requesting thoughts and prayers

[hfcable]

have to go in tomorrow for cardiac ablation....done under general anesthesia, lasts 3 hours or more. was supposed to do it later in the day so I could work the am, but have to be under by 1030 am. not without risk, especially for a person like me with genetic immune deficiency. not worried, really.....since what can I do but sleep and I am quite good at that the cardiologist promised if anything really bad [ i.e. fatal ] happens he wont wake me up to tell me !

heart went into abnormal rhythm [ atrial fib and now atrial flutter ] and even though I have a very strong heart this has put me into " right sided diastolic heart failure so this has got to be fixed.

if all goes well, we can still go into our remote mining / hunting site for a week, starting on the 20th.......gonna take my 405 with me there [ not in the hospital ! ] as there are lots of big bears back there.

anyway, appreciate your prayers and thoughts......I plan to check back in here saturday

[.45colt]

Prayers Up for You, the Doctors and a speedy recovery.

[claybob86]

Prayers said! Hope all goes well and have a fast, uneventful recovery!

[Blaine]

Prayers for your procedure....

[Bill in Oregon]

You sure have my prayers, Harold. Don't try to rush it once you get out of the hospital!

[OldWin]

Prayers up. Best of luck for a smooth procedure.

[gamekeeper]

My prayers are on their way.

[Chuck 100 yd]

Prayers for you my friend. Speedy recovery also.

[piller]

Prayers sent. Listen to the Surgeon and heal well.

[Nath]

Best wishes.

Nathan.

[jeepnik]

Prayers up.

[JerryB]

Praying that God's hand will be on this surgery and your recovery time.

[Sixgun]

Copy that Harold.......stay cool brother.----6

[Tycer]

Prayers up.

[AJMD429]

Prayers up.

[hfcable]

thanks AJ !
and thanks to all of you, will report back on saturday if not sooner .

[3leggedturtle]

Hope all goes well for you. Todd

[hfcable]

it took about four hours.....he did an extra thorough job, which took longer, but decreases chances of needing it done again.

feeling groggy a bit still , but up and going, and thankful for these results and to all of you !

going to start loading stuff up for the upcoming remote territory adventure that begins on may 20th

[AmBraCol]

it took about four hours.....he did an extra thorough job, which took longer, but decreases chances of needing it done again.

feeling groggy a bit still , but up and going, and thankful for these results and to all of you !

going to start loading stuff up for the upcoming remote territory adventure that begins on may 20th

I've been running behind all week, didn't see your original post until just now. Glad it came along with the good report. Y'all take care of yourself, y'hear? Oh - and have fun on your excursion. I'm stuck in urbanville for the foreseeable future - although I'm hoping for a time in the Rockies next year sometime...

Oh, and DON'T feed the bears! (nor let them feed on you!)

[piller]

Don't overdo anything. Follow instructions from the Doctor so that you heal up before your trip.

[hfcable]

that is the hard part for me..... we MDs ourselves are notoriously poor patients......but i sure don't want any more episodes like this !

[Ysabel Kid]

it took about four hours.....he did an extra thorough job, which took longer, but decreases chances of needing it done again.

feeling groggy a bit still , but up and going, and thankful for these results and to all of you !

going to start loading stuff up for the upcoming remote territory adventure that begins on may 20th

Glad to hear it was a success!

[piller]

that is the hard part for me..... we MDs ourselves are notoriously poor patients......but i sure don't want any more episodes like this !

I understand, but you also know that it is almost impossible to remain professionally detached when you are your own patient. For your own good, trust your colleague and follow his advice.
We are all supporting you.