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I will try to be brief. For those of you who have read really verbose reviews of your writing, you will know this is not easy for me. But here goes.

First of all I want to apologize for all of the read requests I have received that I did not honor. I have just been too tired. I have tried for months to discover why my health problems could not be correctly diagnosed. My numerous trips to the ER have left doctors no doubt wondering whether I was just a hypochondriac looking for attention or just plain crazy. But the constant weariness and weakness was real. I have not written anything, nor have I had the wherewithal to review poetry or stories submitted to me in your read requests. Again, I am very sorry for that.

I was inpatient hospitalized for 8 days, released this past Tuesday. With a diagnosis. The carotid artery on my left side is 100% blocked. They say that when this happens the blood finds a new path on which to flow, providing needed blood to the brain. I don't think that's true, but what do I know.

The carotid artery on my right side is 70% blocked. This means that I could possibly have a stroke at any time. I met with a vascular surgeon both yesterday and today. One of two things will happened next: either a stent will be inserted through my groin and guided to the blockage, or...surgery through my neck would be indicated. Either way it is a risk.

Just wanted to write this to my friends. And to say I miss being active on WC. I miss you all.

take care...
dan

© 2016 dan


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I am sorry
I hope things go really well

As always you hold a great place in my prayers



Posted 7 Years Ago


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oh,sorry to listen about this..hope you will recover soon..even within this condition ,you manage your time for your friends and writing..thank you ..take care
-mou

Posted 7 Years Ago


Thank you for taking time to write this, I hope you recover soon!

Posted 7 Years Ago


dan

7 Years Ago

thank you, Adi. take care...dan
Hoping you feel better soon!

Posted 7 Years Ago


dan

7 Years Ago

thank you. take care...dan
Josie E. Cook M. A.

7 Years Ago

You are welcome!
Praying for you Dan, my dad has had something very similar so have hope!

Posted 7 Years Ago


dan

7 Years Ago

Thank you, Siobahn. My prayers go out to you dad and your family.
take care...dan
I will pray for you, Dan. Plz.take care.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Please know that I shall keep you in my prayers, Dan.

My best,
Kelly

Posted 7 Years Ago



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