A Message From Mr.X

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:07 pm

It is time to let all of you know who Mr.X is.

Mr.X is none other then myself. I didn't want my identity revealed at the time, because of a matter of pride, when everything possible seemed to be going down the toilet. Ken came along and changed the whole outlook on my situation by incorporating the generosity of the members that make up SG.

For those of you who applied your help, I want you all to know that it not only brought tears to my eyes, but allowed me to see that there are great people who do care, still around and that it's alright to accept help when there is no other course to take.

I wanted to update you on what's happening.

The Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery took a long time to be scheduled. My original date was June 10th. 12 days before that date, I got an upper respiratory infection, which postponed the surgery. During the recovery time of this infection, the Doc's discovered something not quite right in my blood. They've sent my blood to the Mayo Clinic for analysis and still don't know why they are seeing what they see. For those who are into medical testing, my aPPT is 48, which is way high. It should be between 25 and 35. They sent me to a Hematologist and I got the clearance to go ahead with the surgery. If anything as far as bleeding is a problem, which by all other tests, it shouldn't be, they'll be giving me some plasma.

The new surgical date is 7/22 which is this Monday coming up.
The surgeon has bent over backwards telling me survival statistics for a case like mine. They are not in my favor, but I've been through a ruptured aortic aneurysm and those odds were much worse. I will have 2 Surgeons double teaming me on Monday to get the job done. I'm their pet peeve project and the only patient they will operate on that day.

I'm writing this now in anticipation of not having a lot of computer time for remaining days till surgery. It is hectic getting ready and sometimes I see these little flash movies in my head, of the Surgeon repeating the odds numbers over and over, blood shortage in our area, having additional lung hemorrhaging and being on the ventilator longer then I thought possible, etc. I really want to bolt from the planet, but this has to be done and done very soon, as my heart is enlarging more and more. Soon, it won't be able to be repaired if I don't act promptly.

To Philip, Ken, John, Bouncer, Downhill and the many of you who helped in this endeavor, I thank you, my family thanks you, and I think God as I know him, has set aside a special place for you.

SG is truly a family and a family that I'm proud to be a part of and you should be too!

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:10 pm

I don't know what to say.

My god be at your side on Monday. You'll be just fine.

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:11 pm

Amen to that brother!

Glad we could help Mr. X lol....(I always knew thanks to Ken

)

If ya need my blood...I'm A-

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:12 pm

Thanks JCoS, I'm scared poopiless, but that's all a part of this. It's not natural to have your chest cut open and your heart cut up, so I think my feelings are just about normal.

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:13 pm

Could you also pass on to Ken a phone number so we can check in on you please?

Good luck!

See ya on tuesday!

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:14 pm

Originally posted by UOD

If ya need my blood...I'm A-

A+ here and I Fed-Ex next day air.

Indy · Post by **Indy** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:15 pm

Hey, our prayers are with you as always...hopefully the surgery will be relatively uneventful for you and you'll be back with us on the boards soon...

We need you well for when we start up our SG flying club in about a month when everyone starts getting their copies of FS2002

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:16 pm

Dang, blebs.....I'm not going to be around on Monday...

Tell you what, just about that time, I'll take time out for a family prayer.

I'll be with an extended family, for extra strength!

Blebs, good luck and G_d speed your recovery!

I'll have to try and check in on you, Tuesday!

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:16 pm

Originally posted by blebs99
Thanks JCoS, I'm scared poopiless, but that's all a part of this. It's not natural to have your chest cut open and your heart cut up, so I think my feelings are just about normal.

Your welcome! Your a champ in my book.

My grandmother is almost 89 and has gone through a few heart surgery's over the years and came out playing Bingo like never before.

Like I said you'll be just fine.

Indy · Post by **Indy** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:16 pm

Originally posted by Joint Chiefs Of Staff

A+ here and I Fed-Ex next day air.

Ditto, A+ here as well

LT-73 · Post by **LT-73** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:16 pm

You hang in there ! Evrything will be ok. You just get back here a.s.a.p ! I'm not gonna get into da mushy stuff but i know you'll be back.

( Don't tell anyone, but my prayers are with ya for a speedy recovery

)

I'm sorry, but i have leukemia can't donate my sludge

If i could i would in a heart beat !

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:19 pm

Originally posted by UOD
Could you also pass on to Ken a phone number so we can check in on you please?

Good luck!

See ya on tuesday!

Ken has it already unless he lost it in all his shtuff. We had been talking about our mazes of paper that we go through to find things.

My wife will be very busy. She is working midnights and she's just not going to have the time to update everyone who needs to be updated. I should be in intensive care for 24 to 48 hours after surgery, so don't be shocked if the hospital won't release any info. Ken, I hate to elect you to be the one to check, but I see your point about the hospital switchboard. Thanks again.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:20 pm

Ross, you know that we will be praying for you...
God Bless,
Ken & Rosa

Deus ex Machina · Post by **Deus ex Machina** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:24 pm

You are in my prayers.

O- representing....

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:27 pm

I still have all of the info and will make the calls to keep from flooding their switchboards...
I will post as I get info...

O+ standing by in Florida...

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:28 pm

Heck, you people are bring the tears to my eyes again.

A cry of happiness of course!

mikemean · Post by **mikemean** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:34 pm

Good luck with your operation buddy!

CiscoKid · Post by **CiscoKid** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:34 pm

SG is the largest extended family there can be!!

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:34 pm

It'll all be over in a flash... before u know it I'll be here to annoy u again..

hope all goes well and hope you get a hot nurse to give u a sponge bath..

good luck and we'll see u in a week

Banshee · Post by **Banshee** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:37 pm

Hope everything goes ok

good luck!

drdoug99 · Post by **drdoug99** » Wed Jul 17, 2002 11:45 pm

Originally posted by Deus ex Machina
You are in my prayers.

O- representing....

ditto on both counts

I'll be donating my blood tomorrow for you, I donate as much as possible, and this seems like a good time to donate again.

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 12:20 am

Will they allow farm animals in the hospital? I can come up and visit IF they will let me bring my goats.

Blebs man....don't dwell on the odds(easy to say I know), but keep that bit of brain you claim to have in a upbeat mood eh? The mind has some amazing power to overcome adversity. If ya really don't wanna go the way of the do-do(the bird ya sickos) yer mind is THE tool for ensuring that. 7/22 is gonna be a day I'll fidget alot, there better be someone posting for ya, you really don't want a rabid pack of SG'ers trying to find out. I will pray for ya man, let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do to help. Be it send food, cards for the family...whatever. We want to help out ya know?

Wanna have a bit of fun with the doc? Have yer wife write a mal-practice lawyers name and phone # on yer chest with a marker....

Dan

EvilAngel · Post by **EvilAngel** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 12:36 am

My heart pours out to you Ross. I'm getting a bit choked up myself just reading this thread.

I hope all goes well and you make a speedy recovery. G-d Speed brother.

-John

Grimson · Post by **Grimson** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 1:37 am

I would like to help, I htink I'm O+, you might get quite an alcohol contenet from my blood but It IS good blood. Afterall it is MY blood.

ColdFusion · Post by **ColdFusion** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 2:54 am

oh geez buddy! i dont even know what to say

I will pray for ya... i know everything will be just fine! Heh im sure its not a pleasent thought to have ur chest ripped open ... that would defenately suck ... but try not to focus on it to much ... the mind if very powerful!

I dont know what kynda blood type i am ... lol but if u need it ... im there in a flash!

Best of luck to ya ... and i will be checkin up on ya!!!!

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 3:00 am

Be strong buddy

I wish ya the best! Hope to see you back at Sg soon!!!!!

You'll be fine

Forgetful · Post by **Forgetful** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 3:10 am

Sad to hear of your problems blebs99. Best wishes for success and a speedy recovery

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 4:43 am

Hey Blebs...I am not really sure what happened, however I wish you the best of luck and may God be with you.

My wife, mother and step-mother are all RNs, so I can relate to your hospital talk. I get to hear it all the time. I know you'll get through this fine and will be back to solving my VIRUS issues in no time.

If you need ANYTHING at all, PLEASE call me or email me. Remember, I'm only a couple of hours away from you (Lima, OH). I'll PM you my contact information in case you need anything.

Oh, and its A+ over here on tap in case you need it. And there are FREE refills.

Good luck.

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 5:55 am

I hope everything works out for you.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 6:52 am

blebs99, i wish you all the best for a speedy recovery.
Don't know what else to say, except that I hope that this all works out for ya.

One good thing to know is that there are alot of your friends here @ speedguide that care deeply about you getting better.

Hurry back

Suzie · Post by **Suzie** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 9:05 am

We'll be thinking of you and I know all our prayers will be answered. Remember don't worry and be strong.

B+ here anytime

Have a speedy recovery!

Sue, Kev and Ty

Silver · Post by **Silver** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 11:26 am

Wow, I hope everything goes ok. I am sure it will. You will be in my prayers thats for sure. I would also be willing to donate blood if needed, I will have to go home tonight though and find out what type I am.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 11:59 am

Hello again everyone. I don't anticipate blood being a problem, it's just something that my brain is thinking about amongst all the other. Our area is in critical need of B+? B-?, one of those 2 but I can't remember which. I'm O+, so I should be o.k.. If the need does arise, I will surely let you know.

You can donate blood anytime in your community and I'm more then certain that your own communities could use a stock pile themselves.

I appreciate everyone and all of you offering, as I would do the same for you or your family if I could.

I'll try to stop back later tonight and catch up.
Thanks again to all of you!!!!

Needlefreak · Post by **Needlefreak** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 12:00 pm

Mr. X ..wha....who?? Damn I miss to much....

My birthday is this Monday and nothings gonna happen to fook it up so you'll just fine..Be safe man,your a good person and I wish ya the best..

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 12:06 pm

Originally posted by Indy
We need you well for when we start up our SG flying club in about a month when everyone starts getting their copies of FS2002

Darn straight my friend. I gotta find a joystick as soon as I get back on my feet.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 12:09 pm

Originally posted by Needlefreak
Mr. X ..wha....who?? Damn I miss to much....

My birthday is this Monday and nothings gonna happen to fook it up so you'll just fine..Be safe man,your a good person and I wish ya the best..

Happy Birthday Needlefreak a little early.

It's my oldest sons birthday on Monday also and my deceased Mom's. My Youngest's is on July 26th, so I guess this is my present to all of them.

Russell · Post by **Russell** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 12:09 pm

Good luck, pray that all goes well and you're back with us soon.

64bit · Post by **64bit** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 12:27 pm

Keep Good Thoughts blebs, and don't worry about a thing. My sisters mother-in-law had the same procedure a few months back and you sound like a much nicer person than her(trust me)

and she's already back to smokin and yellin at everyone

My thoughts will be with you!

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 1:06 pm

Damn i saw teh Mr X post and never looked at it thinking it was some guess who this is thing, anyway, i wish u the best, enjoy the recovery period.

- alan

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Thu Jul 18, 2002 1:23 pm

Originally posted by Indy
Hey, our prayers are with you as always...hopefully the surgery will be relatively uneventful for you and you'll be back with us on the boards soon...

We need you well for when we start up our SG flying club in about a month when everyone starts getting their copies of FS2002

Does this mean I have to go buy FS2002 again? I sold my copy of it because no one could/would ever play! I never could get ahold of you Indy.

Let me know if/when this will start up and I'll head out and buy another copy.

I can't wait! I have my headphones, mic, and new joystick sitting here collecting dust.