Model Railroading > Tampa Northern owner, down, not out

Guys, I'm going to be out of the loop for a bit, due to a rather significant health issue.  Well, that is if you consider triple bypass surgery significant!  I think most would agree, it's significant.  

I'll post updates as I move through this journey.  This is not going to be fun.  It will be interesting.  

So, please keep me in your prayers, thats all I ask!

Denis Blake

Prayers it is.  God bless and speedy recovery.

-John

Keep us posted. 

The good news is that the procedure, while not a "picnic," is usually experienced without serious consequences and will likely add many years to your life expectancy.  Best wishes to you and your family.

Greg Stadter
Phoenix, AZ



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Triple bypass? Piece of cake. You'll be back with us in no time!

Best wishes for a safe procedure and a quick recovery.

Best wishes for a good operation and recovery Denis. May God bless.

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All the best.  Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

Bob

I had an aortic valve replacement in '24.  You should meet some of the best people on the planet who have our lives in their hands.
I am back to about 80% but I probably made my last hike on irregular terrain to get a certain photo angle but can still install decoders and run a pin vise and air brush.
We all enjoy your shared adventures, keep us posted as you can.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Always enjoy your posts!

Joining the chorus of well-wishers here, and trust that it'll be a piece of cake. The Tampa Northern can handle a little bit of time off while you recover.

Have a speedy recovery!  As Monty Python said, "it's just a flesh wound!"

Nathan

Wishing you the best!

I certainly concur that while there'll be a short rough sledding' moment, the medical people are so capable of handingbyou back you life that that short period will be just that...short.  I would, as further evidence relate my own experience.  Recent discovery of a tiny spot on my never-smoked lung proved a small cancer.  I had to interrupt my presumed funeral planning to schedule treatment.  A good friend, who is a doctor then told me that this whole thing will be like a haircut...5 radiation treatments and zap, gone.  Surprised at the diagnosis and astonished at the quick potential dispatch of the problem.  So with all that...your treatment will be absolutely successful and your life will resume in short order.  Blessing to you.



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Best wishes to you and wishing you a speedy recovery! 

All the best sir. We need you out there as a beacon of fine modeling.

Prayers up for you Denis.  God Bless You and looking forward to your recovery and return to the Tampa Northern.

Gary

I wish you a speedy recovery!

Ted Curphey
Ontario, OR

Here's to a speedy recovery. Had one done in 2009, it was a Christmas present to myself at 55.. Afterwards went back to work no restrictions, every year get the annual checkup and the plumbing is still good. You'll be running circles arond the house in no time.

First week is the toughest.  Remember that after about 6 to 7 days.  Best wishes .Oh ,  tell the wife to have a margarita waiting on ya !That moment of pleasure will help a lot.