Do it Yourself: [DIY] Variations on a Theme

24 December 2012

[DIY] Variations on a Theme

During the life of this list there have been many migrations away from fixing or building things and some of them have been very interesting. It is and has always been the vast variations in career endeavors that has been the life's blood of the group. I think over the years we must have had them all, some good and probably some not so good by social standards, but then that is what makes life worth living, otherwise those of use who have spent a lifetime building and fixing things would be preaching to the choir. I've belonged to several "subject specific" lists and very quickly became bored and left but not here. I get up every morning wondering what off the wall comment is going to be made today, and by who and where it might lead.

Dale in the Flatlands.

Lee Griffith wrote:

Thanks Bob. The HIPA laws are pretty specific these days and discussing patients without their permission is frowned upon despite the well meaning concerns. These increasing government meddlings into the practice of medicine and the constant harassment by insurance companies and lawyers were a large part of my decision to retire. It is a sad state of affairs and you are certain to see deterioration of care in the near future with rationing. But then I am breaking my own DIY comment…back to fixing things!

Merry Christmas everyone.

Lee

On Dec 23, 2012, at 7:27 AM, Bob Davis <bob@wrobertdavis.com> wrote:

Lee,

Thanks for the comments, as well as the gentle redirection back to DIY topics. I respect you for that.

Best regards,

Bob

From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee Griffith
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 12:53 AM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DIY] Indoor Statue Repair

The standard for high risk aortic aneurysms for high risk patients may now be stent repair. Wrapping went out long ago. If it is an aortic dissection ( tear in the inner lining) that can be very difficult, if critical arteries are blocked. Wrapping the outside when the inner lining is torn will not help restore flow to blocked arteries. I am a retired cardiothoracic surgeon and without knowing particulars, my comments probably don't reflect reality. However, with a diagnosis of terminal cancer, it may be a blessing to pass from a cause such as aneurysm rupture than to die in an ICU.

It is probably best to stick to DIY topics here. I am happy to answer medical questions informally, outside the group list.

Lee

On Dec 22, 2012, at 9:38 PM, Lee Griffith <leedolangriffith@gmail.com> wrote:

The standard for high risk aortic aneurysms for high risk patients may now be stent repair. Wrapping went out long ago. If it is an aortic dissection ( tear in the inner lining) that can be very difficult if critical arteries are blocked. I am a retired cardiothoracic surgeon and without knowing particulars, comments probably don't mean much. With a diagnosis of terminal cancer, it may be a blessing to pass from a cause such as aneurysm rupture.

Best to stick to DIY topics here.

Lee

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On Dec 22, 2012, at 9:25 PM, "Bob Davis" <bob@wrobertdavis.com> wrote:

I am sorry to hear about this. Is your friend not a candidate for the surgery where they put a mesh wrapper around the aorta to reinforce it? My father had that surgery at 78 and lived another 14 years.

From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale S
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 10:54 AM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DIY] Indoor Statue Rep air

For sure and I am reminded everyday by friends around me that we are all going. We have a dear neighbor whose friendship we have enjoyed for over 20 years. His wife is across the alley in assisted living with terminal cancer and doesn't recognize or know anyone and he has a terminal tear in his aorta which can let go at any moment. All of this has come to fruition within the last six weeks. Two months ago both appeared to be the picture of health for their 80 years.

Dale in the Flatlands.

Angels wrote:

but I have no kids or family to spoil so I spoil myself, can't take it with me, right?