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201. Author: Stogie1020Date: Thu, 12/21/2023, 11:20AM EST
Welcome back!
202. Author: Gene363Date: Thu, 12/21/2023, 11:52AM EST
Welcome back MACS! Glad it all went well and the "leakage" got resolved.

203. Author: DrMaddVibeDate: Thu, 12/21/2023, 12:17PM EST
Whew.

Ever get the feeling you might have been ripped off? You're like "where's the emails?" and you don't think you're gonna get what you paid for. That sinking feeling in the gut and then your faith in Humanity get restored when you get a text. A confirmation that your request was completed.

You're welcome MACS for the d!ckdo. Figured if you made it, you'd figure you were on a date with Bill Cosby and that you lived to tell the tale. Pass, and well the mortician would know you're a freak.

Glad you're doing better!
204. Author: MACSDate: Thu, 12/21/2023, 12:20PM EST
Gene363 wrote:
Welcome back MACS! Glad it all went well and the "leakage" got resolved.


Well... I still have a bruised and swollen leg from the blood that leaked out. Looks gross. But at least it ain't bleeding. Doc used some sorta plug for it... Angio-Seal.

Thanks, DMV! It'll grow back...
205. Author: tonygrazDate: Thu, 12/21/2023, 12:21PM EST
With all the probiotic talk I thought MACS was just full of it - didn't know it was just a haircut.
206. Author: delta1Date: Fri, 12/22/2023, 12:40PM EST
Tank is saying, "c'mon boss...let's go!"
207. Author: MACSDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 10:29AM EST
Felt absolutely great for a week. Then on Tuesday of last week, something went wrong. Went to the ER, was sent to the hospital, ran tests and got released. Back in the ER Thursday... more tests, released.

Said F that bullcrap and went to my cardiologist this morning with no appointment. We spoke briefly about how I WAS feeling and what happened when I started feeling like crap again. To make a short story even longer... he did not want to wait, so I am going in to have the heart cath done again tomorrow morning so he can skip the tests and jut go in and see what's wrong and fix it on the spot if necessary.

If you're the praying type... please pray he finds the problem and it's an easy fix. Otherwise I appreciate all the good vibes you care to send.

Only the good die young, so I should be fine. Anxious

Not gonna lie... scared sheitless. I was really hoping to be healed up and back in the gym by now.

Pray Pray
208. Author: Ram27Date: Tue, 1/2/2024, 10:42AM EST
MACS wrote:
Felt absolutely great for a week. Then on Tuesday of last week, something went wrong. Went to the ER, was sent to the hospital, ran tests and got released. Back in the ER Thursday... more tests, released.

Said F that bullcrap and went to my cardiologist this morning with no appointment. We spoke briefly about how I WAS feeling and what happened when I started feeling like crap again. To make a short story even longer... he did not want to wait, so I am going in to have the heart cath done again tomorrow morning so he can skip the tests and jut go in and see what's wrong and fix it on the spot if necessary.

If you're the praying type... please pray he finds the problem and it's an easy fix. Otherwise I appreciate all the good vibes you care to send.

Only the good die young, so I should be fine. Anxious

Not gonna lie... scared sheitless. I was really hoping to be healed up and back in the gym by now.

Pray Pray


MACS, so very sorry to read this. Yes, indeed my brother, you have my prayers for a resolution, to this issue.

209. Author: deadeyedickDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 11:10AM EST
Sorry to hear it Shawn. Hope all goes well. You are way too young for this chit.
210. Author: RiverRatRussDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 11:38AM EST
MACS wrote:
Felt absolutely great for a week. Then on Tuesday of last week, something went wrong. Went to the ER, was sent to the hospital, ran tests and got released. Back in the ER Thursday... more tests, released.

Said F that bullcrap and went to my cardiologist this morning with no appointment. We spoke briefly about how I WAS feeling and what happened when I started feeling like crap again. To make a short story even longer... he did not want to wait, so I am going in to have the heart cath done again tomorrow morning so he can skip the tests and jut go in and see what's wrong and fix it on the spot if necessary.

If you're the praying type... please pray he finds the problem and it's an easy fix. Otherwise I appreciate all the good vibes you care to send.

Only the good die young, so I should be fine. Anxious

Not gonna lie... scared sheitless. I was really hoping to be healed up and back in the gym by now.

Pray Pray



Prayers Up to You Macs!!! That they find the cause and your back to your regular sarcastic self in no time!!!
211. Author: Burner02Date: Tue, 1/2/2024, 11:59AM EST
Many prayers up!

Pray Pray
212. Author: dkeageDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 12:36PM EST
Prayers sent my friend Pray
213. Author: rfenstDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 12:46PM EST
Pray Pray Pray Pray Pray

Did he say the stent may have closed/failed down already?
214. Author: Gene363Date: Tue, 1/2/2024, 1:45PM EST
MACS wrote:
Felt absolutely great for a week. Then on Tuesday of last week, something went wrong. Went to the ER, was sent to the hospital, ran tests and got released. Back in the ER Thursday... more tests, released.

Said F that bullcrap and went to my cardiologist this morning with no appointment. We spoke briefly about how I WAS feeling and what happened when I started feeling like crap again. To make a short story even longer... he did not want to wait, so I am going in to have the heart cath done again tomorrow morning so he can skip the tests and jut go in and see what's wrong and fix it on the spot if necessary.

If you're the praying type... please pray he finds the problem and it's an easy fix. Otherwise I appreciate all the good vibes you care to send.

Only the good die young, so I should be fine. Anxious

Not gonna lie... scared sheitless. I was really hoping to be healed up and back in the gym by now.

Pray Pray


Prayers for the Lords healing power and strength for you and his wisdom and guidance for your doctor, caregivers , family and yourself. Pray Pray Pray
215. Author: DrafterXDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 1:57PM EST
Pray Pray
216. Author: Stogie1020Date: Tue, 1/2/2024, 2:27PM EST
I hope all goes well this time around, MACS.

Perhpas the fish have organized and are trying to take out their top level threats...
217. Author: RiverRatRussDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 2:50PM EST
Not to sound sarcastic, But the TSA agent at any airport could probably do a better Job on the surgery procedure? their getting pretty proficient at body cavity Chit with Years of Daily Practices... d'oh! Brick wall Brick wall Brick wall Sarcasm
218. Author: DrMaddVibeDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 3:07PM EST
Should I ask em to put in rasta braids in what's left?
219. Author: MACSDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 3:40PM EST
rfenst wrote:
Pray Pray Pray Pray Pray

Did he say the stent may have closed/failed down already?


He does not know... but he's concerned enough that he skipped everything and scheduled it for first thing in the morning. Just looked at me and said, "I want to do this tomorrow... we can't wait." To which I replied, I concur!

DrMaddVibe wrote:
Should I ask em to put in rasta braids in what's left?


It's growing back, thank you... but he's going through my wrist this time. Thank God for that because that femoral artery is a beotch to get it to stop bleeding. Plavix won't help that, but he told me to take all my meds that morning.

I greatly appreciate the prayers and thoughts. Means a lot to me. I just hope the Good Lord is willing to make this easy on me. I don't deserve it, but it can't hurt to ask, right?
220. Author: 8trackdiscoDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 8:22PM EST
Well…. Okay. Guess I’ll pray for you. Wait. I’m already doing that.

Get a good nights sleep and enjoy your upcoming morning (Short not Dirt) nap.
221. Author: DrMaddVibeDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 9:30PM EST
Prayers sent MACS
222. Author: delta1Date: Tue, 1/2/2024, 10:28PM EST
Dammit Shawn...I really hope the doctor gets it right this time.
223. Author: AbrignacDate: Tue, 1/2/2024, 11:37PM EST
MACS wrote:
He does not know... but he's concerned enough that he skipped everything and scheduled it for first thing in the morning. Just looked at me and said, "I want to do this tomorrow... we can't wait." To which I replied, I concur!



It's growing back, thank you... but he's going through my wrist this time. Thank God for that because that femoral artery is a beotch to get it to stop bleeding. Plavix won't help that, but he told me to take all my meds that morning.

I greatly appreciate the prayers and thoughts. Means a lot to me. I just hope the Good Lord is willing to make this easy on me. I don't deserve it, but it can't hurt to ask, right?


Damn bro. I kinda of figured as much when I talked to you the other day. Keep us posted. I’ll be thinking about you.
224. Author: 8trackdiscoDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 7:19AM EST
Here we go, Brotherman.
Fresh set of prayers this morning for you, the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurses and your sorry Azz.
Here we go!
225. Author: Ram27Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 7:55AM EST
8trackdisco wrote:
Here we go, Brotherman.
Fresh set of prayers this morning for you, the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurses and your sorry Azz.
Here we go!




PLUS 1 !!!
226. Author: DrafterXDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 8:25AM EST
Macs can have one of my hearts if needed... Mellow
227. Author: rfenstDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 9:07AM EST
Pray Pray Pray Pray Pray !
228. Author: Gene363Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 9:21AM EST
Gene363 wrote:
Prayers for the Lords healing power and strength for you and his wisdom and guidance for your doctor, caregivers , family and yourself. Pray Pray Pray


IBID
229. Author: ZRX1200Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 11:56AM EST
🙏🏻🙏🏻
230. Author: Burner02Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 12:30PM EST
Macs is going to be fine. He just needs to up his whisky intake.

Does anyone have his new mailing addy?
231. Author: DrafterXDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 12:36PM EST
OhMyGod
232. Author: rfenstDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 1:01PM EST
Gene363 wrote:
IBID

Op. Cit.
233. Author: MACSDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 2:17PM EST
Well, apparently I am a hypochondriac. Doc went in through my wrist and turned the monitor towards me... Look, Shawn... clear as a bell, blood flowing. I was loopy, but I remember it all.

His idea is that I felt a little weird and got anxious. This is all new to me. My body has to get used to the stent and the fact the blood is flowing a lot better. He told me after 24 hours of letting the wrist heal up, to get back to walking and doing things. No restrictions.

Happy to know if there is something wrong, it ain't my heart.

Appreciate all the prayers and support. You guys are da bestest. Love
234. Author: AbrignacDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 2:23PM EST
MACS wrote:
Well, apparently I am a hypochondriac. Doc went in through my wrist and turned the monitor towards me... Look, Shawn... clear as a bell, blood flowing. I was loopy, but I remember it all.

His idea is that I felt a little weird and got anxious. This is all new to me. My body has to get used to the stent and the fact the blood is flowing a lot better. He told me after 24 hours of letting the wrist heal up, to get back to walking and doing things. No restrictions.

Happy to know if there is something wrong, it ain't my heart.

Appreciate all the prayers and support. You guys are da bestest. Love


Better safe than sorry. I guess that fishing trip can happen sooner than later.
235. Author: Gene363Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 2:31PM EST
MACS wrote:
Well, apparently I am a hypochondriac. Doc went in through my wrist and turned the monitor towards me... Look, Shawn... clear as a bell, blood flowing. I was loopy, but I remember it all.

His idea is that I felt a little weird and got anxious. This is all new to me. My body has to get used to the stent and the fact the blood is flowing a lot better. He told me after 24 hours of letting the wrist heal up, to get back to walking and doing things. No restrictions.

Happy to know if there is something wrong, it ain't my heart.

Appreciate all the prayers and support. You guys are da bestest. Love



Awesome! Some might say, prayers answered. Speak to the hand
236. Author: DrafterXDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 2:38PM EST
I promised Jesus I'd lay off the crack if he'd save Macs....

Not sure what happens if I slip up.... Think
237. Author: ZRX1200Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 2:42PM EST
Then I think he has to show you his teets.
238. Author: Ram27Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 3:04PM EST
MACS wrote:
Well, apparently I am a hypochondriac. Doc went in through my wrist and turned the monitor towards me... Look, Shawn... clear as a bell, blood flowing. I was loopy, but I remember it all.

His idea is that I felt a little weird and got anxious. This is all new to me. My body has to get used to the stent and the fact the blood is flowing a lot better. He told me after 24 hours of letting the wrist heal up, to get back to walking and doing things. No restrictions.

Happy to know if there is something wrong, it ain't my heart.

Appreciate all the prayers and support. You guys are da bestest. Love



Wonderful news to read............. Applause
239. Author: 8trackdiscoDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 4:35PM EST
MACS wrote:
Well, apparently I am a hypochondriac. Doc went in through my wrist and turned the monitor towards me... Look, Shawn... clear as a bell, blood flowing. I was loopy, but I remember it all.

His idea is that I felt a little weird and got anxious. This is all new to me. My body has to get used to the stent and the fact the blood is flowing a lot better. He told me after 24 hours of letting the wrist heal up, to get back to walking and doing things. No restrictions.

Happy to know if there is something wrong, it ain't my heart.

Appreciate all the prayers and support. You guys are da bestest. Love


Plenty wrong with you. Just happy your heart is in the right place and working as designed,
240. Author: rfenstDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 4:41PM EST
MACS wrote:
Well, apparently I am a hypochondriac. Doc went in through my wrist and turned the monitor towards me... Look, Shawn... clear as a bell, blood flowing. I was loopy, but I remember it all.

His idea is that I felt a little weird and got anxious. This is all new to me. My body has to get used to the stent and the fact the blood is flowing a lot better. He told me after 24 hours of letting the wrist heal up, to get back to walking and doing things. No restrictions.

Happy to know if there is something wrong, it ain't my heart.

Appreciate all the prayers and support. You guys are da bestest. Love

God blessed you!
241. Author: Stogie1020Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 6:31PM EST
Great news!
242. Author: deadeyedickDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 6:50PM EST
8trackdisco wrote:
Plenty wrong with you. Just happy your heart is in the right place and working as designed,


+1
243. Author: HomebrewDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 8:21PM EST
Glad to hear that all is well.
Can't be too careful, when it comes to the heart.
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)Beer
244. Author: BuckyB93Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 9:31PM EST
Great news MACS! Live for another day. Can't be too cautious when it comes to things like this and better to be safe than sorry. The heart is kinda important part of our miraculous machine that we call the human body.

I met with another neurologist the other day for my brain injury. She came to the same conclusion after reviewing the most recent brain scans as the other neurologist I was seeing (I wanted a 2nd opinion). Some of the capillaries in my brain are damaged and sealed off as a result of the head injury. Maybe I shouldn't have told her of my on and off dizzy spells. With that said, I had to be honest with my issues. Positive note, it's a common issue for trauma head injuries. Some blood vessels in the brain seal off but others are there to take take on the extra load.

She recommended that I still don't drive for the next 6 months (she has the ability and the professional responsibility to report the issues to the RMV to cancel my driver's license). I agreed with her to voluntarily not drive and suspend my driver's license.

I couldn't live with myself if I had brain misfire, vertigo, seizure while behind the wheel and then wake up in the hospital to learn I killed someone.

Hopefully things will be back to "normal" with the head issues by July time frame. I'm not sweating it. I have good friends and family to ride with for running errands and stuff if needed. Things will happen when they happen... I'm not in control of it. I can influence it but I can't control it.
245. Author: delta1Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 9:56PM EST
Good luck to you Bucky...wise decision to give up driving until you get clarity...
246. Author: DrafterXDate: Wed, 1/3/2024, 10:18PM EST
Lie to da cops but never your doctor.... Mellow
247. Author: MACSDate: Thu, 1/4/2024, 6:45AM EST
Dang, Bucky... sorry to hear that my brother. Pray for a complete recovery.

As you said, the brain is pretty damn miraculous. It can repair itself from trauma like that. Praying that time heals you completely.
248. Author: deadeyedickDate: Thu, 1/4/2024, 7:56AM EST
Sorry to hear Bucky. Giving up driving would be very hard for me in my area which is so spread out. Hope you recover fully.
249. Author: Ram27Date: Thu, 1/4/2024, 8:16AM EST
Keeping you in our prayersPray Bucky, wishing you a speedy recovery.
250. Author: 8trackdiscoDate: Thu, 1/4/2024, 9:52AM EST
BuckyB93 wrote:
Great news MACS! Live for another day. Can't be too cautious when it comes to things like this and better to be safe than sorry. The heart is kinda important part of our miraculous machine that we call the human body.

I met with another neurologist the other day for my brain injury. She came to the same conclusion after reviewing the most recent brain scans as the other neurologist I was seeing (I wanted a 2nd opinion). Some of the capillaries in my brain are damaged and sealed off as a result of the head injury. Maybe I shouldn't have told her of my on and off dizzy spells. With that said, I had to be honest with my issues. Positive note, it's a common issue for trauma head injuries. Some blood vessels in the brain seal off but others are there to take take on the extra load.

She recommended that I still don't drive for the next 6 months (she has the ability and the professional responsibility to report the issues to the RMV to cancel my driver's license). I agreed with her to voluntarily not drive and suspend my driver's license.

I couldn't live with myself if I had brain misfire, vertigo, seizure while behind the wheel and then wake up in the hospital to learn I killed someone.

Hopefully things will be back to "normal" with the head issues by July time frame. I'm not sweating it. I have good friends and family to ride with for running errands and stuff if needed. Things will happen when they happen... I'm not in control of it. I can influence it but I can't control it.


Wish I had the ability to provide some good options for you, Buckminster. Here’s all I can muster.
#1: My mom could drive you around (not recommended).
#2: Because I’m not using it very often, you can use my brain.

Re #2. Not sure how I’d get my brain to you, which may make you NOT want to choose mine.

LMK if I should call mom.

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