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SawgrassSteve · 06-10-2005, 02:33 PM

I've met some wonderfully nice people on this board, and consider you my friends. Although we've only interacted in cyberspace, I've even looked forward to possibly meeting some of you someday. Maybe at a TDVDS museum opening or similar event. So it is not for sorrow or sympathy, but for these positive feeling that I feel I must share with you a recent development.
On Sunday, June 5th, I suffered a heart attack and stayed in the hospital for four days. During testing it was discovered that I have heart disease, and open heart surgery was strongly recommended. I'm home temporarily, and am currently seeking a second opinion, but if necessary, I will have the surgery. At that point, if all goes well, I will be in recovery over an 8 -10 week period or so.
During the time that I was in the hospital this week, I thought a lot about the positive things in my life, and my time on this message board has definitely been one of them. For that I would like to say thank you to the regulars, the occasional, and the some-timers who've made that so.
For me, this is going to be another one of those hurdles I have to clear in this marathon we call life. Or in the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, "Into each life some rain must fall." So true. And I can almost hear Buddy Sorrell saying, "Yeah, but don't it make the flowers grow pretty?!"

Steve

JudgeGarth · 06-10-2005, 06:01 PM

My hopes and prayers are with you, Steve, and I wish you a full recovery!

Larry Surrell · 06-10-2005, 07:57 PM

Steve,

I have had several close relatives and friends go through heart bypass surgery and they all recovered beautifully. We will all be pulling for you to make a complete recovery. Your posts will be missed while you're away, amigo!

Try to sneak a DVD player and your Dick Van Dyke Show DVDs into the hospital; it will help you recover faster!

SpunkiiMonkii7078 · 06-11-2005, 09:44 AM

I wish and hope you have a great recovery, and I pray for you!

Sometimes, when I'm staying at the hospital, I realize some of the important things in my life, which I should be grateful for. It seems like you've already done that!

Best of luck!

Jessica

TV DVD Fan · 06-11-2005, 10:33 AM

im so sorry to hear that steve. we'll miss you hear and on the mtm boards.

pat

Samme · 06-11-2005, 06:29 PM

Steve,
Will be thinking of you many times and sending good thoughts your way. And I mean it. You've been a
friend to the show and everyone who posts here.
Want things to work out the best for you. Really mean it. (Gotta say it again.)

Samme

SawgrassSteve · 06-11-2005, 08:27 PM

Thank you all so much for your thoughtful responses. I feel even stronger still, knowing that so many nice people think so fondly of me.
I appreciate your prayers and well wishes.

Steve

Munsters#1 · 06-11-2005, 10:21 PM

Good luck, man!

Lolac · 06-12-2005, 08:49 AM

Wow, Steve, this is big news! I add my prayers to the rest of the gang here on this board. You and I have been chatting together on this board for over 2 years now and were there watching the process of getting TDVDS on DVD. I will be thinking of you constantly and hope all is going well. Be grateful you live in this day and age when this type of problem is easily cared for. I know you and I are about the same age and I expect to be chatting with you here well into our 70"s!! Good luck and Godspeed to you. Please keep us posted on your progress because we will be worrying about you!
(You taught me how to do the Avatars and I'm still using the avatar picture you sent me!)
Much love,
Lolac

SawgrassSteve · 06-12-2005, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lolac

You taught me how to do the Avatars and I'm still using the avatar picture you sent me!
Much love,
Lolac

Hi, Lolac! I've seen that you are still using that avatar, and I'm flattered everytime.

It has been a couple of years hasn't it? Where does the time go? I guess it really does fly when you're having fun!
Much love in return.

I will keep you all posted as to my progress, as soon as I'm able to get back to the computer.

Steve

octobereve · 06-12-2005, 11:55 AM

I hardly ever post, but I want to wish you the best, Steve. Here's to a speedy and comfortable recovery!

TripperFan · 06-12-2005, 06:40 PM

Hiya Steve -

We've only had the pleasure of chatting a few occasions, but any SO member, and especially DVD fan is close to my heart so I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers too. Heart disease runs on my father's side of the family so its another reason I feel for ya.
At least if you do require surgery, you're young and probably in otherwise good condition so I'm sure the prognosis is good!
Hang in there - keep strong - and try to get a wireless laptop to use while in recovery - we'll miss you too much for 8 - 10 weeks!

Actually, I'm sure the docs will say that sitting up in a chair will be good for you so it'll be great if you can check in even for short periods!
Take care and know that your cyberfriends are behind you!
Vanilla cupcakes and Crummy Buttons are out - but I'm sure you can have lots of MooGoo Guy Pan - with extra Goo!

Larry Surrell · 06-12-2005, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripperFan

Hiya Steve -
Vanilla cupcakes and Crummy Buttons are out - but I'm sure you can have lots of MooGoo Guy Pan - with extra Goo!

And definately heed Lyle Delp's advice to a pregnant Laura and "Lay off the salt"!

hank18 · 06-14-2005, 04:11 PM

Steve, I just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery and remind you not to gargle with the chicken rice soup!!

Lolac · 06-16-2005, 08:06 AM

Well, Steve hasn't been here for a couple of days. I'm guessing he's getting ready to or has already had his surgery. We're thinking about you, Steve, and pray for your quick recovery.

Lolac

06-10-2005, 02:33 PM	#1
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	Into Each Life... I've met some wonderfully nice people on this board, and consider you my friends. Although we've only interacted in cyberspace, I've even looked forward to possibly meeting some of you someday. Maybe at a TDVDS museum opening or similar event. So it is not for sorrow or sympathy, but for these positive feeling that I feel I must share with you a recent development. On Sunday, June 5th, I suffered a heart attack and stayed in the hospital for four days. During testing it was discovered that I have heart disease, and open heart surgery was strongly recommended. I'm home temporarily, and am currently seeking a second opinion, but if necessary, I will have the surgery. At that point, if all goes well, I will be in recovery over an 8 -10 week period or so. During the time that I was in the hospital this week, I thought a lot about the positive things in my life, and my time on this message board has definitely been one of them. For that I would like to say thank you to the regulars, the occasional, and the some-timers who've made that so. For me, this is going to be another one of those hurdles I have to clear in this marathon we call life. Or in the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, "Into each life some rain must fall." So true. And I can almost hear Buddy Sorrell saying, "Yeah, but don't it make the flowers grow pretty?!" Steve Attached Images
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06-11-2005, 09:44 AM	#4
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06-11-2005, 10:33 AM	#5
TV DVD Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 2,602	im so sorry to hear that steve. we'll miss you hear and on the mtm boards. pat
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06-12-2005, 06:40 PM	#12
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Hiya Steve - We've only had the pleasure of chatting a few occasions, but any SO member, and especially DVD fan is close to my heart so I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers too. Heart disease runs on my father's side of the family so its another reason I feel for ya. At least if you do require surgery, you're young and probably in otherwise good condition so I'm sure the prognosis is good! Hang in there - keep strong - and try to get a wireless laptop to use while in recovery - we'll miss you too much for 8 - 10 weeks! Actually, I'm sure the docs will say that sitting up in a chair will be good for you so it'll be great if you can check in even for short periods! Take care and know that your cyberfriends are behind you! Vanilla cupcakes and Crummy Buttons are out - but I'm sure you can have lots of MooGoo Guy Pan - with extra Goo!
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06-10-2005, 06:01 PM	#2
JudgeGarth Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 07, 2004 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 443	My hopes and prayers are with you, Steve, and I wish you a full recovery!

06-10-2005, 07:57 PM	#3
Larry Surrell Ed M. 1918-2006 RIP Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 702	Steve, I have had several close relatives and friends go through heart bypass surgery and they all recovered beautifully. We will all be pulling for you to make a complete recovery. Your posts will be missed while you're away, amigo! Try to sneak a DVD player and your Dick Van Dyke Show DVDs into the hospital; it will help you recover faster!

06-11-2005, 06:29 PM	#6
Samme Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Posts: 679	Steve, Will be thinking of you many times and sending good thoughts your way. And I mean it. You've been a friend to the show and everyone who posts here. Want things to work out the best for you. Really mean it. (Gotta say it again.) Samme

06-11-2005, 08:27 PM	#7
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	Thank you all so much for your thoughtful responses. I feel even stronger still, knowing that so many nice people think so fondly of me. I appreciate your prayers and well wishes. Steve

06-11-2005, 10:21 PM	#8
Munsters#1 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 2,928	Good luck, man!

06-12-2005, 08:49 AM	#9
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	Wow, Steve, this is big news! I add my prayers to the rest of the gang here on this board. You and I have been chatting together on this board for over 2 years now and were there watching the process of getting TDVDS on DVD. I will be thinking of you constantly and hope all is going well. Be grateful you live in this day and age when this type of problem is easily cared for. I know you and I are about the same age and I expect to be chatting with you here well into our 70"s!! Good luck and Godspeed to you. Please keep us posted on your progress because we will be worrying about you! (You taught me how to do the Avatars and I'm still using the avatar picture you sent me!) Much love, Lolac

06-12-2005, 11:55 AM	#11
octobereve Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 24, 2004 Posts: 232	I hardly ever post, but I want to wish you the best, Steve. Here's to a speedy and comfortable recovery!

06-14-2005, 04:11 PM	#14
hank18 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2002 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 126	Steve, I just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery and remind you not to gargle with the chicken rice soup!!

06-16-2005, 08:06 AM	#15
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	Well, Steve hasn't been here for a couple of days. I'm guessing he's getting ready to or has already had his surgery. We're thinking about you, Steve, and pray for your quick recovery. Lolac