I passed!!!

Jennie@ifish · 11-04-2005, 02:27 PM

I passed my last three month exam!!!!

This morning I had an echocardiagram and a cat scan with and without contrast and both are just the same as they were earlier!!!

The biggest chance for failure for my operation is the first year and as of Dec... (what was it?) 9, or 12th... I'll have to look it up-- it will be one year!!!

So, I passed the biggest hurdle!

It will surely grow in time, but for now, I'm good!

That's all any of us can ask for! :smile:

I do have permanent nerve damage due to having the circulation cut off of my legs, but that's nothing compared to the 'ol ticker! :smile: I'm happy and can live w/that quite well!

Man, that was stressful, even though it shouldn't have been! I didn't sleep one wink last night in wait!

I spent all morning playing poke and prod at OHSU, and playing the waiting game. Man! They made me wait two hours for the results! It was skeery!!!

Anyhow, on my one year anniversary, you gotta bet I'm going to celebrate one way or another!!!

Whhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ha!

I'm alive and so are YOU! :smile:

Jen

Fshklr · 11-04-2005, 02:28 PM

skein · 11-04-2005, 02:31 PM

Jennie,

That's GREAT news! We know you've been dreading this test, afraid of what they might say. But, woooohoooo, you passed with flying colors.

Now if we could just get you to pass the Goose Permit Zone test....

Congratulations, lady! This made my day!

Skein

dcgrav · 11-04-2005, 02:33 PM

Cool Texan · 11-04-2005, 02:34 PM

Great news!

Thumper · 11-04-2005, 02:34 PM

Congratulations Jennie!!!

ampersat · 11-04-2005, 02:36 PM

That's hot chocolate in them there mugs, by the way.

Congrats!!

Herring Problem · 11-04-2005, 02:36 PM

Happy for you-----Now Get some rest, and FISH_FISH_FISH

letsfish · 11-04-2005, 02:39 PM

We are all happy for you!!!

FallRiverGuy · 11-04-2005, 02:45 PM

What great news for a Friday afternoon!

Jennie@ifish · 11-04-2005, 02:46 PM

Amp, hot chocolate sounds REALLY good. Think I'll go get some now. How bout some Shnapps in that for good measure? :smile:

Fast Water · 11-04-2005, 03:23 PM

Very good to hear Jennie!

Boatdog · 11-04-2005, 03:26 PM

ahhhhhh, I knew you'd pass them tests with flying colors! After all, fishing is the best medicine, right?

I.M. Happy now. :smile:

Best news I've heard all day.

You go Girl!!!

garyk · 11-04-2005, 03:29 PM

We're both very, very happy for you!!!!!

G & S

Jennie@ifish · 11-04-2005, 03:38 PM

I found out something kind of interesting. (Still hear about bits of my surgery to this day!)

First of all, I found out that I was in shock and was really a brat when they told me I needed surgery. I told the surgeon that I WAS NOT having surgery and to get my old cardiologist for me, NOW! (LOL!) I guess he told me that I WAS indeed having surgery or I was leaving the premises! I don't remember any of that! He says it's normal when you are in shock to be combative, and I was!

Also, during that time I was experiencing alot of pain, I guess. Don't recall that, either. (Thank God!)

I always wondered why I had a 10 inch deformed indent and scar down my thigh, now. It's ugly! I knew they had to borrow a vein, but I didn't know why, or why it was such a bad looking job!

Anyhow, I guess I dissected really violently at one point. (My aorta was ripping all the time more and more while they decided what to do.) Anyhow, at one point it sheered off an artery (artery? valve? I forget what he said, but it was part of us that we all need!) or something! I had a heart attack, while my aorta dissected. I actually died on the table, or came darn close, more than once. So, it was an emergency and they had to get a vein and pronto! No time to be pretty about it!

Kind of a cool war wound, huh? :smile: Now that I know it saved my life, it's not nearly as offensive to me!

Jen

catchnrelease · 11-04-2005, 03:40 PM

Congrats!!!

Jsail · 11-04-2005, 03:50 PM

Remember; NO FISHING !

:grin:

Troutinator · 11-04-2005, 04:07 PM

wonderful news indeed. make that schnapps a double and sleep like a baby tonight, dream the dreams of a child and may we enjoy your company for many many more years!

grsteelies · 11-04-2005, 04:18 PM

Praise God! Again and Again!

craigcw · 11-04-2005, 04:28 PM

Wonderful news Jennie! May your days of fishing be as plentiful as you desire and full of

.

Moldy45 · 11-04-2005, 04:28 PM

Great news

Bartman · 11-04-2005, 04:29 PM

FISHON67 · 11-04-2005, 04:48 PM

Congratulations on the fantastic news!!!!

ifishalot · 11-04-2005, 05:04 PM

Haven't met you as of yet, Jennie, but congrats anyway and keep fighting the good fight.

Pete · 11-04-2005, 05:06 PM

That's excellent news! What a great way to start the weekend!

DAB · 11-04-2005, 05:21 PM

God does answer prayers

.I know that you were and so were some of us

. The week end IS now of to a good start.
DAB

Jennie@ifish · 11-04-2005, 05:36 PM

...and to top it off, I bought yet ANOTHER pair of new jammies. :smile:

I think I have a pajama addiction. Help me stop, k?

Jen

Hogback · 11-04-2005, 05:38 PM

On your one year anniversary remind us to wish you a happy birthday. If you had a dissected aorta and a heart attack while you were on the table you were given a new life.

Jennie@ifish · 11-04-2005, 05:42 PM

On my anniversary, I'm going to read that entire thread that Crabbait started, when it happened. I've never read it from page one to the end all in one sitting, and I'm going to do that!
If I can ever find it!!!

Jennie@ifish · 11-04-2005, 05:53 PM

OK! That's it! I'm going to the Dairy Queen!
I need Chocolate in mass quanities!

Fudge Brownie Delight-- here I come!

I'm going to drive in my pajamas, too, darnit!

J

Fast Water · 11-04-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

...I think I have a pajama addiction.

Help me stop, k? Jen

So are you talking a harsh intevention or a 12 step program to ease you out of this addiction?

DQ in your jammies?

You need help lady.

Captain and Marie · 11-04-2005, 06:01 PM

Jen,

We are so happy for you tonight!

I have been so worried for you.

I've been holding my breath...

Now we can both breath...

Thank the Lord!

Captain & Marie

reelbigfish72 · 11-04-2005, 06:08 PM

8-guage · 11-04-2005, 09:01 PM

Awsome news Jennie!

KeepFishingFun · 11-04-2005, 10:43 PM

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Thumper · 11-05-2005, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Fudge Brownie Delight-- here I come!

Noooooooooooooo!

Cliff · 11-05-2005, 05:19 AM

Jennie@ifish · 11-05-2005, 05:47 AM

You are right, Thumper. I chose the "pecan mudslide"

Frankly, it was disgusting. Way too sweet! But, for two bites, it was good for me!!!!

Yes, pajamas at DQ. I did not go in, though! :smile:

Codfish · 11-05-2005, 06:35 AM

I'm really glad for you that every thing turned out all right!

And as for the jammies, well I bet you go down to the river and fish in them to, don't you?

God bless you Jennie!

Codfish

Alabama Redneck · 11-05-2005, 06:51 AM

Woooo hooooooo!!!!!! That's absolutely awesome Jennie!!!! Good news like that couldn't come to a nicer person!!!

Jennie@ifish · 11-05-2005, 07:13 AM

Yeah, I kinda rip through pajamas in a hurry. They double as night wear and fishing long johns. :smile:

11-04-2005, 02:27 PM	#1
Jennie@ifish AdminiMom Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Coast Posts: 84,521	I passed!!! I passed my last three month exam!!!! This morning I had an echocardiagram and a cat scan with and without contrast and both are just the same as they were earlier!!! The biggest chance for failure for my operation is the first year and as of Dec... (what was it?) 9, or 12th... I'll have to look it up-- it will be one year!!! So, I passed the biggest hurdle! It will surely grow in time, but for now, I'm good! That's all any of us can ask for! :smile: I do have permanent nerve damage due to having the circulation cut off of my legs, but that's nothing compared to the 'ol ticker! :smile: I'm happy and can live w/that quite well! Man, that was stressful, even though it shouldn't have been! I didn't sleep one wink last night in wait! I spent all morning playing poke and prod at OHSU, and playing the waiting game. Man! They made me wait two hours for the results! It was skeery!!! Anyhow, on my one year anniversary, you gotta bet I'm going to celebrate one way or another!!! Whhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ha! I'm alive and so are YOU! :smile: Jen __________________ The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!" Whoo hooo!

11-04-2005, 02:28 PM	#2
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11-04-2005, 02:31 PM	#3
skein is on the big blue pond again Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sweet Home Posts: 8,749	Re: I passed!!! Jennie, That's GREAT news! We know you've been dreading this test, afraid of what they might say. But, woooohoooo, you passed with flying colors. Now if we could just get you to pass the Goose Permit Zone test.... Congratulations, lady! This made my day! Skein __________________ ...my family, my flag, and my fishin' pole....

11-04-2005, 02:33 PM	#4
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11-04-2005, 02:39 PM	#9
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Jennie@ifish AdminiMom Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Coast Posts: 84,521	Re: I passed!!! Amp, hot chocolate sounds REALLY good. Think I'll go get some now. How bout some Shnapps in that for good measure? :smile: __________________ The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!" Whoo hooo!

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11-04-2005, 03:38 PM	#15
Jennie@ifish AdminiMom Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Coast Posts: 84,521	Re: I passed!!! I found out something kind of interesting. (Still hear about bits of my surgery to this day!) First of all, I found out that I was in shock and was really a brat when they told me I needed surgery. I told the surgeon that I WAS NOT having surgery and to get my old cardiologist for me, NOW! (LOL!) I guess he told me that I WAS indeed having surgery or I was leaving the premises! I don't remember any of that! He says it's normal when you are in shock to be combative, and I was! Also, during that time I was experiencing alot of pain, I guess. Don't recall that, either. (Thank God!) I always wondered why I had a 10 inch deformed indent and scar down my thigh, now. It's ugly! I knew they had to borrow a vein, but I didn't know why, or why it was such a bad looking job! Anyhow, I guess I dissected really violently at one point. (My aorta was ripping all the time more and more while they decided what to do.) Anyhow, at one point it sheered off an artery (artery? valve? I forget what he said, but it was part of us that we all need!) or something! I had a heart attack, while my aorta dissected. I actually died on the table, or came darn close, more than once. So, it was an emergency and they had to get a vein and pronto! No time to be pretty about it! Kind of a cool war wound, huh? :smile: Now that I know it saved my life, it's not nearly as offensive to me! Jen __________________ The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!" Whoo hooo!

11-04-2005, 03:40 PM	#16
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11-04-2005, 03:50 PM	#17
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11-04-2005, 04:07 PM	#18
Troutinator Tuna! Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,523	Re: I passed!!! wonderful news indeed. make that schnapps a double and sleep like a baby tonight, dream the dreams of a child and may we enjoy your company for many many more years! __________________ "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for temporal safety deserve neither to be safe or free." - Benjamin Franklin

11-04-2005, 04:18 PM	#19
grsteelies Guest Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Asotin, WA Posts: 549	Re: I passed!!! Praise God! Again and Again!

11-04-2005, 04:28 PM	#20
craigcw Steelhead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ & Tigard, OR Posts: 473	Re: I passed!!! Wonderful news Jennie! May your days of fishing be as plentiful as you desire and full of .

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11-04-2005, 04:29 PM	#22
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11-04-2005, 05:04 PM	#24
ifishalot Fry Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 7	Re: I passed!!! Haven't met you as of yet, Jennie, but congrats anyway and keep fighting the good fight.

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Jennie@ifish AdminiMom Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Coast Posts: 84,521	Re: I passed!!! ...and to top it off, I bought yet ANOTHER pair of new jammies. :smile: I think I have a pajama addiction. Help me stop, k? Jen __________________ The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!" Whoo hooo!

11-04-2005, 05:38 PM	#28
Hogback Steelhead Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Aloha Posts: 428	Re: I passed!!! On your one year anniversary remind us to wish you a happy birthday. If you had a dissected aorta and a heart attack while you were on the table you were given a new life.

11-04-2005, 05:42 PM	#29
Jennie@ifish AdminiMom Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Coast Posts: 84,521	Re: I passed!!! On my anniversary, I'm going to read that entire thread that Crabbait started, when it happened. I've never read it from page one to the end all in one sitting, and I'm going to do that! If I can ever find it!!! __________________ The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!" Whoo hooo!

11-04-2005, 05:53 PM	#30
Jennie@ifish AdminiMom Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Coast Posts: 84,521	Re: I passed!!! OK! That's it! I'm going to the Dairy Queen! I need Chocolate in mass quanities! Fudge Brownie Delight-- here I come! I'm going to drive in my pajamas, too, darnit! J __________________ The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!" Whoo hooo!

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11-04-2005, 06:08 PM	#33
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11-04-2005, 09:01 PM	#34
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11-04-2005, 10:43 PM	#35
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11-05-2005, 05:19 AM	#37
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