STOPPING BY TO SAY HIGH TO SOME OLD FRIENDS

[AzViper]

Just wanted to stop by and say hi to everyone while I still have that chance. I see the regulars are still around in Clay, Goodguy, Reed, Kevin, Russ, Terry... Shocked to see the the old GOLD RUSH BEGINS TONIGHT thread is still active. Sure missed getting out and kicking the dirt up but those days are gone I believe. I was in the hospital with a back injury and found out I have a series heart issue. After a number of test and failed procedures my next surgery to correct my heart is to enter my groan in an artery into the heart to map the heart in a 6 hour surgery with the hope to correcting the upper and lower heart chamber to get them in sync. I have one of the best heart surgeon in the USA right here in Tucson Banner Hospital and he is very confident that this procedure will get the heart rhythm back in sync. Its a really bad time to be in the hospital but I have no choice. Keith....


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[KevinInColorado]

Great to hear from you, I hope the surgery is easy and gets you back in shape to get back out there!!!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Great to hear from you Keith! Hang in there buddy. I've ridden that particular bull before - 12-stents now after Three "Cardiac Events." I'm saying a few prayers for you, and I know you'll be fine! Sending Big Golden Vibes Your Way!

 

[russau]

Good luck Keith , I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers for a complete & total recovery ! Thanks for letting us know how your doing ! Send us a PM if there's anything we can do to help you out!

 

[delnorter]

Hope all goes well AzViper and your back in the hunt soon.

Mike

 

[Vance in AK]

Good to see your name again AzViper! I wandered back a little while ago & was wondering about you. Had a friend who had what sounds like the same procedure & he said it was straightforward & relatively simple. And in his case, very successful! Praying for you!

 

[Oregon Viking]

I hope that you will emerge from this stronger then ever!!!
You sir, I have followed from day one. Icon, teacher...

 

[russau]

I know youll probly NOT travel out my way BUT I'll keep a few cold one's in the fridge just in-case you do come by this way! God's speed in your healthy recovery !

 

[ProspectorALEX]

Hi! I hope the surgery goes well and you have a fast recovery. I have been missing your posts and hope to hear more from you when you are on the mend.
Alex

 

[DizzyDigger]

Damn Keith..been missing your posts for too long. Even though
the news isn't stellar, it's good to know you're still in the fight.

It's great that you have faith in the surgeon..makes a huge
difference. Just be sure when they "enter your groin", they
don't miss..

God Speed...you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[Capt Nemo]

Get well, and get back out there, cause there's still gold to find!

 

[Reed Lukens]

Keith, we have dinner waiting for you up here in Congress, Az. We should all plan a get together down here somewhere before we're all washed up on shore some day, and by all, I do mean all of us who are here down south in Arizona and the general area or willing to travel some. Get well soon old friend

 

[angelito1]

Prayers for Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 

[smallfoot]

Keep the faith man! I don't know you but attitude is the key! Prayers and good thoughts coming your way.

 

[Goodyguy]

Hi Keith,

I just found this thread, hope all is going well.
We are here for you my friend, so keep fighting and never give up.

It may seem bad now but keep a positive attitude and you will be back to chasing gold and building equipment in no time.
Will keep you in my prayers.

GG~

 

[theseeker]

AzViper, wishing you a speedy and positive recovery. A big thank you for always sharing your knowledge and inventions!

 

[AzViper]

Thanks for the nice comments. It's now been 16 days that the Dr's repaired my heart and all is well. With each passing day I appear to be getting better. Still winded and I believe my lungs just need to be conditioned as I spent way to much time being inactive due to being afraid to be active and risking having a stroke. I was in AFIB 100 percent of the time where the upper chamber of the heart was not in rhythm with the lower chamber. This placing me at risk of developing a blood clot in the heart. I have been reluctant to go get the Covid vaccine but after speaking with my primary Dr. and Cadio Dr. they both advise me to follow through with the vaccine.

I hope that each and everyone of you take the time to enjoy life and all the great benefits we all have. Covid sure has change our lives and each day brings a new chapter in our lives. Your friend, Keith

 

[pepperj]

It's good to hear all the procedure is working out well. Yes the lungs need conditioning once again and might take time as well.
One of my permissions needs to have another procedure done, going up through the groin to get the left and right sync'd up it seems.

 

[russau]

Keith our prayer's have been answered ! Glad to hear the good news's and it'll just take time to get everything up 2 snuff !

 

[Duckwalk]

Glad to hear the procedure went well buddy. God speed!