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Heck ...I'm still IN Colorado.
Stay here much longer and we are going to give you residency status. :D
Footslogger
03-17-2008, 14:43
Stay here much longer and we are going to give you residency status. :D
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If that gets me a discount on the hospital bills I'll take it !!
'Slogger
Two Speed
03-17-2008, 14:48
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If that gets me a discount on the hospital bills I'll take it !!
'SloggerWell, if 'Slogger is complaining about bills he must be getting better. I'll take that as a good sign.
Alligator
03-17-2008, 21:11
Good to hear you are out and about 'Slogger. Here's wishing you continued success in your recovery.
Jan LiteShoe
03-17-2008, 23:31
Stay here much longer and we are going to give you residency status. :D
Say Toots, aren't you near the CDT? If you guys are going to be there in Colorado a while longer, you mind if a few of us crash in your room?
:D
Footslogger
03-18-2008, 08:15
Say Toots, aren't you near the CDT? If you guys are going to be there in Colorado a while longer, you mind if a few of us crash in your room?
:D
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Well ...we're leaving this morning or I'd say ...'Cmon Down !!
'Slogger
Hammock Hanger
03-18-2008, 08:35
So glad to hear you are doing okay!!!! PRAYERS sent your way. Sue/HH
Footslogger
03-18-2008, 15:33
About 12 noon today we arrived back in Laramie. What can I say ..."Be it ever so simple there's no place like home". I must admit though that it's gonna take a me a few days to reacclimate myself to 7,200 feet of elevation. Doesn't take much for me to get winded here.
Thermostat had been set to around 58 degrees since we had left so first order of business was to get the heat going. Our 2 cats had pretty much trashed the house so next on the list will be to start cleaning up their mess. Next is the mound of mail that accumulated while we were gone.
But aside from all that it's great to be back in our own home. Now I start the process of figuring out where I go from here. No intention of going back to work for a while but sooner or later I will need to get my arse out of the recliner and reapproach the work situation.
I just want to say again how much I appreciated all the words of support and encouragment during this period of turmoil. My only hope now is that with the right medicines and focussed rehab I can regain the endurance and strength that the heart attack took away. Too soon to tell if I will be able to attend Trail Days or the PCT Kick-off that I had on my calendar but for the time being I'm keeping the slate clean.
Best regards to all ...
'Slogger
Two Speed
03-18-2008, 18:12
Good to hear. We'll keep your seat warm on the bridge of the SSWB for ya.
Great to hear that you finally made it back to Gods' country. Rehab and get back out there ASAP.
Good you are home. Easier to scratch the boys properly in your own chair.
Alligator
03-19-2008, 09:08
Good you are home. Easier to scratch the boys properly in your own chair.That's right. One would think it would be easier in a hospital gown, but the slit is in the back and there's no hatch.
About 12 noon today we arrived back in Laramie. What can I say ..."Be it ever so simple there's no place like home". I must admit though that it's gonna take a me a few days to reacclimate myself to 7,200 feet of elevation. Doesn't take much for me to get winded here.
Thermostat had been set to around 58 degrees since we had left so first order of business was to get the heat going. Our 2 cats had pretty much trashed the house so next on the list will be to start cleaning up their mess. Next is the mound of mail that accumulated while we were gone.
But aside from all that it's great to be back in our own home. Now I start the process of figuring out where I go from here. No intention of going back to work for a while but sooner or later I will need to get my arse out of the recliner and reapproach the work situation.
I just want to say again how much I appreciated all the words of support and encouragment during this period of turmoil. My only hope now is that with the right medicines and focussed rehab I can regain the endurance and strength that the heart attack took away. Too soon to tell if I will be able to attend Trail Days or the PCT Kick-off that I had on my calendar but for the time being I'm keeping the slate clean.
Best regards to all ...
'Slogger
Hang in there, we ain't done kicking til we're done kicking! I have confidence that you're going to hike some more........
Frolicking Dinosaurs
03-19-2008, 09:28
About 12 noon today we arrived back in Laramie. What can I say ..."Be it ever so simple there's no place like home".:::: Dino seen rejoicing ::::
.....My only hope now is that with the right medicines and focussed rehab I can regain the endurance and strength that the heart attack took away. Too soon to tell if I will be able to attend Trail Days or the PCT Kick-off that I had on my calendar but for the time being I'm keeping the slate clean.I came back and I'm way older and fluffier than you - you can do this 'slogger -- one exercise, one step, one day at a time.
Chaco Taco
03-19-2008, 09:39
Baby Steps. Good luck 'Slogger. I hope you make it to TD's but take care of you. Man Im glad you are alright. Take care of yourself
Two Speed
03-30-2008, 20:55
Just got this from 'Slogger:
Pretty good all things considered. I mean, compared to a couple weeks ago I have really made progress. That said ...I've still got a LONG way to go. I start rehab (monitored exercise) next week over at the hospital. Still no idea when I can go back to work - - not that I really want to - - but the bills have already started to come in and I haven't hit the lottery yet.
I think the fairest way to describe my progress would be 2 steps forward and one to the rear. I have good days and then out of the blue I have a day now and then when I can barely make it. A lot has to do with the cardiac meds they have me on. They affect my blood pressure and mood (negatively) but they are critical in terms of healing the damage to my heart muscle.
Thanks for asking though man. This is without a doubt the hardest thing I've ever had to try and wrap my arms and brain around. **** like this doesn't happen to guys like me ...right ?? But in the end I have to accept the reality of the situation.
I'll be back ...it's just gonna take some time.
All the best ...
Thought everyone would want to know.
Thoughtful Owl
03-31-2008, 11:14
Just got this from 'Slogger:
Pretty good all things considered. I mean, compared to a couple weeks ago I have really made progress. That said ...I've still got a LONG way to go. I start rehab (monitored exercise) next week over at the hospital. Still no idea when I can go back to work - - not that I really want to - - but the bills have already started to come in and I haven't hit the lottery yet.
I think the fairest way to describe my progress would be 2 steps forward and one to the rear. I have good days and then out of the blue I have a day now and then when I can barely make it. A lot has to do with the cardiac meds they have me on. They affect my blood pressure and mood (negatively) but they are critical in terms of healing the damage to my heart muscle.
Thanks for asking though man. This is without a doubt the hardest thing I've ever had to try and wrap my arms and brain around. **** like this doesn't happen to guys like me ...right ?? But in the end I have to accept the reality of the situation.
I'll be back ...it's just gonna take some time.
All the best ...
Thought everyone would want to know.
Thanks Two Speed for the update on Slogger. I know we are all continuing to keep him in our thoughts and prayers as he slowly recovers. He is right..."it's just gonna take some time."
Slogger, we are all out here rooting you on. We know you will be back!
TO
Jan LiteShoe
03-31-2008, 15:46
Yeah, thanks, Two Speed.
They have been on my mind as well, and I was about to write.
'Slogger and BAT, keep the faith!
You know what I like about what Slogger wrote? It is the fact that he is not in denial. And I know exactly what he is going thru.
You know the horrible thing is that you will tend to feel very alone until you are able to understand that this one thing is what every human being in the world is going to have to face someday.
warraghiyagey
03-31-2008, 16:08
Good to hear from you Slog. We're with you.:sun:sun:sun
Jan LiteShoe
03-31-2008, 16:19
You know what I like about what Slogger wrote? It is the fact that he is not in denial. And I know exactly what he is going thru.
You know the horrible thing is that you will tend to feel very alone until you are able to understand that this one thing is what every human being in the world is going to have to face someday.
TOW, you said a mouthful.
Well spoke.
Frolicking Dinosaurs
03-31-2008, 16:19
As TOW says, while wrapping your mind and arms around this seems lonely, several of us have been there and are with you in spirit.
Two step forward and one back is pretty much how rehab happens. I was chomping at the bit to get on my PT after the accident, but when I pushed it too hard, I found myself taking a step back.
It will take a while for you to be comfortable in this new reality, but you will get there.
::: Dino curls a loving and comforting tail around 'Slogger & BAT ::::
Mini-Mosey
03-31-2008, 23:51
FS, I've never met you, but I'm adding my own words of support, and prayers for you, as well.
Two Speed
04-01-2008, 19:27
So 'Slog, you getting out at all?
TOW, just so you know I'm gonna make it a point to drop by the next time I make it up to Damascus.
So 'Slog, you getting out at all?
TOW, just so you know I'm gonna make it a point to drop by the next time I make it up to Damascus.
You are more than welcome to drop by anytime.........:sun
Two Speed
04-01-2008, 19:39
Same here if you make it down this way.
Now, 'Slog, how about it? Getting out?
Frolicking Dinosaurs
04-01-2008, 19:42
Y'all should meet in the middle - like around Dino-land :D. You could smooze with Rock & Dixi, check out Wildcat's frostbitten toes and maybe spoil some thru-hikers in the GSMNP
Two Speed
04-01-2008, 19:47
We need to work on that.
Of course this is starting to feel like Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
'Slog? 'Slogger? Footslogger?
Footslogger
04-01-2008, 21:20
Now, 'Slog, how about it? Getting out?
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As much as I can. Weather has been pretty bad so walks are actually "painful" at times with the temps and winds. I had my first rehab session today. Went very well, at least in my opinion. Heart tolerated good pace on tread mill and bike without any PVC's or weird rythms. Highest my heart rate has been since the attack and it felt GREAT. Came home and felt a little whipped. Sat on the edge of the bed and the next thing I knew I was waking up from a 3 hour nap. Guess I worked pretty hard in rehab, plus it's the first exercise I have gotten since the attack. I think I'm gonna really like this rehab stuff !!
Stay tuned ...I am on my way back !!
'Slogger
Blissful
04-01-2008, 21:23
Good to hear!!
Great to hear from you 'Slogger!!! Glad things are going well too!! Keep it up, we're all sending our thoughts your way!
Stay tuned ...I am on my way back !!
'Slogger
Yes you are buddy!
Jaybird62
04-01-2008, 22:13
Slog, its good to hear from you buddy. I have been missing your insight.......I wish you and your family peace, and a speedy recovery:sun
Frolicking Dinosaurs
04-01-2008, 22:17
::: Dino does multiple cartwheels on hearing of 'Slogger's progress :::
The IRIS Global Seismographic Network recorded the event with a seismograph
Jaybird62
04-01-2008, 22:19
::: Dino does multiple cartwheels on hearing of 'Slogger's progress :::
The IRIS Global Seismographic Network recorded the event with a seismograph
Dino, you are too much:eek::p
Thoughtful Owl
04-01-2008, 23:05
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As much as I can. Weather has been pretty bad so walks are actually "painful" at times with the temps and winds. I had my first rehab session today. Went very well, at least in my opinion. Heart tolerated good pace on tread mill and bike without any PVC's or weird rythms. Highest my heart rate has been since the attack and it felt GREAT. Came home and felt a little whipped. Sat on the edge of the bed and the next thing I knew I was waking up from a 3 hour nap. Guess I worked pretty hard in rehab, plus it's the first exercise I have gotten since the attack. I think I'm gonna really like this rehab stuff !!
Stay tuned ...I am on my way back !!
'Slogger
Good to hear from you 'Slogger. I have said it before and will say it again, you have a bunch of friends here on WB rooting for you.
dixicritter
04-01-2008, 23:10
'Slogger... glad to hear you are having fun with your rehab! Keep up the good work! :)
warraghiyagey
04-02-2008, 01:48
Stay tuned ...I am on my way back !!
'Slogger
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Jaybird62
04-02-2008, 02:00
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dude 1 would be plenty to get the bannana upside down:D
Two Speed
04-02-2008, 05:51
. . . Stay tuned ...I am on my way back !!
'SloggerMost excellent, and keep us posted. It's hard to cheer for you if we don't know what to cheer about.
warraghiyagey
04-02-2008, 05:52
Most excellent, and keep us posted. It's hard to cheer for you if we don't know what to cheer about.
Unbdrinkiums all around!!!!!
Two Speed
04-02-2008, 05:55
Make it a small one for 'Slogger. We don't want the NurseRatchetisti's getting on his case again. Right now, anyway. When he gets feeling a little better, well, we might work us up a prank or two. ;)
warraghiyagey
04-02-2008, 05:59
And rightly so!:sun
Footslogger
04-02-2008, 09:10
Unbdrinkiums all around!!!!!
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First round's on me !!
'Slogger
sheepdog
04-02-2008, 09:22
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First round's on me !!
'Slogger
Belly up to the bar....Slogger's buying....:banana:banana:banana
Speedy recovery!!!!
Stay tuned ...I am on my way back !!
'Slogger
Great news!
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Jan LiteShoe
04-02-2008, 09:35
Belly up to the bar....Slogger's buying....:banana:banana:banana
Speedy recovery!!!!
It's five o'clock somewhere...
:sun
Thanks for checking in Toots. Although if you'd rather take 3-hour naps, that's cool too.
Shadowmoss
04-02-2008, 10:48
**Shadowmoss issues a couple of more jugs of undrinkium from the liquor locker**
Good to hear you are feeling good after exercise.
Two Speed
04-02-2008, 18:53
Belly up to the bar....Slogger's buying....:banana:banana:banana
Speedy recovery!!!!
**Shadowmoss issues a couple of more jugs of undrinkium from the liquor locker**
Make sure you put that on 'Slogger's tab.
Shadowmoss
04-02-2008, 19:59
Make sure you put that on 'Slogger's tab.
No problem. I swear that stuff is multiplying by itself. The more I give it away... err, sell it off, the more it expands and starts taking away space from my Jim Beam and the Romulan Ale.
warraghiyagey
04-02-2008, 20:26
Undrinkium . . . mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Glad to see you online, today, 'Slogger. How are you feeling? How 'bout an update?
Footslogger
04-06-2008, 18:02
Glad to see you online, today, 'Slogger. How are you feeling? How 'bout an update?
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Glad to be here !! Glad to be anywhere ABOVE GROUND !!
As for progress ...finished my first week of rehab and so far so good. Ticker seems to be tolerating the exercise well. Have a lot more energy and appetite/body weight are improving. Still don't like this %&@#! implant in my left upper chest but I guess it's a small price to pay for an insurance policy
against further episodes.
I do have to tell you something amusing though. Ya know all the earlier comments about "Nurse Ratchet" ?? ...well at this very moment I am watching "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and loving every minute of it !!
Oh yeah, and thanks for asking ...
'Slogger
warraghiyagey
04-06-2008, 18:11
Great to hear from you Slog. Damn Great!:sun
go, slogger, go!!!! glad you are feeling better!!:)
Two Speed
04-06-2008, 20:11
. . . Ya know all the earlier comments about "Nurse Ratchet" ?? ...well at this very moment I am watching "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and loving every minute of it !!
Oh yeah, and thanks for asking ...
'SloggerYou are one sick puppy.
Could be why you have so many friends. :-?
warraghiyagey
04-06-2008, 20:55
:::: We interrupt this very special episode of 'Something Strange. . . the Rockies Ruck' for an important announcment.
I'm out of undrinkium.
We now return you to your program::::
Resistance is futile. You have been assimilated into the Borg collective and will be renamed Slogucious. Next you will have the Borg, add leads so u can recharge your batteries for use on the trail and to jump start your car battery. All joking aside What really matters is that your still here with us. Which makes every day a celebration for all who care about you.:sun
'Slogger, take care, be good, and keep posting. It reminds me to pray for you. :)
Two Speed
04-13-2008, 19:17
Just got this from 'Slogger:
Still going at the rehab thing full bore. I'm either going to get better or kill myself - - I'm leaning more toward the getting better side myself.
Bugs me that I won't be heading out to the PCT kick-off party this year but I can't do it all and I had to chose between my 5 year AT thru anniversary at Trail Days in Damascus or a trip out west to get ready for a hike I might not be able to even make. Long story short short ...I (we've) decided to travel to Damascus in May for Trail Days.
Otherwise things are going as well as can be expected. Have a follow-up appt with cardiologist this week to talk over a lot of stuff.
We're cheering for ya, buddy. Keep up the good work.
Jan LiteShoe
04-13-2008, 19:28
Just got this from 'Slogger:
Still going at the rehab thing full bore. I'm either going to get better or kill myself - - I'm leaning more toward the getting better side myself.
Bugs me that I won't be heading out to the PCT kick-off party this year but I can't do it all and I had to chose between my 5 year AT thru anniversary at Trail Days in Damascus or a trip out west to get ready for a hike I might not be able to even make. Long story short short ...I (we've) decided to travel to Damascus in May for Trail Days.
Otherwise things are going as well as can be expected. Have a follow-up appt with cardiologist this week to talk over a lot of stuff.
We're cheering for ya, buddy. Keep up the good work.
Woohoo! Excellent news indeed!
:banana
Thanks for passing that along, Two Speed.
"Slogger and BAT, look me up - I'll be selling book in a tent with AWOL and AT Troll in the vendor area. Toots, I would really enjoy seeing your living face, '03 brother. If Nurse Ratchet (And BAT!) approves, I'll hug your battle-scarred neck.
:sun
StarLyte
04-13-2008, 20:06
Very good news !
Thanks for reporting !
Frolicking Dinosaurs
04-13-2008, 20:09
::: Dino seen happy dancing :::
I have been out of the loop for a little while, but I am so glad you are doing better. I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope to see you out there in the near future. Good luck and happy healing. :)
River Runner
04-13-2008, 21:35
Glad to hear you are doing better Footslogger. Keep up the good work with the rehab.
TIDE-HSV
04-13-2008, 23:44
Hang in. Surviving the LAD MI is not a small feat. When I told my wife where you'd ended up in the ER, it drew an eye-roll. She remembers it as the place where we did an 180 in a blizzard and ended up driving down the highway backwards on snow pack. She ended up in the ER in Frisco once with acute mountain sickness, and that was an emergency ride to Denver for us...