Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers (Page 13)

Just think of it this way Dee ...... all those extra goodies you're carrying around give you all sort of legal performance enhancements.  Some people put lighter aero bars on, some go with Dura Ace cranks to shave a few grams ........ you've got to be the most tricked out and accessorized triathlete on the planet right now!!

Keep it up girlfriend!!  I expect to meet you at IMFL because you should be out of recovery and rockin' your physical therapy by then!!

Go girl go!

Alright!!  Does this mean you get real food, Dee?  Whatcha hankering for?  Burgers, fries, gu?

Keep up the progress!  You are going to blow them away in PT!

Hey guys--not to bring some bad news to this uplifting thread--but I read something in yesterday's paper.  An 18 y/o swimmer from Clemson collapsed and died while running (believe this happened on Monday).   We actually had a triathlete go into cardiac arrest while competing at the Latta Triathlon here in Charlotte, NC back in June. Fortunately, we were able to restart his heart almost immediately and he is recovering well.

 We've all seen how tough Deanna has been, and how remarkable her recovery.  We need to realize that these things do happen, sometimes without a great medical explaination.  Our sport(s) and our lifestyles do put us at risk.  We owe it to each other to be prepared in the event that something might happen to a friend, relative, or even a stranger on the street. PLEASE--Learn CPR, encourage the places that you work out to implement a defibrillator program.  From what we've heard about Deanna's case, she would not have survived without CPR and quick defibrillation by the pool lifeguards and later by the paramedics.  These devices can be purchased for less than $1500 and can be used by ANYONE.  They are as easy to use as a polaroid camera.

Officially stepping off the soapbox now---Back to our regularly scheduled program.

Deanna--congratulations on another major step. I'm sure that dialysis has been a miserable experience.  The idea of the AICD mayvbe daunting but it will certainly help to prevent this from ever occurring again.  Keep moving--the finish line is still a way off but you're making great progress!

Deanna!  I'm so excited at your recovery so far.  I'm sure it feels so much better to be a little less tethered without the dialysis and other tubes and lines.  I've been praying for your body to recover, and your mind and emotions to have peace, and for your soul too! 

I've had a great reminder the past few days to pray for your kidney's to kick in because I am having a little minor kidney pain of my own.  Every time I feel it, I pray for you.  This morning I have a CT scan, so just know that you'll have my undivided prayers for you and your surgery during that time.  

I look forward to hearing how well you come over this big hurdle today.  We are all cheering for you!

Hi,

do not worry about the defibrillator procedure! My father is 70 and he got his implanted 3 years ago. It gives us more of a peace of ming knowing that if my father's weak heart decides to "burp" the defibrillator will hopefully shake it back to beating. it's a good thing. Good luck today!

Z.

PS. the checks are very easy, my father has a device at home (from the docs. office) which allows him transmit the info to the Dr. office without actually going there... some sort of dial-up gadget. It is not so bad, really. My father has a small visible bump in his chest but once again it is totally worth it!