210 replies to this topic

[walshy2]

Best wishes BT for a speedy recovery, hope you are firing on all cylinders real soon
walshy

[Bellthorpe]

Like most theatres, those in this hospital have cameras set up. Operations are often filmed for teaching and so on.

I've arranged for my op on Monday to be broadcast in real time on the web. Should be interesting viewing. I've requested a local rather than a general so that I can watch and (possibly) provide commentary.

The url can be found on my blog.

Edited by Bellthorpe, 22 May 2009 - 07:58 PM.

[mgi11a]

Bellthorpe, on May 22 2009, 07:57 PM, said:

Like most theatres, those in this hospital have cameras set up. Operations are often filmed for teaching and so on.

I've arranged for my op on Monday to be broadcast in real time on the web. Should be interesting viewing. I've requested a local rather than a general so that I can watch and (possibly) provide commentary.

The url can be found on my blog.

Is it true there will be a special guest appearance by Charlies Angels during the interval?

[Colsy]

Good luck mate and just remember, when you are counting down in to your anaesthetic slumber, we are all here.


Actually ....dont think about that.....try not to think about us at all...it's probably best.

[funrunner63]

mgi11a, on May 22 2009, 05:34 AM, said:

Is it true there will be a special guest appearance by Charlies Angels during the interval?

Is he in the same hospital as Farrah???

[Colsy]

If they put a stent in make sure they colour it blue and yellow.

[tetley]

We've passed the hat round the Brisbane branch and decided to chip in towards a little additional elective surgery while you're at it. If all goes well, you should wake up Monday arvo with a spanking new artery....and a nice set of C cups.

No need to thank us and probably best you don't mention it to the surgeon.

[kathmandu]

thinking of ya Mr BT  

[Wedged]

Bellthorpe, on May 22 2009, 07:57 PM, said:

Like most theatres, those in this hospital have cameras set up. Operations are often filmed for teaching and so on.

I've arranged for my op on Monday to be broadcast in real time on the web. Should be interesting viewing. I've requested a local rather than a general so that I can watch and (possibly) provide commentary.

The url can be found on my blog.

Will this be free to view or a charged event. Thinking of u mate.

[Fred]

mgi11a, on May 22 2009, 08:34 PM, said:

Is it true there will be a special guest appearance by Charlies Angels during the interval?

brilliant idea Mr McGill - I shall confer with the appropriate individuals and report back.

There will be a fee of course......

[thomo]

Bellthorpe,

I hope you get better so that we may continue our ongoing banter and different views on many things.

People now know that you do actually have a heart.

[ican]

Here's to a speedy recovery BT.

[slowmo]

All the best Bellthorpe, I hope that you'll be back on your feet and feeling hale and hearty very soon.

slowmo

[Lame]

Hey Bellthorpe, we've crossed paths on some lame thread somewhere on CR. All the best for a speedy recovery!

[mgi11a]

Fred, on May 22 2009, 09:57 PM, said:

brilliant idea Mr McGill - I shall confer with the appropriate individuals and report back.

There will be a fee of course......

And just prey tell me how you think you will get in touch with them?

Only Bosley or Charlie himself have there phone numbers.

[Phoenix]

Best wishes Bellthorpe.  Will be thinking of you on Monday.  Will be sure to read your post when you come out the other side.

[mgi11a]

Nothing like a visit to a hospital for a bit of excitement in your arvo, especially when BT is involved.

No sooner I got to his room I was accousted by a nurse (who he had bribed somehow) who started putting patches on my chest and before I knew it I was connected up to a HRM.

They told him if he left the hospital and went to the pub across the road they would know because the signal would drop out on the remote transmitter he had on. But as long as they kept getting a signal no one would know.

Enter an unsuspecting me, so 45mins later with 2 pots under his belt our Mr BT returned. But it wasn't all bad, because you've already had your sponge bath today, so dont go asking when that will be.

Was great to catch up with you BT, and all the very best for Mon.

Cheers

mgilla

[Bellthorpe]

Thanks Mick, I owe you for that.

And they were schooners ...

The nurse still seems quite flushed!

[funrunner63]

Hey you,

I hope you haven't signed anything for Monday. We're running a special for cardiac surgery- 50% off. Just had a surplus order of arteries come in if you're interested,

Funrunner aka Craig

[Fred]

Bellthorpe, on May 23 2009, 08:20 PM, said:

Thanks Mick, I owe you for that.

And they were schooners ...

The nurse still seems quite flushed!

...are you misbehaving BT?

[Blue Dog]

Bellthorpe, on May 22 2009, 04:57 AM, said:

Like most theatres, those in this hospital have cameras set up. Operations are often filmed for teaching and so on.

I've arranged for my op on Monday to be broadcast in real time on the web. Should be interesting viewing. I've requested a local rather than a general so that I can watch and (possibly) provide commentary.

The url can be found on my blog.

I can hear the cinematic critiques already -

"Bellthorpe stole the show with a riveting on-screen persona"

"Bellthorpe works the camera like a border collie does sheep"

"Prepare to be swamped America and Europe, by an avalanche of talent: - that is Bellthorpe!"

You'll be good mate, it's just a little cut & paste.

Best of health, Blue Dog.  

Edited by Blue Dog, 23 May 2009 - 09:30 PM.

[ChookLegsMonkeyBoy]

Best of luck with your recovery, Bellthorpe - you'll probably come back faster, stronger and wittier than ever. Looking forward to reading your posts again soon.
Cheers,
ChookLegs....

[twosheds]

Best wishes Bellthorpe
two sheds

[Chelbub]

All the best Bellthorpe for a speedy recovery, enjoy the rest, and you'll be back on deck soon.  Look forward to hearing the 'race report' after Monday.

[btothec]

Best of luck Bellthorpe for a speedy recovery!!!

[run2work]

May the plumbing job be spot on. No complications, just plain sailing.

There maybe some new PB's coming up in a few months as the blood flows free around that big heart.

Let us know how it all goes.

r2w

[Eagle]

All the best for a speady and succesful recovery  

Edited by Eagle, 24 May 2009 - 08:32 PM.

[catgirl]

Gosh, I only just found this thread, where have I been??? BT, my heartfelt best wishes to you and your wife. It sounds like you are on the way to a full recovery.    All the best and keep those nurses on their toes.

[millymoo]

It's Monday morning now/ just- so I guess you won't get this until about wednesday by which time all the drama will be over.  So keep taking the deep breathes and sit up nice an straight.

All the best.

[wombatoutofhell]

Good luck today BT-hope it all goes well.

[zandrsmum]

Thinking of you today Bellthorpe, hope all goes well. K

[swaggerer]

Thoughts are with you Bellthorpe.

Ronnie.

[rivercat]

Hope it all goes well today, and your subluxations are all corrected  

[Leofisio]

rivercat, on May 25 2009, 10:47 AM, said:

Hope it all goes well today, and your subluxations are all corrected  

haha I am just imaging now the surgeon manipulating BT's artheries under a Chiro's supervision...

I am sure everything will be fine and I am here praying (as a good South American Catholic) for you BT!

Good bless you!

Que Deus o Abençoe! (now in Portuguese!)

LEO

[StellaBella]

Thinking of you today BT - Best wishes (coz there's no luck required!)

Look forward to hearing from you again soon

[PlodBod]

Thinking of you BT....

Of course you know what this means don't you.... no more butter on your crumpet

[FrankieP]

Best wishes for everything today and the next few days Craig, am thinking of you. x

[ratdog]

Has onyone heard from the family yet?

Im worried sick about him, but know that everything will be just fine.

[mgi11a]

Have just got of the phone with Mrs BT and i'm happy to announce the surgery went well and Bellthorpe is doing fine.

Will be in ICU for a day or 2 to make sure there's no complications but he should be ok to commence light training later this week early next week.

Great News

mgilla

[StellaBella]

ratdog, on May 25 2009, 04:33 PM, said:

Has onyone heard from the family yet?

Im worried sick about him, but know that everything will be just fine.

I feel much the same  
Hopefully someone will hear something soon and pass it on.

[mgi11a]

mgi11a, on May 25 2009, 04:06 PM, said:

Have just got of the phone with Mrs BT and i'm happy to announce the surgery went well and Bellthorpe is doing fine.

Will be in ICU for a day or 2 to make sure there's no complications but he should be ok to commence light training later this week early next week.

Great News

mgilla

[Katz]

Very pleased to hear it.

[StellaBella]

Thanks Mick - that's awesome news  

Edit: guess i was writing my post as you posted yours!

Edited by StellaBella, 25 May 2009 - 04:39 PM.

[Sunset]

fantastic news - all the best for a speedy recovery, Bellthorpe!

[PlodBod]

Top news! Thanks mgi11a

[serena]

That's great news, well done BT. Here's to many more years on the trails.

[swaggerer]

Won't be long and you'll have your private time again out on the trails/road; your time to think,  ponder, meditate, yearn,  design,  build, to solve.  These things of real value.

Not quite back to the roaring days but I am sure you'll get as close as old an Bellthorpian can get.



Best wishes ,
Swagger.

[zandrsmum]

This is great news, all the best for a quick recovery. K

[chookrunner]

W.T.G. - BT

[catgirl]

wow, that is fantastic! Well done Bellthorpe! All the best to you and especially Mrs BT.