Well folks,
Just took the next big step towards becoming bionic man with the
addition of an implanted device* which is quite an amzing thing. This
particular one caters to three different challenges, a heart which
stops, a too slow pulse rate and a pumping station which doesn't send
through enough blood with each beat and throws thre rest of the system
out of whack. I qualify for all three.
It is the latest and greatest and should it "go off" I'm told I'll know but so too will someone in Yankeeland (and also the star who inserted it here in Brisbane).All I have to do is call an ambulance and get to the Wesley asap.
You've all seen the TV procedure in hospitals (which Kerry Packer also experienced) "Hands free? Zap." Well this little gadget does all of
that as soon as it discerns the need.
When it is safely established (10 days) I believe I'll get the next
round of chemo etc which promises to be pretty hefty.
The readings of myeloma "progress" are encouraging as are the blood
tests -thanks largely to the strict food intake which Marcelle is
controlling. (I hate the stuff which is more mud than food!!!!) Haven't
had a real drink for eight weeks!!!
As they haven't interfered with me for 10 days (except for the gadget)
I'm feeling pretty cheeky at the moment. Watch 'em chamge that!!!!!!!!
Cheers and beers,
Henry B
* The device is called an 'Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator' (ICD). I too have one of those, the second one just replaced on 16 July 10 - (Bill Bohlen)
For more information on the ICD device - CLICK HERE
Sounds promising.Peter and I hope it progresses safely and Henry can have some quality of life once again. peter and margaret lewis
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