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On temporary hiatus I hope

Posted by Bill Jempty

Published: August 12, 2008 - 7:00 PM

Tomorrow morning is when I have Heart valve surgery. I've heard of people coming home in five days, but my doctor outlined 10-12. At least one of which will be in ICU. One of the ICU nurses, a Filipina named Zarah, is a good friend of my wife Leonita. Zarah has been kind to tell me a lot of what lies ahead for me.

Right now I'm very scared of the open heart surgery operation I'm having. I won't be back to blogging before September. If I'm up to it, or rather can talk Leonita into doing it for me, I'll have a post on how I'm doing in a week or two.

The photo of me and Leonita is 10 years old. My wife remains as beautiful as ever.

Till next time.....

Update- Inserted photo into the post.

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Here's saying a prayer for ... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by Imhotep | August 12, 2008 7:15 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Imhotep:

Here's saying a prayer for you. Good luck and get well soon.

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Posted on August 12, 2008 19:15

good luck, see you when you... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by steve sturm | August 12, 2008 7:15 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
steve sturm:

good luck, see you when you get back.

2. Posted by steve sturm | August 12, 2008 7:15 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 19:15

Bill, you will be in our pr... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by Dodo David | August 12, 2008 7:15 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Dodo David:

Bill, you will be in our prayers.

3. Posted by Dodo David | August 12, 2008 7:15 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 19:15

God Bless You, Bill. From ... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by vnjagvet [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 12, 2008 7:31 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
vnjagvet[TypeKey Profile Page]:

God Bless You, Bill. From a guy who has had two open heart procedures.

You're in my prayers for a speedy recovery and quick return to your regular place in the blogosphere.

4. Posted by vnjagvet [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 12, 2008 7:31 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 19:31

God speed, brother. Many p... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by Hal | August 12, 2008 7:59 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Hal:

God speed, brother. Many prayers are being said for you.

5. Posted by Hal | August 12, 2008 7:59 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 19:59

Good luck, Bill... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by jdgjtr | August 12, 2008 8:09 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
jdgjtr:

Good luck, Bill

6. Posted by jdgjtr | August 12, 2008 8:09 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 20:09

Good thoughts coming your w... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by Ted | August 12, 2008 8:21 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Ted:

Good thoughts coming your way, Bill. See you when you get back.

7. Posted by Ted | August 12, 2008 8:21 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 20:21

I had a triple bypass a num... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by gemma | August 12, 2008 8:21 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
gemma:

I had a triple bypass a number of years ago....I feel your fear.....you are in a good place with good people..... you will experience a ton of new things and at the other end....better than before...if God is good and I know HE is.....I will pray for the skill of your surgeons...

8. Posted by gemma | August 12, 2008 8:21 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 20:21

Take your time Bill and tak... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by Dawnsblood | August 12, 2008 8:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Dawnsblood:

Take your time Bill and take care.

9. Posted by Dawnsblood | August 12, 2008 8:25 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 20:25

My father's had a triple-by... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by JLawson | August 12, 2008 8:26 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
JLawson:

My father's had a triple-bypass and heart valve replacements - we'll be praying for you...

10. Posted by JLawson | August 12, 2008 8:26 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 20:26

May your God stand by your ... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by hvywgt | August 12, 2008 8:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
hvywgt:

May your God stand by your side Bill.

11. Posted by hvywgt | August 12, 2008 8:29 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 20:29

You and your family are in ... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by DJ Drummond | August 12, 2008 8:38 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
DJ Drummond:

You and your family are in my prayers, Bill. And I'm praying for the Lord to guide and guard the doctors and medical staff, as well.

12. Posted by DJ Drummond | August 12, 2008 8:38 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 20:38

Good luck, dude.... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by hyperbolist | August 12, 2008 8:46 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
hyperbolist:

Good luck, dude.

13. Posted by hyperbolist | August 12, 2008 8:46 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 2 (2 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 20:46

God bless you, Bill. I had ... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by OregonMuse | August 12, 2008 8:51 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
OregonMuse:

God bless you, Bill. I had valve replacement surgery 8 years ago, and while they were in there, they did a double bypass. I was home in 5 days, but your case may be different. Figure on at least 6 weeks recovery time.

The day is coming when we're going to be able to do this type of surgery arthroscopically, but we're not quite there, yet.

My prayers are with you, Bill.

14. Posted by OregonMuse | August 12, 2008 8:51 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 20:51

My thoughts and prayers are... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by LaMedusa | August 12, 2008 8:57 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
LaMedusa:

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill. Take it easy and get better.

15. Posted by LaMedusa | August 12, 2008 8:57 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 20:57

Our family is praying for y... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by Candy | August 12, 2008 9:10 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Candy:

Our family is praying for your quick recovery!

16. Posted by Candy | August 12, 2008 9:10 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 21:10

Good Luck.It's ama... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by Arthur | August 12, 2008 9:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Arthur:

Good Luck.

It's amazing how well modern medicine does in limiting your hospital stay (a dangerous time.) When I had my major heart attack and heart surgery back in 2001 I had the attack on a Monday, the (non-open heart) surgery mid-week and was back home (and feeling terrible! (grin) ) that Friday.

You may be surprised how quickly and smoothly it all works.

17. Posted by Arthur | August 12, 2008 9:21 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 21:21

Good thing your ge... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by dr lava | August 12, 2008 9:26 PM | Score: -8 (10 votes cast)
dr lava:

Good thing your getting this done BEFORE the Democrat sweep in November.

Thanks for your posts, they always stand out as a breath of clean fresh air and positive humor amongst the depressive, negative, cynical, regressive, and misinformed tone of Wizbang.

I sincerely wish you well.

18. Posted by dr lava | August 12, 2008 9:26 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: -8 (10 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 21:26

Best wishes, Bill.... (Below threshold)

19. Posted by Saterp | August 12, 2008 9:45 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Saterp:

Best wishes, Bill.

19. Posted by Saterp | August 12, 2008 9:45 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 21:45

I'll be looking forward to ... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by Tom Blogical [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 12, 2008 9:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Tom Blogical[TypeKey Profile Page]:

I'll be looking forward to reading your articles soon. Especially the "Knucklehead of the Day" posts.

Live strong, Bill!

20. Posted by Tom Blogical [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 12, 2008 9:53 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 21:53

Best wishes for a speedy re... (Below threshold)

21. Posted by _Mike_ | August 12, 2008 9:56 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
_Mike_:

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Bill.

21. Posted by _Mike_ | August 12, 2008 9:56 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 21:56

Prayers are with you Bill.<... (Below threshold)

22. Posted by kimsch [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 12, 2008 10:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
kimsch[TypeKey Profile Page]:

Prayers are with you Bill.

22. Posted by kimsch [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 12, 2008 10:01 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 22:01

We will pray that you are a... (Below threshold)

23. Posted by Ken from Camarillo | August 12, 2008 11:05 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Ken from Camarillo:

We will pray that you are a good subject for the surgery and that your doctors have their best day doing your surgery.

23. Posted by Ken from Camarillo | August 12, 2008 11:05 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 23:05

Prayers from the mouth of t... (Below threshold)

24. Posted by epador | August 12, 2008 11:32 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
epador:

Prayers from the mouth of the Columbia to you and best wishes. Thanks for the photo!

24. Posted by epador | August 12, 2008 11:32 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 23:32

Great photo, Bill!... (Below threshold)

25. Posted by HughS | August 12, 2008 11:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
HughS:

Great photo, Bill!

My prayers for you and your doctors. Look forward to hearing from you SOON.

25. Posted by HughS | August 12, 2008 11:54 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 23:54

GAME ON.... big guy..go get... (Below threshold)

26. Posted by Knightbrigade | August 12, 2008 11:55 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Knightbrigade:

GAME ON.... big guy..go get em!

Best of Luck..

26. Posted by Knightbrigade | August 12, 2008 11:55 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 23:55

God Bless you, and guide th... (Below threshold)

27. Posted by Maggie | August 12, 2008 11:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Maggie:

God Bless you, and guide the hands of your
surgeon with wisdom.
You'll be missed, until your safe return!

27. Posted by Maggie | August 12, 2008 11:58 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 12, 2008 23:58

Take your time getting back... (Below threshold)

28. Posted by Stan25 | August 13, 2008 12:37 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Stan25:

Take your time getting back. No need to rush things and have a major set back. My prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery are on the way too.

28. Posted by Stan25 | August 13, 2008 12:37 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 00:37

God bless you and your wife... (Below threshold)

29. Posted by MichaelC | August 13, 2008 12:49 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
MichaelC:

God bless you and your wife Bill. Just one more Wizbangite here, saying prayers and sending good wishes your way.

29. Posted by MichaelC | August 13, 2008 12:49 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 00:49

God Bless You, Bill and may... (Below threshold)

30. Posted by tyree | August 13, 2008 1:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
tyree:

God Bless You, Bill and may everything go well.

30. Posted by tyree | August 13, 2008 1:15 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 01:15

You're in the best place in... (Below threshold)

31. Posted by Mark Ducharme [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 13, 2008 2:30 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Mark Ducharme[TypeKey Profile Page]:

You're in the best place in the world with the best doctors in the world, you're gonna be fine. That, and everyone I pray for suffers NO unexpected difficulties.

My horse has never come in and I lose every game of chance ever devised, so He must've compensated with the prayer thing. God bless and see you real soon.

31. Posted by Mark Ducharme [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 13, 2008 2:30 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 02:30

I would be frightened, too-... (Below threshold)

32. Posted by zombyboy | August 13, 2008 2:44 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
zombyboy:

I would be frightened, too--far too frightened to write about it, I'm sure--but know that you have the prayers and well wishes of a lot of people out here.

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence."

Hope to see you back soon (maybe even ahead of schedule if things go really well).

- David

32. Posted by zombyboy | August 13, 2008 2:44 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 02:44

Bill, just rest and get bet... (Below threshold)

33. Posted by Oyster | August 13, 2008 7:18 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Oyster:

Bill, just rest and get better. We'll be here rooting for your fast recovery.

33. Posted by Oyster | August 13, 2008 7:18 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 07:18

Bill, hope all goes well th... (Below threshold)

34. Posted by J.R. | August 13, 2008 8:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
J.R.:

Bill, hope all goes well this morning. I'm sure you're in good hands and I pray that you'll be back and better than ever in no time.

34. Posted by J.R. | August 13, 2008 8:26 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 08:26

Godspeed Bill... (Below threshold)

35. Posted by Clancy | August 13, 2008 8:43 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Clancy:

Godspeed Bill

35. Posted by Clancy | August 13, 2008 8:43 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 08:43

Hope to see you back here A... (Below threshold)

36. Posted by Gmac | August 13, 2008 9:17 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Gmac:

Hope to see you back here ASAP Bill.

36. Posted by Gmac | August 13, 2008 9:17 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 09:17

Prayers for a successful su... (Below threshold)

37. Posted by The Exposer | August 13, 2008 1:46 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The Exposer:

Prayers for a successful surgery.

37. Posted by The Exposer | August 13, 2008 1:46 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 13:46

Bill,I am going to... (Below threshold)

38. Posted by Rick Caird | August 13, 2008 6:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rick Caird:

Bill,

I am going to try to guess where you are. We haven't talked since you were the Florida Masochist. Good luck and God bless

Rick Caird

38. Posted by Rick Caird | August 13, 2008 6:44 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on August 13, 2008 18:44

Get well-stay tough and loo... (Below threshold)

39. Posted by J Reed | August 14, 2008 5:06 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
J Reed:

Get well-stay tough and look frwrd to hearing from you soon.

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Posted on August 14, 2008 17:06

God bless you and your fami... (Below threshold)

40. Posted by Mr. Right | August 14, 2008 10:14 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Mr. Right:

God bless you and your family, Bill. I hope everything went okay and continues to progress well for you.

40. Posted by Mr. Right | August 14, 2008 10:14 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

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