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Letter from Lefty
By: musicdoc Date: November 3, 2017, 8:43 pm
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I subscribe to Drew Chicone's Newsletter and I saw this letter
from Lefty: I thought I would share
To my friends,
I was 92 in January and had a carotid artery operation. During
testing the hospital determined my heart was only pumping 35%
and must limit my physical activities followed by a rest. The
industry was extremely helpful and last season was able to
attend the shows, clinics, etc.
Several weeks ago, I realized I was developing another problem,
which is normal for someone nearly 93. It turns out I have
congested heart failure. My pacemaker revealed there was a
series of very rapid hear beats, which could cause a stroke.
Fortunately a lot of doctor/friends are fly-fisherman and worked
with me. In summary I have to give up travel and presentations
as in the past.
Everyone produces a certain amount of fluid in the body and
excretes the excess. Because of the low heartbeat my body is not
getting rid of all the fluids and I gained weight. My best
friend Dr. Mark Lamos put me in the hospital and with back
procedure they twice removed a liter and a half of fluid from my
chest. After five days in the hospital. I lost weight.
A week or so later I starting gaining weight again so it was
back in the hospital for the same treatment. They reduced most
of the fluid and returned home. I determined I was not going to
continue back to the hospital. Mark decided to use medicine to
control the excess fluid. It’s been a fine-tuning situation but
looks like it’s starting work.
This means the schedule I lived for decades is no longer valid
and will spend most my time at home. As we get older we learn to
adjust to what we can and cannot do. I have a number of
interesting computer home projects on the computer and busier
than a Syrian bricklayer. I’m not frustrated and I’m content My
problem is I don’t have a lot of stamina and have to work around
that. If Marks medical system works I should be busy and around
for a year or two.
I would like to be able to send this email to my friends but I
don’t really know how to do this. So I’m asking others to help
me spread the word through email. Because my lack of energy and
stamina I having trouble answering emails (there are more than
400 on the computer) and not talking much on the phone. This is
not meant to be unfriendly is learning to adjuster my situation.
In summary I’m busy and content but I want you to know I am so
appreciative you’ve have shared your lives with me.
All The Best Friends,
Lefty
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Re: Letter from Lefty
By: lsucole Date: November 6, 2017, 3:56 pm
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Very touching -- and what a class act . Thanks.
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