Category Archives: Health

1 Year Anniversary

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Flattop

One year ago today I underwent an extremely invasive surgery to extend my life beyond what nature would have naturally allowed.  I’m grateful to be alive and thankful for modern medicine.  Only a generation ago and for thousands of years before, … Continue reading →

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Continued Nerve Pain

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Flattop

Last week I had a second nerve block completed.  I had the first one a couple weeks earlier.   The first one was a test using a steroid which would last a few hours, I was under the impression the second one … Continue reading →

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Nerve Blocks

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Flattop

It’s been four and a half months since my chest was cut open and the doc re-arranged my insides.  I wish I could say it’s been a breeze, however the past few months have been quite grueling.  A couple of … Continue reading →

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Cardiac Rehab & Status Update

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Flattop

Eight Weeks ago today my heart was stopped for 8+ hours while my body temperature was reduced to 34F. Wow, amazing what technology can do and still be alive. I started Cardiac rehabilitation two weeks ago (six weeks post surgery), … Continue reading →

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Sternotomy

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Flattop

I found these recent x-ray’s interesting of the closure of my sternotomy (cracking of the chest/sternum for my open heart procedure) The stainless steel wires, which to me look like bread ties, will stay in my chest permanently as the … Continue reading →

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