And now for something completely different... Did a museum gig, very fun. Played Danny Boy for some old folks -- I'm not too proud to do it -- and got them singing.
On the trip home I started to feel some ominous and unfortunately familiar symptoms, so I dropped the harp off at home, popped another nitroglycerin and went to the emergency room. Tests, then more tests. I'm now "resting comfortably", as they say, with a triple bypass scheduled for Monday. NOT my idea of a good time, although they did give me a green gown in honor of the day.
To those of you who are the praying type, I could use some prayers. If you're more secular or even irreverent (irreverence? here?!?), positive thoughts are welcome. Thanks.
Tracie--it could've been far worse. They might have asked you to play the Unicorn Song. There's not surgery or other cure for that.
Sounds like you've been coping with the symptoms before. Hold this fast to your thoughts: your heart will feel young again with the improved circulation after surgery. Friends of mine have come out the other side of this feeling so much better--it's a start-over.
I just wrapped up 8 hours of gigs today, and I'm out tomorrow for more. We'll be sure to play A Health to the Ladies for you. Be well and heal up fast!
No need to say "best of luck to ya" as there's no luck involved! They'll patch you right up and kick yer ass back out on the street in no time. Revcovery is an ordeal-no way to sugar coat that but take it easy you'll be fine. And never stop playing- it's wonderful therapy!
Best wishes and kind thoughts to you. I had a quadruple bypass surgery a little over a year ago. No problems since. The surgery was around Halloween, and by New Year's Day was cleared to do anything I wanted, including shovelling two feet of snow from the driveway. It's a hassle, but a lot better than the alternative!
I had a few weeks when I couldn't lift anything heavier than a milk carton while the breast bone heals. And, it is not uncommon when they separate your ribs to get to the heart that they will pinch a major nerve in your right arm. Mine felt like I was constantly hitting my funny bone and my right hand was numb for a few weeks. But, it all eventually gets back to normal, with no lingering effects.
Modern medical specialization is a great thing. Your surgeon will have performed your procedure many, many times before. Prayers and good wishes are both sent your way.
Get well. Rest up.
And don't try to play "Those Endearing Young Charms" on a xylophone while wearing a red devil costume now that you have nitro roaming through your system.
Welcome to the zipper club.
The important thing to remember is that you won't know a thing about it
I had my op about 5 weeks ago and I'm back out walking the dog already.
Good luck
While not a member of the zipper club, I am a card carrying member of the roto-rooter club, and can vouch for how much better it feels to have everything flowing freely! Wishing you luck and a speedy recovery!
roto rooter...zipper...we've all either been there or are heading there. I believe that we are lucky to have such great medical technology nowadays. My daughter, a Phd in bio, is a cancer researcher at Stanford U. and tells me all the wonderful yet unpublicized discoveries that happen every day. Good luck to you, Tracie.
will be thinking of you. just did a fairly serious surgery myself and am working hard at rehab. it's hard, but we are indeed lucky to have the care. hang in there, and do your best, and it will be good to be done with it!
We did one last night at the Catholic church - I asked what they wanted to end the evening, expecting to play Soldiers Tale.
Athenry , Danny Boy ..... they all cry.
At least they all joined in ..... most of them wouldn't know the Irish National Anthem.
I'm off the beer for Lent, but St Paddy gave me a dispensation. Hopefully, Our Lady will also give me one next week for the Annunciation.
Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
And now for something completely different... Did a museum gig, very fun. Played Danny Boy for some old folks -- I'm not too proud to do it -- and got them singing.
On the trip home I started to feel some ominous and unfortunately familiar symptoms, so I dropped the harp off at home, popped another nitroglycerin and went to the emergency room. Tests, then more tests. I'm now "resting comfortably", as they say, with a triple bypass scheduled for Monday. NOT my idea of a good time, although they did give me a green gown in honor of the day.
To those of you who are the praying type, I could use some prayers. If you're more secular or even irreverent (irreverence? here?!?), positive thoughts are welcome. Thanks.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Tracie
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Healing thoughts for you....
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by thejigisup
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Good luck to you, Tracie...thoughts and prayers your way. Hopefully soon you can haul that harp to the surgeon's office for some tunes.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Greg the Piano Tuner
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Positive thoughts and prayers sent.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Chris Hasty
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Good heavens what a fright that must have been. Stay positive and get well soon.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Jusa Nutter Eejit
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
You see what comes of singing Danny Boy?
I hope you'll take a lesson from this...
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Jon Kiparsky
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Tracie, you have my continuous positive thoughts.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Janek
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
I hope you have the "Luck of the Irish" - not the luck of the Japanese!
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Hup
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Tracie--it could've been far worse. They might have asked you to play the Unicorn Song. There's not surgery or other cure for that.
Sounds like you've been coping with the symptoms before. Hold this fast to your thoughts: your heart will feel young again with the improved circulation after surgery. Friends of mine have come out the other side of this feeling so much better--it's a start-over.
I just wrapped up 8 hours of gigs today, and I'm out tomorrow for more. We'll be sure to play A Health to the Ladies for you. Be well and heal up fast!
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Will Harmon
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Thoughts are with you Tracie.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by wodeninjun
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Cherish the Ladies. Best wishes.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Innocent Bystander
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
No need to say "best of luck to ya" as there's no luck involved! They'll patch you right up and kick yer ass back out on the street in no time. Revcovery is an ordeal-no way to sugar coat that but take it easy you'll be fine. And never stop playing- it's wonderful therapy!
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by shanty
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Healing thoughts your way, Tracie!
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by DrSilverSpear
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Best wishes Tracy, I hope all goes well with the op.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by cathycook
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Well, this certainly beats any grumbles about drunken fake irish in a crowded bar...
Hope you recover quickly and well.
Good luck.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Guernsey Pete
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Best wishes and kind thoughts to you. I had a quadruple bypass surgery a little over a year ago. No problems since. The surgery was around Halloween, and by New Year's Day was cleared to do anything I wanted, including shovelling two feet of snow from the driveway. It's a hassle, but a lot better than the alternative!
I had a few weeks when I couldn't lift anything heavier than a milk carton while the breast bone heals. And, it is not uncommon when they separate your ribs to get to the heart that they will pinch a major nerve in your right arm. Mine felt like I was constantly hitting my funny bone and my right hand was numb for a few weeks. But, it all eventually gets back to normal, with no lingering effects.
Best of luck.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Jiml
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
I wish you a speedy recovery,
And you will be out playing to old, and young alike with your
ITM music and very Soon !
jim,,,
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by FIDDLE4
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Sending lots of positive thoughts from Sweden for your health to improve Tracie and your heart to become strong - all the best
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Steamwilkes
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Best wishes and lots of prayers for you Tracie.
Mary
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Antikhntr
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
All the best, Tracie.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by fidkid
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Modern medical specialization is a great thing. Your surgeon will have performed your procedure many, many times before. Prayers and good wishes are both sent your way.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by NEW Pure Drop® Ear Canal Oil
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Hmm - "museum gig"? I think I'll keep that one out of my vocabulary. I do care homes frequently.
Something to look forward to: Meeting groups of thesessioners
to discuss our operations and compare scars.
And when we move into museums, hopefully the next generation will come and play diddly tunes for us.
In the meantime, Tracie, have a speedy recovery.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by oldstrings
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Get well. Rest up.
And don't try to play "Those Endearing Young Charms" on a xylophone while wearing a red devil costume now that you have nitro roaming through your system.
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by MorganYYZ
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
best wishes from the rainy pacific NW too - if there are musicians who are looked favorably on from above, it has to be harp players!
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by airport
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Welcome to the zipper club.
The important thing to remember is that you won't know a thing about it
I had my op about 5 weeks ago and I'm back out walking the dog already.
Good luck
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by deeor
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
While not a member of the zipper club, I am a card carrying member of the roto-rooter club, and can vouch for how much better it feels to have everything flowing freely! Wishing you luck and a speedy recovery!
# Posted on March 18th 2011 by Reverend
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
roto rooter...zipper...we've all either been there or are heading there. I believe that we are lucky to have such great medical technology nowadays. My daughter, a Phd in bio, is a cancer researcher at Stanford U. and tells me all the wonderful yet unpublicized discoveries that happen every day. Good luck to you, Tracie.
# Posted on March 19th 2011 by Greg the Piano Tuner
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
will be thinking of you. just did a fairly serious surgery myself and am working hard at rehab. it's hard, but we are indeed lucky to have the care. hang in there, and do your best, and it will be good to be done with it!
# Posted on March 19th 2011 by full measure
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Best wishes. It is far better to sing Danny Boy than to have it sung in your memory. Keep us posted about your progress...
# Posted on March 19th 2011 by AlBrown
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
I always say when you wake up on the 'right side of the grass' the rest is gravy. Good thing they got things under control soon enough
best of luck
# Posted on March 19th 2011 by zippydw
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
We did one last night at the Catholic church - I asked what they wanted to end the evening, expecting to play Soldiers Tale.
Athenry , Danny Boy ..... they all cry.
At least they all joined in ..... most of them wouldn't know the Irish National Anthem.
I'm off the beer for Lent, but St Paddy gave me a dispensation. Hopefully, Our Lady will also give me one next week for the Annunciation.
# Posted on March 19th 2011 by geoffwright
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Tracie, praying for you right now!
# Posted on March 19th 2011 by Eliza Jane McNamara
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Tracie,
Prayers and positive thoughts coming to you from Co. Kildare.
All the best
from Dulahan.
# Posted on March 20th 2011 by dulahan
Re: Not my favorite way to spend St Patrick's Day
Best wishes for a smooth operation and speedy recovery, Tracie!
# Posted on March 20th 2011 by jeff_willner