3dzapper Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I go in to have my recalled defibrillator (zapper) replaced tomorrow with a brand new bi-ventricular resyncronization device. With luck, when I get home Tuesday I will have good news to report. The re-syncronization will hopefully strengthen the cardiac output to my body giving me more vigor and stamina. If it works, I may be able to get to one of the get-togethers in person rather than in spirit only. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Good luck on the Re-zap. Get them to put a good one in there this time. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Bob...no thoughts on an upgrade for the defib??? Good thoughts for your re-install!...Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Best wishes Rick! Sounds a bit invasive.... tell 'em to take it easy on ya and get it right this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Sounds good Rick. Sort of like getting a new pair of crossovers? [] Good luck tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 "bi-ventricular resyncronization" LOL.....try saying THAT 3 times real fast. [] Seriously though, hope things go smooooooooothly. Sounds like it might be a major upgrade from the unit you have now. Good for you!! BTW....this resyncronization, do they set it to the international atomic clock?? [] [] Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Rick, Thinking of you in our prayers today. Looking for your report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Best of luck, and a speedy recovery. I understand the stamina issue with Heart disease, and people will never understand it, unless it happens to them. Peace be with you, and you WILL have good news to report. Oh one more thing, Leave the nurses alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 DeanG, Al Klappenberger, Bob Crites and Chris Munson have come together with Medtronic to build you a better version that should get you better bass response, smoother through the mids and higher highs...good luck!...Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Be sure to post a pic in the "Name that engine" thread. Good luck, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Best of luck man! I am sure everyting will turn out fine. I'll be thinking of ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hope they let you keep the old one. Just consider the uses... you know the old handshake buzzers? Of course, this would be like hitting someone with a Tazer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Prayers for all to go well, report back asap, OK?[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Just spotted this so I presume the deed is done and fervently hope you are home and resting comfortably. Hope they used the newer Sovteks and not those microphonic old Mullards. I've mentioned this before, but I have a very close friend with heart failure, who as I type this is in a foreign country doing work on stem cells that is not permitted here. Hopefully he is partialy regrowing his heart and will live much longer through this miracle of science. He always ends his letters and emails with the cautionary yet optimistic salutation: Be Well And to you Rick, Be Well. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Boy I sure hope all went well and they gave you a new upgraded model complete with MP3 player.[] Were thinkin about ya! R/Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I just saw this, too! I hope everything went as planned, Rick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Thanks for the good wishes everyone. Everything went well at least until my daughters beagle jumped on my chest last night. OUCH!!!!!! I seem to have better energy. I'll walk a couple of miles today to test it.-) With all this capacitance, it's got great bass and the transients can be shocking! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Rick, Let's hear a good review on the zapper. I think I may be in the market for one. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Just spotted this so I presume the deed is done and fervently hope you are home and resting comfortably. Hope they used the newer Sovteks and not those microphonic old Mullards. I've mentioned this before, but I have a very close friend with heart failure, who as I type this is in a foreign country doing work on stem cells that is not permitted here. Hopefully he is partialy regrowing his heart and will live much longer through this miracle of science. He always ends his letters and emails with the cautionary yet optimistic salutation: Be Well And to you Rick, Be Well. Marty Marty, I have been looking at what Dr Patel's group is doing inThailand. He is also doing some bone marrow stem cell trials at his Pittsburg practice. Please keep me posted as to your friends progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Glad everything went well, it sure looks to be high tech. Did you get to keep the old one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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