Life In 14 hours I will be under the knife - Page 4

**J Diddy** · 04-07-2013, 03:52 PM

I have opted for the tissue valve as it seems to deliver the highest quality of life (no blood thinners for life, just a simple aspirin) and no internal ticking sound. They say I will have to have another surgery but the way it is now they've been doing a cather valve replacement for 2 years and I'm inclined to think that in the 15 before I will need it, they will have perfected it.

My letters are wrote to my children, my finances are in order, and I think I've handled everything that should be handled in case something bad happens to me.

I will attempt to give a shout out tomorrow after it is done, but worse case it will be Tuesday. If something should happen, I love this site, have been very fortunate to meet some of you and even more fortunate to have not

. It's been great talking to you, in case of the latter.

Fritz88 · 04-07-2013, 07:52 PM

You'll be fine. We'll all see you here in a few days.

crossbow · 04-07-2013, 08:09 PM

It will all happen while you sleep or as in my case are in a coma. Watch that morphine, man. It makes you halusinate like a bad trip. For about six months food will taste terrible. That will wear off. Remember, everyone here will be waiting for your return. You will be fine.

**J Diddy** · 04-07-2013, 08:12 PM

Heh, just skyped for the first time to tell my son good night and I love him. That was pretty neat.

mikey23545 · 04-07-2013, 08:14 PM

You got it dicked, JDiddy!

No worries my friend. The pre-operation jitters is the worst part of it.

You will be fine.

Coogs · 04-07-2013, 08:15 PM

Thoughts your way man! My BIL has the artificial one. Had it for 3 or 4 years now and is doing great. You will be fine too!

**The Bad Guy** · 04-07-2013, 08:22 PM

Best of luck.

My dad has gone through this about 5 times now. It's a layup. You'll do great.

Brock · 04-07-2013, 08:24 PM

Wow. good luck.

Frazod · 04-07-2013, 08:25 PM

Good luck, my friend.

okcchief · 04-07-2013, 10:44 PM

Good luck to you!

keg in kc · 04-07-2013, 10:45 PM

Good luck!

RINGLEADER · 04-07-2013, 10:50 PM

Prayers to you... I'm sure it will go fine...

Imon Yourside · 04-07-2013, 10:58 PM

Hey if you do see the other side and then come back can I interview you for the near death experience?

**Donger** · 04-07-2013, 10:59 PM

Good luck, J. I will be thinking if you tomorrow.

**J Diddy** · 04-07-2013, 11:11 PM

I appreciate all the kind words, thoughts, and prayers from everyone. I've been in the hospital 8 days now and it looks like I'll have another 4-7 past tomorrow. They have really kept me going.

MeatRock · 04-07-2013, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadzooks

Keep your pecker up.
(advice from my Mom during challenging times)

Whoa dude. TMI

04-07-2013, 03:52 PM
J Diddy Don't Be A Dick Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Joplin Casino cash: $6937192	In 14 hours I will be under the knife I have opted for the tissue valve as it seems to deliver the highest quality of life (no blood thinners for life, just a simple aspirin) and no internal ticking sound. They say I will have to have another surgery but the way it is now they've been doing a cather valve replacement for 2 years and I'm inclined to think that in the 15 before I will need it, they will have perfected it. My letters are wrote to my children, my finances are in order, and I think I've handled everything that should be handled in case something bad happens to me. I will attempt to give a shout out tomorrow after it is done, but worse case it will be Tuesday. If something should happen, I love this site, have been very fortunate to meet some of you and even more fortunate to have not . It's been great talking to you, in case of the latter.
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Fritz88 Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $8875943	You'll be fine. We'll all see you here in a few days.
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04-07-2013, 08:09 PM	#47
crossbow King of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: at home Casino cash: $10004900	It will all happen while you sleep or as in my case are in a coma. Watch that morphine, man. It makes you halusinate like a bad trip. For about six months food will taste terrible. That will wear off. Remember, everyone here will be waiting for your return. You will be fine. __________________ If the mind were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn't.
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04-07-2013, 08:12 PM	#48
J Diddy Don't Be A Dick Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Joplin Casino cash: $6937192	Heh, just skyped for the first time to tell my son good night and I love him. That was pretty neat.
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04-07-2013, 08:14 PM	#49
mikey23545 MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10015321	You got it dicked, JDiddy! No worries my friend. The pre-operation jitters is the worst part of it. You will be fine.
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04-07-2013, 08:15 PM	#50
Coogs In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Northern Kansas Casino cash: $1644349	Thoughts your way man! My BIL has the artificial one. Had it for 3 or 4 years now and is doing great. You will be fine too!
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The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9373645	Best of luck. My dad has gone through this about 5 times now. It's a layup. You'll do great. __________________
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Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	Wow. good luck.
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RINGLEADER In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Confusion, USA Casino cash: $8620503	Prayers to you... I'm sure it will go fine...
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04-07-2013, 10:58 PM	#57
Imon Yourside WhatUneed2Hear Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: AllSoulsMatter Casino cash: $2663181	Hey if you do see the other side and then come back can I interview you for the near death experience? __________________ "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour" Peter 5:8 "Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the potter's clay" Isaiah 29:16 "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." Revelation 3:20
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Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $10389900 VARSITY	Good luck, J. I will be thinking if you tomorrow. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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04-07-2013, 11:11 PM	#59
J Diddy Don't Be A Dick Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Joplin Casino cash: $6937192	I appreciate all the kind words, thoughts, and prayers from everyone. I've been in the hospital 8 days now and it looks like I'll have another 4-7 past tomorrow. They have really kept me going.
Posts: 33,637