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Ron Obvious

(6,261 posts) Thu Feb 14, 2013, 08:04 PM Feb 2013

The doctor said I'd probably never walk again. [View all]

When I was in hospital with heart failure a few months ago, the doctor told me I'd probably never walk again or even stand unaided and bike-riding was definitely over. The nurse said that in all her years, she'd only known one person who was as badly off as I was who made even a partial recovery.

Well I just walked 6 miles in an hour and a half and I feel fantastic!

That's one in the eye to you, Doc, ya bastard!

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The doctor said I'd probably never walk again. [View all] Ron Obvious Feb 2013 OP

Congrats, my dear Ron Obvious! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2013 #1

Thanks, Peggy! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #5

Fantastic... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #2

This one was pretty blunt... Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #6

I'm so happy for you... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #7

Don't worry Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #8

Wow. Just Wow. Denninmi Feb 2013 #9

Thank you! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #13

You have a good wife, excellent! Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #10

They're not entirely sure... Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #12

Then again, I used to drink a lot ... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #14

Absolutely Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #18

And I'm certain your poor wife Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #21

Hey, I'm a typical guy! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #32

I had politely refrained from sexist criticism... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #34

Good night! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #37

Depression is actually more common than not after such events. Jackpine Radical Feb 2013 #45

Yes, I know... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #46

I wasn't too worried in this case, but maybe should have also mentioned Jackpine Radical Feb 2013 #47

way to go, Ron Skittles Feb 2013 #3

Woot! a la izquierda Feb 2013 #4

Ah doctors. Gotta love 'em. GoneOffShore Feb 2013 #11

Congratulations, Ron Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #15

Thank you! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #19

I hope your doctor wasn't the guy on the left :) Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #23

Haha! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #38

Just don't get the urge to eat an entire Anglican cathedral, OK? Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #40

awesome riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #16

Well done!! You must have a real appreciation for the simple things! nt Lucky Luciano Feb 2013 #17

Way to go! rurallib Feb 2013 #20

That is awesome!!! dbackjon Feb 2013 #22

Carlin said, "It's all guesswork in a white coat." - You just proved his point. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #24

Congratulations. I was in a similar situation Paula Sims Feb 2013 #25

Excellent! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #33

That is fantastic! Chorophyll Feb 2013 #26

Haha! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #36

Way to go Ron! Keep up the good work! bluesbassman Feb 2013 #27

awesome backwoodsbob Feb 2013 #28

YOU SHOWED 'EM!!! tblue Feb 2013 #29

That's right! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #35

OMG! Heartiest of congrats to you! Send some of 'that' my way....will need it too soon. nt snappyturtle Feb 2013 #30

Good thoughts to you! n/t Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #39

That's awesome. bigwillq Feb 2013 #31

Brilliant. I'm proud of you. You could have believed them and laid down. nolabear Feb 2013 #41

Way to go! I'm glad you were able to school them with your determination. n/t woodsprite Feb 2013 #42

That is so GREAT!!! Arugula Latte Feb 2013 #43

Hey, thanks for all the hearts this evening! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #44

EPIC WIN WilliamPitt Feb 2013 #48

I have but one thing to say: Brigid Feb 2013 #49

Congrat, Ron! geardaddy Feb 2013 #50