Bruce in hospital

Hi Bruce

Good to hear that you are recovering well

Regards Snake and Amanda

A quick note to say I am writing this from home and not on my phone in hospital.  Now the real work begins.  I will be pretty quiet for probably the next couple of weeks - I am surprised by what exhausts me - but then plan on turning up at Brunch for brief periods and definitely the Christmas party .... although I might sit out the Nutbush.
I want to photograph the Trophy because the camera doesn't weigh much.  But I plan on holding off riding it until my rib cage is fully repaired for, as with any bike, I will instinctively try to stop it from tipping on the odd occasions when gravity works against a bike staying up and the thought of what would happen to a rib cage that hasn't knitted together yet is the stuff of nightmares .  Riding it will be at least 3 months from the operation.  
As previously stated, I am overwhelmed by the kindness of so many in the Branch; especially those who are so quick to volunteer to "take care" of the Trophy for me

Bruce, I havn't been on the forum for quite a while and this is the first thing that I saw. I am shocked to hear this but very glad that all has turned out well.
You have been given a coupon to a long and healthy life and should bless this. Now look after yourself, life is so fragile yet so incredibly stubborn and resilient.
This is a warning from nature that unfortunately many people don't get - Use this to your advantage ol' chum
I am so glad that you are OK!!!!

Cheers
Helmut and Barb

Just heard Bruce, glad to hear your recovering quickly,
A New bike and all the excitiment was to much for the old ticker,
Seven weeks no riding, thats gotta suck, perfect time to pick up that camera
And go shooting,
And to get ready for your assualt on the knox camera club, that you will be joining soon,
Cya soon mate,
All the best
Ron and Dett

Hi Bruce, I just heard of your little "adventure" with Bypass surgery. Great that surgery is able to fix the primary issue and even better that you are doing so well, woose or not, recovering. It's easy for us to say "everything looks great" but I'm very sure that 'recovering well' and 'associated pain' go hand in hand when someone has taken the B&D to your chest bone. Don't cough, sneeze or laugh. ha. Ha Ha.
I look forward to seeing you and your portable sound system, very soon.
Ross Ward

Sue and I have been overwhelmed by the support you guy's have been giving us. The operation want without a hitch and the medical staff have been very satisfied with my recovery. I will be in Chesterfield ward for a week with a room to myself of Knox private. Visitors are welcome but please remember I had surgery 2 days ago and they were still pulling pipes out of me this morning- not bad for a worse

Bruce, all the very best for a very speedy recovery; that new bike is waiting for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sending you a really big HUG and the warmest of wishes
Cheers Bee & Greg

So happy to hear that you have made it through surgery Bruce. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, and I look forward to seeing a blue streak zooming past me in the near future. Best wishes to for Sue who must have been a very worried girl through this ordeal. See you both soon...love from Steve and Susanne xoxoxoxoxo

Hi Bruce sorry to hear about your heart attack , but very happy to learn you are on the mend , You know you have all of us to call on to help in any way. Take care wishing you the best for a speedie recovery .... Chris & Garry ....

Hi Bruce get well soon so that you can get back to what you like doing best
all the best for a speedy recovery
Kevin Willougjby and Sheri

Hi there Bruce ,(Homer) here hope that all is going well < now that you have had your golden zipper put in, it will get easier as days go by , i know have been there ,anyway mate take care "an have a Speedy recovery, Cheers Eduard,----AKA (Homer)

A good result.
Thanks Sue.

Hi everyone,

We can't thank you all enough for your messages and calls and offers of help - although I have failed to pass on the offers to ride his bike  We are both overwhelmed by your kind hearts and thoughtfulness.

Bruce has come through the surgery really well.  When I visited him at lunchtime today they were getting him out of bed for the first time.  He sat in the chair and ate a hearty lunch.  He is looking really well and everything is going as it should.

He expects to be out of ICU late tomorrow (Friday) and will be able to see visitors.  Just note that visitors are not permitted between 1.00pm and 3.00pm and it would be best to try to keep visits short.  At this stage he looks like being in hospital for another week.

Sue

We were at Jindabyne when we got the news. On behalf of Bob & Kathy, Ferri & Anne Marie, Marjorie and myself I would
like to wish Bruce a speedy recovery. Bruce got the new bike and obviously the heart couldn't take it.

Sue, if you need any help over the next few weeks, all you need to do is ask.

Henry Rokx

Ditto
All of the below
Speedy recovery
Terry

Joining all the others in wishing you a speedy recovery, and like bernie,I would be only to happy to share the duty of seeing your new bike run in properly whilst you are laid up. Regards Mick and Carol. (Alan Judd sends his regards also, spoke to him this afternoon)

So sorry to hear about Bruce being in Hospital and of course not being
able to ride the new Bike for a while!!!!
Please feel free to call on us if you need a hand with any thing and we do
hope Bruce will be home soon and getting back to his normal smiley self.
Love Jo & Eddie.

Surprised and sorry to hear that a person with such a kind heart is having heart surgery.
Bruce, I wish you well with the operation and a speedy recovery.
From experience I know you will be in good hands at Knox Private Hospital.
Best wishes from Trevor and Keren.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Bruce from Ann and myself.
We are of course available to assist if required. Perhaps I could help by running in your new bike while you are recovering.
The last guy I worked with was a heavy smoker and not that fit, but came out after the operation going like a rocket, with much increased vigour and endurance.
So good luck. Bernie

I wish you good luck for the "zipper" operation, Bruce , and a complete recovery in good time. Your Ulysses friends are here to help, Bruce & Sue, so don't hesitate to yell if we can assist.

Sending Get Well wishes from Ben & I xx

Give Bruce our best wishes. Sorry to hear about his heart problem. Alan and Elaine

Hi everyone,

Just to let you know Bruce has had a bit of heart trouble and will be having bypass surgery on Wednesday.  He is in Knox Private hospital.  He is spitting chips because he won't be able to ride his new bike for at least 6 - 8 weeks.

It's anticipated he'll be in hospital for a week and I hear you don't feel real great for the first 48 hours after the op. He'll be in intensive care for that time after the op so only family will be able to visit.  I'll try to keep you posted on his progress.

Sue J