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Topic: Neil Armstrong recovering from bypass surgery
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Rick Mulheirn
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From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 08-08-2012 01:03 PM
   
From NBC - Neil Armstrong, the first astronaut on the moon, is 'doing great' after undergoing heart bypass surgery, his wife tells NBC's Jay Barbree.
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Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-08-2012 01:05 PM
WKYC out of Cleveland, Ohio, has more details: He is reported to be in good spirits and, according to his wife, Carol, "He's doing great."Armstrong, who just celebrated his 82nd birthday Sunday, went to the hospital Monday for a stress test. He flunked, and Tuesday surgeons bybassed four blockages in his coronary arteries and Wednesday he's recoverying as expected. His wife Carol told Astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man on the moon, that Neil's spirits are high and the doctors expect no problems with his recovery. On edit: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden issued a statement: NASA wishes Neil Armstrong the very best for a quick recovery from surgery. Neil's pioneering spirit will surely serve him well in this challenging time and the entire NASA Family is holding the Armstrong family in our thoughts and prayers. I know countless well-wishers around the world join us in sending get well wishes to this true American hero. |
Paul23
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From: South East, UK
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 08-08-2012 01:25 PM
Best wishes to him for a speedy and full recovery |
Steve Procter
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From: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-08-2012 01:56 PM
Best wishes to the 'First Man' for a full and speedy recovery. |
alexbaja
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From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-08-2012 01:57 PM
Wish him a quick recovery. |
Tom
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From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-08-2012 04:26 PM
Best wishes, sir, for a speedy recovery! |
Kite
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From: Northampton UK
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 08-08-2012 05:12 PM
Wishing a speedy and full recovery to Neil Armstrong, the most humble of men, despite all the fame. |
Mercurypgm
Member Posts: 292
From: Houston, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 08-08-2012 05:22 PM
Best of luck to Mr. Armstrong... His birthday was the day before the surgery so it was no way to celebrate... |
Mike Isbell
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From: Silver Spring, Maryland USA
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-08-2012 06:20 PM
Best wishes Mr. Armstrong! |
Larry McGlynn
Member Posts: 1255
From: Boston, MA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-08-2012 07:05 PM
I wish Neil Armstrong a safe and healthy recovery. At this point, he needs to get up slowly and start walking. Baby steps at first. As a member of the Brotherhood of the Bypass, I can say that walking is the best way to get better. Neil will feel better now that he has blood flowing to his heart through all four bypasses. He just extended his life. God Speed Neil Armstrong. We are all pulling for you. ------------------
A Tribute to Apollo |
jasonelam
Member Posts: 691
From: Monticello, KY USA
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 08-08-2012 07:48 PM
Best Wishes for a Speedy Recovery! |
Grounded!
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From: Bennington, Vermont, USA
Registered: Feb 2011
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posted 08-08-2012 07:55 PM
Best wishes for a quick recovery Mr. Armstrong. I hope you feel better. |
MCroft04
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From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 08-08-2012 07:57 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Larry McGlynn:
At this point, he needs to get up slowly and start walking.
I guess his first words when he gets up might be "that's a small step..." Nah! |
AstroAutos
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From: Co. Monaghan, Republic of Ireland
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 08-08-2012 09:41 PM
Best Wishes to Neil for a full and very speedy recovery! |
mach3valkyrie
Member Posts: 719
From: Albany, Oregon
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 08-08-2012 10:20 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to you Mr. Armstrong. |
Paul78zephyr
Member Posts: 675
From: Hudson, MA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 08-08-2012 10:20 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to a true American Hero.God Bless Neil Armstrong |
arjuna
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posted 08-08-2012 11:22 PM
Glad the doctors caught it, and best wishes to Mr. Armstrong for a speedy recovery. |
Apollo14LMP
Member Posts: 291
From: UK
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 08-09-2012 07:44 AM
I just wanted to wish Neil Armstrong a swift recovery... A true hero. |
Jay Chladek
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From: Bellevue, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 08-09-2012 07:56 AM
Wow, as big a brain as Neil has and he flunked a test? Neil! Go back to stress school.  Seriously though, I am sure Neil does try to maintain good health, given his somewhat recent heart history (which is why he was taking a stress test in the first place). I am glad to hear it went well. And if a nurse or doctor were to pull the "one small step..." gag when Neil gets out of bed, I am sure he would probably show them his running prowess as he chases them (no punches would be thrown though as that would be Buzz's department). In any event, have a safe recovery Neil. The world needs to hear more from the greatest pilot we ever saw. |
john ffoulkes
Member Posts: 146
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-09-2012 07:57 AM
Yes, a swift recovery indeed Neil. |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 596
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 08-09-2012 08:06 AM
May he have as swift a recovery as the fleeting moments when he first stepped on the moon. There's much he can do yet!Tonglen ... Tonglen ... Tonglen ... |
spaceman1953
Member Posts: 953
From: South Bend, IN
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 08-09-2012 12:41 PM
"One small step...", really, you guys, if he reads this unprepared, he is surely going to need re-stitching! HA! LOL! That was funny!Here's to a quick recovery, Dr. Armstrong... a very quick one indeed! — Gene |
randy
Member Posts: 2176
From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 08-09-2012 01:23 PM
Wishing Dr. Armstrong a full recovery. |
MattJL
Member Posts: 57
From: New Jersey, US
Registered: May 2012
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posted 08-09-2012 03:18 PM
As I saw somewhere yesterday, "That's one small stent..."A fast recovery, Dr. Armstrong! |
Beau08
Member Posts: 159
From: Peoria, AZ United States
Registered: Aug 2011
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posted 08-09-2012 06:56 PM
Best wishes to a true American hero. Makes me wonder if the doctor was at all nervous having arguably the best known living person on the plant on his/her operating table.  |
sts205cdr
Member Posts: 649
From: Sacramento, CA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 08-09-2012 10:13 PM
Prayers and all best wishes for a speedy recovery, Neil! We love you, sir. |
Mike Z
Member Posts: 451
From: Ellicott City, Maryland
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 08-11-2012 08:17 PM
I sure wish Neil the VERY BEST!! Also that his recovery will not be so painful!! I know exactly what he is going through! In 2006 I had a quintuple bypass.(5) The first week is extremely painful in the chest and legs where they took the veins from. They cannot give you anything for pain in fear of bleeding. Walking is painful too!! The guy next door to my room had a transplant and he was up and walking the next day. Neil is now a member (ZIPPER Club) the stitches on the chest look like a zipper. Our thoughts and prayers are with Neil!! |
ozspace
Member Posts: 231
From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2009
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posted 08-13-2012 12:47 AM
Best wishes for speedy and full recovery Mr Armstrong. We hope to see you out here in Australia again some time soon! |
ozspace
Member Posts: 231
From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2009
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posted 08-13-2012 12:49 AM
I sure hope nothing turns up on eBay out of this! |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-13-2012 02:55 AM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Mr. Armstrong. |
ApolloCN
New Member Posts: 8
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2012
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posted 08-13-2012 12:31 PM
Best Wishes to Neil - A true hero. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-15-2012 05:48 PM
A brief update on Armstrong's condition from the Associated Press (first published on Aug. 10): Carol Armstrong told The Associated Press in an email Friday that in the days since the surgery, her 82-year-old husband has been able to get out of bed and sit in a chair, and then walk up and down the corridor.She says: "Neil is amazingly resilient and on track with his rehab schedule." She credits her husband's drive and the expertise of his doctors. |
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