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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 09:23 PM
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Ugh, huge setback

I was so happy, the weather was finally turning perfect for por15. Mon and Tues were supposed to be over 70 degrees and under 50% humidity. The first time in weeks! I was getting ready to prep the floor of the cab, I got a call that some of my test results from the day before came back very high. I could have a potential blood clot in my heart pump, and could need to have the pump replaced. Fingers crossed that I don't need another open heart surgery! I guess I won't be getting the truck on the road before summer is up
 
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 09:28 PM
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Aww, I am so sorry to hear that, Thomas! Hang in there. Get your self taken care of and get your levels down. Your truck will be waiting patiently for you when you get home! Prayers for you.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 09:33 PM
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Sorry to hear that also. Will be praying for you.
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 10:04 PM
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Take care of yourself. Hopefully they won't have to open you up again.
The truck will wait. Get healthy.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 10:06 PM
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Get soon Well!

Try a little Seafoam in your Orange juice, sounds like you have a stuck lifter
 
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 11:41 PM
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Putting off the truck to keep you healthy is a no brainer. I'm glad they found the anomaly b4, rather than later. Take it slow the truck will be there when you get home. Blessings
 
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 04:42 AM
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Hope that you get well soon
 
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 06:34 AM
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Let me add my best wishes for a speedy recovery and a positive outcome.
The truck will wait patiently for you!!


regards, Mark.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 07:48 AM
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 08:25 AM
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Besides the prayers it looks like a week-end work party might be helpful
 
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 08:32 AM
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My good friend and neighbor died last Monday of a heart attack at age 60...no warning, no reason for concern. I am a firm believer in preventative care...looks like you have some good health care, keep on the straight and narrow. The truck has lasted this many decades it will be there when you are back on your feet. Good luck...
 
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 09:02 AM
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Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery Thomas, glad to hear the condition was caught on time, truck can wait..
 
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 09:50 AM
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Hope you get well soon.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 10:13 AM
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Your going to want that heart to be in tip top condition to endure the rush you're going to get when you get that truck up and running. First YOU then the truck. Best wishes!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 06:56 PM
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Our prayers are with you. Hopefully all will be well with meds and not surgery. You need to be healthy so you can get the truck running tip top just like your heart is going to be very soon. Pay attention to what the docs say.
 
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