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Master and Commander
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Location: Foothills of the Ozarks | Subject: McManus on Binnacle List
Shipates:
Bob McManus (xMM2SS) on the BBS is in New York University hospital undergoing cardiac by-pass surgery.
His address information for cards will be posted on the Binnacle List later today; (see top right corner for Binnacle List Link)
His wife will e-mail me as soon as Bob is out of surgery and stabilized and I will update the boards as soon as I hear from her.
Edited by Doc Gardner 2009-09-16 5:45 PM
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Great Sage of the Sea
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Bob is in NYU Medical Center, NYC.
As of 1330 EDT he was in the Cardiac Recovery Room. He should be in the CCU later this afternoon. |
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COMSUBBBS
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Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: McManus on Binnacle List
Get well soon, Bob. If Steamboat can do it, anyone can. :~)))))) Hopes and prayers are there for ya Bob. |
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Master and Commander
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Location: Boydton, Virginia | Subject: RE: McManus on Binnacle List
Oh, does that bring back memories. The first 2 days are a breeze cause you don't know nothing. Then when you do come around, the constant attention of good looking nurses is (almost) worth going through it. The most professional, competant and beautiful nurses are in the Cardiac Unit. Looking back 6 weeks since my surgery, it doesn't seem all that bad, REALLY!! In a couple days you will hopefully be taking some very small steps to be followed by longer walks down the hall. You will be taking pleasure from very small things in life and the kindness of friends and family. Let them wrap thier arms around you and help you quickly on the road to healing.
Another member of the Zipper Club, Congrads, Bob! Cards and prayers are coming at Ya!
Steamboat sends |
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Master and Commander
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Location: Albany, GA. | Subject: RE: McManus on Binnacle List
Bob has had an interesting reaction to the prospect of riding cross-country with Ralph. I wonder if Ralph or Doc are more to blame? Get better soon Bob, next Summer will be here shortly. |
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COMSUBBBS
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Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: McManus on Binnacle List
Yeah Walt, I had some ideas about showing that NewYark city slicker something about mountain driving. Guess I'll have to keep in the "granny lane" now.   |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2253
Location: Foothills of the Ozarks | Subject: RE: McManus on Binnacle List
Ralph: Don't sell McManus short; he's one tough old bird and he'll be there telling you how to drive; Can you just hear the no s**tters between he and Gentry as they compare their zippers?
He'll be back ornery as ever.
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COMSUBBBS
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Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: McManus on Binnacle List
We sure hope so, Doc. |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2253
Location: Foothills of the Ozarks | Subject: Update on McManus
Just in from Bob's wife Mary:
Hi Fred,
Things went well with Bob.
He got into Cardiac ICU at 4:15ish -- three bypasses. The doctor said his heart looked good.
I saw Bob at 5:30ish and then again at 6:00. And there was a huge improvement in just that half hour! At 5:30, he was very pale--but by 6:00 his Irish red cheeks were back. The nurse told me that he was able to follow commands and that's an excellent sign so soon after surgery. (Hey, he's a well trained bubblehead. Of course he follows commands!) Also they started to wean him off the ventilator.
I'm sure by tomorrow he'll be asking for his blackberry! |
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COMSUBBBS
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Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: Update on McManus
Thanks, Doc and Mary. Prayer works and they continue.  |
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Master and Commander
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Please pass on my very best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Blue *_* |
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COMSUBBBS
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Location: New Jersey | Subject: RE: Update on McManus
Get well Bob! Prayers are with you....And welcome to the zipper club. |
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COMSUBBBS
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Location: Wappingers Falls, NY | Subject: RE: McManus on Binnacle List
Thank you, Mary, for keeping us apprised of Bob's progress. Give him our best and know that there are many prayers and good thoughts for both you. Get well soon, Bob!
Edited by miss lumpy bumps 2009-09-16 1:54 PM
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Admin
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Location: Renton, WA | Subject: RE: Update on McManus
Zippers R Us! Great to hear the recovery is going well. The tough part comes after they stop giving you the "really good drugs" Hang onto your pillow Bob!!!! |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2253
Location: Foothills of the Ozarks | Subject: Latest update on McManus
Just received this latest update on McManus from his wife Mary; he continues to improve.
I wonder if I can be a "stringer" for him at the Post?
This is from Mary:
Hi Fred,
Yes, Bob continues to improve. Last night, he was transferred out of the Cardiac ICU to a unit where four heart patients are taken care of by one nurse. In this unit, he'll be hooked up to a portable heart monitor so they can get him up and walking.
Physically he's getting stronger and he's mentally sharp. So sharp that the first thing he asked me yesterday morning were about the results of the previous day's local primary and annoyed with me that I didn't have all the details! Pretty soon, he'll be getting bored. All good signs!
Thanks!
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 619
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Spoke to McManus last night and he sounded pretty good considering what he went thru. Of course I welcomed him to the zipper club which a number of us, yours truly included, are members of. As of now it looks like he'll be going home Monday which is par for coronary bypass surgery nowadays. |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 6180
Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: McManus on Binnacle List
Thanks Steve for the update. |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2253
Location: Foothills of the Ozarks | Subject: RE: McManus is now home
Just in from Mary; Bob is home. I'm going to try calling him to check up; and you guys thought Corpsmen didn't make housecalls.
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McManus on Binnacle List
