On the mend

26 September 2022, 01:09

retreever

On the mend

Needed my aortic valve replaced and had the best at UNIV OF PENN HOAPITAL In Philly... Africa is in my heart and soul. She has been very good to me...

Regards,

Retreever aka Mike Podwika

26 September 2022, 02:23

larryshores

Wish you a speedy recovery Mike.

26 September 2022, 02:27

BaxterB

And she's still there for you.

Best to you Mike.

26 September 2022, 06:17

K Evans

Hope you make a full recovery.

26 September 2022, 06:27

mbogobutch

Hope your doing great Mike, these doctors now can do miracles!

26 September 2022, 06:41

Saeed

Get well soon my friend.

All the best.

26 September 2022, 07:28

Black Fly

Rest up through the Wyoming Valley's winter, avoid shoveling snow, and you'll be back in the bush before you know it.
Good luck and take care,
Bfly

26 September 2022, 07:43

jdollar

ATB for a speedy recovery, Mike

26 September 2022, 08:54

Aspen Hill Adventures

Heal fast! More hunting to do yet.

26 September 2022, 09:47

surefire7

Godspeed on your recovery. That was good advice earlier on not shoveling any snow this winter!

Africa needs all of us hunters, including you!

26 September 2022, 09:50

Michael Robinson

Mike, best wishes for a fast and full recovery.

26 September 2022, 11:05

lee440

Glad it went well, best wishes for a fast recovery! Lee.

26 September 2022, 20:01

jjbull

All the best!
Get well soon.

26 September 2022, 20:09

fairgame

Well you will be in top condition for your next hunt!

26 September 2022, 20:51

Biebs

Mike, a valve job and an oil change and you're as good as new :-)

26 September 2022, 21:02

MJines

Glad to hear you are on the mend Mike. Take care of yourself.

26 September 2022, 21:28

dukxdog

Mike, glad to hear you are doing well after a major surgery. Take the best of care!

26 September 2022, 21:35

Hogbreath

You'll be fine. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

26 September 2022, 21:56

Biebs

Mike, nothing to worry about. As I remember when she married you, Cheri opted for the extended warranty :-)

26 September 2022, 22:12

bwanamrm

Heal up soon my friend, the Fall seasons are upon us!

On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling

Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.

26 September 2022, 22:27

crbutler

Good luck and heal fast!

Most folks I know who have had the replacement tell me they feel so much better afterwards in terms of energy and endurance, so this should get you back out in the field soon!

27 September 2022, 00:04

Lhook7

Get well soon, Mike!

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27 September 2022, 03:33

30.06king

Hi Mike,
All the best for full recovery and thinking of you all the way down here in New Zealand.
I hope you're not making life too hard for your charming wife. Please convey my best regards to your charming lady.
Cheers
GRANT

27 September 2022, 04:43

CCMDoc

Mike,
Hope they gave you some new lifters and re-ground your cam shaft.

Glad you’re on the path to recovery.

NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003

Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow

27 September 2022, 08:21

ledvm

Praying for a rapid recovery Mike!

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J. Lane Easter, DVM

A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House

No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991.

27 September 2022, 08:38

A.Dahlgren

Get well Mike!

27 September 2022, 18:57

Fjold

Get well soon, Mike!

Frank

"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953

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27 September 2022, 20:33

bwanajay

Thats great news!

27 September 2022, 21:53

DLS

Congratulations on a successful outcome! Get well soon, you have much to live for and look forward to enjoying.

27 September 2022, 22:35

SBT

Wishing you speedy healing and a bright future!

Did you request a warthog valve?

28 September 2022, 03:49

Use Enough Gun

Hey my friend! Didn't know about your surgery! Hope you're healing well and Cherie is taking good care of you. Godspeed! Vaughn

28 September 2022, 06:17

lavaca

Mike,

Get well soon.

28 September 2022, 08:19

H T

Sounds very promising - especially with African hunting as an incentive. All best wishes for a great recovery.

28 September 2022, 08:33

460 wby shooter

quote:
Originally posted by retreever:
Needed my aortic valve replaced and had the best at UNIV OF PENN HOAPITAL In Philly... Africa is in my heart and soul. She has been very good to me...

Regards,

Retreever aka Mike Podwika

Get well!
I just had a kidney transplant in February, I'm hoping to make my first trip to Africa in 2024! I'm really hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream of taking a cape buffalo with the double rifle! I feel like God has given me a second chance at life and I'm going to make some of my bucket list dreams come true!

28 September 2022, 16:49

Todd Williams

Good to hear you are on the mend Mike. Take care of yourself and get well soon.

28 September 2022, 20:28

jdollar

Prayers for a speedy recovery, Mike!

29 September 2022, 01:08

Venture South

Get well soon Mike
You will be back on your feet in no time!

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An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. - Winston Churchill

29 September 2022, 20:30

Marty

All the best! Arnold Schwarzenegger had an aortic valve a few years back, seems pretty fit yet. Hope you will soon be following tracks all day!

04 October 2022, 01:14

safari-lawyer

My Auburn Tigers helped out, laying down and allowing your Penn State Nittany Lions to roll all over them.

Get well, my friend.