BS: Feel better big mick!

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Joybell
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 08:44 AM

Such good news. So happy for you, Mick. It's great you found that doctor.
I went to see a new doctor the other day and he greeted me in the waiting room with a little skippity dance routine. Not a common sight in rural Australia. Makes all the difference. Cheers Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: bbc
Date: 28 Jul 04 - 09:52 PM

Thanks for the report, Mick. Keep up the good work.

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Big Mick
Date: 28 Jul 04 - 06:08 PM

I had the echocardiogram yesterday, and it went very well. I now have no restrictions. Heart function is back to normal. I remain on a pretty significant drug regimen, but that is more precautionary than anything. The Doc sez that if I do what I am supposed to, within a year I could be off these things altogether. The blood pressure is still somewhat elevated and I am working on that. I am walking about 3 to 5 miles a day, and I figure by January that will have done the trick on the BP. We will see.

Music is in full swing once more. I love this cardiologist. He clearly loves music, as he spends the first 10 minutes asking me a million questions about it. When I described playing the Uilleann Pipes, his response was, "No fucking way!". Got to love a Doctor like that ......... hahahahahahaha.

A million thanks to all who PM, email, and phone. I feel your caring thoughts and prayers.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: bbc
Date: 28 Jun 04 - 10:24 AM

I'm very glad to hear the positive news, dear. After spending the weekend with many beloved Mudcatters, I'm reminded how special you all are to me. And you, my dear, are among the best!

health & happiness always,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Jun 04 - 01:07 PM

Quick note here Dude........The coreg is great stuff but can make you a bit drowsy.....moreso than most other heart meds. It's mainly a BP med combined with the added benefits of a blocker and does indeed protect the heart. Good stuff

The other thing you might ask about.......Although I know you don't seem to have a cholesterol problem, several of the cholesterol meds like Pravachol have an even better additional benefit in that they have been found to significantly reduce second heart attacks. There is some disagreement on this but several top guys agree it does. I take Pravachol and had never had a problem with cholesterol but what with the aorta problem and all, it seemed a good idea to an entire group of cardiac docs here.

Just a thought.........

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: John Hardly
Date: 26 Jun 04 - 05:44 PM

dang, Mick,

I know life goes on without me, but I would never have missed out on this "mudcat get well card" on purpose. I found out that you can filter the entire BS section of Mudcat, so my settings have been set that way for several months now. So I never noticed this thread until I wanted to post my latest bit of nonsense.

Best wishes!

John

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)
Date: 26 Jun 04 - 04:29 PM

Mick, I have been away all the month of June, so missed your heart attack! I'm glad you're well now- saved ME a lot of worry anyway... Big congratultions on your recovery, and enjoy your daughter's wedding.          Joy and blessings,   Jean

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 25 Jun 04 - 09:39 PM

Well you better err on the side of health in all things, because no one I know has the slightest desire to plan a funeral for you, and anyhow, if we had to do it, how the heck could we, without you leading the charge???????????????

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Big Mick
Date: 25 Jun 04 - 08:02 PM

Just a quick update for you good folks. I have received a number of PM's, so I thought I would post it here.

I was mistaken as to the purpose of the appointment on the Wednesday just past. It was simply a checkup, plus a modification on the meds. I cornered the Doc and asked for a little more specificity as to what I can and cannot do. I still can't lift heavy weights (and he warned me before I could say a word about the old "going to the bathroom" joke, gotta love a Rugby playing Cardiologist...LOL)but other than that, I am free to do whatever I feel I can. The weight restriction is a precautionary move, in the event that there was a spontaneous laceration of the dynamically blocked blood vessel. They want to make sure it is healed.

He indicated that I can resume my musical career, which was the best news. But he did say that should I have another heart attack I am NOT to finish my set. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Fat chance.

The drug they had to modify is called Coreg and it is some kind of wonder drug that actually strengthens the heart. They incrementally increase the dosage until one is up to 25 mg twice a day. I am halfway there already.

Overall the prognosis is very good, and I am playing a gig tomorrow night. I will be having that echocardiogram next month. I will let you all know how it goes.

Most importantly I want to tell you all how much I appreciate the concern that this community has shown me. I had seen it many times before, but not experienced it in such a profound way as I did this time. Pretty humbling.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Amos
Date: 22 Jun 04 - 04:10 PM

Now, just take it easy on that beat stuff, Mick, until the doctor says it's okay. Don't want to overstress the ole ticker, ya know...

A

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jun 04 - 03:44 PM

and the beat goes on...

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: An Pluiméir Ceolmhar
Date: 22 Jun 04 - 12:55 PM

Quote: the prognosis is very upbeat

Hope it isn't too upbeat!

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Big Mick
Date: 21 Jun 04 - 05:46 PM

Rita .... I WILL be at the Getaway. This is going to be one to remember, and I intend to be part of that memory. I will give you all an update after my meeting with the Cardiologist on Wednesday, but I feel fine and the prognosis is very upbeat.

Love to all,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Amos
Date: 21 Jun 04 - 05:03 PM

Oh dear!! Hold everything!! Littlus Mickus? No, no, no!!! That won't do at all!! He's much too big in our minds, if not his own, to change his name. We'll just have to change our standards ("Yes, dear, this really is six inches....") so he can lay claim to large numbers, if in slightly shrunken units.... As for losing weight, just make sure not to lose any of the important stuff...


A

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Jun 04 - 04:38 PM

Does this mean he can no longer lay about at large? Allan is here and we called Mick last night. He sounds a little weary but very glad to be around (given the alternative - Kendall's line). The doctor wants him to lose MORE weight. Before it's over he will have to change his name to Little Mickaeline.

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Ferrara
Date: 21 Jun 04 - 04:17 PM

Mick,

Everything I want to say gets kind of stuck, have erased this twice already. Just want you to be well, and to for heaven's sake no matter how dreary it is some days, do what they tell you to take care of yourself. ... Even if it means you might miss the Getaway for some reason, which is about as unselfish a wish as I can send! But be well, and if loving prayers and good wishes and healing thoughts sent in your direction mean anything, you should be in pretty good shape by this time.

Love,
Rita F

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 21 Jun 04 - 02:43 AM

!!!!!!!!! I've been away, too, and so stunned to see this! Mick, please take very good care. Heal quickly and well! KT

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 20 Jun 04 - 04:18 PM

Hey Mick, the wife and I are very happy to hear you are improving and gaining attitude again. Here is a short story for you to consider:

A lovely, elderly lady had suffered some minor memory problems after her heart attack. One morning she looked out her back window to see an elephant standing amongst the vegetables in her garden.

She had no idea what kind of animal it was, so she called 911 and told the dispatcher that a large gray animal was plucking her cabbages with its tail.

The dispatcher asked what the animal was doing with the cabbages. With wonder in her voice, the dear sweet lady said, "Oh you are just not going to believe it when I tell you!"

Get well soon, my friend, I look forward to seeing you at the Getaway.

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 19 Jun 04 - 05:23 PM

Hey, Mick:

Just got back from 18 days on vacation and saw this thread... I'm so sorry to hear about what's happened. We'll keep you in prayer and hope that this was just a way of getting your attention so that you'll be able to have a long, healther life.

Jerry

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 19 Jun 04 - 04:55 PM

Hugs and healthy thoughts Big Mick! Glad to hear you're on the mend!

Seems this is a bad month for tickers...my father was released from the hospital this morning after going in Wednesday with a mild heart attack. Luckily, it takes much more than a little blockage to fell a big heart like yours or my dad's.

Hope you'll be able to make the Getaway...I know that crisp, fresh Ramblewood air does wonders for the health!

-- Gary

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: An Pluiméir Ceolmhar
Date: 18 Jun 04 - 12:59 PM

Haven't been near the Mudcat for a while, so this was quite a surprise. Look after yourself, young Mick.

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Jun 04 - 12:04 AM

Val! It is wonderful to see you back here! You've been missed.

Keep up the good work, Mickdarlin'.

luvyaboth...kat

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Col K
Date: 17 Jun 04 - 07:07 PM

Hi Mick
Sorry not to have posted earlier but i have been away from the puter for almost three weeks.
I hope that you are now much better and able to start your life again, doing the things you want to, but always remembering that you have to take care of yourself.
Hopefully you will be able to get to the Getaway this year,all your friends there will be very pleased to see you again.I hope that I will be able to make it as well and to renew our friendship from last year.
All the very best to you
Colin

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 17 Jun 04 - 06:30 PM

Good to hear yer doin' well mate...

That means I won't have to come over there and try kickin yer ass!

:-)

Keep up the good road Mick!

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: annamill
Date: 17 Jun 04 - 06:24 PM

Mick, you had better be good! Take care please!!

Love, Annamill

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: InOBU
Date: 17 Jun 04 - 11:52 AM

Damn Mick... Will ya get well already so we can put this thread to rest? It is getting like the happy birthday Spaw thread!!!!! Look, mate, take two pints and call me in the morning... no, better make that prune juice and I will join you with a diet coke, doesn't old age suck? Well, it beats the hell out of the alternative... well, who knows a folk record company exec told me if you haven't made it by 48, you're over the hill, (49 next month) but, I guess it is better over the hill then under it!? (Cheering ya up yet????) Look, Uilleann piping is suposed to be good cardiac exersize, so ya must be doing something wrong, admit it... you are only playing jigs and avoiding the tough reels, (same as me... keep the ticker ward warm, who knows, I may be next if I don't start playing more challenging music...) which I am, the hand is working again, about 80% I'd say, so enough to crank out the tunes... and frighten the horses and cause the kids to cry and vergins to swoon... and ... where the hell was I... Oh right, get the F*** better mate, there are two few pipers and too many bodhran players, shove over and make room for four or five bodhran players ... HEY... why DON'T bodhran players wind up in hospitial more??? I guess it is true, the man who is fit for hanging will nver drown... I was talking about something wasn't I??? Oh right, yer heart... stop eating chicken skin and try a year of plane lettus (damn that is as tough a word to spell as it is two swallow the wreatched pig feed!) right, eat the salad, ol' pal and even if your heart does not improve, well, hell, you'll be so board and boring you wont care if you get another heart attack and the ones who loved you will have trouble remembering why... but really, eating health food does pick up your spirits... of course spirits pick up your spirits as well, and so does... what was I talking about again, and who the hell am I writing to? Oh yeah, Big Mick... like I was telling you, he had a small heart attack and is avoiding work... no, that wasn't it... I was talking TO Big Mick... tha's right... Micko... get well, behave and .... where am I... Oh right... I'm off to Mojo guitars to waste another precious day.,
Cheers mate...
a voice from over the hill (and far away)
Lor
PS What was this thread about again?????????????????? And where the hell is the Popular Halfwit these days????????????????

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 17 Jun 04 - 12:19 AM

What a wonderful photo....MICK, you're not but a youngster and your missus is so beautiful!. Continue to take care, you've got a lot more living to do!!

LL

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 02:15 PM

I'm glad to see the Hugger of Crows back here too!

I am FINALLY done with work for the summer...I think. I also have the Mother of All Summer Colds. I think I must have sent you all my resistance-to-viruses healing energy instead of the hematic-pump-not-seizing-up energy by mistake. Anyway, I get to be a layabout until October or so, so I'm available for phone calls and the odd layabout consulting non-job.

Much love.

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: catspaw49
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 01:19 PM

WOW!! VAL!!!

Dangit Mick.....You really rate!!! Val, it's so good to see you here. Seems like I want to ask you all about everything, but I'll let it go and hope you'll tell us things are okay......We miss not hearing you more.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Big Mick
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 11:10 AM

Val, it is wonderful to see you here!! I was just looking at the pictures from our day at Rick's. Wasn't it wonderful? There is a group picture you should look at HERE.

Keep in touch, my friend.

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Crowhugger
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 10:56 AM

Good grief, Mick! Not the news I'd expected, but then I guess it never is, is it? Glad to know you're keeping your nose to the grinding task of doing exactly as little as you're s'posed to. Here's my love and strength to add to the river of healing wishes being sent your way... Take what you need and don't think twice, replenishments were already forwarded from somewhere whilst you read this!

~CH.

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Amergin
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 11:44 PM

and most of all mind your wife for once! Bg

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Metchosin
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 10:59 PM

Good to hear you are doing well. Take care, eh.

Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: maire-aine
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 10:48 PM

Glad to hear you're feeling better. Just keep taking it easy and follow the doctor's orders. See ya,

Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Amos
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 03:10 PM

Good on ya, mate. I've been holding off calling for fear of interrupting a nap!!! But ya know I am thinking about you every day. Grow strong, and swiftly!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Big Mick
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 03:06 PM

I am so grateful for all the good wishes here, by telephone, and by mail. It is a humbling experience to go through an event like this. But it is significantly eased by the love and good thoughts I have received from all of you.

I am feeling fine, and walking every day. While I am not supposed to do any lifting, I did manage to power wash the sidewalk down to the lake last night. I was very careful and paying very close attention to the signals the old body was giving me. I will see the Doctor in a week for an echocardiogram, and will know more then.

To all of you that have sent personal notes, cards, etc, please be patient for a response. I will get to each and every one of you as I can. Between naps, that is ..... LOL. I don't do this "sick" thing very well. I am used to just getting up and going at it each and every day. But those that are keeping an eye on me are making sure that I do precisely what I am supposed to .... while I am in their sight, that is. hahahahha. Seriously, I am doing just as the Doctor ordered and will continue to.

But .... reading GWB's comments about Bill Clinton yesterday almost sent me back into Super Ventricular Tachycardia. LOL.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: momnopp
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 01:17 AM

Yeah - what Allan C. said!

Sheesh -- you just can't let some people be for a minute!

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{MICK}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

If Dean Ornish's book "Love and Survival" is any indication, with all the love and connectedness you've got flowing, you should be right as rain in no time.

We love you, (somewhat smaller) big guy!

Peace,

JudyO

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 14 Jun 04 - 11:13 PM

Just came across this thread..although we've never had any exchanges Mick..I just want you know that I've enjoyed all your posts over the years and I send to you every good wish for a speady recovery.

LL

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Allan C.
Date: 14 Jun 04 - 10:39 AM

Mick, you'd best mind your p's & q's and take good care of yourself. Don't make me haveta come up there!

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: CET
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 05:44 PM

Mick:

I was idly scrolling through the BS section and found this thread! It was on the point of ruining the rest of the day, until I got to the later posts and saw that things are looking up. Keep up the good work. You know what it's like to be in top shape and you can do it again. Charmion and I both send our prayers. The Scottish trip has been postponed, so we will, God willing, be at the Getaway this October. I look forward to learning some songs from you.

Edmund

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Peace
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 12:20 PM

Wanted to do the 100th post wishing you well, Mick. How are you doing?

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Jeri
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 12:00 PM

Jayzus, Amos - he'll bleed to death from a mosquito bite if he does that!

Thinking of you, dear. I hope it's as beautiful a day in Michagan as it is here, and I hope you've got your feet up and are just sitting back enjoying it.

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Amos
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 11:51 AM

Just slip an aspirin in to each one, and drink as many as you like!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Willie-O
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 11:34 AM

here's to an unrocky road to recovery...

we sure hope to catch up to ya this summer sometime, now what habits did they tell you ta give up? surely not guinness, or must you switch to a lighter grade?

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: alison
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 07:55 AM

well here I am sitting in Ireland and I just thought I'd have a quick look through mudcat....... and what do I find....

hope you're feeling better Mick... looks like you have plenty of prayers and good thoughts going for you... so I'll head off to a dolmen with my whistle and see where the muse takes me.....

look after yourself

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Amergin
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 05:33 AM

Nancy...a monor run in wi9th an asphalt truck?????

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Mudlark
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 02:32 AM

Been away from my computer for a few days, after a minor run-in with a giant asphalt truck, Big Mick. So was very glad to come upon your input, very glad to know HA was caught early and no real damage done. Best wishes from yet another unmet friend and feel better, stronger fast.

Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: dianavan
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 01:21 AM

Well Big Mick - Thats a pretty risky way to lose weight but I'm sure you will be up and at it very soon. If its any consolation, my grandmother had a massive heart attack at about age 70. She recovered and lived another 25 years.

Hope you are feeling better and will be returning to "set my mind right" once again.

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: Cruiser
Date: 12 Jun 04 - 06:07 PM

I don't know you personally sir, but from one veteran to another:

Good Luck!

Cruiser

Subject: RE: BS: Feel better big mick!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 12 Jun 04 - 05:25 PM

It's good to hear from you, Mick! Keep doing what the doctors tell you.

Love,

Allison