Curt Vendel Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Hi guys, Surgery went great last week, been taking it super easy and recovering, still have to relax for a few weeks and take things slow. I have two devices now attached to my mitral valve that have completely closed off the severe leaks that was causing my PA pressure to skyrocket and putting me into congestive heart failure. Starting to feel better and stronger and going to start this week to perhaps see if I can map some drives to my development computer and setup remote desktop so I can remote into my office and try to do some work on the XM board, I know Mark has been itching for me to finish up a bunch of things and add some corrections and updates to the schematics too, so lets see how things go, it would be great to have the XM's shipping at the end of March, going to see how I can handle getting back into things... Seeing my cardiologist on Tuesday for followup and to review over the surgery in detail, not totally out of the woods yet, these devices need 6 months to permanently seat and I also have a few other issues which hopefully will be better managed now with the major leaky valve fixed, but I'm on the right track. Just want to thank everyone for all the positive messages and well wishes, it put a smile on my face and I really appreciate everyone's support... Curt Edited February 10, 2013 by Curt Vendel 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 This is great news!! I hope for a full recovery. Take things easy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpaul Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Glad to hear this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31336haxx0r Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Get well soon! Please, don't do full steam into working on the XM. Wait for another week or so. If your condition worsens or if you die, the XM will never get shipped. Please take care. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Great new Curt! Contrats on the successful surgery and please put yourself first. The XM will get finished eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emehr Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Great to hear! Here's to a full recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Glad to hear you made it through okay, and are on the road to recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmervine Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Curt-great to hear from you and glad that you are getting stronger every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Awesome news man! Just listen to the docs and get some R and R. Glad it went well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thank God.........I'm glad you're surgery went well..........Take your time in recovery........Best wishes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightytodd Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Get well soon! Please, don't do full steam into working on the XM. Wait for another week or so. If your condition worsens or if you die, the XM will never get shipped. Please take care. I don't think I would be quite so blunt but I do agree with the sentiment. Please just let everything "go" and relax so your body can heal with as little stress as possible. There will be time for everything else once you're well. We all love this retro-games hobby but I don't think anyone would put it ahead of your health and well-being. Edited February 10, 2013 by almightytodd 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Chill out dude, take time for yourself and your family. You have been through the mill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Great to hear, Curt! Take it easy and get better soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 YAY ! so great to hear such positive news like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Good to hear.. Just more of the same from me.. Take it easy as much as you can stand it.. We'll all be here to cheer and support (and complain and troll) when you are ready.. desiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 /signed to all posts above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Sounds like your plumber did a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 If your heart springs a leak, they can fix it, but if your butt does the same thing, they hand you a box of adult diapers. Equal rights for the ! Equal rights for the band on the run! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks for the update, Curt! Very happy to read of your recovery so far; do not push yourself, and pace accordingly. Glad that you're starting to feel better, but PLEASE...One day at a time. XM makes a great Easter gift, but certainly can wait to celebrate the 4th of July with it, or even something additional to be thankful for come Thanksgiving. Perhaps an even merrier Christmas would be just fine as well. Your health comes first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hooray! This is great news Curt. Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Go, Curt! Happy to see you back, and things looking up for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Glad to see the surgery went well and that you are already feeling better. Take care of yourself. The rest will fall into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Great news! www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2BNmn8TYdE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2BNmn8TYdE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemo Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Surgery went great last week 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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