Unexpected event

Wed Jun 20 07:33:06 PDT 2012

Rick, I wish you the absolute best with this process.

First and foremost, the good news is that you are in good physical shape, since biking keeps you fit. Therefore, surgery should go smoothly, and post-surgery recovery will be easier for you.

But please don't rush it after the surgery! Having gone through the same issues at a younger age (ten years ago, at age 46, I received four bypasses because one of my blockages was also in a place where a stent could not be used), it took me four weeks to be able to get back to work (had to drive a car) - and then I was half-time for one more weeks.

Since modern bypass surgery involves cutting through the sternum to get to your heart, lifting anything more than 5 pounds in the first few weeks is a real no-no ... indeed, pushing yourself out of bed is not allowed. This stresses the healing sternum "break" too much. The post-surgery training folks will go through this with you.

Given that this is Wed now, you are probably already in prep for the surgery. So, please take care, rest after the surgery and get yourself back in good shape before you think about work or responding to us here.

Z

-----Original Message-----
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Rick Quatro
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 5:07 AM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: OT: Unexpected event

Hi Framers, 

I hesitate to put this on the list, but I have been around the FrameMaker community for a long time, and this is the only contact I have with some of you. Also, in light of Bruce Foster's sudden disappearance last year, I thought it would be appropriate to post this.

Hi Everyone,

As many of you know, I was supposed to be on vacation this week, cycling across New York State with 17 other guys. During my last few training rides, I experienced some discomfort in my chest. It was a concern because I am in pretty good shape with almost 800 miles on the bike so far this summer. I had a stress test on Friday, and the results showed an 80% chance of a blockage in one of my cardiac arteries. Monday I went into the hospital for an angiogram, with the anticipation of having the blockage opened and a stent put in. However, the test showed a couple of areas of blockage, one being in an area that can't be opened with a stent. So on Wednesday around
12:45 pm, I am going to have open heart surgery with at least a double bypass. I will be in the hospital for 3-5 days and hopefully experience a quick recovery at home. I should be back to work late next week.

Those of you who know me well understand that I have a deep abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. I received Him as my Savior on April 6, 1984 when I was twenty-five years old. Because He has forgiven me of my sins, I know that when I die, I will be with Him in heaven. I am still a sinner and don't deserve heaven, but because of His death on the cross and subsequent resurrection, He gives eternal life to those who receive Him by faith.

That said, I am still fairly young (53), and have some young kids left to raise. So, if you are given to prayer, please pray for Sherry and I this Wednesday. Finally, thank you all for being a part of my life. The great people that I work with is an important part of making my work so satisfying.

Sincerely,
Rick

Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc.
585-283-5045
rick at frameexpert.com

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