February 2004 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[ARRL-ODV:10188] Re: W0EJ Announcement
by Rod Stafford W6ROD 29 Feb '04

29 Feb '04

Wade -- Sorry to hear that you'll need surgery. It sounds like several Board members have had experience with that type of surgery and it sounds like the likelihood of successful surgery is good. I'll keep my fingers crossed and you'll be in our prayers. Good luck. 73, Rod p.s Remember just before they start to knock you out to ask them if you be able to play the piano after the surgery!!! ;) rod At 10:15 PM 2/27/2004 -0600, you wrote: >I wanted to let you fine people know that I am scheduled for surgery to >have a disk removed from my neck next Friday, 3/5. I had almost the >identical surgery done successfully about 17 years ago for a different >disk. This current offending disk started giving me trouble a couple of >years after that and then let up and has not been problem until just >this month. Pain in my right arm and an MRI confirmed the problem and a >noticeable loss of strength in that same arm narrowed the possible >treatments to just surgery and the sooner the better, according to the >neurosurgeon doing the work. The current plan is to remain in the >hospital overnight following the surgery and recuperate at home for at >least one week before returning to work (pending the "all clear" from >the neurosurgeon!). > >I have spoken to Bruce about this, but I plan to remain accessible to >the Board and the membership during recuperation. Hopefully, I will be >able to travel to the upcoming Midwest Division hamfests later this >spring, but will ask Bruce for help if travel proves to be a problem, >initially. I have not signed an agreement to turn over the directorship >of the Midwest Division to Bruce while I am under general anesthetic, >however! > >Having been through this once before has eased the apprehension, so far. > >73, > >Wade W0EJ

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[ARRL-ODV:10187] Re: W0EJ Announcement
by Bruce Frahm K0BJ 28 Feb '04

28 Feb '04

>I have not signed an agreement to turn over the directorship >of the Midwest Division to Bruce while I am under general anesthetic, >however! "For now, I'm in control, here at the White House........" No -- wait, that's somebody else's line. Wade, you weren't on the board back when 1296 was being threatened by the PROSTATRON. We had all sorts of fun contemplating new uses for rubber ducks, moonbounce vs. moonshots, etc....... Anyway, please get the pain in your neck corrected quickly so I don't have a pain in the South American QTH covering your hamfest appearances! 73 Bruce

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[ARRL-ODV:10186] Re: W0EJ Announcement
by Mortonwg＠aol.com 28 Feb '04

28 Feb '04

Wade: My friend, I am sorry to hear the news but am relieved to hear that the problem has been identified and that the surgery has worked before. I sure hope it was not some of the comments that I made during last years VRC meetings that may have caused your problems. No comments from you Rick (K5UR). Get well soon and I look forward to seeing you in July. Rev WS7W

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[ARRL-ODV:10185] Re: W0EJ Announcement
by KA2ANF＠aol.com 28 Feb '04

28 Feb '04

Wade, Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Wishing you fast, speedy recovery. 73, Joyce - KA2ANF Joyce A. Birmingham, KA2ANF ARRL Hudson Division Vice Director 10-70 Repeater Assn., Inc. Vice President 235 Van Emburgh Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450-2918 201-445-5924 201-445-5172 VE Hotline www.10-70.org

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[ARRL-ODV:10184] Re: W0EJ Announcement
by Henry R. Leggette 28 Feb '04

28 Feb '04

Wade, My prayers are for you! You will be alright and looking forward for your full recovery. All the best in your surgery! 73, Henry - WD4Q

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[ARRL-ODV:10183] Re: W0EJ Announcement
by Frank Fallon - N2FF 28 Feb '04

28 Feb '04

Wade, Best wishes for a very rapid recovery with minimum discomfort. We need you back in the ring asap. Frank Fallon........ N2FF

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[ARRL-ODV:10182] Re: W0EJ Announcement
by Kay Craigie 28 Feb '04

28 Feb '04

Wade, We'll keep a good thought at the Craigie house. 73 - Kay N3KN

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[ARRL-ODV:10181] Re: W0EJ Announcement
by Dennis Bodson 28 Feb '04

28 Feb '04

Wade: As one who has had three disks removed in the cervical area, I can speak with some experience as you can. All things being equal, you will do okay. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Wade Walstrom [mailto:walstrom@mchsi.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 11:16 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:10177] W0EJ Announcement I wanted to let you fine people know that I am scheduled for surgery to have a disk removed from my neck next Friday, 3/5. I had almost the identical surgery done successfully about 17 years ago for a different disk. This current offending disk started giving me trouble a couple of years after that and then let up and has not been problem until just this month. Pain in my right arm and an MRI confirmed the problem and a noticeable loss of strength in that same arm narrowed the possible treatments to just surgery and the sooner the better, according to the neurosurgeon doing the work. The current plan is to remain in the hospital overnight following the surgery and recuperate at home for at least one week before returning to work (pending the "all clear" from the neurosurgeon!). I have spoken to Bruce about this, but I plan to remain accessible to the Board and the membership during recuperation. Hopefully, I will be able to travel to the upcoming Midwest Division hamfests later this spring, but will ask Bruce for help if travel proves to be a problem, initially. I have not signed an agreement to turn over the directorship of the Midwest Division to Bruce while I am under general anesthetic, however! Having been through this once before has eased the apprehension, so far. 73, Wade W0EJ

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[ARRL-ODV:10180] WADE
by Les Shattuck 28 Feb '04

28 Feb '04

WADE; Our Prayers are with you. Will put you on our Prayer list at Church. My Mom had the same operation done and did real good. Les K4NK

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[ARRL-ODV:10179] Re: W0EJ Announcement
by dick＠pobox.com 28 Feb '04

28 Feb '04

27 FEB, 2004 - 2350 CST Hello Wade... We wish you a speedy and full recovery. Judy and I send our best thoughts to you and Solveig. 73 - Dick, W9GIG

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