bzzzz posted a note for Ken that says:
The answer to your closing question is that it does a whole lot of good. No time to go into details at the moment, so trust me on this for now. It DOES do a whole lot of good. Be a good example and inspire others, your experience is also invaluable to others. Since you are left alive at the present "accent the positive" and use this rest of your life to be a bright spot to others. Bada bada bing, and toothy grin. Bring joy!
Your new posting about OZ visit with K3 is wonderful. K3 is wonderful. You're wonderful. Your successful "valve job" sure was worth it!!! Prayers for D & A. Warmest love, bzzzzzzz
Hi Ken: Sounds pretty good to me. You are probably planning your assault on K2 as we speak. Election actually depressed me to the point of being physically affected. It would be bad enough if he were forced on us somehow, but these Morons actually voted for this creep. God help us, I hope it's not to late>>>take care Ken, tell next time>>>>gr
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
It's just great ! Thank you, Ken, for allowing us to follow your valve evolution; it was (and still is) a brilliant idea.
Like many others, I never doubted your end result of his experience, and I can only hope things will continue to improve for you so you could enjoy your daughters and grand children, and your friends as much and as long as possible. God bless you, Ken.
Bises de Dalal
Hey Ken, sounds like a good report, good is always good>>right!! Anyway keep doing what you are, cause it's working.....:<)). Election is days away and they are corrupting the machines. Funny thing is they only come up as an Obama vot, never the other way, If I had anything to say the electronic mach's would be in the alley, O well It's only the future of America that's at stake >>right??. Well enough,,,right>> glad you are doing well. will talk next time, after Election>>>>>>> gr
I forgot to check in on this website for a while - lots of new info and comments! Way to go - it's good that doctors are reminded that patients are people too and they can actually think and understand what is going on - especially in their own bodies. I think it's great that we have so much information at our disposal that we can diagnose ourselves. Glad to hear you are doing well. I was working on Thanksgiving again so I missed it but I am thankful for the wonderful sentiments you have towards Maman and how much you really loved her. Big hugs, Ariel
Very happy to hear that things are going well Ken. We would all love to see you in NY at the CCF reunion on Nov 16 if you are thinking about a trip.
All the best,
Lou
Ken Curry
Thanks, Lou. I've been thinking about it.
On October 24, 2012...
Kenny, all I can say is "Ditto" to dj's comments. Taking charge of a meeting with a doctor is nearly impossible, but you
obviously had done your homework (using
the term loosely) and the doctor was no doubt pleased and amazed with a patient such as yourself!
May you now be able to relax knowing your heart will soon be beating normally. It
is a frightening experience. . .to always be
"listening" to your own heart, questioning in your own mind "is it missing a beat? is it beating too fast? is it too irregular?"
Yes, it will be a happy day when you are off
the drug (your words "before the curtain falls" is a bit scary). Act Three hasn't even started yet. . .and I hope I at least have a
"one liner" !
Your Devoted No.1 Fan
FANTASTIC, Kenny. Very pleased that you took the reigns of your meeting with the Surgeon (which did save a lot of his time, 'tis true), and deeeeelighted with his responses, pronouncements, and explanations to you. A most excellent doc, and a most excellent patient, too, I might add, even if a bit impatient at times (not always a bad thing, and sometimes that is what catches things that need catching -- as in your case with the, to you, deadly drug). Way to go!!!
Love, bzzzzz
Hi Ken! The poetic sense of your Oct. 8th Thanksgiving Day posting brought tears. Yes, putting me to shame..3 miles a day; if your walking shoes could speak :))) Appreciating your updates. 'Bless and rooting!
Hi Ken: Sounds like not much has changed since last we talked, I guess Nov will shed some more light, needless to say you are very interested in that conversation. Well we hope for good signs and full speed ahead. Winter is beginning to show signs of life here, rain has extinguished the fires and the air is clear again, (at last) election in 21/2 weeks, romney is doing well, all we can do is pray he wins, America is in the balance. Take care and hope Nov is more good news, tell next time>>>>>>gr
What an amazing 9 weeks this has been, and thanks to your journal all of us have learned so much about heart valve surgery.
Todays message is heart-warming in that it
sounds as if you are back to a "normal" routine. Your journal on the 9th puts a few of us to shame. . .I don't walk three miles a
day on my BEST day, but I could if I was
gifted with your self-disipline and perser-
verance!
As much as we have joked with you and
laughed at some of your comments re
"pulling out wires from your chest", I have to say my heart was in pain, feeling heavy,
as those first days, weeks creeped by.
I don't care how many heart valve surgerys are performed each day. . .we
cared about YOUR heart and what you mean to all of us. We need you around for many more years!
Love & Hugs
Peggy
Ken Curry You are a sweetheart, Peggy (AKA No. 1 Fan). Your lyrics brought with them many smiles.
Fred would have just the right song to say what you mean to me.
Ken
On October 17, 2012...
Glad you got the mobile EKG machine finally. Looking forward to what your cardiologist getting back from his vacation and analyzing the data. Also, let us all know if your surgeon responds to your A-Fib question. Onwards and forwards! We'll keep bzzzzzing and wzzzzzing along. :-)
bzzzzz
Ken Curry I forgot to add on my Journal update that Dr. Melvin's Secretary told me I have a good looking incision scar. I registered surprise and she said: "I see a lot of them".
On October 17, 2012...
Ken, We are so happy to hear how well you are doing. Three milles wow...
Keep the good work. With our love
Suzanne and Pierre
Wow Ken: This really is positive news, Afib eradication is welcome to ssay the least, 2hr episodes has to suck, walking 3 miles a day, you really are making great progress, The elecion is getting closer, we are making progress, have to hope it continues, America hangs in the balance. Good luck on the 17th and will talk atcha on ur next post best always>>>gr
An amazing journal, Ken, both in heart (oops pun) n' head. Healing energy flies all 'round in/out the participants AND beyond, helping heal the world, I do believe!
Thanks for the good news that you are off some of the drugs and feeling better. It's a great season to be going out for walks with the leaves turning their beautiful fall colours. We had a wonderfully warm and sunny September here in Edmonton - had a first cold day yesterday. I agree with Donna - wonderful poetry from your No. 1 Fan - did we ever find out who you are? Ariel
Ken Curry No. 1 Fan has "National Treasure" status and "soul mate" rank. :)
On October 2, 2012...
I think you are very clever as you are making good diagnoses. To be confirmed 17 Oct. So that means middle October for the two of us and here's hoping we are on the way to complete recovery - and then wow, to celebreate! Keep me posted. K3
Glad you did your own research, Kenny, and that you are off the amiodarone. Good, good, goodie. Night and day, goodie. And to your No.1 Fan -- fabulous parody, once again, to another of our favorite songs. Yep, No.1 Fan, "Night and day we're singing your song." You are keeping Ken and us all smiling with delight with your lyrical talent. ----bzzzzz
I'm so glad you're off that drug, BB! And that you're healing so well! I'll write for real soon - getting three more books online by the 20th, so my brain has flown the coop. Love you!
Ken: Souds likegetting off that drug is good idea, the heart monitor is a temporary thing I'm guessing untill you are rid of the Afib. Sounds like you are mending well, that just takes time. hopefully the Afib leaves soon, I'm sure it is annoying. anyway I hope you kick the Fib out for good very soon.Untill next time take care Ken. Best to U>>>>gr
Hello Ken,
You'll never know how much I enjoy reading your comments, reactions, personal feelings about your surgery. Again and again I want to thank you for allowing me/us to share this experiment with you. You give hope to the most disillusioned people
Keep up the excellent work,
Bises, Dalal
Like the beat, beat, beat of my heart "song"
When those pills begin to fall,
Like the tick, tick,tick of the fib's result,
I'm up against the wall!
Like the drip, drip, drip of my sweat drops,
When the breathing won't come through,
So a voice in me keeps repeating. . .
sue! sue! sue!
Night and day, you are the one,
Only you beneath this chest
and wanting to run,
Whether good or under par
It's no matter, heart valve, WHAT you are,
I think of you ~
Day and night, nite and day, why is it so
That this longing for you follows
where ever I go?
In the roaring subway boom,
In the silence of my lonely room. . .
I think of you ~
Day and night, night and day,
Under the hide of me
There's oh! such a wonder beating
inside of me,
And this torment won't be through
Until they let me spend my life
Doing WHAT I WANT TO DO. . .
Day and night, night and day!
Ken Curry And to the tune of one of my very favorite songs. Thank you No. 1 Fan. As Fred would have said: "Gee, Your're Swell."
On September 27, 2012...
The sooner you can get off drugs the better. The doctors don't like to talk about the negative side effects but you have to wonder if the drug is really worth taking when it's causing so many negative reactions in your body. Ariel
Hi Ken,
Yesterday Jack and I saw his cardiologist
at Sunnybrook and got the "allclear" for
another year. Its quite amazing when you
realize its over 25yrs since Jack went through
what you have just experienced.
Someday soon you will look back on this
journey despite the gliches and enjoy the
new lease you are living.
Cheers, Ruth and Jack.
I was just rereading your latest update. I've heard that the worst part of heart surgery isn't always the incision but the opening of the rib cage and the ensuing bruising and muscular tension. The body really doesn't like being opening up - it likes staying closed!! Massages are good. In an ideal world it would be so great to get a good massage every day! Ariel
Ken Curry Thanks for this comment, Joe. With respect to my lungs, it seems that each time I push the envelope, I drop back more than I advance. I'll be seeing my cardiologist ... Read more
Ken Curry Thanks for this comment, Joe. With respect to my lungs, it seems that each time I push the envelope, I drop back more than I advance. I'll be seeing my cardiologist Tuesday and your comment seems relevant to this meeting.
On September 21, 2012...
Hi Ken, I'm glad to hear it was a "false alarm" but also glad the doctors were "patient" with you and went through all their check-ups to be sure and they didn't just "put you off" saying it was all in your head.
I guess you need to focus on continuing with your daily walks and lots of distractions to take your mind off some of the symptoms, but keep notes of when you experience the AFib and try to record what you were doing before the events as well.
I really enjoyed our lunch on Wednesday. Thank you again!
A bientot!
"All's well that ends well," to quote The Bard. Whew, false alarms are good. I applaud your good, positive attitude through this latest adventure, and making it into a social occasion. That's my bro! <huge smiles>
A note to Gary -- I do not call this stage of life we are in "the golden years," I call them "The Tarnished Years!" <hee hee hee>
Ken Curry I don't think the issue is over. One of the side-effects of amiodarone is lung toxicity. I was able to advance my cardiologist appt to next Tuesday to discuss ... Read more
Ken Curry I don't think the issue is over. One of the side-effects of amiodarone is lung toxicity. I was able to advance my cardiologist appt to next Tuesday to discuss this issue.
Looking for some brass polish! :) :)
On September 20, 2012...
Hi Ken, well the note I started got blown away, so here we go again :<) I'm guessing these litlle problemss are part of the deal when you go through an operation cuch as you have. You will be fine. This stuff will be behind you soon. Off subject, i went to the dermatologist yesterday and he froze some pre cancerous spots that were a nuisence, I have a follow up in 30 days. Ah the golden years, isn't it wonderfull Ken :<) Anyway take care and tell next time >>>>gr
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