Say a prayer for me please......

Lakesrider · 04-15-2012, 02:01 PM

On Monday morning (Yes Patriots Day) at 0530 I will be heading for the operating room at Mass General Hospital in Boston for a Heart operation. Getting my Mitral valve fixed via the da' Vinci robot. I will be there for approximately 5 days or so in ICU and a step down ICU. Then I will head to our Condo in Nashua for a few days to stay. When I feel like I can make the ride North to the lake, my wife will drive me home.

So...Hopefully I will be back on the forum in a week or so.

I got a lawn to mow and a house to paint ya know.....

mhtranger · 04-15-2012, 02:02 PM

Good luck and stay POSITIVE !!

ishoot308 · 04-15-2012, 02:24 PM

Lakesrider;

You are going to the BEST hospital in the world for your operation! All will go well so stay confident.

Dan

Edited to correct title which should say, Thoughts and Prayers Sent!!!

no-engine · 04-15-2012, 02:26 PM

The robot is great. I had robotic prostate removal, two years ago.
Of course one needs a good surgeon with Da'Vinci...

Retired Ole Guy · 04-15-2012, 02:33 PM

Never Met ya , but

Good Luck, God Bless and I will say a prayer for you.

GFP · 04-15-2012, 02:37 PM

Although I don't know you, my thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow and until you again log in. You're in good hands.

SAMIAM · 04-15-2012, 03:26 PM

Best of luck Lakesrider .......positive energy sent your way from all of the VK crew.See you soon.

LadyJane · 04-15-2012, 03:53 PM

Sending a prayer and good thoughts your way Lakesrider. In just a few days it will be behind you and you'll be back home healing and enjoying spring ! Let us know how you're doing.

Jeanzb1 · 04-15-2012, 03:57 PM

You will be in the best possible hands, so I'm confident all will go well. This will soon be behind you!
From southeast Florida we're sending you best wishes and healing thoughts! May God be with you -- and He will!

trfour · 04-15-2012, 04:09 PM

God Speed, and best wishes Lakesrider. You are in good hands, and keep your chin up!

Terry
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kchadw · 04-15-2012, 04:34 PM

Prayers will be said for you from East Central Florida....Will look forward to your return....Darn grass keeps growing no matter what ! Stay Positive...all will go well..

gravy boat · 04-15-2012, 04:35 PM

Positive thoughts and prayers heading your way!! Gb

tis · 04-15-2012, 05:04 PM

Good luck with the surgery Lakesrider. We will be thinking of you.

Just Sold · 04-15-2012, 05:34 PM

Lakesrider, My prayers are with you but know you will make it through and be back here soon. My boss had a valve replacement 2 years ago and came thru with flying colors and so will you.

Pineedles · 04-15-2012, 06:02 PM

You'll be fine, with all the good wishes from us here rooting for you!

Tear 'em buddy!

camp guy · 04-15-2012, 06:11 PM

My prayers are with you, Lakesider, and with the surgeons and support team involved, also. Mass General is the very BEST.

Charlie T · 04-15-2012, 06:21 PM

You are in the BEST hospital in the world for heart surgery. I drive into Boston to MGH Cardiology because there is no where better!

Be Well and have a speedy recovery.

Charlie T

lawn psycho · 04-15-2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie T

You are in the BEST hospital in the world for heart surgery. I drive into Boston to MGH Cardiology because there is no where better!

Be Well and have a speedy recovery.

Charlie T

*Cough* Mayo Clinic *Cough*

Lakesrider, nothing to worry about as this is routine surgery today. No cut sternum so you'll be back at it in no time and you'll probably have a lot more energy without a leaky valve.

What is/was wrong with the valve?

WakeboardMom · 04-15-2012, 07:59 PM

Prayers from around the corner from you in Hudson and Pelham. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

SteveA · 04-15-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Lakesrider;

You are going to the BEST hospital in the world for your operation! All will go well so stay confident.

Dan

Edited to correct title which should say, Thoughts and Prayers Sent!!!

I can only echo what Dan said... Best of luck, I thoughts and prayers are with you. Mass General is a Great Hospital. All the stray cats on your side of the lake need you... so heal fast!

Chubbs · 04-15-2012, 10:09 PM

Along with all the other forum members, my wife and I wish you our very best wishes. You will be in our prayers.
Brad & Sue

Misty Blue · 04-16-2012, 12:22 AM

Lakesrider, You are in our nightly prayers. Believe me they work!

It won't be long before you are sitting on the deck with the Great Spirit smiling on you! See you at the forum fest!

Misty.

Greene's Basin Girl · 04-16-2012, 02:38 AM

Best of luck. The lake will be waiting with open arms for you.

VitaBene · 04-16-2012, 03:16 AM

LR, Best of luck to you with your procedure. The great staff at MGH put me back together this winter.

eillac@dow · 04-16-2012, 04:32 AM

Good luck Lakesrider. You will do fine. Before you know it you will be back in action ready to enjoy a great spring and summer!

Allie

Tired of Waiting · 04-16-2012, 06:37 AM

You'll do just fine. Keep the chin up and recovery will be easy.

ToW

oh, don't tell the wife but the doctor might write you a can't mow or paint for a year note. Just don't tell her you asked for the note!!

Rattlesnake Gal · 04-16-2012, 07:45 AM

My healing thoughts and prayers are with you Lakesrider. You'll be back to good and at the lake before you know it because you can't keep a good man down!

Hugs,

Cel

Mariahman81 · 04-16-2012, 11:35 AM

Though I don't know you, my thoughts and prayers are with you Lakesrider as you go thru surgery today! Hope you have a speedy recovery and are back chatting again on the Forum real soon! All the best!

chipj29 · 04-16-2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mariahman81

Though I don't know you, my thoughts and prayers are with you Lakesrider as you go thru surgery today! Hope you have a speedy recovery and are back chatting again on the Forum real soon! All the best!

Ditto that...best of luck to you lakesrider.

Sandy Island fan · 04-16-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipj29

Ditto that...best of luck to you lakesrider.

I second that ditto - or is that "third"?

Hope all the good wishes make you smile!

moose tracks · 04-16-2012, 03:52 PM

Good Luck Lakesrider, I will be thinking about you and will say a prayer for you. I am sure eveything will turn out fine!

AB_Monterey · 04-16-2012, 05:21 PM

My healing thoughts for a speedy recovery.

Grant · 04-16-2012, 05:52 PM

Good luck & speedy recovery. If it's any consolation, a friend had similar repair surgery a few years ago and he's out and about and causing trouble just as much as before the surgery.

Lakepilot · 04-16-2012, 05:59 PM

Best of luck Lakesrider!

NoBozo · 04-16-2012, 06:36 PM

You will be fine LR:

I have been to Mass General. I went there after THREE other stinkin hospitals couldn't get it right....with my "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm". Mass General got it right the first time they tried..(10 Hours).... and by the time I got there.... they only had hamburger to work with.. That was 14 years ago. No problems since.

Mass General is the THE BEST IN THE WORLD. This is not just MY opinion..it is the opinion of their peers....and has been for awhile.

NB

Waterbaby · 04-16-2012, 08:15 PM

Hope all went well today for you, and am praying for a healthy and speedy recovery for you!

jkjoshuatree · 04-17-2012, 04:44 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

lawn psycho · 04-17-2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBozo

You will be fine LR:

I have been to Mass General. I went there after THREE other stinkin hospitals couldn't get it right....with my "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm". Mass General got it right the first time they tried..(10 Hours).... and by the time I got there.... they only had hamburger to work with.. That was 14 years ago. No problems since.

Mass General is the THE BEST IN THE WORLD. This is not just MY opinion..it is the opinion of their peers....and has been for awhile.

NB

http://health.usnews.com/best-hospit...-heart-surgery

Sorry, but having worked in cardiac care, MGH is not the best. And the best Children's hospital is CHOP, not Boston.

I say this as choosing the right surgeon or hospital can be all the difference in the world.

Argie's Wife · 04-17-2012, 09:44 PM

Know that you're in my thoughts... wishing you a speedy recovery.

ITD · 04-18-2012, 06:47 AM

Speedy recovery, feel better!!!

JerseyGuy · 04-18-2012, 05:44 PM

This is my first post and I'm pleased that it is to offer you a speedy recovery. I had my prostate removed using the DaVinci Robot at Mt Sinai in Manhatten several years ago. I was on my way home in less than 24 hours and only took one pain pill after the operation. I never experienced ED and within a month I had no inconenance problems. According to my experience, DaVinci is the way to go for many procedures as long as the surgeon is well trained. My doctor was David Samadi who is also on the FOX news medical "A" team.

Island Girl · 04-18-2012, 06:58 PM

This was posted earlier this week. It is a very cool website where Paul's progress is documented daily. What a great way to communicate with family and friends. I don't know Lakesrider but for his posts here, but have been following his progress.... He is a member of our forum family!

http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/j...er/paulgamache

IG
Ps.. If you have been to a ForumFest, Paul... We might have met. The older I get the more I forget.

04-15-2012, 02:01 PM	#1
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Say a prayer for me please...... On Monday morning (Yes Patriots Day) at 0530 I will be heading for the operating room at Mass General Hospital in Boston for a Heart operation. Getting my Mitral valve fixed via the da' Vinci robot. I will be there for approximately 5 days or so in ICU and a step down ICU. Then I will head to our Condo in Nashua for a few days to stay. When I feel like I can make the ride North to the lake, my wife will drive me home. So...Hopefully I will be back on the forum in a week or so. I got a lawn to mow and a house to paint ya know.....

04-15-2012, 02:24 PM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,212 Thanks: 2,377 Thanked 5,265 Times in 2,045 Posts	Thiughts and Prayers Sent Lakesrider; You are going to the BEST hospital in the world for your operation! All will go well so stay confident. Dan Edited to correct title which should say, Thoughts and Prayers Sent!!!

04-15-2012, 02:37 PM	#6
GFP Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 58 Thanks: 48 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thoughts and Prayers Although I don't know you, my thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow and until you again log in. You're in good hands.

04-15-2012, 04:09 PM	#10
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	God Speed, and best wishes Lakesrider. You are in good hands, and keep your chin up! Terry __________________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

04-15-2012, 04:35 PM	#12
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 589 Thanks: 596 Thanked 199 Times in 100 Posts	Surgery Positive thoughts and prayers heading your way!! Gb

04-15-2012, 02:02 PM	#2
mhtranger Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 130 Thanks: 319 Thanked 69 Times in 40 Posts	Good luck and stay POSITIVE !!

04-15-2012, 02:26 PM	#4
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	The robot is great. I had robotic prostate removal, two years ago. Of course one needs a good surgeon with Da'Vinci...

04-15-2012, 02:33 PM	#5
Retired Ole Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 57 Thanks: 13 Thanked 44 Times in 13 Posts	Never Met ya , but Good Luck, God Bless and I will say a prayer for you.

04-15-2012, 03:26 PM	#7
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,673 Times in 584 Posts	Best of luck Lakesrider .......positive energy sent your way from all of the VK crew.See you soon.

04-15-2012, 03:53 PM	#8
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	Sending a prayer and good thoughts your way Lakesrider. In just a few days it will be behind you and you'll be back home healing and enjoying spring ! Let us know how you're doing.

04-15-2012, 03:57 PM	#9
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 552 Thanks: 628 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	You will be in the best possible hands, so I'm confident all will go well. This will soon be behind you! From southeast Florida we're sending you best wishes and healing thoughts! May God be with you -- and He will!

04-15-2012, 04:34 PM	#11
kchadw Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Palm Bay, Fl., N. H. in my m/home Posts: 30 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Prayers will be said for you from East Central Florida....Will look forward to your return....Darn grass keeps growing no matter what ! Stay Positive...all will go well..

04-15-2012, 05:04 PM	#13
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,680 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,446 Times in 1,004 Posts	Good luck with the surgery Lakesrider. We will be thinking of you.

04-15-2012, 05:34 PM	#14
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	Lakesrider, My prayers are with you but know you will make it through and be back here soon. My boss had a valve replacement 2 years ago and came thru with flying colors and so will you. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

04-15-2012, 06:02 PM	#15
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	You'll be fine, with all the good wishes from us here rooting for you! Tear 'em buddy!

04-15-2012, 06:11 PM	#16
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 298 Thanked 523 Times in 291 Posts	Say a prayer... My prayers are with you, Lakesider, and with the surgeons and support team involved, also. Mass General is the very BEST.

04-15-2012, 06:21 PM	#17
Charlie T Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 306 Thanks: 256 Thanked 181 Times in 86 Posts	MGH Rules You are in the BEST hospital in the world for heart surgery. I drive into Boston to MGH Cardiology because there is no where better! Be Well and have a speedy recovery. Charlie T

04-15-2012, 07:59 PM	#19
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	Prayers from around the corner from you in Hudson and Pelham. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. __________________ MarieM

04-15-2012, 10:09 PM	#21
Chubbs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 82 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Along with all the other forum members, my wife and I wish you our very best wishes. You will be in our prayers. Brad & Sue

04-16-2012, 12:22 AM	#22
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Prayers sent. Lakesrider, You are in our nightly prayers. Believe me they work! It won't be long before you are sitting on the deck with the Great Spirit smiling on you! See you at the forum fest! Misty.

04-16-2012, 02:38 AM	#23
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Best of luck. The lake will be waiting with open arms for you.

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04-16-2012, 03:16 AM	#24
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,572 Thanks: 1,606 Thanked 1,629 Times in 837 Posts	Best Place LR, Best of luck to you with your procedure. The great staff at MGH put me back together this winter.

04-16-2012, 04:32 AM	#25
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	Good luck Lakesrider. You will do fine. Before you know it you will be back in action ready to enjoy a great spring and summer! Allie

04-16-2012, 06:37 AM	#26
Tired of Waiting Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 519 Thanks: 111 Thanked 259 Times in 107 Posts	Prayers will be sent You'll do just fine. Keep the chin up and recovery will be easy. ToW oh, don't tell the wife but the doctor might write you a can't mow or paint for a year note. Just don't tell her you asked for the note!!

04-16-2012, 07:45 AM	#27
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Count Me In Too! My healing thoughts and prayers are with you Lakesrider. You'll be back to good and at the lake before you know it because you can't keep a good man down! Hugs, Cel

04-16-2012, 11:35 AM	#28
Mariahman81 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	All the best, Lakesrider! Though I don't know you, my thoughts and prayers are with you Lakesrider as you go thru surgery today! Hope you have a speedy recovery and are back chatting again on the Forum real soon! All the best!

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04-16-2012, 03:52 PM	#31
moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 340 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Thinking of you Good Luck Lakesrider, I will be thinking about you and will say a prayer for you. I am sure eveything will turn out fine! __________________ Moose Tracks

04-16-2012, 05:21 PM	#32
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	My healing thoughts for a speedy recovery.

04-16-2012, 05:52 PM	#33
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 374 Thanked 229 Times in 123 Posts	Good luck & speedy recovery. If it's any consolation, a friend had similar repair surgery a few years ago and he's out and about and causing trouble just as much as before the surgery. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

04-16-2012, 05:59 PM	#34
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	Best of luck Lakesrider!

04-16-2012, 06:36 PM	#35
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	You will be fine LR: I have been to Mass General. I went there after THREE other stinkin hospitals couldn't get it right....with my "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm". Mass General got it right the first time they tried..(10 Hours).... and by the time I got there.... they only had hamburger to work with.. That was 14 years ago. No problems since. Mass General is the THE BEST IN THE WORLD. This is not just MY opinion..it is the opinion of their peers....and has been for awhile. NB

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04-16-2012, 08:15 PM	#36
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Prayers and Good Thoughts! Hope all went well today for you, and am praying for a healthy and speedy recovery for you! __________________ On the boat is always waterfront!