newself's medical update
 

For all of you that have been asking me to keep them informed of what is happening to me, I just got back from the hospital and here what I know so far.

I had an angiogram yesterday and according to the doctor, my arteries are clear and look like "garden hoses". So that means that the heart wall muscle is thickening and that is what is causing the PVC's. I think the medical term is Cardio Myopthopy and I will have to be on medication. My mom had the same disease when she died 15+ years ago but the advances in medicine are so much greater now.

After the test, Mr. Limo came to pick me up but they wouldn't release me as my BP wouldn't stabilize so I spent the night at the hospital. I am home now and am resting. I get the official results and treatment plan on Thursday afternoon.

So this and my newly diagonosed asthma will probably keep me from making it to the Portland Brew Fest but I am still planning on making it up to Seattle just so Travelweary can buy me all of those Guinness's that she owes me!

Thank you for all of your kind thoughts while I was going through this. Please don't send any cards or gifts but beer is always gladly accepted!

Get Well Soon, Dave!

My sentiments EXACTLY! Get well.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif for Dave!

regards, geo

ditto

Take care of yourself and feel better,

Masha

No crappola from your fave Left Coast nemesis today, pal. Bestest wishes for your treatment and hope to catch up with you again very soon.

Thoughts and prayers coming your way

Janet

Dave:

Sorry to hear about all of this. Please take care of yourself.

As your Guinness buddy, I gotta tell you I'm happy to hear that beer appears to be a major part of your treatment plan. We'll all do our part at PDX and have an extra one for you and then call you in the middle of the night. Feel better yet?

Seriously, you know your health is way more important than anything we get up to at a Do.

Take good care Dave and get better soon! From Mr. & Mrs Indurain.

hey Newzel-F... go get better! We need you back in SEA! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Good to hear there's no occulusions... hang in there, and let me know if you have any questions/need help...

All in all, that's super news!!!

best wishes. take care of yourself.

Great news Dave....

Take it easy and get well soon!!!

William

There will be no Guinness for you, boyfriend, without a note from the doc. Would be nice if beer could be part of the cure. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Take care of yourself and get well soon.

Take care of yourself and Get well real soon.

Dave,

You know you have good vibrations coming from over here in Typhoon city.

Get thee well and and stay that way for a long long time.

See yo soon,

Mike

Dave,

Looks like we're all buying, but maybe not booze. I can bring you a chocolate egg cream from NY instead. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Dan

it is good to know, newself that you have friends around the world - whenever you on the westcoast feel alone/lost at night, send me an email, chances are excellent that I will be up already here.

Newself,

Get well soon and I look forward to seeing you in Seattle and drinking a pint with you in Kell's. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Hang in there Dave, I'm keeping your sailing seat reserved on the boat. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif You're also added to the prayer list.
Glad to hear that your condition won't affect your beer consumption.
Joe

all my prayers and thoughts with you, mr. newself...hope to have the pleasure of meeting you at a DO!

Dave,

Thanks for the update! We'll be looking forward to seeing you and the leash in SEA!

If you need anything...just pick up the phone!

~Missy

Dave

Glad to hear that things are OK.
Hope to see you again soon.

Jim & Jerrie

Prayers with you, young man. Thanks for keeping us up to date.

Thanks very much for the update Dave!

I'm so sorry to hear about this "issue," and as you know, it could be worse.

Most importantly, please take good, or rather excellent care of yourself! You desrve the best! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif And you well know how your health is paramount.

Hang in there, and I do hope that I'll see you soon.

All the very best,

-Mark

all prayers and good wishes that you'll recover soon!

Just think nice Hawaii thoughts to put yourself in a good frame of mind.

JL

Dave, wishing you all the best as you look to the future. Was great to see you this past weekend and I look forward to a repeat performance (without such surly interruptions) in Seattle.

Dave, have a speedy recovery. Developments like this sure make one appreciate and enjoy life more. And this would be another good reason to come to the SEA Do! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
I hope eating desserts would be a part of your treatment. I would have shared mine with you at the next Do had you not owed me two or three already.
Keep your chin up, my bets are on you!

Wow, I woke up from a 4 hour power nap and there were 25 replies with best wishes! You are all amazing and I am glad that I have had the opportunity to meet with all of you at least once in the last 4 years! I am looking forward to many more years of good health which means more FT events! Thanks again for the best wishes!

Dave

Hey Bud... this is positive news because we all need you around for many, many years to come.

Get some rest, and remember that your health comes WAY before an FT do. There will be plenty of those I'm sure.

I especially want you around for a very long time. Who else could be MY BODYGUARD! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

And if you need a "nurse" I can be there on that wonderful airline called UNITED in five hours. I can bring EDDIE and YAZ if you like.

Maybe set up a nice place for you at the LAX PC Club... in one of the conference rooms! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Keep us posted bud.

I hope you feel much better soon and get back to your oldself, newself. Or should I just call you REnewself http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

So glad to hear you that you checked out okay! Take care of yourself so I can continue to have a shopping/beer drinking buddy! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Glad to see you posting your health ... okay. As you know, I was so shocked and upset to find out these tests caused an overnite for you. I'll be checking you out in person soon http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Prayers out to you, my friend.

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Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights make an airplane.

newself, it seems that some people would rather spend a night in the hospital than hitch a ride with me. Although with that brunette on duty on your floor, I'm sure you didn't mind. I was tempted to check myself in for observation but they wouldn't accept any of my Frequent Flyer cards at Admissions. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Feel better, take care of yourself and beware of Jack Daniel's drinking chauffeurs.


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You only have one chance to make a first impression.

Now I know why you didn't respond to my e-mail last night. Take care of yourself...if you want some R&R around the pool this weekend, I'll provide the Newcastle or Guiness or ??? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Take it easy and get well soon. Hopefully, you won't have to give up the Guinness, but I'd drink anything with you any day. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

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Come to the City by the Bay for the Do by the Bay 9/13-9/15.

Dave, get well soon and take good care! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif Take good care of yourself.

Craig & Ellen

Dave:
I'vev run into you so often at the PC at EWR when you are on a run to FLL that I instinctively look for you whenever I am at the club. Get well and hope to see you there soon again.
Ed