Flarebird Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hi Fellow Herky Jerkers, I'm really happy to be back. I never really went anywhere except to the hospitals and to the Happy Hunting Grounds 4 times. Briefly, I've had some nasty surgeries, The 5 way coronary bypass, the partial foot amputation for gangerene, and 4 fatal heart attacks resulting in an ICD implant. The little machine in my chest is doing the trick and I'm almost my old self again. I was somewhat of a specialty in the hospital because when they prepped me for the surgery they found out that I had been dead 3 times at home. We thougt that I was passing out and my wife revived me all 3 times by pouring ice water on me and beating on my chest and back. I will be the first one to say "Ignorance is bliss". Had she known that I had died she probably wouldn't have reacted like she did. So..... I'm still Lucky Ol' Ralph and I'm happy to see many of the old Bat's are still here. 12 flares at 4 second intervals,.......... Drop, Drop, Drop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobWoods Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Ralph Good to hear your back with us. I used to work on GE cardiac imaging equipment and saw some really weird stuff. Bob Woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Ralph, Just goes to show you can't keep a good man down, especially if he has a good woman at his side. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Ralph Glad to have you back. Hope you continue to enjoy good health. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donwon Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Glad you are back, and keep on the mend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizzard Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Reckon the devil wasn't ready for ya yet!!!!!!!!!!! Sure 'nough had a time of it. Glad it worked out for ya. Take care of yourself now, your wife may not be able to find ice water again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flarebird Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Giz, The devil thing reminded me of something from the past. Back in 1976 I had my first heart attack. Someone asked a TSGT that worked for me, " Do you think Sergeant Krach will be back?". My Sergeant said, "Hell yes he'll be back, the Lord don't want him and the Devil is afraid he'll take over'. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timpane Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Just goes to show you can't keep a good man down, especially if he has a good woman at his side. Glad to hear you are on the mend?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinwhistle Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Glad ya made it!! I went through similar heart problems back in 2007. They had to revive me twice with the paddles and the third time was with the big needle. Not once did I see that bright light. I wonder what that means?!?! Any way, glad your on the mend!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Give the Devil a kick in the ass and your wife a pat on the back. The man just wasn't ready for you yet....Welcome back brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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