sooner the better!

  Take care Tyler, we're thinking of ya

M&K
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: katies 55bug on December 05, 2012, 07:42:44 pm


Good luck Tyler! i'll miss you at the Christmas party!  01cry

ill be thinking of youu!  :cheesy: 09group:
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Bob(Herbie) on December 05, 2012, 10:43:05 pm
All our prayers are for your quick recovery Tyler!
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Mrs Baha (Tracy) on December 06, 2012, 12:16:19 am
Will miss your Santa costume at the Xmas party this year  bawlin)0

Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!!  =+grouphu9
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on December 06, 2012, 06:27:03 am
Sending warm thoughts and prayers for a quick return to good health   =+grouphu9      We'll be thinking of you!
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: rich67vw on December 06, 2012, 11:47:49 am
you go, TY =+grouphu9
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on December 06, 2012, 12:16:29 pm
Well now that im all prepared physically and mentally lets cancel it and reschedule lol.  Yup the dentist held my clearance paperwork and told me TODAY that when they did their last deep cleaning they only did half my mouth and i need the other half done before i go under the knife.  Anyway now im going today and the heart surgeon doesnt want to do the surgery within 3 days of it so i have to reschedule.  the fun continues.  So all those keeping me in your thoughts and prayers i appriciate it and kep them coming a little longer. 
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: rich67vw on December 06, 2012, 01:52:02 pm
who would have thought you need excellent dental hygeine to have heart surgery.... :confused04:;
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on December 06, 2012, 03:05:39 pm
Apparently it's the main spread of bacteria
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on December 06, 2012, 08:07:33 pm
Yes it is! That's why people with mitral valve prolapse take antibiotics before dental procedures.   %$oldcit
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on December 06, 2012, 08:12:10 pm
I do the same which made it an extra pain in the butt today having to get that then set up a last min appointment.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on December 18, 2012, 04:08:21 pm
Looks like we can finally get this show on the road and Jan 3rd will be the big day now.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: matt on December 18, 2012, 04:30:22 pm


 Shame it wasn't done sooner than later.... but better than never!  Still a waiting game.. that is hard.

     What a bumer

Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on December 19, 2012, 10:59:35 am
Looks like we can finally get this show on the road and Jan 3rd will be the big day now.

Do they realize how THIN your blood will be, two days after New Years???????  whistleegi
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on December 19, 2012, 02:26:41 pm
 dog@@
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on December 21, 2012, 08:47:45 am
Do they realize how THIN your blood will be, two days after New Years???????  whistleegi

i know right lol.  im waiting to find out the 28th if i can even drink this NYE.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on December 21, 2012, 09:18:00 pm
i know right lol.  im waiting to find out the 28th if i can even drink this NYE.

If not, it's perfect for you , as you love doing things you've never done before   #@rofl3
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 03, 2013, 04:47:45 am
Well the day is here. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers I will toss a post up once my head is clear after to update you all. For those who are on FB there is an event set up which Fam will be updating and I have given my father the list of those who requested updates. I will post soon and see you at the campout (shhh don't tell Rose)
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on January 03, 2013, 06:54:55 am
I FB'd the event.   Keeping you in warm thoughts and prayers, Tyler.  You know we all love you..   =+grouphu9
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 03, 2013, 08:33:02 am
And canceled so back in a holding pattern. To be honest I just feel my normal life is so crazy this whole thing is just a ploy to be in everyone's thoughts and prayers lol. Anyway here are the details. I got there stripped and washed with the wipes got into a gown and then was told we were still a go but would be 8 rather than 7:30. No big deal so we hung out and watched married with children and a buddy of mine came up to roll me down to the pacu. After some good byes and a couple tears from moms and ros? starting up the head nurse says put him back they are coming up to talk to him. So last nights transplant apparently was getting messy and they pulled my doc in to help. So that's it back to waiting. I need some food and some sleep. 
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Celly on January 03, 2013, 08:56:57 am
Bummer Dude ?/banghea?/, was just thinking about you and came on here to see if there were any updates.  Oh well, just hang in there dude.  Get some food *eating* and sleep &sleep& 
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: lovebus (jack) on January 03, 2013, 08:59:19 am
That would drive me nuts,
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: rich67vw on January 03, 2013, 11:30:54 am
Hang tough TY 2@@cool

Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 03, 2013, 05:09:03 pm
Well after some much needed sleep and a bit of food I'm now right there with you jack. Think I was to tired to care when I got the news this morning. But maybe I will make the freeze your bus off now.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: lovebus (jack) on January 03, 2013, 07:35:29 pm
That would be great
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 09, 2013, 09:13:33 am
ok the new date is set for Wed. the 16th.  they are canceling normal office hours just do get min in the OR so hopefully 3rd time is the charm.  See you guys at the campground.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on January 09, 2013, 09:56:44 pm
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Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 10, 2013, 06:26:11 am
Wow that's trippy I want to stare at those little guys when I come out of the OR.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on January 10, 2013, 06:55:13 am
 [LMAO]
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: 3Gear on January 10, 2013, 08:56:41 am
Wow that's trippy I want to stare at those little guys when I come out of the OR.

Just make sure they do not keep you up all night discussing Life, The Universe, and Everything...
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 15, 2013, 09:53:47 pm
Six am start tomorrow will post when I'm out and with it.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on January 15, 2013, 10:34:53 pm
Countdown to the "Tyler is Ready to Camp" campout begins tomorrow.

 &^beer&
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Mrs Baha (Tracy) on January 15, 2013, 10:37:06 pm
(http://rlv.zcache.com/funny_smiley_faces_hospital_gown_feel_better_soon_card-p137215158160885230enx3g_152.jpg)  

Now lets not have any of this happening........ #@rofl3
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: rich67vw on January 16, 2013, 12:34:19 pm
hoping all goes well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: 50split(paul) on January 16, 2013, 10:09:32 pm
get and stay well bro.....and about that tranny seal..........
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: vwtrike (Rich) on January 17, 2013, 10:34:34 am
I wish the very best for you. doublethumb
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 19, 2013, 01:55:19 am
Thanks all for your thoughts and prayers it is now 2 am and I'm getting a fresh IC line installed wich other then 2 lines to remove are all I have left. PT has cleared to be released and it is down to the blood thinner level now. They say I could be out of here later today Sunday at the latest
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: 6T5 square on January 19, 2013, 08:48:57 am
Cheers, mate
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Daverted on January 19, 2013, 09:42:06 am
Hey Tyler, Do you have to use a special type of oil with the new valve?  :confused04:;      &^beer&
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: lovebus (jack) on January 19, 2013, 10:02:13 am
Wow thats fast
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 19, 2013, 11:42:07 am
Lol nothing special yet just the oil thinner
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on January 19, 2013, 02:19:39 pm
Wow thats fast

Yeah,  what Jack said....

 doublethumb                         =bana4_+
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: 6T5 square on January 19, 2013, 03:49:31 pm
you should all know that adjusting your valves only takes about an hour and a half and your motor will run so much better for it.

Question is- will they have to do any tune ups after?
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: lovebus (jack) on January 19, 2013, 06:23:33 pm
Hay Buddy, its just great how well your doing **^bana0
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 20, 2013, 09:00:15 am
you should all know that adjusting your valves only takes about an hour and a half and your motor will run so much better for it.

Question is- will they have to do any tune ups after?

That's hysterical because its almost the same time no matter which one we are talking about. And provide I run the proper fule and keep up on reg maint I should expect a 50 year running life if not longer.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: 6T5 square on January 20, 2013, 09:03:30 am
you'll be vintage in no time.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on January 20, 2013, 09:07:29 am
 &^rofl
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 20, 2013, 09:09:18 am
So looks like all is going smoothly and my body is strong. Last night I made it through the night without pain killers. I felt ok and though I could manage without them but they told me to take them anyway so I have no discomfort. So ok twist my arm I guess lol.

So the downside of my body being stronger then most is its taking longer to get my INR level up because my body is absorbing everything the toss at it well. I think currently its around 1.65 and before they will let me go it needs to be over 2. That and I have to poop which should happen today now that I'm getting some real food in me. So now it's just the waiting game till I reach the number. To day I have 3 walks scheduled and a shower so big day.

Thank you all for your support really shows that SJVWC is more of a Fam then a club. I will keep you all posted but till I'm discharged think its going to be passing some time in the hospital room.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on January 20, 2013, 10:32:10 am
I'm sure you'll be hitting that 2.0 mark soon.    I always hated that they monitor that bodily function so closely after surgery...   12blush

So glad you're feeling better, Ty.  We've all been very concerned about you.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: lovebus (jack) on January 20, 2013, 10:51:24 am
You need your Superman outfit, that will fix everything(:
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Bob(Herbie) on January 20, 2013, 10:57:10 am
Hey Tyler,
Glad to hear of your progress and improvements. Get well soon!  :jump4jo":
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Bugaru "JAY" on January 20, 2013, 06:25:53 pm
   :jump4jo": Great Job Tyler.. Maybe if you get held till the weekend someone can plan a SJVW Camping Club Sleep over in the Parrking Lot. Geeze's wouldn't that be a sight sure to make the local news.. Although not to sure how the City Fire department would feel about one of the Fire Ladies Barn Burners.. Dang it could be a 3 alarmer..
Heck we can even post it on the Samba..

 Hang Tuff Buddy.    [gunfiring\
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 20, 2013, 08:48:53 pm
Lol that would be epic. Why didnt we think of that sooner lol that would of been huge PR for the club. We would prob have to trade the fire in for a circle of mr heaters.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: matt on January 20, 2013, 08:53:29 pm

     Take  your time Tyler!  No hurries, just heal well -  You're getting there


matt
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Mrs Baha (Tracy) on January 21, 2013, 07:07:08 pm
You need your Superman outfit, that will fix everything(:

 &^rofl #@rofl3
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 22, 2013, 09:50:51 am
Well in the words of Tommy Lee... I'm on my way ... IM ON MY WAY ... Home sweet homeeeee.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: 3Gear on January 22, 2013, 10:10:49 am
AWESOME!!!!   Nothing like getting back to your own bed!!!!
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 22, 2013, 10:12:40 am
You got that right
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 22, 2013, 04:31:12 pm
It's official I'm headed home. Thanks for all your thoughts, prayers and visits.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on January 22, 2013, 06:24:03 pm
Welcome home, Tyler!    =+grouphu9
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: Mrs Baha (Tracy) on January 23, 2013, 09:24:54 pm
Welcome Home!!!
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on January 24, 2013, 09:19:59 am
Thank you it's awesome being back home.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: VWPANZER1 on January 24, 2013, 11:59:26 am
 Glad your home Tyler.     :jump4jo":   Heal quickly.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on February 01, 2013, 12:55:21 pm
Ok first post OP visit done. Echo looks good EKG in the words of the doc Perfect and he said I am in the top 5% for turnaround after surgery. Told me to continue to take it easy no lifting or driving and we will be setting up rehab in about 4 weeks.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: matt on February 03, 2013, 06:53:04 pm


 One step at a time... anything more than that isn't worth it!  Glad your doing better -  We're thinking of ya!

Matt & Katie

Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: kvbug (karen) on February 04, 2013, 06:33:32 am
Excellent news, Tyler!  Keep following those orders and you'll be good to go in no time at all.   doublethumb
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on October 07, 2013, 09:37:39 am
Hey all been a while since i updated everyone.  most of you who have seen me at a campout or two since all this prob know I'm back to my normal self but others may not.  At this point I'm well over 6 months past and the scar is fading away to nothing and i feel great. next check up is after the 1 year mark and we will go from there.  Thank you all for your support.

Also since i missed last years walk because of this mess i will be doing the heart walk here in philly figured the least i could do is help raise money for this expensive clicking valve i got to keep me awake at night now.  if anyone would care to join me or simply add their support please feel free to contact me its a good time with food music and walking.  the link below will take you to my site for more information.

http://heartwalk.kintera.org/philly/tylermarshall12

Thanks again for all the support and well wishes this club really is more of a family in that way and i love you all.
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: DubNutz J@Y:~} on October 07, 2013, 10:04:40 am
Ty.
 OhChit that was really you, and here we thought it was a walking Zombie strolling the pines with Rose in hand. 

Keep up the good healing and whatever else worked for you.

Best of Luck with the new Mancave..  :jump4jo":
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on October 07, 2013, 10:21:14 am
thanks its filled with crap right now after clearing out the house but hooch is resting well in there.  need to get the other rides over and my tools still
Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: matt on October 07, 2013, 01:07:12 pm


Good to hear from you Tyler - undoubtedly it takes a huge amount of time and effort to do the move your doing... just hope you're not wasting time sleeping or something....

see ya

Title: Re: Valve Replacement
Post by: skibumtgm on October 07, 2013, 01:16:38 pm
ha ha ha sleep whats that lol