Ray is undergoing and angioplasty to try and remove 3 major blocked arteries. He has more than that, but they are minimal and treatable with meds.
Good news is, his heart is great. He just needs some plumbing work. They are greatful that this little incident caused him to be checked. One artery is 90% blocked, one 80% and one 70%. Kind of scary.
Mike said he is going to be slowed down for awhile and will have to change his diet and exercise.
This kind of stuff really gets your attention.
[ February 13, 2007, 05:17 PM: Message edited by: Mark Yearwood ]
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Well Susie just received a call from Raymond's son Mike...he says that Raymond is right this minute under going angioplasty...(that balloon process) 3 arteries are blocked 70-80-90%..that doesn't sound real good but I am no doctor...he says that Raymond should be home tomorrow sometime so he will more than like have sold a number of signs by then. Susie says she'll get more details later tonight so...well stand by and keep sending up those prayers.
-------------------- david butler butler signs syracuse,indiana david@davidbutler.com Posts: 188 | From: syracuse,indiana,usa | Registered: Feb 1999
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Well, Mike informs me that the shop is running smoother and more productive then other. Something about not having to step over “other” people sleeping or cleaning up after "someone" spilled paint on the floor instead of sheets of MDO. He wouldn’t give any more details then that.
I was also told he sold a sign on the way to the hospital, so I’m wondering if this is just a new sales approach for Chapman Sign Studio.
I kid that little Texan from time to time about the “vertical challenge” he has faced in life, but one thing for sure, and is reveled in all the posts prior to this, he has a big-ole Texan sized heart twice his physical size. Good news to know that that big heart is in good shape and the “chicken fried stake” laced arteries just needed some roto-rooter work performed.
Heard the angioplasty procedure went well and that the lead doctor was assisted by the imaginative Canadian Dr Sawatshisname and his new invention, the Multi-Plasty.
quote:Originally posted by Mark Yearwood:Mike said he is going to be slowed down for awhile and will have to change his diet and exercise.
Hmm, something like three naps a day instead of two (slowing down), eating steak fried chicken instead of chicken fried stake (diet change), and holding the phone with his right hand and clicking the mouse with the left (exercise change).
Raymond, along with the many others posted above and those that have emailed and phoned, Kathy, I, Kurt and the entire Stoner Graphix crew are keeping you elevated on the pray list and wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.
-------------------- Bob Gilliland InKnowVative Communications Harrisburg PA, USA
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All the best Ray .... in health and in life. It is an honor and a pleasure to call you friend.
-------------------- Harry (Chris) Malicoat Malicoat Artistry 3241 N. Marks #116 Fresno, Ca 93722 Posts: 7 | From: Fresno, CA | Registered: Mar 2003
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That's good news...Mike, tell your father when he comes out, that exercise and diet are paramount in his life now...he needs to walk 2-5 miles a day and have him add ginger root and gensing to his diet, add it to food, great for keeping arteries pliable and free of "gunk"...eat green/drink lots of liquids(beers fine)...Dr. Magoo in case he wants to know who told you this stuff...(he knows it worked/works for me)... prayers still coming for a speedy recovery, it is rumored there have been some Multi-canadian across borders sightings since he's been laid up...
-------------------- Frank Magoo, Magoo's-Las Vegas; fmagoo@netzero.com "the only easy day was yesterday" Posts: 2365 | From: Las Vegas, Nv. | Registered: Jun 2003
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Mike says that Raymond should be coming home today (Wednesday) and could probably even get back to work on Thursday...I guess sometimes we all just want a bit of rest where there's some nurses standing by to take care of important things like....where's the TV controller?...and...Is there anymore apple juice?...and...Aren't there any donuts around this joint?...important things like that...yep!
-------------------- david butler butler signs syracuse,indiana david@davidbutler.com Posts: 188 | From: syracuse,indiana,usa | Registered: Feb 1999
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ray and i will be eating the same stuff now))))))))........good to hear hes gona be ok.....
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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Ray, we're happy you are doing better. Keep it up. Follow the doctor's orders, and considering Dan's post, don't take Vista until you're completely healed!
Edited to add: BB was running really slow--made me Signs 102... and I still can't hand letter!
[ February 14, 2007, 06:59 PM: Message edited by: David Harding ]
-------------------- David Harding A Sign of Excellence Carrollton, TX Posts: 5089 | From: Carrollton, TX, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Yeah, but I can good enough to make up for both of us, Dave...
Angioplasty? Huh, Ray should have held out for membership to the Zipper Club.
Wishing you well, Ray.
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
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Ray,Been there,done that,sent the postcard & got the t-shirt.You will do well in the stress test if you think back when you were young.You could climb trees,run up hills,chase the dog & catch the cat.I thought I could still do that when I got to be 60.Turns out that was not the case. Right about now is a good time to look back on all we have done.Life takes some funny turns & I think that is ok. A second chance is hard to come by,so when you get through the test,it is your turn to pay attention to what the good people say. I listened & I sit here tonight sending you this thought. Take care & all will be well in a short time.
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Thanks for the updates, David and Mark. So happy to hear that angiopasty will take care of your clogged arteries, Ray. Prayers from south Georgia continue for you. God Bless You, Judy
-------------------- Judy Pate Signs By Judy Albany, Georgia USA 229-435-6824
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I'm really relieved that the big man is doing well. This place would not be the same without him. We all give him a load of crap because he takes it with finesse. Well ok, maybe not finesse but he takes it and dishes it out in true cowboy style. We miss you Rainman.
-------------------- Ricky Jackson Signs Now 614 Russell Parkway Warner Robins, GA (478) 923-7722 signpimp50@hotmail.com
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Glad to hear that the Doc's got you all fixed up and you will be home soon ! Now you can focus on changing your lifestyle so you can stay healthy !
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