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Going to get my throat cut Aug 2nd
02 August 2013, 07:50
MacD37Going to get my throat cut Aug 2nd
Well folks I’m going under the knife in the morning Aug 2nd for a endartarectomy to clear a 98 % blockage in the right carotid artery! The left one is about 70%. So if I don’t make it back, it’s been nice knowing you guys.
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02 August 2013, 07:54
7x57Good luck Mac hurry back!
02 August 2013, 08:04
mohanWell Mac D37
I have done this Operation for > 30 years.
you will be Fine.
Risk is Low, Recovery in Quick .
Home in 24-48 hrs
Good Luck & God Bless
You will be hunting in no time at All.
02 August 2013, 08:07
BaxterBBest to you. Expect a post from you by Tuesday.
02 August 2013, 08:20
TrophyShotPrintsMac I'm wishing you only the best

02 August 2013, 08:25
Lhook7Good luck Mac. I look forward to seeing more posts soon!
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02 August 2013, 08:26
PSmithVaya con Dios
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02 August 2013, 08:46
SaeedWE wish you all the best my friend, and look forward to having you here with us again when you are out of the hospital.
02 August 2013, 08:49
crbutlerGood luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
02 August 2013, 08:54
mbogobutchVery best to you Mac, look forward to hearing back from you in a few days...
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Good luck Mac! Like all the others, I wish you a full and speedy recovery. Get back on here as soon as you're feeling up to it.
All the best Mac. Listen to Mohan, he is the voice of experience!
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02 August 2013, 09:11
surefire7I know you don't know me, but I've always enjoyed your posts here on AR. Best of luck to you.
02 August 2013, 09:24
ScriptusMay it all go well.

02 August 2013, 09:42
lavacaMac,
You've faced more dngerous charges than this. Keep your chin up and let us know when you are back on your feet.
02 August 2013, 10:08
twoseventyquote:
Originally posted by PSmith:
Vaya con Dios
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02 August 2013, 10:13
505GGood luck Mac, see you in a couple of days.
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good luck,hope to see you back on your feet soon
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02 August 2013, 10:29
Michael RobinsonDamn, Mac. Best of luck. You are in my thoughts and what passes for my prayers. Be strong.
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02 August 2013, 10:59
John ChalmersGood luck Mac.Will be looking forward to reading you interesting posts soon.:tu2 jc
02 August 2013, 11:04
FrostbitYou'll do fine!! As mentioned, mostly a routine surgery anymore. At any rate, thanks for all the information I have learned from you over the years. I look forward to your future posts.
02 August 2013, 11:49
shakariGood luck bwana....... I'll look forward to seeing your post op posts!

02 August 2013, 11:54
Jaco HumanBest of luck and a speedy recovery.
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Todd WilliamsGods speed Mac and we'll see you back in a few days!
02 August 2013, 15:57
RustySpeedy recovery my friend!
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02 August 2013, 16:20
Badger MattSee you soon. All the best.
02 August 2013, 16:40
bwana cecilPrayer sent for a successful surgery & speedy recovery.
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02 August 2013, 17:40
505 gibbsquote:
Vaya con Dios

good luck mac
02 August 2013, 17:40
Aspen Hill AdventuresAll the best and a speedy recovery, Mac!
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02 August 2013, 18:13
4-5-0Best regards for a quick recovery. I guess we reach a point in life where things like this are part of planning for the next trip. Be well.
02 August 2013, 18:26
bobgrowMac...the best of luck!
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02 August 2013, 18:33
WhitworthGood luck and godspeed, Mac!
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02 August 2013, 18:45
cal pappasWhen you wake up you have lots of good messages for you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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02 August 2013, 18:49
BrettAKSCIGood luck Mac!
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02 August 2013, 19:00
pagosawingnutGood luck, you'll do fine.
02 August 2013, 19:21
JTEXPiece of cake for a tough Ol' bird like you.
Expecting to hear from ya' shortly.
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02 August 2013, 19:32
ftg767Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
02 August 2013, 20:03
MartyAll the best, Mac. Let us know when how things went as soon as you are able.
I presume with a 70% blockage on the other side, you may be having that artery done in a few weeks as well.
02 August 2013, 20:10
MARK H. YOUNGMac,
I'm sure you'll be fine and far healthier oncce it's over.
Fingers crossed.
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