MY Christmas miracle
vmaxer
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My Christmas miracle
I went to my doctor for a routine follow up and when he asked if anything else was going on I told him of a funny feeling I had a few days earlier in my right arm and I couldn't control it very well for a few minutes. He was immediately concerned that it could have been a mini stroke. He ordered tests to be done.
I had the tests done on December 21st and had a visit with my doctor the next day to review the results. (I thought there was no way he would have the results that fast)
He did have the results and told me I was a mess ( i knew that already)
He told me that I have had both a stroke and a heart attack and my left carotid artery was over 75% blocked....not good. He said they would call a specialist and make me an appointment and let me know when it was.
I didn't even make it home before his nurse called and told me to go to Saint Thomas Hospital immediately and that the doctor would see me as soon as I got there.
The doctor there had his office do another quick ultrasound on my carotid artery to confirm, which they did agree with the results I had. He wanted to admit me then and do surgery the next day. I asked if I could wait until after Christmas and he said it was up to me but if it was him he would have it done immediately. So I came home and went back the next morning and he did the surgery.
After it was over he said he had been doing this surgery for about 30 years (over 2,000 of them) and mine was one of the worst he had ever seen. I had a piece blockage loose and flapping and if it had broke loose it would have killed me.
I don't know why God spared me but I am glad he did,
I went to my doctor for a routine follow up and when he asked if anything else was going on I told him of a funny feeling I had a few days earlier in my right arm and I couldn't control it very well for a few minutes. He was immediately concerned that it could have been a mini stroke. He ordered tests to be done.
I had the tests done on December 21st and had a visit with my doctor the next day to review the results. (I thought there was no way he would have the results that fast)
He did have the results and told me I was a mess ( i knew that already)
He told me that I have had both a stroke and a heart attack and my left carotid artery was over 75% blocked....not good. He said they would call a specialist and make me an appointment and let me know when it was.
I didn't even make it home before his nurse called and told me to go to Saint Thomas Hospital immediately and that the doctor would see me as soon as I got there.
The doctor there had his office do another quick ultrasound on my carotid artery to confirm, which they did agree with the results I had. He wanted to admit me then and do surgery the next day. I asked if I could wait until after Christmas and he said it was up to me but if it was him he would have it done immediately. So I came home and went back the next morning and he did the surgery.
After it was over he said he had been doing this surgery for about 30 years (over 2,000 of them) and mine was one of the worst he had ever seen. I had a piece blockage loose and flapping and if it had broke loose it would have killed me.
I don't know why God spared me but I am glad he did,
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Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404
Comments
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Wow, miracles do still happen. Now just get healed up.
Hang tough brother!!!!
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Wow, close call!
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Great news, best wishes going forward too.So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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Wow so glad the surgery worked out so well. Thanks be to God and rest up!Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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Wow! Glad you're OK. Take it easy now.
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Yowza! Glad to hear everything is OK.
Remember, chicks dig scars!Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
Glad you caught it early and hope for a speedy recovery!2 Channel
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Wow! Close one, V...stay strong buddy. Glad to hear you're doing better now.
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Wow to close Brother, Glad they caught it and wishing you a very speedy recovery.2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
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That really is a miracle. here's to a speedy recovery.
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Good choice to do surgery ASAP! Very glad for your good outcome. Glad you'll be able to keep kickin' it with us (but especially with your family!).Jay
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Thanks a lot for the comments guys, it means a lot.
I guess God knew I had to live another hundred years to pay my debts.
Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
While that certainly wasn't what you had originally planned for Christmas, it was a great gift that Someone gave you nonetheless.
Enjoy your "present" and have some fun !Sal Palooza -
Glad you got checked and fixed.
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Wow, dodged a bullet. Prayers for a speedy recovery.Home Theater/2 Channel:
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Praying for your speedy recovery.
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Best of luck to you bro!
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Oh my! God bless and speedy recovery.2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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A left carotid endarterectomy... Fantastic sir.
Godspeed my friend... You will be fine.Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Wishing you a speedy recovery.Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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May God Bless you Vmaxer, I will be praying for a speedy recovery bro!
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Hope you have a quick recovery V.2ch rig: Speakers: Magnepan LRS w/Magna Riser stands Preamplifier: Parasound P5 Amplifier: Parasound A23 CDP: Pioneer DV-563A Cables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)
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Glad you got this taken care of for sure a miracle indeed speedy recovery. It makes you think enjoy every minute of life everyone has and dont take it for granted. Take care of yourself and enjoy your 2nd chance that God granted you.Home Theater
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Wishing you a speedy recovery!Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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Get well soon V! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Good choice on heeding the Doc's advice and having the surgery sooner than later. Now put it behind you and rock on!
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