BOB ELLISON 2,981 #1 Posted November 18, 2022 As some of you know last year at this time I had a heart attack on October 26th 2021 and on November 1 2021 I had surgery. All they could do is put a stint in 1 artery because of my lungs.i did flat line twice. After 5 weeks in intensive care I got to go to therapy. My muscles deteriorated so much that I lost 40 lbs . We'll because of all the x-rays and ct scans they found a aneurysm in my abdomen that was very large . So I had to have surgery on that and a abdominal stent was installed . Because my lungs are a problem I can't be sedated so they did a spinal block. And I'm on oxygen 24/7 so I'm not able to work on my tractors any more and I sold my beloved c160's. I thank GOD for saving my life twice and all my wheelhouse friends for the prayers I received. Life isn't the same when your limited but I still go to Church I'm a trustee and a Minister at my Church. I'm not on the site that often but I always said . THIS IS THE BEST WHEEL HORSE SITE IN THE WORLD. And the people that run it and all the members are great friends. Thanks to all my friends 44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,461 #2 Posted November 18, 2022 Bob, I am glad that you are still around. Let's all hope that each day you get stronger. Keep up the good fight. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,362 #3 Posted November 18, 2022 Thank you Bob for all that you have done for the wheel horse hobby and this forum in general. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,243 #4 Posted November 18, 2022 Bob, the fact that you survived five weeks in the ICU proves that GOD was with you and the medical staff. I pray for continuing improvement in your health. Please continue to drop by Red Square from time to time to let us know how you are. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #5 Posted November 19, 2022 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Bob, the fact that you survived five weeks in the ICU proves that GOD was with you and the medical staff. I pray for continuing improvement in your health. Please continue to drop by Red Square from time to time to let us know how you are. Thanks Richard I do stop by and read some of the posts from time to time. I thank GOD every day for another day and yes he was with me everyday in the hospital. I was in great pain after the chest compressions fractured my ribs. But I'm ready to go if he says it's my time. I thank JESUS CHRIST everyday for another day with my wife and family And friends. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #6 Posted November 19, 2022 Thank you @rmaynard and @rjg854 for your kind words. Thanks for being good friends. The greatest gift a person can give is his friendship. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 866 #7 Posted November 19, 2022 Hey Bob, what your going through is familiar, but worse than what I'm experiencing. At least my surgeon says I'll get back to normal someday... Keep your hopes up! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,981 #8 Posted November 19, 2022 Hey, Bob. Sorry to hear you had such a rough time. I had something similar, but not quite as involved. Had 6 hours on by pass for open heart surgery. I later read the surgeons report, and it scares me when I read the details. I guess God still had plans for me to help my children, grandchildren, and now great grandchildren. Sounds like God still has plans for you also. Keep on moving, even though we all move slower than we used to. Jim 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #9 Posted November 19, 2022 Bob, Thanks for sharing. Stay strong my friend. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 857 #10 Posted November 20, 2022 Prayers Mr Ellison for your continued improvement, life is for sure better having good friends. You have already acknowledged your first and for most best friend our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the only one that controls our destiny. God Bless 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #11 Posted November 24, 2022 Hang in there Bob. Glad I got to meet and hang out with you (even if it was only for short time) at the show in 2018. This IS the best site on the internet. Glad to be a part of it and have met friends like you. I wish you the best my friend. Take care, Richie 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites