Reef Runner Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 My prayers go out to him, rickster. They got great medical care out in London; he's in fine hands. Chin up, reefrunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfin Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Brothers are special people. Wishing your bro speeding recovery. All the best to the both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampet Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 i got called of the lake on Friday with news my brother had been taken to the hospitalHe has had some problems with his heart were it will take to racing and cannot get slowed down the doctor had to shock his heart four times to get him stabilized Things were looking better yesterday and they were discharging him when he had another episode Another four shocks to stabilize He flew by air ambulance to the univeristy hospital in london ont yesterday afternoon and as of this morning have had no news yet I just thought it might help if we could keep him in out thoughts today Thanks in advance Rick Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 here is a good prayer for you to use: The Serenity Prayer God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hang in there. Brothers need each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I know first hand what you and the rest of the family are going through at this point but as others have said, he is in the best care available and you have to be strong for him and have faith in the people that are caring for him ant the technology that is available today. I'll be saying a prayer, keeping my fingers crossed and waiting for your update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1leggedangler Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Best wishes and a quick recovery for your Brother's surgery. Thoughts and prayers being sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Our thought are being sent Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 You got it Rick. Very tense times, but it's times like this where the entire OFC family pulls together as one. We're all with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thoughts and prayers for your bro's recovery and for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 You heard from a few here who have had this done or have known of others who have had it done...hang onto that. But a prayer or the crossing of fingers, toes whatever...doesn't hurt. Wishing your brother the very best and for you to have less stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 yup fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtrudeau Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 my prayers are with you and your brother rickster, take care, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebS Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Rick, we're all sending good thoughts for your brother. Thank goodness they found out what was wrong with him & are taking steps to ensure he'll be all right in all the days to come. Hope he's back home and on his way to recovering soon! DebS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonfisher Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Be well. I hope that bro is OK and we hear back from you soon. We have london "people" that could meet you for a pint or a wing if some time off is what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 God bless ya's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) Keeping your brother in our thoughts! Hope he's feeling better real soon! It's pretty amazing what those surgeons can do now a days....I'm sure he'll be good as new. Cliff and Carole(bly) Edited March 26, 2008 by ccmtcanada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Good Luck Bud! facing the same issues with one of my brothers myself, tough deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickster Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 test went well yesterday showing no damage to heart and no blockage surgery this afternoon or fri morning to put in defibulator and if all goes well they will fly him home early next week I would really like to thank all for keeping him in their thoughts this is truly a great community thanks again rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Encouraging news Rick, the first step to recovery sounds to be on its way. Best wishes are still in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hey Rickster, Some good news there, great to hear. Have they come up with a diagnosis yet? I've known a couple of people that have been diagnosis with Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia Sounds similar to what your brother is going through. Thoughts and prayers sent your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Kanagasuntheri Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I hope you brothr is feeling better, he is in my prayers... Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 hope all goes well take care and pass it on to your brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 They do Great work in London.. he'll be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Our thoughts are with you and your family and here's to a speedy recoverey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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