Boy, was yesterday tough! The tough part was being on the ventilator and the tube down my throat. I KNEW that part would be hard, but I got off pretty early. Pleaded via notepad. Recovery has been fast, I have been up and walking 3~4 steps and sitting in a straight chair. Found two MAJOR KILLERS in this condition, hiccups, and passing a little gas (avoid at ALL cost!!!!) No painkillers today (so far). Jill, heard you call the nurse today, I nwas 20 feet away, (for me it may have been a mile). The nurse and I had been talking about chipping and Gail had brought up a bunch of packages from the two swaps I was in and a few trades I had made. That was a welcome sight after recovery & a high point. Was in ICCU all day and just got a new room, closer to going home! Still about 5 days away. Heart muscle nearly NO damage and all three bypasses complete success. Heart was only stopped 22 minutes and restarted on its own. Operation was a ‘cake walk’ compared to back surgery several years ago. Marv, Thanks for the ‘inside’ info, it all turned out true just like you said, I was still scared though. I guess everyone is when it comes to the moment of truth. I felt all the prayers going in, I think it made the difference for me.
Jill, I’m in a new room, & new number. Will email later. Gail brought mail again today….Haha got a JURY SUMMONS! I can parlay that into ANOTHER week off work! (Must have been all the extra prayers! LOL) Kinda tried now, so I’write later…..STILL KICKING IN TEXAS!

Keep Chips....SEND Honey Buns, Cup Cakes. Twinkies, Mr. Goodbars!! EMERGENCY --- System is Rebelling!---

Mike