The Author approximately 24 hours after surgery. Sorry it has taken so long to post an update. The remote updating function I had come to rely upon was not functioning properly so I could not post while in Hospital as I had planned. Nevertheless, here I am to give you a week’s (plus) worth of […]
Category: Surgery
All systems…GO!
Just a scant few hours left until I go in for the valve replacement. I went to the hospital for my pre-op tests. I got a rather dry DVD explaining what I can expect from the whole process. To be honest I got pretty much everything from the pamphlet they sent me last week. But […]
V-minus 1 Week and Counting
Only a mere seven days separates me from the beginning of my life as a premier tri-athlete. In preparation I met with the always awesome Dr. Rosenbaum today. Had a last Echo-cardiogram and, unfortunately, a Holter Monitor for tonight. But there is good news. I found out the enormous Coffee/Espresso/Cappuccino maker is here and I’ll […]
The Final Countdown!
Countdown To V-Day: Take THAT Monsieur Fallot! With less than fortnight left until I go under the knife I decided to take a swipe at the man for whom my affliction is named, French physician Monsieur Fallot. But my enmity is not forever as I have other reasons to wrinkle my brow. I believe that […]
The Answer is 42
The question is “How many days until I go under the knife?” Salutations and updates abound! I met with both Dr. McKinsey and Rosenbaum today as a follow-up on my mid-December medical malaise. The pseudo-aneurysm did indeed thrombose and the hematoma is resolving. The pain in my leg will be around for a while as […]
Quick heads up.
I had my surgical consult with Dr. Q, the preeminent man in his field, and it’s a go for the valve replacement. I’m figuring it will be in early to mid-February, but I’ll find out for certain on Monday the 11th. Now to some Traveler Bill Industries, Ltd. business. A previous post mentioned that I […]
Moooo-re information
Well I met with Dr. Rosenbaum and his associate who is also very pleasant but whose name I do not recall. I have been referred to a pediatric thoracic surgeon who will do the procedure sometime in late Winter ’07. I have my initial consultation on the 8th. As for the age old question, Pig […]
Where have I been?
[REDACTED 4/28 BY TRAVELER BILL] here folks. I am the creator and driving force behind all the crazy characters of Traveler Bill Industries. Normally I would never break through the proverbial “Fourth Wall” but unexpected developments…err…developed in my life and I needed time to reflect. So, I know it’s been a few months since my […]