My wife is a teacher and just had her yearly recertification CPR/HM for children and adults. I had always heard if done correctly you will break ribs when performing CPR. Now that we know your ok, I'll tell a kind of morbid joke my mother, a RN, told me. If you want to set a steady pace, when pumping go to the pace of "Another one bites the dust" by Queen. I'm glad your ok and you seem to be in good spirits. Godspeed.
"Well he shoulda armed him self" William Munney-Unforgiven"
"You believe there is one God, that is good, even the demons believe and shudder in fear" James 2:19
Breaking ribs while doing CPR is not necessary, but sometimes it is unavoidable, especially with older folks...whether it occurs or not depends on the patient...
Sharps Model 1874 - "The rifle that made the west safe for Winchester"
I knew they're was another song that was more upbeat, "Staying Alive!"
"Well he shoulda armed him self" William Munney-Unforgiven"
"You believe there is one God, that is good, even the demons believe and shudder in fear" James 2:19
Makes you appreciate being alive more after any heart episode doesn't it. Real attention getter.
Get well soon.
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I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
To say that reading this was a bit jaw-dropping would be the understatement of the century....Wow. We're fortunate to still have you....and you are fortunate in a whole bunch of ways, as you know. So get back to full health, take your meds....and pay attention to your bride (Translation: do as I say, not as I do).
I just got off the phone with Mike. He is in good spirits, and plans to go back to work next week. His biggest complaint is that he is sore from the CPR stuff that resulted in cracked ribs and a bruised sternum. His wife Machelle gave me the run down on what all happened after the incident, but it's a lot to remember. They both agree that whatever eventually gets him won't be what just happened.
I did tell him that if he croaks before I do, I'll be at his funeral and tell the bucket story. As expected, that got a laugh from him. He thought that would be a good thing to do.
I also told him that we need to make at least one more hunt together. He liked that idea. Now all we have to do is figure out when and where and how to pay for it.
I also have to say that his initial post scared the crap out of me, and I ain't afraid of anything
If you're a believer, keep him in your prayers. I certainly will. If you're not a believer, keep him in your thoughts.
May God bless and keep you, Mike.
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Jerry
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
Glad you made it. Yesterday, I mailed off my heart monitor which I'd worn two weeks to check for defib. Welcome back.
l'm supposed to get a thingy this afternoon via ups from medtronic. from what i can tell, once set up, i can hpld it against the other thingy implanted in my chest and somebody will be able to tell, from quite some distance, if i'm dead or not. i love modern medicine. Mike
"Walking away seems to be a lost art form." N454casull
Damn, how did I miss this thread? Mike, glad you had an angel watching you, and more glad you’re still here!!
“A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”
I saw on TV they already have a device that does an EKG like fingertip test on you with some APP and tells you if you are having any heart issues and sends the data to a medical center and your doctor.
It's only true if it's on this forum where opinions are facts and facts are opinions
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
It's only true if it's on this forum where opinions are facts and facts are opinions
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
It's only true if it's on this forum where opinions are facts and facts are opinions
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
Glad you made it. Yesterday, I mailed off my heart monitor which I'd worn two weeks to check for defib. Welcome back.
l'm supposed to get a thingy this afternoon via ups from medtronic. from what i can tell, once set up, i can hpld it against the other thingy implanted in my chest and somebody will be able to tell, from quite some distance, if i'm dead or not. i love modern medicine. Mike
The next generation of that device will make a call to 911 services if your heart stops or even if there is ANY deviation form normal then a report will be sent to a central monitoring station that will alert your doctors. Already in the works. Medtronics is a GREAT company...
I think that's the one I got. you plug it in within 10 feet of where you sleep, If it senses something wonky, the National Guard, AMR, and a St. Bernard complete with brandy cask come kick in your door and whisk you off to the 7th floor of somewhere.
While you often need to be careful of what you wish for, if this happens again anytime soon, I hope any procedure they do uses my butt as a point of entry. My ribs can't take much more.
Mike
"Walking away seems to be a lost art form." N454casull
I just had a terrible thought. I went into the ER weighing 148, and came out weighing 136. I didn't really have 12 lbs to spare. Anyway, the thing they implanted is an inch and a half below my left collarbone, and just under the skin. Meaning....I don't think I'll ever be able to hump a backpack again.
If we figure out a big game hunt, it better be in a really good parking lot..
Sad end for an Eagle Scout and former Sgt of Marines.
Mike
"Walking away seems to be a lost art form." N454casull
I just had a terrible thought. I went into the ER weighing 148, and came out weighing 136. I didn't really have 12 lbs to spare. Anyway, the thing they implanted is an inch and a half below my left collarbone, and just under the skin. Meaning....I don't think I'll ever be able to hump a backpack again.
If we figure out a big game hunt, it better be in a really good parking lot..
Sad end for an Eagle Scout and former Sgt of Marines.
Mike
Get well and use a sling pack over your other shoulder. Yup I have faith you will be out there again
Logistics cannot win a war, but its absence or inadequacy can cause defeat. FM100-5
I just had a terrible thought. I went into the ER weighing 148, and came out weighing 136. I didn't really have 12 lbs to spare. Anyway, the thing they implanted is an inch and a half below my left collarbone, and just under the skin. Meaning....I don't think I'll ever be able to hump a backpack again.
If we figure out a big game hunt, it better be in a really good parking lot..
Sad end for an Eagle Scout and former Sgt of Marines.
Mike
As I recall, Machelle is a dang good cook. I'm sure she can put that lost weight back on you in short order. I'm sure we can rig up a fanny pack or something.
Jerry
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
I was just out on my bike and got to thinking how it could have turned out if you had been doing the same thing and had this happen while you’re cruising down the highway going 65. That’s a scary thought.
It happens. My ex-FIL had just finished his bimonthly heart checkup, pulled out of the doctors parking lot, and never made a turn. His Ford Ranger came to a gentle rest at the curb across the street. Dead of a heart attack 3 minutes after leaving the exam room.
Mike
"Walking away seems to be a lost art form." N454casull
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I'm glad things are on the upswing.
George Carlin
"You believe there is one God, that is good, even the demons believe and shudder in fear" James 2:19
"You believe there is one God, that is good, even the demons believe and shudder in fear" James 2:19
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
I will fear no evil: For I carry a .308 and not a .270
Oh my gosh, Mike. I'm just now seeing this. I'm glad you're ok, and please know that I've already said a prayer for you.,
You can't check out now. I am in desperate need of a good hunting buddy, and you're still on the hook for that.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
To say that reading this was a bit jaw-dropping would be the understatement of the century....Wow.
We're fortunate to still have you....and you are fortunate in a whole bunch of ways, as you know. So get back to full health, take your meds....and pay attention to your bride (Translation: do as I say, not as I do).
I just got off the phone with Mike. He is in good spirits, and plans to go back to work next week. His biggest complaint is that he is sore from the CPR stuff that resulted in cracked ribs and a bruised sternum. His wife Machelle gave me the run down on what all happened after the incident, but it's a lot to remember. They both agree that whatever eventually gets him won't be what just happened.
I did tell him that if he croaks before I do, I'll be at his funeral and tell the bucket story. As expected, that got a laugh from him. He thought that would be a good thing to do.
I also told him that we need to make at least one more hunt together. He liked that idea. Now all we have to do is figure out when and where and how to pay for it.
I also have to say that his initial post scared the crap out of me, and I ain't afraid of anything
If you're a believer, keep him in your prayers. I certainly will. If you're not a believer, keep him in your thoughts.
May God bless and keep you, Mike.
.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
N454casull
NRA Endowment Member
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
N454casull
I just had a terrible thought. I went into the ER weighing 148, and came out weighing 136. I didn't really have 12 lbs to spare. Anyway, the thing they implanted is an inch and a half below my left collarbone, and just under the skin. Meaning....I don't think I'll ever be able to hump a backpack again.
If we figure out a big game hunt, it better be in a really good parking lot..
Sad end for an Eagle Scout and former Sgt of Marines.
Mike
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Mike
N454casull
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As I recall, Machelle is a dang good cook. I'm sure she can put that lost weight back on you in short order. I'm sure we can rig up a fanny pack or something.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
Mike
N454casull
Reuters, Dec 2020.