Topic: PHAZE surgery (Read 9574 times)

ultrafxr · « **on:** April 30, 2007, 06:06:01 PM »

PHAZE is having heart surgery to repair (hopefully) or replace a heart valve. Just talked to his son (5 pm central time) and he is still in surgery. Did not begin his surgery until 1 pm due to to being bumped by a critical patient this morning.

He still has 2-3 more hours in surgery/recovery. Will post his condition as soon as I hear. Thoughts and prayers for our friend PHAZE most appreciated.

steve1911 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:01:24 PM »

Many of you know Phaze (Preston), well he is having heart surgery today to get a leaky valve fixed. I just wanted everyone to keep him in their thoughts and prayers.

SEULTRA · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:18:38 PM »

Please convey my best wishes to PHAZE. Surgery can be scary even uder the best of circumstances. Please post to let us know how he's doing.

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:20:37 PM »

Quote from: steve1911 on April 30, 2007, 07:01:24 PM

Many of you know Phaze (Preston), well he is having heart surgery today to get a leaky valve fixed. I just wanted everyone to keep him in their thoughts and prayers.

I just saw this, I can tell you all seriously I have felt the power of the folks on this site saying a prayer for me. My turn to repay the debt. Keep us posted on Preston's condition please

B B

Gettinold · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:27:25 PM »

PHAZE HOPE EVERYTHING GOES WELL FOR YOU AND WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

DAVE

VaEagle · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2007, 08:21:46 PM »

Can never have too many thoughts and prayers!
Thanks for the update ultrafxr.

FYI I had started a thread about PHAZE's surgery this morning.
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=13104.0

steve1911 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2007, 08:48:33 PM »

I just received a call from Renee (Preston's wife) and she reports that he is now in recovery and the nurse has reported that he is doing well. Haven't heard from the doctor yet, so still don't know whether they repaired or replaced the faulty valve. I will update as I have info.

SilverDawg · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2007, 08:55:23 PM »

I will join in wishing and praying for a speedy recovery for our friend Phaze....

JR · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2007, 08:57:58 PM »

This site is remarkable! I too have been keeping up with my buddy Preston, I have been praying for him thru out the day. I talked with Rhnea a little while ago and wanted to post what I know and find out we have two threads going already!! Bless you all! Keep them prayers coming for a speedy recovery for our dear brother! I just love this place.

JR

Talon · « **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2007, 09:42:16 PM »

Don't personally know Preston, but have a few buddies recently have major heath problems put them in the hospital. Hope all goes well, our prayers are with you and you family.

steve1911 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2007, 09:44:04 PM »

I just received word from Rhnea that the doctor was able to repair Preston's valve, rather than replacing it with a mechanical one. This is really good news because there will be no "maintenance" like monitoring his blood from now on.

JR · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2007, 09:47:50 PM »

Thanks Be to God! This is wonderful news! Will continue to pray for speedy recovery with no complications.

JR

JCZ · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2007, 10:13:13 PM »

I can relate to that hospital and surgery business......more than I care to.

A prayer going out for Phaze......for a rapid and complete recovery.

ultrafxr · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2007, 10:20:44 PM »

Steve, thanks for that great news. We are rejoicing that our friend has come through this ordeal. I know Preston will appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. He told me last Sat that he hopes to be riding that new SERK tomorrow or Wednesday. Wishful thinking! But that's a good positive attitude and I am sure he'll be back in the saddle very soon.

Talon · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2007, 08:23:56 AM »

Great news, he can lay in bed with some catalogs and order new parts for his bike, next best thing to riding!!!

Hope the recovery goes by fast!

MJZ · « **Reply #15 on:** May 01, 2007, 09:50:32 AM »

Just got this note from Mike:

I spoke to Rhnea around 8:50 tonight....she reported that the doctor said they'd repaired the value and it looked like Preston would make a complete recovery. He will remain in ICU for 24-48 hours. He may be able to have visitors Wednesday.
I'll let you know if I hear anything else.
Mike
Been praying for you Preston and am thrilled to hear the best news possible. Of course CHIT, I just realized you will be right back on that new blue monster and there goes my offer to keep it exercisized for you. Great news Bro!

VAZHOG · « **Reply #16 on:** May 01, 2007, 11:14:09 AM »

Get Well Soon

UltraPolecat · « **Reply #17 on:** May 01, 2007, 02:07:57 PM »

Back at 'em soon PHAZE!

God Bless!!!

hd-dude · « **Reply #18 on:** May 01, 2007, 05:32:02 PM »

Get well soon,

Smiler · « **Reply #19 on:** May 01, 2007, 06:27:40 PM »

Phaze - good luck in surgery.

CVOJOE · « **Reply #20 on:** May 01, 2007, 07:10:52 PM »

Phaze,
Glad to hear they decided to repair rather than replace your valve. Should mean a faster recovery.

Best wishes for your recovery and rehab, you'll be back on the hiway before you know it.

Joe

Fired00d · « **Reply #21 on:** May 01, 2007, 07:20:00 PM »

Preston,
Glad to hear that you have made it thru surgery and are on the road to recovery.

Keep a positive attitude and do what ever the Surgeons/Doctors/Nurses/Therapist/and any others tell you to do. Do as much as they'll let you do, and do your PT as is prescribed and you'll be back on your bike before you know it.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Bubba · « **Reply #22 on:** May 01, 2007, 09:54:49 PM »

PHAZE glad to hear that all went well. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Mike and Jo Ann

MJZ · « **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2007, 01:04:23 PM »

Here is the latest on Preston (PHAZE) from an email I just got:

Preston is alert and talkative (imagine that!). We talked for about 15 minutes this morning. He feels very good despite what he's been through...said his throat hurts the most from all the tubes they inserted into him. He's in Baptist East Hospital...room 2417.

They expect he might go home Friday if he continues to show a speedy recovery. If you plan to visit...Rhnea asked that you call first to make sure he's up to it.

bisounours · « **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2007, 02:16:59 PM »

Best wishes and speedy recovery !

Best regards
Jacques

VaEagle · « **Reply #25 on:** May 02, 2007, 03:54:26 PM »

Thanks for the update. Glad he is doing so well.
Since they used a robot for his surgery maybe the hospital has computer laptop or wireless keyboard in the rooms? Mine did but I never figured out how to use it.

I know he will be glad to be home.

Johnny · « **Reply #26 on:** May 02, 2007, 08:19:54 PM »

Met Preston on our recent trip Birmigham, very nice guy & enjoyed meeting & visiting with him. Glad to hear all went well & hopefully we will see you on the road soon!! My best wishes to you and yours - Preston.

Jock · « **Reply #27 on:** May 02, 2007, 08:22:30 PM »

Heres to GODs speedy recovery for you...

nixobilly · « **Reply #28 on:** May 02, 2007, 09:00:52 PM »

Phaze,

Glad to hear you doing great after your upgrade to valve 2.0! Everything will work just fine in a couple of days -- looking forward to seeing your posts again.

Give your nurse a squeeze for me...

Mark

HogDude · « **Reply #29 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:09:13 PM »

Phaze,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

sadunbar · « **Reply #30 on:** May 03, 2007, 07:57:01 AM »

Best Wishes in your recovery and follow the Doc's orders....God's Speed

SOKOOLJ · « **Reply #31 on:** May 04, 2007, 04:01:50 PM »

Best wishes PHAZE, hope you have a speedy recovery, the scoot is waiting!

SOKOOL

VaEagle · « **Reply #32 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:46:04 PM »

I got an email from PHAZE about 1pm today and he says he is home and resting. Doctors say he will be able to ride his Harley in about two weeks!
That's great news,sure beats traditional surgery methods and recovery times.

Fired00d · « **Reply #33 on:** May 05, 2007, 05:59:32 PM »

Quote from: VaEagle on May 05, 2007, 03:46:04 PM

I got an email from PHAZE about 1pm today and he says he is home and resting. Doctors say he will be able to ride his Harley in about two weeks!
That's great news,sure beats traditional surgery methods and recovery times.

That's great news glad to hear it. Riding his bike in two weeks is outstanding!!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

mr_magoo · « **Reply #34 on:** May 05, 2007, 08:47:02 PM »

Great to hear thanks for the update, that sounds like a speedy recovery.

PHAZE · « **Reply #35 on:** May 06, 2007, 01:53:03 PM »

Hey, I really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from all! Things did go well, I'm feeling good, and if it wasn't for a big gas bubble in my stomach that I can't shake, I'd be feeling great. The throat has been the worst of it. When I talk too much (easy for me to do), I get sort of worn down.

I don't want to ruin anyone's lunch, but here's a photo with some of the surgery results. It's a little more than I expected, but a lot less than doing the open heart thing. They have told me that I can be back on the bike in two weeks (I'm counting from the surgery).

Twolanerider · « **Reply #36 on:** May 06, 2007, 02:17:10 PM »

Not that much different than the touring bike drain plug photos....

(just no dead cat)

steve1911 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:05:34 PM »

It's amazing what they can do now. Those incisions are tiny compared to traditional open chest surgery. Look forward to riding again.

Fired00d · « **Reply #38 on:** May 06, 2007, 05:54:53 PM »

Quote from: PHAZE on May 06, 2007, 01:53:03 PM

Hey, I really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from all! Things did go well, I'm feeling good, and if it wasn't for a big gas bubble in my stomach that I can't shake, I'd be feeling great. The throat has been the worst of it. When I talk too much (easy for me to do), I get sort of worn down.

I don't want to ruin anyone's lunch, but here's a photo with some of the surgery results. It's a little more than I expected, but a lot less than doing the open heart thing. They have told me that I can be back on the bike in two weeks (I'm counting from the surgery).

Preston,
That is just amazing the technology that is available these days several years back to have the type surgery you did (repairing a valve) would've required chest to be split. Heck your biggest scar is only half the length of mines (if that much). Glad to hear you are doing well and on the road to recovery. Do everything the Doc/Nurses/Therapist tell you and you'll be good as new before you know it.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

PHAZE · « **Reply #39 on:** May 06, 2007, 06:57:52 PM »

I've considered a tatoo, but have never done it. Maybe I could just have the labels in the photos permanently applied. I'm looking forward to getting my hair back. That was sort of a surprise. They had two ladies with clippers take everthing off pretty much below the chin to ankle tops in the front (and the backs of my legs too).

I'm not going to complain about anything. I'm so happy that they did not have to split my breast bone. I understand that the recovery is long and painful. I know how a cough, laugh, or sneeze feels with a cracked rib, so I know that the breast bone healing can't be any fun.

jeffj · « **Reply #40 on:** May 06, 2007, 07:00:59 PM »

glad to hear your on the mend

jeffj

TCinVA · « **Reply #41 on:** May 07, 2007, 10:45:47 AM »

Phaze,
Glad all went well. Speedy recovery! Follow the doctor's orders and you'll be back in the wind in no time.
TCinVA

iski · « **Reply #42 on:** May 07, 2007, 12:33:59 PM »

Quote from: PHAZE on May 06, 2007, 06:57:52 PM

I've considered a tatoo, but have never done it. Maybe I could just have the labels in the photos permanently applied. I'm looking forward to getting my hair back. That was sort of a surprise. They had two ladies with clippers take everthing off pretty much below the chin to ankle tops in the front (and the backs of my legs too).

I'm not going to complain about anything. I'm so happy that they did not have to split my breast bone. I understand that the recovery is long and painful. I know how a cough, laugh, or sneeze feels with a cracked rib, so I know that the breast bone healing can't be any fun.

Glad to hear you are healing well. If you want to get a tat, that location would be a memorable one. Not sure about your label ideas though.

ultrafxr · « **Reply #43 on:** May 07, 2007, 02:03:47 PM »

Hey Preston. Glad you're getting along so well. You'll be back on the blue blaze before you know it.

Regards,

altugo · « **Reply #44 on:** May 07, 2007, 06:47:08 PM »

Phaze nice to hear that you can ride again soon.Tatoo idea crackedme up.

Smiler · « **Reply #45 on:** May 08, 2007, 09:27:42 AM »

Hey Phaze it's great to hear your up and about. With scars like that, overhere we'd be calling you Zippy. Have a full recovery and enjoy life.

mr_magoo · « **Reply #46 on:** May 08, 2007, 09:37:01 AM »

Gald to hear you are mobile again.

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #47 on:** May 08, 2007, 10:44:46 AM »

Hey! Phaze
Really glad everything went well, my best to you and your's

Don................

VAZHOG · « **Reply #48 on:** May 08, 2007, 04:54:02 PM »

Very Good News, Glad you are still with us. I hope to meet at a cvo meet sometime

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #49 on:** May 08, 2007, 11:05:05 PM »

Quote from: PHAZE on May 06, 2007, 01:53:03 PM

Hey, I really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from all! Things did go well, I'm feeling good, and if it wasn't for a big gas bubble in my stomach that I can't shake, I'd be feeling great. The throat has been the worst of it. When I talk too much (easy for me to do), I get sort of worn down.

I don't want to ruin anyone's lunch, but here's a photo with some of the surgery results. It's a little more than I expected, but a lot less than doing the open heart thing. They have told me that I can be back on the bike in two weeks (I'm counting from the surgery).

God I love this site. I've always said it's like the CVO garage. If you came over and we were having a beer and you were telling your bros about your surgery , OF COURSE you'd show us, so the pics are cool. When you've been cut open as many times and in as many places as I have, this is like talking about doing a 113 upgrade to a motor to me. Still, that's a nasty collection of cuts, stitches and holes. You're one tough Hombre dude

SO GLAD to hear you are on the road to recovery. Rest easy, get well and live to ride again. That's what it's all about

Vaya con Dios Phaze

B B

TCinVA · « **Reply #50 on:** May 09, 2007, 07:35:49 AM »

Phaze,
Glad you're doing well. You're fortunate they could do the surgery without cracking the breast bone. I had bypass 13 years ago (pre-robotics/between the ribs procedures). I'll never forget my first sneeze after the surgery

.
Do what the docs tell you and recovery will pass more quickly than you might think.
Best,
Tony

chaos901 · « **Reply #51 on:** May 09, 2007, 12:32:16 PM »

Here you were doing the demo rides on Saturday, looking for the next candidate, and when I mentioned that to Mark Monday he indicated that you had just had heart surgery.

Glad that everthing went well and that you are doing fine.

PHAZE · « **Reply #52 on:** June 17, 2007, 10:16:11 PM »

Well, it's been a while since I've been on the site. I'm not sure why. I've just had a lot going on and haven't taken the time. I'm doing well and riding a good bit, but I am having some complications with my heart rhythm. Now I'm told that about 30 percent of heart surgery patients have rhythm problems after. They're trying to get me straightened out with meds now. If the meds don't work, they'll try shocking me back into rhythm. I'm feeling good most of the time and continue to appreciate the care, concern, thoughts, and prayers!

Thanks,
PHAZE (Preston)

Fired00d · « **Reply #53 on:** June 17, 2007, 10:30:58 PM »

Preston glad to hear you are doing well, and back in the wind.

Continued success in your recovery and hopefully they can get your rhythm complications straightened out w/o having to do the shock.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

REGGAB · « **Reply #54 on:** June 17, 2007, 10:40:19 PM »

Preston, I aint no doctor or pharmacist, so I may not spell these things the way JAMA or the PDR does. My father had a tacacardia for years. He took Verapamil for years as well to stop to tacacardia. The Verapamil has some undesirable side effects that he got tired of dealing with, so he went to Emory Crawford Long earllier this year and had the tacacardia fixed. I understand the problem to be an electrical one, so his cardiologist fixed it by running a tube through the femoral artery all the way to his heart, zapped the shorted area of his heart, and Dad hasn't had the problem since.........and he flushed the Verapamil. I know that is sort of a layman's explanation, but you get the picture. So, other than his Parkinson's Disease, Dad is doing very well. I wish you the very best success during your treatment.

Henry

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