Update on Jim (QB93Z)

[ZR-1nce removed]

Hello fellow WAZOO,
I just received a call from Lyndi that Jim's surgery is finished. The doctors said everything went fine with no complications. They said his heart is strong and they don't anticipate any problems. He will be in the cardiac recovery / ICU for about 24 hours, maybe returning to a monitored room sometime late tomorrow afternoon.
I spent Saturday afternoon with Jim and his spirits were fine. I will be visiting with him again on Wednesday. I'll keep everybody updated as I hear more.

Darrin

[Scrrem]

Thanks for the update Darrin!!!
Rich

[FU]

:handshak: Beautiful.

[dredgeguy]

Give him our best and thanks for the update

[ZR-1nce removed]

As usual, Jim is performing above expectations. Just spoke with Lyndi again, and she says that Jim is wide awake and completely lucid already. They are going to kick him out of the ICU as soon as a bed becomes available in the monitored unit. They are thinking he may be discharged on Saturday ( I personally doubt they will be able to keep him captive that long). As soon as I hear back from Lyndi, Ill post another update. He MAY be able to receive calls or visits tonight, I'll keep you guys informed.

Darrin

[dredgeguy]

Outstanding news.
Thanks for keeping us posted.

[Gunny]

Hi Darrin,

Until I saw this thread I didn't know about Jim's surgery. I will wait until he's home, etc. before attempting to contact him. Since you will be seeing him again soon, please send best wishes & get well soon from George & Kaye ... thanks.

Appreciate your posting the updates/progress.

[nelson007]

Great news.
Nelson007

[gbrtng]

What was the surgery for?

[ZR-1nce removed]

Bypass

[tomtom72]

:cheers: Here's to ya Jim! :cheers: May your recovery be speedy and complete!:thumbsup:



:cheers:
Tom

[gunman0]

That's great news.

[secondchance]

Stopped by and paid him visit around noon today. Glad to say that he looked great and was in great spirit.
Under the circumstances we might have to promote Jim to a supervisory position for awhile and demote Johnson to a wrench turner.
Get well soon buddy!

[Guns n Vettes]

Glad to hear Jim is on the mend. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[nelson007]

His Jim back home?

Nelson 007

[ZZZZZR1]

His Jim back home?

Nelson 007

Ether Saturday or Sunday. :cheers:

[ZR-1nce removed]

I just returned home after a visit with Jim. He's doing great! I never imagined anybody could look as good as Jim does just over 48 hours post-op. He is expected to be released probably Saturday, but he is up to an e-mail, call or quick visit if you would like. Looking forward to turning wrenches with the new and improved Captain soon.

Not so sure about that "David turning wrenches idea......", I'll wait for Jim to heal!

Jim is VERY grateful for the support and well wishes from his ZR-1 Family.

Darrin

[FU]

Thank's for the good new's update "D".

[LilRedCorvette]

Not so sure about that "David turning wrenches idea......"

Me either!

I kid, I kid...

Thank God for lightning-fast recovery times in modern medicine...so glad to hear he is doing so well!

Thanks for the updates.
:cheers:

[A26B]

I had no idea Jim would have surgery but am thrilled that he is recovering well. Just as others have said, it comes as no real surprise that Jim would be doing so well. Apparently he copes with major surgery just as he does everything else....... exceptionally!
Best wishes for a continuing recovery and quick return to activities.

Your friend always,

[haber rj]

Jim glad to hear all is going well for you cheers

[ZZZZZR1]

Met with Jim today. He looks super and can't wait to
escape jail, ops i meant the hospital! Haha

Looks like a Saturday release and unfortunately he can't make the Carlisle event

He has gotten lots of visitors and phone calls. He is thankful for all of the thoughts and prayers

:saluting:

David

[haber rj]

That is great news :cheers:

[oricale]

David, let Jim know I hope he has a speedy recovery!..I too was unaware!...will Jim make either of the evens this year?

[ZZZZZR1]

David, let Jim know I hope he has a speedy recovery!..I too was unaware!...will Jim make either of the evens this year?

He can't make Saturday's Carlisle event and still plans on BG. (We have our fingers crossed)

:cheers:

David

[Rex Ruby]

That's great news!

[QB93Z]

Hello everyone, Thank you everyone for all of good wishes and support. It was a big help to know tht so many people were thinking of me.

I am recovering well and slowly adding activities to my daily routine. I am not allowed to drive yet, maybe in two more weeks.

A very special thanks to Darrin for all of his help and support. Lyndi and I will be forever grateful for his compassion and knowledge to help us through this. Thanks my friend!

Jim

[LilRedCorvette]

Hello everyone, Thank you everyone for all of good wishes and support. It was a big help to know tht so many people were thinking of me.

I am recovering well and slowly adding activities to my daily routine. I am not allowed to drive yet, maybe in two more weeks.

A very special thanks to Darrin for all of his help and support. Lyndi and I will be forever grateful for his compassion and knowledge to help us through this. Thanks my friend!

Jim

Glad to hear from you! May your recovery be faster than your Z's quarter-mile time. :cheers:

[ZR-1nce removed]

I'm glad I was able to help in some small way. Now hurry up and heal (they were talking about Dave turning wrenches in your absence). We can't have that happen!!

[ZZZZZR1]

I'm glad I was able to help in some small way. Now hurry up and heal (they were talking about Dave turning wrenches in your absence). We can't have that happen!!

Jim

So glad you are feeling better!

True some of us aren't as good as you Darrin! (Though you did lose Lance's screw!). ;)

:cheers:

David

[LGAFF]

Glad to have you back! Was it your primary or secondary pump with low pressure?

Take Care of yourself!

[Pete]

Jim,i'm glad your getting all better hoping to see you at BG.


Pete

[Scrrem]

Jim,
I'm glad to here you are doing well with your recovery. Hope to see you back on the road soon!!
Rich

[secondchance]

Glad to see you can type now. Wrench twirling may not be that far off.

[Rex Ruby]

Glad to see you post up, means you are feeling better!

[Paul in SC]

Jim,

So glad to hear things are moving along nicely. Keep it going...

All the best

[scottfab]

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[QB93Z]

Thank you to everyone for all the support and good thoughts.

I had my final post-op appointment with the heart surgeon yesterday (Wednesday) and he said everything is great and that I am doing fine. He released me from the post-op restrictions and told me to keep exercising to rebuild my stamina.

So, I went for a celebratory drive in the ZR-1 Wednesday afternoon. It really felt good to burn up a few Carroll County roads.

Jim

[dredgeguy]

Great news Jim. Next few days will be perfect for a drive. Come over to Ellicott City.

[SteelBlueZR1]

Jim, that is fantastic news! It must feel great to get back out there and drive, and you can't ask for better weather. Thanks so much for the NOS secondary acutator vacuum switch and lending me your really cool secondary diagnostic tools.

[gunman0]

That's great news! Glad to hear everything went well.

[captcorvette]

Jim,
Isn't new plumbing a wonderful thing? Now have to catch up on the toy time activities.

Keep the recovery going with some quality time in the Z,
Wayne

[LilRedCorvette]

Thank you to everyone for all the support and good thoughts.

I had my final post-op appointment with the heart surgeon yesterday (Wednesday) and he said everything is great and that I am doing fine. He released me from the post-op restrictions and told me to keep exercising to rebuild my stamina.

So, I went for a celebratory drive in the ZR-1 Wednesday afternoon. It really felt good to burn up a few Carroll County roads.

Jim

AWESOME!!! :dancing :thumbsup:

[robrtr]

Wow! Didn't realize I hadn't checked the web site in so long. I'm glad to hear you're on the mend, Jim. I'll be adding my prayers to the many already offered for your complete recovery.

Ralph