For those that were askin........

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Many of you are aware I haven't been feeling up to DUFF lately. Some of you are also aware that I have smoked for over 40 years and was able to drop those puppies 12 weeks ago. I had a cardiac echo last month which showed that my mitral and tricuspid valves in my heart weren't quite working right. Tend to let some blood backflow into the vessels. I don't believe this is serious enough to require any cardiac surgery. Yesterday I went for a stress test. I won't know the results until next week or so, but the nurse that was monitoring my heart during the test said that my EKG looked good. He knew I am also a nurse and work for the same company so he eased my mind some. I still tend to get very short of breath at times but think that the 40 years of smoking may be a contributing factor and may have caused me to become asthmatic. All in all, if that is the extent of my problem I can sure deal with that!!! To all those that have voiced concern and support, thanks guys YOU IS SOME X-TREME SUMMABEECHEZ! And for those that don't give a flying flip.................

For those that were askin........ Fufing18

And I mean that in the nicest way! For those that were askin........ Icon_twisted

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Duff,
Thanks for letting us know. I'm glad the nurse told you that from their perspective it looked ok. Hope the cardiologist agrees For those that were askin........ Icon_wink

Adult onset asthma is on the rise for a huge variety of reasons. Interestingly in males of a certain age, if they complain about shortness of breath, COPD is often jumped to as the answer.

Either way, glad you're not putting this stuff off.

-Robert

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:08 pm

Thanks for the update, Duff. Glad the preliminary indications look good. For those that were askin........ Icon_cool

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Docrwm wrote:: Duff,
Thanks for letting us know. I'm glad the nurse told you that from their perspective it looked ok. Hope the cardiologist agrees

Adult onset asthma is on the rise for a huge variety of reasons. Interestingly in males of a certain age, if they complain about shortness of breath, COPD is often jumped to as the answer.

Either way, glad you're not putting this stuff off.

-Robert

I was scared to death so putting it off wasn't an option. Now I need to find a cardiologist that puts my health above whether he makes the money off of the diagnostics! I too am hoping the cardiologist doesn't find anything too bad after reading the stress test.

pacifichrono wrote:: Thanks for the update, Duff. Glad the preliminary indications look good.

Thanks Tom!

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:17 pm

Im about to use a term I have reserved for the special occasion...That time is now

Crusty SUMMABEECHEZ like you are impervious to illness. You are like frickin Chuck Norris, Who influences others by snapping necks and breaking legs...

Just like Chuck, with you there is no chin behind your beard, just another fist.

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ericf4 wrote:: Im about to use a term I have reserved for the special occasion...That time is now

Crusty SUMMABEECHEZ like you are impervious to illness. You are like frickin Chuck Norris, Who influences others by snapping necks and breaking legs...

Just like Chuck, with you there is no chin behind your beard, just another fist.

Hahahaha, that's right and don't you forget it either you old BAHSTUD!!!!!

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:30 pm

Duff that little guy flipping us off is hilarious...lol...well glad things are coming a long with the testing and that your health is not bad. I told your old azz you were fine...lol....thank the man above it could have been much worse and now you need to start juicing...

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jackprime1 wrote:: Duff that little guy flipping us off is hilarious...lol...well glad things are coming a long with the testing and that your health is not bad. I told your old azz you were fine...lol....thank the man above it could have been much worse and now you need to start juicing...

How many times do I have to tell you Jackie........juicin a freakin cheeseburger is JUST WRONG!!!

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:33 pm

So glad everything is looking good Duff and glad you were able to put the cigs away!

To Eric's "fist behind the beard," LMAO!

Whenever I hear Duff as a nurse, this vision POPS into my brain:

For those that were askin........ Dk0010mc6-1

For those that were askin........ Dk0010mc6-1

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For those that were askin........ ANOMALYSIG2A-1

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WHAT ALAN???? You can't picture seeing this as your nurse???? And on top of that my kids call me POPS!

For those that were askin........ IMGA0395

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:52 pm

Duff, I remember you mentioning about the smoking, as well as
not feeling 100% lately. I was concerned and worrying about
that, but kind of thought it wasn't my place to pry. Usually, I
don't want to bother people by PM. I honestly have to use all
of my might and restrain myself from using them ! For those that were askin........ Lol

..In
any case, I'm VERY happy you stopped smoking. For those that were askin........ Icon_biggrin

That alone
will probably allow you to feel better in time. Hopefully, that,
along with some good test results will make you feel alot better !
Half the problem with things like this, is the worrying. If we could
just stop worrying, then things would be that much better. Then
you or we would be able to focus on eating better, and living
better. It's usually ALWAYS easier said than done, but we have
to start somewhere I guess ! For those that were askin........ Icon_smile

So keep up the good work sir
and keep us posted on anything and everything !

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For those that were askin........ NewSigcopy

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Thanks Tom. But like Eric says...I'm a CRUSTY SUMMABEECH!!! And I have another fist hiding behind my goatee.

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:22 pm

bodypeersur1 wrote:: Thanks Tom. But like Eric says...I'm a CRUSTY SUMMABEECH!!! And I have another fist hiding behind my goatee.

For those that were askin........ 744742

..That's actually a pretty TERRIFIC and funny compliment ! For those that were askin........ Icon_biggrin

For those that were askin........ 803574

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AtomicTom wrote:

bodypeersur1 wrote:: Thanks Tom. But like Eric says...I'm a CRUSTY SUMMABEECH!!! And I have another fist hiding behind my goatee.

..That's actually a pretty TERRIFIC and funny compliment ! For those that were askin........ Icon_biggrin

That's our buddy Eric. He knows how to get his point across! I sure missed the old For those that were askin........ 500253

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Anomaly wrote:: So glad everything is looking good Duff and glad you were able to put the cigs away!

To Eric's "fist behind the beard," LMAO!

Whenever I hear Duff as a nurse, this vision POPS into my brain:

And I appreciate Duff helping out with my Halloween Avatar.
For those that were askin........ FunPhotoBox_330622002960

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:10 pm

Hope all works out Duff!! I am no Dr. but buying yourself a new watch (yeah that's good advice for any ailment) always makes me feel better.

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Later, Gary

For those that were askin........ Doggytongue

Remember we are the caretakers of mechanical art.....
Member NAWCC, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors

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You will be fine you old fart!Good old mitral valve prolapse, runs in my family and hasnt caused a bunch of trouble for me used to get a skipped heartbeat (or what felt like one) just the valve opening the wrong way! Only thing that is a must is massive dose of antibiotics couple hours before going to the dentist! Know it sounds funny but people can get sick and die if any of the decay settles in the heart! so every dentist trip i pop 2000mg of amoxicillen before the dentist!

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:43 pm

First of all Duff......Glad you are looking after yourself, secondly, congrats on quiting the smokes! and third, Good to hear the news that all is looking good.

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Northwestguy wrote:: First of all Duff......Glad you are looking after yourself, secondly, congrats on quiting the smokes! and third, Good to hear the news that all is looking good.

Thanks John, I hope the cardiologist is as optimistic as I am! For those that were askin........ 803574

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:13 pm

hey duff, congrats on quiting smoking. i know it aint easy, ive been a smoker for 28 years and everything is telling me to quit. i realy hope you start feeling better soon. steve

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:18 pm

bodypeersur1 wrote:: WHAT ALAN???? You can't picture seeing this as your nurse???? And on top of that my kids call me POPS!

It looks like Alan is looking to get a Duff "sponge bath"...keep strong my man!!

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TAZMAN64 wrote:: hey duff, congrats on quiting smoking. i know it aint easy, ive been a smoker for 28 years and everything is telling me to quit. i realy hope you start feeling better soon. steve

Thanks Steve and YES if you are still smoking I hope you try to quit. I've been 12 weeks as of Saturday. So far I haven't had the urge, but I don't think it ever really goes away. I've been told that by people who haven't smoked in years!

andrema wrote:: It looks like Alan is looking to get a Duff "sponge bath"...keep strong my man!!

Sponge bath hell....have you ever heard of an SSE???? For those that were askin........ Lol

For those that were askin........ Affraid

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SSE... Super Sonic Enema?

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hope things continue to get better for you Duff! i've lived with a heart condition my whole life, and after 3 surgeries and nearly 35 years i can say heart treatment is much better these days, you'll be just fine.

juicing IS a good idea, but I can also recommend all kinds of ways to get antioxidants (and it fights glaucoma, makes you hungry, and makes cartoons absolutely fascinating! For those that were askin........ 933578

For those that were askin........ 933578

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be well man, best wishes!

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:14 am

Best wishes from here, Duff.

BTW, are you planning to fly anywhere soon. After my last stress test I set off the radioactivity
sensors at the Airport. Good times, good times.

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Congrats on a hell of an achievement!!! My wife went cold turkey almost 2 years ago so I know it ain't easy!! Glad that your heart seems to be doing OK, if just a tad leaky around the valves! Keep strong brother!!

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Thanks to everyone! And no Max...I don't have any flights booked!!! LMAO!!! I appreciate all your well wishes and am hoping that the worst thing is a couple leaky valves.

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take care of yourself buddy

Subject: Re: For those that were askin........ Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:13 pm

That's what I like about you, Duff. You're just so likable.

bodypeersur1 wrote:: And for those that don't give a flying flip.................And I mean that in the nicest way!

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Ain't nothing wrong with you old man! You just haven't had any bark lately. For those that were askin........ Kopfschuettel

Glad you are going to live but hate you had to go though all those changes to find that out. Best thing that could have happened you quit smoking. Congrats on that my Brutha!! For those that were askin........ Icon_cheers

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Good on you for quitting, Duff.

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Duff, I'm glad to hear that so far all the tests are coming up OK for you. You know that you have me worried! The key is to quit smoking (easy for me to say since I can't even do that) and take care of the old body! Let us know the results of the stress test!